research › ... › intestinal-hormones-and-the-microbiota
… secretion, and activity of gut hormones, while gut hormones can modulate the composition and function of the microbiome. This intricate … function (GLP-1 and secretin) and microbial adaptation to modern diet, neurological function (oxytocin, serotonin), …
news › patent-issued-for-osteoarthritis-gene-therapy
… therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) has reached a key milestone now that a U.S. patent has been issued for FX201, a gene-therapy product candidate licensed by Flexion Therapeutics based on work led … for FX201 is a great step for Flexion, and they are now completing GLP toxicology studies and moving toward clinical …
research › ... › routine-histology-services
… The routine histology services offered by the Breast Center pathology … etc.). Fixation for paraffin processing is typically performed using commercial grade 10 percent Neutral … H&E staining to confocal microscopy. The section thickness can range from 4 um to 60 um. … It is performed on paraffin …
departments › ... › neuropsychiatry
… Stuart C. Yudofsky Division of Neuropsychiatry is dedicated to improving the lives of persons and families affected by … is bringing in world-class experts in the field who can address neuropsychiatric disorders from clinical and … draws principally on a ‘type physicalist’ (and, more specifically, a reductive materialist) view of mind-brain. … This …
research › faculty-labs › graeme-mardon-lab
… of retinal development. The primary goal of our research is to understand the molecular mechanisms of retinal … gene therapy studies. … Our main Drosophila project uses a combinatorial approach of genetics, genomics, and … and have greatly increased the speed with which we can dissect gene function in vivo. … About the Lab … Fruit …
departments › ... › benefits
… Stipend levels are at the national average, but Houston's cost of living ranks among the lowest of metropolitan … Houston as well. As a Baylor pediatrics resident, one can look forward to the following events and more! Program … city, offers all the benefits of a big city at a significantly lower cost of living than other major cities. … To …
healthcare › ... › vaccinations
… vaccinated is one of the safest and most effective ways to keep you, your friends, family and neighbors in good … your life. Immunity gained from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. Additionally, you are at risk for … … COVID-19 vaccine … one time (up to 2 doses) aged 12 and older including those previously infected and recovered from …
healthcare › ... › support-groups
… Center and Movement Disorders Clinic (PDCMDC) is pleased to announce the addition of a support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease within the Hispanic community in Houston and throughout the state. The goal of … is encouraged. The group is ongoing and those interested can join at any time. While sessions will be held once a …
research › faculty-labs › jason-yustein-lab
… Due to the relatively inferior long-term patient outcomes, we … improving our understanding of pediatric sarcomas, specifically osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma. The … in sarcoma development, progression and metastasis and can be utilized as preclinical models for therapeutic …
academic-centers › ... › project-2
… Leader) … Project Description … Despite extensive efforts to characterize the genomes and proteomes of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), no dominantly-acting mutated RTK has emerged … PTPN12 is compromised in 45-55% of TNBCs, and we have shown in in vitro and pre-clinical models of TNBC that …