Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Research Center
The Chronic Disease Prevention and Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine provides an integrated approach to research, education, demonstration projects, community programs and promotion of health policy to reduce the health disparities among culturally diverse, at-risk populations. See which chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Read the latest news about our collaborations which range from protecting children from environmental health risk and multicultural patient care projects to addressing critical issues that affect biomedical research. And, review our many projects currently underway.
The center also serves as the administrative home for the Intercultural Cancer Council and has supported international activities including:
- Participation in founding the International Consortium for Research on the Health Effects of Radiation following the Chernobyl nuclear accident
- Coordination of general healthcare and research partnerships in four countries of the former Soviet Union
- A multi-year consulting relationship with ExxonMobil Corporation to test the Oil and Gas Producer’s Strategic Health Management Program model
Venus Ginés Speaks at White House Event Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(October 23, 2009) Baylor College of Medicine instructor Venus Ginés, MA joined two other breast cancer survivors invited to tell their personal stories at a White House event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. See News and Events to learn more, watch a video of the event or read the remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama.