From the GRAB to toy drives to museum tours, Baylor’s community outreach associate wears many hats In this role, Alex Alanis coordinates health education events, organizes volunteer opportunities for employees and faculty to put their Volunteer Time Off benefit to good use and oversees the Groce…

This week is National Volunteer Week and we're highlighting our employees who give back in the Houston community. Meet Alex Alanis, the College's Community Outreach Associate. https://bit.ly/4cmRIOj #BCMStaff #BCMInTheCommunity

Easing airplane anxiety Many people endure phobias surrounding airplane travel. For some, the debilitating fear could put a damper on summer travel plans. A Baylor College of...

Many people endure phobias surrounding airplane travel. Dr. Eric Storch explains how to overcome phobias by facing fears. https://bit.ly/43DyFJO #AirplaneAnxiety #Phobias

Don't miss Dr. Peter Hotez and other Baylor faculty at the Pri-Med Southwest Conference May 6-8. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4rZzzKJ #BCMFaculty

Experimental Cancer therapy shows promise in extending survival for brain tumor patients Researchers with Diakonos Oncology are working to extend the lives of other patients diagnosed with other forms of cancer.

Learn more about an experimental cancer therapy for malignant brain tumors. #CancerResearch

Dr. Peter Hotez explores vaccine development for tropical diseases The International Studies program held a Zoom lecture on Monday, April 6, in the Grove Hall Forum featuring guest speaker Peter Hotez, who spoke on his research regarding vaccine distribution for negl...

Dr. Peter Hotez talks about vaccine development for tropical diseases. #TropicalDiseases

Dr. Erich Sturgis discusses how the HPV vaccine can help prevent oropharyngeal cancer. https://bit.ly/37YU2sz #HeadAndNeckCancer #OHNCAW

This Popular Everyday Drink Could Help You Sneeze Less During Allergy Season, Study Finds Matcha is already known for its antioxidants, but it may have another perk worth noting. In a new study, mice given matcha extract sneezed less after allergen exposure — even though key allergy marker...

Dr. David Corry and other experts discuss a study on how matcha could help with allergies. https://bit.ly/4tNyHKB #Allergies

What you need to know about Houston's spring allergies

Dr. David Corry shares what you need to know about Houston's spring allergies. https://bit.ly/4co4JG7 #allergies

Apixaban May Cut Stroke Risk but Raise Bleeding in Dialysis Observational data suggest apixaban leads to fewer thromboembolic events but higher bleeding risk, highlighting the need for individualized decision-making in dialysis patients.

Researchers find oral anticoagulant apixaban may cut stroke risk but raise bleeding in dialysis patients. Dr. Wolfgang Winkelmayer explains. https://wb.md/4efP0eB #BCMResearch

This World's Parkinson's Day, learn more about two patients' journey with the disease and deep brain stimulation. https://bit.ly/3W1AaPE #WorldParkinsonsDay #ParkinsonsDisease

Managing clinical uncertainty - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network A closer look at moral distress and when clinicians are unable to act in ways they feel are most ethical.

Dr. Avni M. Kapadia and Dr. Hannah Kirsch, a colleague from Stanford University School of Medicine, talk about managing clinical uncertainty. https://bit.ly/3PT4prl #MedicalEthics

Drs. Cynthia Peacock and Ellen Fremion offer advice for people on the autism spectrum who are transitioning into adulthood. https://bit.ly/46h6hgj #Autism

Researchers uncover key players in tissue regeneration Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions took a closer look at how the gastrointestinal tissue repairs itself. They reveal...

Researchers uncover key players in tissue regeneration. #TissueRegeneration #BCMResearch

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April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about this disease. https://bit.ly/2Q2GtTw #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

A new study reveals how calcium channel mutations disrupt early brain development in childhood epilepsy. https://bit.ly/4cossqH #Epilepsy

Lyme disease 101: Q&A with Dr. Sarah Gunter Dr. Sarah Gunter discusses Lyme disease, a tick-borne infection that affects many annually.

Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection that affects many annually. Dr. Sarah Gunter shares more about this disease. #LymeDisease

Q&A: When Is It Safe to Skip Surgery for DCIS? Active surveillance is gaining traction for women with low-risk DCIS, but key questions on patient selection and long-term safety remain.

