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
AI accelerates discovery of neurodevelopmental disorder-associated genes
BCM researchers highlight how AI is accelerating the discovery of genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, improving understanding and potential treatment approaches.
Gene Variant Discovery Could Lead to a Cure for COPA Syndrome
Scientists have discovered specific gene variants that contribute to COPA syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that affects the lungs, kidneys, and immune system. This breakthrough could lead to new therapeutic strategies aimed at addressing the root cause of the condition.
How video review enhances surgical care, education and performance improvement
This post from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery explores how video review is transforming surgical care by enhancing education, improving performance, and providing valuable insights for quality improvement.
Dialing 911 for young patients – is EMS prepared?
The article examines whether emergency medical services (EMS) are adequately prepared to respond to pediatric emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, equipment, and protocols that could impact care for young patients.
Understanding the world within: study reveals new insights into phage–bacteria interactions in the gut microbiome
Research on phage-bacteria interactions in the gut microbiome reveals new insights into how these relationships shape microbial communities, influence human health, and impact disease outcomes.
Unlocking innovations: How space health research drives technological advancements on Earth
Space health research drives medical and technological advancements on Earth, improving areas like water filtration, heart pumps, telemedicine, and treatments for motion sickness and cognitive impairment.