News from the Baylor Ecosystem
BCM faculty, clinicians, researchers, and staff are advancing medicine and changing the ways we deliver and access care. Here we feature an array of information channels to keep you up to date with the latest advancements from the BCM community, including:
- Momentum, which spans health news, medical education updates, healthcare, community, and events around BCM
- From the Labs, which spotlights new and innovative bench science from BCM researchers.
- The Stitch, which shares the expertise of researchers and clinicians in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery as well as the voices of patients who have undergone surgery and found healing.
- PolicyWise, which explores the full spectrum of health and science policy, from public health to emerging biotechnologies.
- BCM News, which features the headlines-making accomplishments of researchers, faculty, and staff from across BCM.
- Progress Notes, which shares students' stories from the clinics, their thoughts on medicine and healthcare, and stories from the frontlines of research.
- BCM Family, which helps you catch up on news from Baylor College of Medicine posted on the BCM Family newsletter online.
Featured News
Pearls & Perspectives: Innovation in male fertility care with Larry Lipshultz, MD, at AUA 2025
Dr. Lipshultz discusses innovative male fertility care, highlighting advancements such as high-resolution ultrasound, fluorescent tagging for sperm identification, and the potential of combining testosterone therapy with LH and FSH to stimulate sperm production.
Integrative approach reveals promising candidates for AD risk factors or targets for treatments
BCM researchers have used an integrative approach to identify new genes and molecular pathways that could serve as risk factors or potential targets for Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment
New guidelines reinforce the importance of surgery as a key component in the multimodal treatment of pleural mesothelioma, supporting its continued role alongside chemotherapy and radiation for optimal patient care.
Advancing hospital care for children on the autism spectrum: The time is now
Dr. Klinepeter in the Department of Pediatrics at BCM emphasizes the urgent need to improve hospital care for children on the autism spectrum through tailored environments, staff training, and individualized support to ensure better health outcomes and experiences.
Motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity
BCM researchers have identified a specific brain circuit involved in motion sickness that also plays a role in regulating appetite, suggesting new possibilities for treating obesity by modulating this neural pathway.
Discovery, innovation and opportunity: humanity’s future in space
Momentum explores how advancing human spaceflight through global collaboration and scientific investment can spark innovation, inspire future generations, and shape a shared vision for humanity’s future.