news › bcm-extends-global-reach-to-india
… the Center for Globalization, Baylor College of Medicine is committed to tackling a worldwide challenge by increasing … a difference in changing the delivery of healthcare in our communities, no matter where they are located." Klotman said … health care professionals to meet the needs of local communities has been proven effective and serves as a …
news › studying-the-microbiome-in-pregnancy-postpartum-and-preterm-births
… Hospital have been studying the vaginal microbiome community throughout pregnancy and after delivery for nearly … and scientists have understood that a healthy vagina has a community of bacteria, now known as the vaginal microbiome. In most women, this community has always thought to be dominated by the largely …
news › human-norovirus-gii-4-exploits-unexpected-entry-mechanism-to-cause-gastroenteritis
… direction. The researchers report in the journal Nature Communications that the globally dominant human norovirus … The viral strategy involves interactions between specific components on both viral and human cell surface proteins and … gastrointestinal tract that recapitulates its cellular complexity, diversity and physiology. Human enteroids mimic …
news › integrative-exome-sequencing-and-machine-learning-identify-new-genes-contributing-to-systemic-sclerosis-risk
… Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a severe autoimmune disease with complex genetic causes. Some genetic contributors have been … College of Medicine and collaborating institutions used complementary approaches that integrate exome sequencing and … association studies (GWAS) that analyzed the frequency of common genetic variants show the strongest genetic …
research › ... › astro-tips-for-managing-multiple-plans-of-action
… balance activities throughout your week so that you don’t become overwhelmed. You don’t need to practice activities from … same plan together. You could make digital folders on your computer or use physical ones! Stay Flexible: Some exposure activities may take longer to complete than you expect them too. Be open to changing your …
research › ... › tips-for-managing-multiple-plans-of-action
… balance activities throughout your week so that you don’t become overwhelmed. You don’t need to practice activities from … same plan together. You could make digital folders on your computer or use physical ones! Stay Flexible: Some exposure activities may take longer to complete than you expect them too. Be open to changing your …
news › serotonin-2c-receptor-regulates-memory-in-mice-and-humans-implications-for-alzheimers-disease
… and suggest novel avenues for treatment. “Serotonin, a compound produced by neurons in the midbrain, acts as a … essential for short- and long-term memory.” Serotonin communicates messages to brain cells by binding to receptors … the non-functional gene showed reduced memory recall when compared with the unmodified animals. “When we combined the …
departments › ... › admissions
… We welcome applications from students of all training backgrounds. … in the program, but your interview experience will be combined. Peds-Categorical/Baylor-Houston Global Health … US and International medical students interested in BCM visiting electives should apply through the VSLO system. …
education › ... › faculty-performance-assessment-and-development-planning
… to help you achieve your goals and develop the skills and competencies you need to succeed. Through the performance assessment components, you and your evaluator will work together to … guidance, resources and support to develop the skills and competencies you need to be successful at every stage of …
education › ... › research
… and testing of therapeutic strategies to treat disease Visit our Featured Faculty Research page for a few examples …