Dr. Alastair Thompson talks about treatment options for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ, a type of breast cancer. #BreastCancer

Partners in crime – genes ATP13A2 and GBA1 interact to drive neurodegeneration The findings reveal promising biological pathways that could be explored in future therapies.

Researchers find when genes ATP13A2 and GBA1 interact it drives neurodegeneration like that found in Parkinson's disease. #BCMResearch #ParkinsonsDisease

We are delighted to share that Dr Wolfgang Winkelmayer has been appointed the next Editor-in-Chief of AJKD. His term will officially begin January 1, 2027.

Read more about his appointment in this press release: bit.ly/AJKDEIC26

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This image features a person smiling and wearing a white coat in front of a building with arches. The text reads: "Meet Joshua Ugat, DNP Program-Nurse Anesthesia, Class of 2026, School of Health Professions."

This image features four individuals in matching Baylor shirts posing together. The background includes decorative lights and a stylish interior. The text highlights "Meet Joshua Ugat" from Bohol, Philippines, sharing favorite experiences at Baylor and interests outside of class.

A group of people posing in a classroom setting. A text section above reads, "Meet Joshua Ugat. Favorite thing about Houston: Definitely the food. There’s an amazing mix of ethnic cuisines and always something new (and really good) to try. Post-graduation goals: To care for patients as a nurse anesthetist, a goal I've been working toward for so long! It will be deeply fulfilling to see this dream finally come to life."

Get to know some of the students from our different programs throughout our schools. Meet Joshua Ugat from the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-Nurse Anesthesia class of 2026. #BCMStudents

CME Conference in Houston, Texas | Pri-Med® Southwest Join expert faculty and earn up to 18.50 CME/CE credits in Houston, Texas. Register for Pri-Med Southwest, a medical conference for primary care clinicians.

Mark your calendars for the Annual Pri-Med Southwest Conference on May 6 - 8 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Dr. Peter Hotez will be the Baylor keynote speaker for this year's event. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4rZzzKJ #CME

Will rain provide any relief from this already rough allergy season in the US? Here’s what experts say Record heat and windy weather across much of the country have driven pollen surges in many major cities

Spring allergy season has sprung and could this week's cooler, wetter weather help ease symptoms? Dr. David Corry and other experts explain. #allergies

A close-up of a person in a white coat with a stethoscope around the neck. Text on the left reads: "In honor of National Doctors' Day, THANK YOU!

Today, we want to thank our amazing physicians for all that they do for our patients and community! #NationalDoctorsDay

A blue ribbon labeled "Colorectal cancer awareness" next to the text "Learn more about our colorectal cancer.

Learn more about what patients need to know about colorectal cancer. https://bit.ly/3uIMlBa #ColorectalCancer

The silent majority: RNAs that don’t make proteins Once considered cellular junk, non-coding RNAs are emerging as key players in everything from brain development to cancer — with much still to be discovered

Dr. Jeremy Wilusz and other experts talk about non-coding RNA. #RNA

ZR fusion protein sways normal brain cell development toward cancer growth A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and collaborating institutions...

Researchers find ZR fusion protein sways normal brain cell development toward cancer growth. #CancerResearch

The Translational Research Institute for Space Health is seeking scientific proposals for secondary analysis of de-identified commercial astronaut health and performance data in the EXPAND Database and Biorepository. https://bit.ly/4rWKUey #SpaceHealth

Happy Match: Baylor College of Medicine students kick off new season with residency match Held every March, Match Day is an important day in a medical student's life. Fourth-year students across the country learn at the same time where they match through the National Residency Matching ...

Baylor College of Medicine students kick off spring with residency match. https://bit.ly/4uNo8bE #BCMMatch #Match2025

Can eating or drinking caffeine before bed impact your health? Before bed, we might think of eating a late-night snack or drinking something that may have an impact through the night. Roberta Anding, registered dietitian...

Can eating or drinking caffeine before bed impact your health? https://bit.ly/4beSbik #sleephealth #sleepawreness

Dr. Meera Gupta talks about chronic cough in children. https://bit.ly/4dF8Wam #ChronicCough