research › faculty-labs › chad-johnston-lab
… Microbial communities are increasingly appreciated to play important … microbial sources of infectious or chronic disease. Unfortunately, the antibiotics we use today are non-specific … indiscriminate activities, we have also unearthed a small number of highly selective antibiotics that affect only a …
news › trish-sends-human-health-experiments-aboard-polaris-dawn-mission
… The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine will … a series of human health research experiments aboard the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, the first in a series of human … Program. TRISH will join other institutions to send a number of experiments into high-altitude Earth orbit. …
news › study-unveils-molecular-pathway-of-metastatic-cancer-cells
… cells to branch off, survive in a different environment and form another tumor, as new insights may illuminate novel … co-director of cancer bioinformatics at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor. “Our pan-cancer … the first subtype have extensive alterations in gene copy number, higher expression of both DNA repair genes and …
departments › ... › dr-heilbronner-awarded-nih-brain-connects-grant
… picture of the brain that shows how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact in both time and space. … notes. “Neurons in the brain are highly specialized for the communication of information. However, not all … was supported by the NIH BRAIN Initiative under award number UM1NS132207. … … Dr. Sarah Heilbronner brings …
education › ... › skin-safety
… cancer in the United States, and melanoma is particularly common among young adults. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has reported that using indoor … skin cancer Personal or family history of skin cancer Large number of moles History of sun exposure and sunburns, …
news › understanding-the-link-between-vital-exhaustion-and-heart-health
… We know that stress is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but how exactly are the two … exhaustion? … Vital exhaustion, which may manifest as a combination of symptoms such as extreme fatigue, feelings of … on prior studies, we expected that adults with a higher number of cardiovascular risk factors would likely have a …
departments › ... › vice-chair-education
… Vice Chair for Education, Richard J. Hamill, M.D. … Vice-Chair for … faculty evaluation/bonus process Streamline and improve communications/announcements regarding Grand Rounds … … authorities for Grand Rounds and/or workshops Increase number and participation in wellness events Improve …
departments › ... › directors-message
… Welcome to the ophthalmology training program in the Cullen Eye … that equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary for you to pursue the career path of your choosing. We are … support from our chairman and a department whose number one priority is resident education, we have continued …
research › ... › quantitative-magnetic-resonance
… oriented carefully on a disposable PIXImus measuring tray for proper alignment and is fitted with a loosely fitting … of isoflurane (2% isoflurane) until the measurement is complete. If you prefer, you may use an injectable … have finished a session. Note that there is a limit in the number of measurements that can be done in a session. This …
departments › ... › admissions-and-benefits
… Please join the current Pathology Trainees for a Virtual Open House from 12-1:15 p.m. (CST) on … The following documentation is required: Three letters of recommendation from faculty members Personal statement Medical … to professional success. Our residents have access to a number of programs to support their well-being. View …