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Houston Zoo, Baylor team up for special orangutan patientAug 28, 2014: Doctors at Baylor lend a hand to treat Houston Zoo's 42-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne.
Sequence of rare kidney cancer reveals unique alterations involving telomeraseAug 21, 2014: International collaboration led by Baylor College of Medicine finds genetic alterations may contribute to rare form of kidney cancer.
Ensure safe start to school with sports physicalAug 15, 2014: Participating in school sports is a great way for kids to get exercise and stay healthy but it’s important they get a sports physical before starting an activity, say experts at Baylor College of Medicine.
Study shines new light on genetic alterations of aggressive breast cancer subtypeAug 7, 2014: Researchers find genetic alterations that may contribute to the development of a subtype breast cancer typically associated with more aggressive forms of the disease and higher recurrence rates.
Dr. Malcolm Brenner receives prestigious lifetime achievement honor from Human Gene Therapy journal Aug 5, 2014: Renowned cell and gene therapy clinician-scientist Dr. Malcolm Brenner has received the prestigious Pioneer Award from the journal Human Gene Therapy.
Baylor announces 2014 Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Excellence in Research AwardsJul 2, 2014: The award, named in honor of the college’s first president and pioneering heart surgeon, was presented to the six recipients July 2.
Baylor, Texas Children’s join national collaboration to solve most difficult, rare medical casesJul 1, 2014: New national network of clinicians and scientists are joining forces to address prolonged undiagnosed medical conditions.
Dr. Malcolm Brenner recipient of Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium Lifetime Achievement AwardFeb 13, 2014: Renowned cell and gene therapy researcher Dr. Malcolm Brenner has been named a recipient of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Zoorob named chair of Baylor’s Family and Community MedicineFeb 13, 2014: Dr. Roger J. Zoorob has been named the chair of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. His appointment is effective March 15.
Bellen honored by Genetics Society of AmericaJan 31, 2014: Dr. Hugo Bellen awarded the Society's George W. Beadle Award, established to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community of genetics researchers.