news › mouse-model-closely-reproduces-human-fatty-liver-disease
… non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a little-understood condition that significantly increases the risk of inflammation, fibrosis and … human liver cells fed on a high-fat diet, they started to show features of cholesterol metabolism that looked more like …
news › serotonin-2c-receptor-associated-with-obesity-and-maladaptive-behavior
… with obesity and maladaptive behavior. The evidence shows that rare mutations in the gene for the serotonin 2C receptor play a role in the development of obesity … the team identified a mechanism by which such mutations can lead to obesity. “We found that the serotonin 2C …
research › ... › molecular-cellular-and-regulatory-aspects-of-obesity-development
… (e.g., diabetes) represent a serious health problem to our society. The central nervous system (CNS) senses … homeostatic controls of body weight and glucose balance. However, the mechanisms for CNS control of metabolism remain … and the failure to process such sensory information can lead to spectrum of eating-associated disorders ranging …
news › baylor-st-lukes-design-for-medical-campus
… $1.1 billion medical campus featuring one of the country’s top medical schools, a world-renowned cardiovascular … on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The hospital’s operating … follow a linear, logical, and efficient design. The patient can be moved directly from the waiting area to surgery and …
departments › ... › emergency-medicine-medical-education-fellowship
… fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine is a one- to two-year advanced specialty training program in medical … assistant students, EMS students, and faculty. Fellows can select an area of focus while experiencing a breadth of … benefits. Fellows work approximately 20 hours/week clinically at our training sites, which may include Baylor St. …
news › postdoc-fellowships-solve-deep-space-health-risks
… of Medicine (TRISH) is soliciting proposals from postdoctoral researchers ready to help solve the health challenges … and funds for travel to related scientific meetings. Applicants must submit research proposals together with an … by contacting Aurelia Vergeade at avergeade@nasaprs.com . All categories of United States institutions are …
research › ... › fees
… on each dedicated instrument page . Fees are broken down into levels for unassisted/assisted use as well as user … all associated lab users) a set number of usage hours that can be used on any of our instruments. The intention of … hours are available for use on all OiVM instrumentation, however they only apply to unassisted imaging. Imaging …
education › financial-aid
… there are also federal loan and grant programs specifically for health professions students. While these programs provide some financial assistance, you will want to contact professional societies, state agencies and other … is available to all students. Questions and appointments can be made at financialaid@bcm.edu . … Average Debt for …
research › faculty-labs › eric-storch-lab
… The main focus of research in the Storch lab is to drive innovation in the treatment of mental … of disorders, with a particular focus on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety. In addition to our … and to develop a treatment strategy leading to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. CBT is …
departments › ... › research
… Each fellow is required to complete at least one research project during their tenure … projects with the Fellows Research Consortium at North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology …