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news › keep-it-steady-the-importance-of-maintaining-healthy-blood-pressure
… pressure, think again. Dr. Vijay Nambi , cardiologist and professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says it’s called the silent killer for a reason. “You might hear … so important.” It is important to know your stats when it comes to blood pressure numbers. High blood pressure, or …
news › fruit-flies-offer-new-insights-into-how-human-ad-risk-genes-affect-the-brain
… Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing … as the flies aged.” These tiny insects, known scientifically as Drosophila melanogaster, have long been used in … disease risk genes in flies that were involved in both brain structure and function, including 18 that caused …
news › cell-painting-identifies-flavonoids-that-are-toxic-to-bladder-cancer-cells
… A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has identified flavonoids, natural compounds found in plants, that are toxic to bladder cancer … reported the development of a powerful computational tool called SPACe, for Swift Phenotypic Analysis of Cells, to …
about-us › ... › baylor-college-of-medicine-highlights-importance-of-mental-health-and-opportunities-to-build-systems-and-cultures-that-improve-care-and-reduce-disparities
… disability and societal cost. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide and individuals with serious … a priority and encourage others to do the same. We also call on insurers (federal government, many state … schools (especially K-12) need to be equipped to provide on-site mental health services with careful consideration of …
departments › ... › vice-chair-education
… Lubna Khawaja, M.B.,B.S. - Department Lead Elective Official Joni D. Owens – Manager, Program Management The … Grand Rounds Improve quality of presentations Increase off-site access to DoM Grand Rounds Incorporate attendance in … Invite national authorities for Grand Rounds and/or workshops Increase number and participation in wellness events …
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… Title IX refers to the section of the Higher Education Amendments Act of 1972 that prohibits discrimination based on sex in … of sex-based harassment including: Sexual harassment - unwelcomed conduct of a sexual nature Sexual violence - a form of … Within 60 calendar days of a report of sexual harassment or sexual violence, Baylor …
research › faculty-labs › richard-lloyd-lab
… main research focus is the enterovirus infection triggers of integrated stress responses and Type 1 Diabetes. … translation of mRNAs containing internal ribosome entry sites (IRES) to continue. Cap-dependent translation produces … models in human and mouse pancreatoids to determine both mechanisms of establishment of persistent infection and …
departments › ... › medicine-pediatrics-endocrinology-fellowship
… (Med-Peds) Endocrinology Program at Baylor College of Medicine is an innovative pathway for dual adult and … Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor. Both of these subspecialty training programs are accredited … and large patient population. These clinical training sites are Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center , Texas …
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… in the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) at Baylor College of Medicine. This NIH funded multi-site collaborative effort is designed to use high level … and animal modeling resources to solve tough cases of undiagnosed individuals with rare diseases. Learn more …
news › novel-switch-protein-turns-on-sperm-for-fertilization
… For a sperm produced in the testis of a man to fertilize a woman’s egg, the sperm must first … with a germ-cell-specific transgene, thus excluding other sites of expression. We also illustrated lumicrine signaling … Elaborating on their study, Drs. Masahito Ikawa and Matzuk, both senior authors, said, “We discovered a complicated …
