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news › improved-understanding-lou-gehrigs-disease
… (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, develops. A common feature of this progressive, fatal neuromuscular … called the proteasome that disposes of them. Previous studies had shown that ubiquilins play a key role in this … other pathway was perturbed. Further studies showed that autophagy, another process involved in discarding excess or …
departments › ... › t32-research-training-program
… will engage in a mentored research project which will be complemented by a set of core program activities, team … wet laboratory, bio-design or innovation studio, or an outcomes research team). Bioengineering and Biodesign: This … science, and health services research on a wide range of topics related to cardiovascular disease. All T32 faculty …
education › ... › genetics-genomics
… from fundamental to translational research in top-tier journals in the biomedical field. Many faculty and … (e.g., appropriate methods, technologies, and quantitative/computational approaches), operational (e.g., independent … of data) and professional (e.g. management, leadership, communication, and teamwork) skills required for careers in …
academic-centers › precision-environmental-health › opportunities
… announces the availability of funds to support pilot studies focused on environmental health disparities. Proposals … announces the availability of funds to support pilot studies designed to promote precision Environmental Health … who are eligible for federal funding, but should be compatible with GC-CPEH’s goals, and should document …
news › novel-gene-therapy-for-heart-failure-closer-to-the-clinic
… resulted in heart tissue renewal and improved function when compared with pig hearts in which the Hippo signaling … in the western world, causing more deaths than all cancers combined. The best current treatment for heart failure is a … turn off Hippo directly in heart of the pigs. Finally, we compared the effects of therapy or no therapy on heart …
news › a-machine-learning-approach-and-blood-test-for-predicting-risk-of-schizophrenia
… and human genetics. “Although genetic and environmental components seem to be involved in the condition, current … such as the brain,” Waterland said. Many previous studies have analyzed methylation profiles in blood samples … it considered major potential confounding factors other studies did not take into account. For instance, methylation …
news › what-you-need-to-know-about-lymphedema
… to swelling, heaviness, increased infection risk and discomfort in the limbs, and the options to treat it. … infections and limb heaviness. Lymphedema The most common reason people in the U.S. develop lymphedema is after … treatments to achieve limb volume reduction using compression dressings that are customized to the patient. …
news › targeting-mapk6-offers-potential-therapeutic-strategy-for-cancer
… an effective treatment approach for this condition. “Studies on the role of MAPK6 in human cancer have produced … of molecular and cellular biology at Baylor. “Some studies concluded that MAPK6 promoted cancer growth while … cells,” said Yang, a member of Baylor’s Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center . “In addition, enhancing MAPK6 …
education › ... › star-award
… high quality of patient care, professionalism and communication, leadership, ability to work effectively with … clinical innovation, and continuous service to the Baylor community. … who have transferred from other institutions and have comparable years of service are eligible for the award after …
news › how-to-create-your-familys-medical-travel-checklist
… said Dr. Mike Ren , assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor. “A list should include … your primary care provider. They will have advice and recommendations for vaccines and medications depending on … or ointments can lose their potency or change chemical composition when exposed to extreme heat. “Over the counter …
