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School of Allied Health Science
The Academic Council and Board of Trustees at Baylor College of Medicine have approved the renaming of the School of Allied Health Sciences to the…
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Scientists seek to sequence genomes of all known earthly species for benefit of humankind
An international group of researchers, including researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, seek to sequence every known species that calls planet…
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Dr. Huda Y. Zoghbi, professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Dr. Peter J. Hotez, professor and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Peter J. Hotez, and Dr. Huda Y. Zoghbi have been elected as the newest members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s…
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Michele M. Loor, M.D.
Dr. Michele Loor describes the basics of robotic surgery and dispels common myths. 
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Breast Cancer: Fact vs. Myth
A new discovery opens the possibility of developing a novel way to fight ovarian cancer.
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Cullen Building and fountain with the Michael E. DeBakey Center and Alkek Building in the background.
Baylor College of Medicine moved up in both the research and primary care medical school rankings published today by U.S. News & World Report,…
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Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D.
Dr. Huda Zoghbi awarded the sixth annual Ross Prize in Molecular Medicine by The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at Northwell Health.
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On Feb. 28, millions of people across the U.S. will join the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) in observing Rare Disease Day. Houston…
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Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz, Houston Emergency Medical Services Director Dr. David Persse, Dr. Alice McPherson and Houston Texans star J.J. Watt.
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt and Houston Emergency Medical Services Director Dr. David Persse will receive honorary degrees from Baylor College of…
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Heart and stethoscope
As heart month kicks off, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say the first step to taking control of your health and preventing cardiovascular…
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Cullen Building
Researchers set out to sequence and analyze the genomes of two nonhuman primates to develop new insights into the behavior of the HIV virus in humans…
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A view of the planet Earth from space.
Baylor College of Medicine is expanding its renowned research and education programs in the Center for Space Medicine to include cutting-edge…
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Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine conducted a study to explore patients’ experiences and preferences when accessing their test results delivered to them via online portals.
Researchers conducted a study to explore patients’ experiences and preferences when accessing their test results delivered to them via online portals…
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Dr. Trey Westbrook
Dr. Trey Westbrook has been named the newest McNair Scholar. This recognition will support his work focused on discovering the genes and mechanisms…
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The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine is the only site in the state of Texas that will implement a National Cancer Institute-funded tobacco cessation program for cancer patients.
The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only site in the state of Texas that will implement a National Cancer Institute-funded tobacco…
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Dr. Andreas Tolias, Brown Foundation Chair and associate professor of neuroscience and founder and director of the Center for Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence at Baylor College of Medicine.
The National Institutes of Health has undertaken an ambitious program to establish a comprehensive reference cell atlas of the brain.
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