research › ... › health-maintenance-behaviors
… health as a woman with a physical disability demands essentially the same precautions and proactive measures as for all women, with a few extra challenges. Keeping a diet that is low in fat is always advisable, but women with … have impaired breathing? Exercise seems to be a universal recommendation for maintaining good health, but for women with …
news › new-androgen-receptor-structure-suggests-prostate-cancer-treatment-options
… cancer, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine conducted comprehensive studies of the 3-D structure of the receptor. The findings … the receptor that seems to be at the heart of its action, called the N-terminal domain, where it interacts with …
departments › ... › program-leadership
… This invaluable experience will help you understand the challenges of healthcare in resource-limited settings and … people from all over the globe and build a supportive community of like-minded peers throughout your residency in Houston. We look forward to welcoming you to our program. Warm regards, Heather A. Haq, …
research › ... › research-areas
… et al. Neuron 2006 ) and our lab found that Sox9 and NFIA comprise a transcriptional cascade essential for the … ( Kang, et al. Neuron 2012 ). Additional developmental studies in this area revealed that NFIA and Sox10 mutually antagonize each other’s function and this regulates the …
research › ... › aicardi-syndrome
… Aicardi Syndrome was originally characterized by a triad of features, including … (punched-out areas of the retina), and seizures, most commonly infantile spasms. Many affected children also have … For more information regarding why this disease is most commonly seen in girls, see Introduction to the Genetics of …
academic-centers › ... › biobanking
… The … Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center … is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center located in the heart of the … high quality, well-annotated biospecimens. Oversight of all biobanking activities within the center is provided by …
research › ... › astro-example-coping-skills
… skills you can use. These skills can help with the physical components of anxiety (e.g., racing heart) as well as the … about the future). One coping skill your child can use is called … deep breathing … . This is a great skill to learn … and at any time! When we experience anxiety, our bodies activate the “fight or flight” response, speeding up …
academic-centers › ... › service-area
… The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center serves Harris County and eight … (U.S. Census 2018-2022, NCI SEER 22). As is the case nationally, the four most common cancers within our CA are breast … area, 2) Plan and monitor recruitment for research studies and clinical trials, 3) Organize and implement …
research › ... › projects
… advanced ligand research tool that is capable of systematically mapping disease-selective ligands for in-depth … inhibit detrimental ligands, and develop therapeutic antibodies toward clinical translation. … General process for … drug targets and develop novel therapies. (A) Comparative ligandomics profiling to systematically map …
research › ... › fees
… $24.00/hr Faxitron (DEXA for body composition and X-ray) $18.00/hr Ultrasound $63.00/hr … … Wheels $44.00/mouse/week Grip Strength $2.10/mouse … Challenges: … Treadmill $7.50/hr Hypoxic Housing $10.50/day … jugular vein in unanesthetized mouse for metabolic studies $350.00/mouse Blood collection/plasma prep $7.00/sample …