The attrition of women in medicine
A well-meaning colleague once said to me, “You probably wouldn’t want to do this since you just had a baby.” “So this is it how
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Women in medicine: Overcoming challenges and celebrating achievements
There are now more women than ever enrolled in U.S. medical schools. However, like other STEM-related fields, research shows that women still face inherent gender
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Throwback Thursday: Celebrating women in medicine
From International Women’s Day to various diversity and inclusion initiatives, institutions across the country are highlighting the ways women have persevered through barriers to achieve
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Leadership series focuses on empowerment of women early in careers
March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the contributions of women in American history, including science and medicine. At Baylor College of
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Geneticist inducted into prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Pioneering researcher and Baylor College of Medicine’s vice chair of genetics Dr. James Lupski was recently inducted into the 233rd class of members of the
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Microbiology: A career of learning and discovery
Mary K. Estes, Ph.D., is a virologist with a passion for solving microbiology mysteries.
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Looking back: 2013 in research, awards and more
Our remarkable faculty received accolades over the past year for their professional achievements, research findings and contributions to medicine and science. Take a look back
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Maternal Health Awareness Day: what you need to know
Know what’s at stake during Maternal Health Awareness Day, which aims to help eliminate preventable maternal mortality.
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Recurrent meningiomas reveal insights into their aggressive behavior
The study opens new opportunities for future development of potential biomarkers and therapeutic agents for these challenging tumors.
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Why do so few eligible patients undergo bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for individuals with obesity and its related health conditions. However, only a tiny minority of eligible patients
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