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
Houston Nobel Prize nominee earns latest award for public health research
Dr. Peter Hotez, a leading vaccine scientist at BCM, has been awarded the inaugural Hill Prize for his contributions to global health and vaccine development, recognizing his efforts in combating infectious diseases.
Rotavirus protein NSP4 manipulates gastrointestinal disease severity
Researchers at BCM have identified a rotavirus protein that influences the severity of gastrointestinal disease, providing new insights into how the virus affects the gut and potential treatment strategies.
See how Botox is easing the pain of Raynaud’s phenomenon
Baylor Medicine plastic hand surgeon Dr. Christine Yin describes how Botox is being used to alleviate pain and improve circulation in individuals with Raynaud’s phenomenon, offering a potential new treatment option.
How can we make genetic testing and the interpretation of genetic variations more fair and accurate
Policywise examines how to make genetic testing and the interpretation of genetic variations more accurate and equitable by addressing biases in current methodologies.
From bench to bedside and back: CAR T cells armed with IL-15 show promise in treating solid cancers
BCM researchers highlight a promising CAR-T cell therapy enhanced with IL-15, which boosts immune response against solid tumors. This bench-to-bedside approach could improve cancer treatment.
The healing power of reminiscing
Dr. Mark Kunik, a geriatric psychiatrist at BCM, explores how reminiscence therapy—sharing personal memories—enhances mental health and provides purpose, especially for older adults and those with dementia.