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Awards and Recognitions

Kaplow earns grant for hurricane trauma response

Dr. Julie Kaplow, associate professor of pediatrics – psychology at Baylor, chief of psychology service and director of the Trauma and Grief Center at Texas Children's Hospital, received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Puerto Rico in an effort to assist children and families impacted by Hurricane Maria. The grant will support a large-scale mental health needs assessment and training of community and school clinicians in evidence-based, culturally informed treatments for childhood trauma and grief.

Mindikoglu named fellow by liver disease association

Dr. Ayse Leyla Mindikoglu, associate professor of medicine and surgery, has been awarded the Fellow designation of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. It is awarded to members who have made a significant contribution to the knowledge and/or practice of liver and biliary diseases, and who are considered leaders in the field.

Rico-Hesse honored with Yale lecture

Dr. Rebecca Rico-Hesse, professor of molecular virology and microbiology, will deliver the Frank Black Memorial Lecture at the Yale School of Public Health in early 2020. The lecture highlights a speaker who has made influential discoveries in the field of viruses and vaccines and will coincide with the 50th anniversary of coeducation in Yale College and the 150th anniversary of women students at the university. Rico-Hesse was selected for her contributions to the study of dengue virus, including working to develop a dengue vaccine and to inspire the next generation of women in science.

Events

Sept. 7: TMC Bike Rodeo

Baylor bike enthusiasts are invited to the first TMC Bike Rodeo, tomorrow, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. – noon, 2103 S. Braeswood Blvd. Activities will include bike games, safety demonstrations and a skills course. Families welcome; prizes offered and lunch provided. Learn more about this free event.

Sept. 9: Women in Medicine panel discussion

The BCM American Medical Women's Association presents Women in Medicine, an expert panel presentation and discussion on the experiences of women in medicine and medical education, Monday, Sept. 9, noon – 1 p.m., room M112 at main Baylor. Lunch provided; RSVP online.

Sept. 9: Celebrate Dr. Adam Kuspa

A reception to honor and thank Dr. Adam Kuspa for his 25-plus years of service to the College will be held Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. in Alkek Lobby. Kuspa, Kuspa, senior vice president and dean of research, has accepted the position of president of the Welch Foundation, effective Sept. 23.

Sept. 11: Ethics Grand Rounds

Ethics Grand Rounds is Wednesday, Sept. 11, 5 – 6 p.m., at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Denton A. Cooley Auditorium, on "The Surrogate Decision Maker: More than Just a Perfunctory Signature," presented by Claire Horner, J.D., assistant professor in Baylor’s Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy. Participants will explore the role of surrogate decision makers in healthcare, including ethical foundations and legal obligations. CME credit available. Attend in person or via Zoom on your computer or device or by phone at 281-824-3734, Event ID: 254109.

Educator Bootcamps

Learn the tools and strategies needed to succeed in the role of an educator in academic medicine at upcoming Educator Bootcamps – Session 1: Teaching the 21st Century Learner, Sept. 13, and Session 2: Strategies for Successful Teaching, Oct. 18, both from 2 – 5 p.m. in M321/M323 in the DeBakey Building at main Baylor. Please RSVP to faced@bcm.edu.

College News

College position statement addresses youth smoking and vaping

The new 'Tobacco 21' law has gone into effect in Texas, setting the legal age to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to age 21. This is an important step in addressing youth smoking and vaping. Read more about the multidimensional, multidisciplinary approach recommended by Baylor College of Medicine to study and prevent the harms of smoking and vaping.

Blue lights for prostate cancer

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Baylor's Cullen building will be lighted blue all month to promote the importance of prostate health and screenings. Learn more from the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center about prostate cancer prevention, screening, treatment and more.

New podcast episodes available

Catch up on Baylor’s Body of Work podcast with the latest episode, "Global is Local," featuring an interview with Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy. Hear from Baylor students in the Resonance podcast. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to subscribe to both podcasts.

BCM BeWell news: Real Appeal

Real Appeal is an online weight loss program available to Baylor employees, their spouses/domestic partners and adult dependents who are enrolled in a Baylor health plan through UnitedHealthcare. Real Appeal offers access to a coach who leads online meetings to help you lose weight and improve your health. After completing 10 sessions, benefits-eligible employees may earn up to 500 BCM BeWell Vitality points. Read a Baylor Real Appeal success story, and email wellness@bcm.edu with questions.

Faculty in the News

Research led by Dr. Farrah Kheradmand on the effects of vaping was featured on NBC News and other media. See this and Baylor's other news media mentions in 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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