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
Researchers discover gene responsible for rare, inherited eye disease
Researchers have identified the gene UBAP1L as responsible for certain inherited retinal diseases, which could lead to better genetic testing, targeted therapies, and a deeper understanding of these conditions that affect over 2 million people worldwide.
Researchers discovered mechanism driving immune perturbations after severe infections
BCM researchers have identified a mechanism that causes prolonged immune system disruptions after severe infections, which may contribute to long-term complications and vulnerability to secondary infections.
Latest technologies in vascular disease treatment
The Stitch highlights three advanced technologies in vascular disease treatment—transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), fenestrated aortic aneurysm repair (FEVAR), and minimally invasive devices for peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Improving COPD care: A call to action
Dr. Francesca Polverino calls for improved COPD care, focusing on better access to diagnosis, equitable treatments, and addressing healthcare disparities for underserved populations across the Americas.
Intestinal stem cells have a hard time ‘forgetting’ an encounter with inflammation
BCM researchers discovered that intestinal stem cells retain long-term changes after inflammation, impairing their ability to regenerate. This finding could impact treatments for conditions like graft-vs-host disease.
Growing Up Baylor: Dr. Wesley Mayer
Dr. Wesley Mayer reflects on his journey from student to faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, highlighting mentorship and adaptability as key factors in his career progression.