NewsLink, March 19, 2021
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Coronavirus Information

Vaccine update

The State of Texas has expanded the criteria for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. Eligible groups now include healthcare workers, people age 50 and above, people age 16-49 with chronic health conditions, and K-12 school and licensed early childcare workers. Baylor is committed to vaccinating employees, learners and patients who meet these criteria as quickly as possible. The first step for employees and learners is to complete the COVID-19 vaccine survey. If you are eligible, you will receive an email directed specifically to you to initiate the scheduling process.

Awards and Recognitions

Principal at BCM partner school honored

Tanya Edwards, principal at the Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan, was recognized as middle school principal of the year for Houston Independent School District's south area. Ryan is one of BCM's partner schools with HISD focused on STEM curriculum.

Events

Today: Match Day

Happy Match Day to our fourth-year medical students participating in the National Resident Matching Program! Festivities will take place today and are open to participating students and speakers only. The Baylor community is invited to follow the livestream at 10:20 a.m.

Mental Health 101

Learn about common mental health concerns among children, teens and adults and ways to address them at Mental Health 101, presented by the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Monday, March 22, noon – 1 p.m., via Zoom. Register to attend; open to all.

Alford Distinguished Lecture

The seventh annual Bobby R. Alford, M.D. Grand Rounds Distinguished Lecture is March 24 at 11 a.m. This year's talk is on "DNA Damage Responses: Canonical to Non-Canonical, Bench to Bedside," by Dr. Michael Kastan, executive director of the Duke Cancer Institute. Attend via Zoom (Passcode: MCB@BCM).

CVRI Spring Seminar Series

The Cardiovascular Research Institute Seminar Series continues March 24, noon – 1 p.m., via Zoom, with "Programming and Reprogramming: What Does it Take to Make a Cardiomyocyte," presented by Dr. Li Qian of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Taub & Alexander Symposium

The Henry J.N. Taub & James K. Alexander Medical Student Research Symposium is set for 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, with poster presentations available on VoiceThread and a keynote address by Dr. Teri Lee Turner, professor of pediatrics and Martin I. Lorin Endowed Chair in Medical Education.

Transplant Roundup

The sixth annual O.H. "Bud" Frazier Transplant Roundup: Current Trends in Management and Treatment of Transplant Recipients is March 26, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Providers will learn the latest in kidney, liver, heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and more. Register online.

Women's History Month keynote & awards

Register to attend the virtual event to mark Women's History Month on March 30, noon – 1:30 p.m., featuring a keynote address honoring Dr. Peg Nosek, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor who died in 2020, for her research and advocacy on women and disabilities, presented by three of her collaborators. The recipients of the Women of Excellence Award also will be announced. The awards honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to issues that affect women at Baylor and in the larger community.

College News

Race in Medicine Task Force

The School of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine created the Race in Medicine Task Force (RMTF) to foster discussion about race, racism and racial inequality; implement strategies to optimize recruitment of a diverse student body; and incorporate anti-racism curriculum for medical students. Read more about its goals and activities in the RMTF newsletter.

Minter to lead Career Development Center

Dr. Lindsey Minter has joined Baylor this month as the Career Development Center principal. She is a committed academic professional with more than six years of experience in developing academic and career plans, advising and teaching.

HR news: Weight loss resources

There are several weight loss programs and resources available to Baylor employees, their spouses/domestic partners and adult dependents who are enrolled in a Baylor health plan through UnitedHealthcare. Read more about the options.

Faculty in the News

Check out Baylor's news media mentions in this week's Faculty in the News, and follow BCMHouston_News on Twitter to keep up with our experts in the media. Interested in science news? Read the latest in From the Labs.

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