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Caption: Despite chilly weather, Baylor’s Lunar New year celebration was a success with 200 red envelopes distributed, according to Dr. Shixia Huang, associate professor of molecular and cellular biology, and event organizer. The Asian Culture Sharing Kudoboard will be open until Feb. 10 for shared moments and photos and a chance to win Baylor merchandise.

Faculty Kudos

Dr. Seema Lalani, professor of molecular and human genetics, and Dr. Brendan Lee, chair, professor and Robert and Janice McNair Endowed Chair of molecular and human genetics, are principal investigators of a new NIH award to increase access to evaluation and genomic testing for rare genetic diseases in medically underserved children living along the Texas-Mexico border. They will receive more than $600,000 over two years to implement a web-based model of delivery of care and transform the current clinical practice to improve care for children with rare disorders.

Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria, associate professor of surgery and pediatrics, has been appointed to Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy as an L.E. and Virginia Simmons Senior Fellow to develop a new section, Firearm Injury Prevention and Safety. This enhances the expansion of a collaboration between the Baker Institute and Baylor. Faculty interested in joining or collaborating with this section are welcome to send inquiries to re18@rice.edu.

Coming Up

Master Clinician Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care: Please submit nomination packets on or before Feb. 14 to Deborah Fernandez at dfernand@bcm.edu. For information regarding details of eligibility, criteria and the nomination and selection process, visit Faculty Awards – Patient Care.

Evenings with Genetics: How are physicians and scientists including underrepresented groups in the promise of precision medicine? Baylor will host a panel of experts to discuss this topic and the intersection of identity and genetics at an upcoming Evenings with Genetics virtual seminar at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. The webinar, titled “Race and Genetics: Perspectives on Precision Medicine,” will discuss the complexity of racial identity and its impact on health and disease.

Thank a Resident Day: Send a thank you note to a resident for Thank a Resident Day on Feb. 25. Feel free to give shout-outs to specific programs or specific instances where residents and fellows have gone above and beyond. These comments will be posted on the BCM InTouch for all to view. Send notes by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 22.

Texas Life Science Forum: Dr. Chester Koh, professor of urology, will take part in the Pediatric Device Innovation panel at the annual Texas Life Science Forum at 1 p.m. Feb. 24 at Rice University. Koh is director of the Pediatric Robotic Surgery Program and director of the Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium.

Faculty Opportunities

Norton Rose Fulbright Workshop: The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development will host a Norton Rose Fulbright portfolio preparation workshop from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. The workshop will provide an overview of this award, deadlines and strategies to complete a successful educational portfolio. Please RSVP to faced@bcm.edu. For more information, contact Debbie Fernandez at faced@bcm.edu or call 713-798-7285.

Ben and Margaret Love Foundation Bobby Alford Award for Academic Clinical Professionalism: Please submit nomination packets on or before Feb. 21 to Deborah Fernandez at dfernand@bcm.edu. For information regarding details of eligibility, criteria and the nomination and selection process, visit Center for Professionalism Awards.

Women of Excellence Awards: Nominations are open for the Women of Excellence Awards, which recognize members of the Baylor community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to issues that affect women. The awards are open to faculty, staff, trainees and students and will be presented by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at a virtual ceremony during Women’s History Month in March. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 25.

Open Positions

Associate Course Director Hematology/Oncology: The Dean of the School of Medicine is soliciting nominations for an associate course director for the MS2 Hematology/Oncology course. The course is scheduled in Term 1, typically occurring in August. The course is approximately four weeks in length with 35 didactic sessions and five hematology clinical group learning sessions. Learn more about the hematology/oncology course objectives and nomination criteria. Complete the SOM Education Leadership Role Application. For more information on the application process, email Traneshia Parker at traneshp@bcm.edu. For questions regarding this leadership role, email Dr. Stacey Rose at srrose@bcm.edu. Applications due Feb. 28.

Associate Course Director for MS2 Cardiology: The Dean of the School of Medicine is soliciting nominations for an associate course director for the MS2 Cardiology course. The course is scheduled in Term 1, typically occurring in August. The course is approximately four weeks in length with 29 didactic sessions and eight cardiology case-based group learning sessions. Learn more about the cardiology course objectives and nomination criteria. Complete the SOM Education Leadership Role Application. For more information on the application process, email Traneshia Parker at traneshp@bcm.edu. For questions regarding this leadership role, email Dr. Stacey Rose at srrose@bcm.edu. Applications due Feb. 28.

Associate Course Director for FBSM: The Dean of the School of Medicine is soliciting nominations for an Associate Course Director for Foundations Basic to the Science of Medicine course. The course is in Terms 1 and 2, August through mid-December. The course is approximately 19 weeks in length with approximately 17 hours of scheduled learning time a week. The course goal is to increase the student’s knowledge of basic biomedical sciences and ability to integrate and apply these foundational sciences to the practice of medicine. Learn more about the course objectives and nomination criteria. Complete the SOM Education Leadership Role Application. For more information on the application process, email Traneshia Parker at traneshp@bcm.edu. For questions regarding this leadership role, email Dr. Stacey Rose at srrose@bcm.edu. Applications due Feb. 28.

Curriculum Committee At-Large Faculty Member: The School of Medicine is soliciting nominations for At-Large members from current faculty members. These faculty members will join the chair, vice-chair, past-chair, and subcommittee chairs as part of 18 faculty members of the Curriculum Committee. We are seeking candidates from a broad representation of the faculty and encourage people from all disciplines to consider applying. Curriculum Committee meetings are held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on every first and third Monday. The committee has the responsibility for the overall design, management and evaluation of a coherent and coordinated curriculum. Terms last three years, and each faculty member will serve on at least one subcommittee. Learn more about nomination criteria and application process. Send an email and attach the required materials to Traneshia Parker at traneshp@bcm.edu by the close of business March 14. For questions, email Curriculum Committee chair Dr. Karen Schneider at kmschnei@bcm.edu or vice-chair Dr. Sandra Haudek at shaudek@bcm.edu.

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