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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The Race Against Resistance: How Kelch13 Mutations are Undermining Malaria Treatment
National School of Tropical Medicine Summer Institute student, Reena Yalamanchili, looks at gene mutations could impact Malaria treatment.
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Control-Alt-Delete: Why data integrity matters in medicine
At the start of the year, thousands of publicly accessible datasets and research papers related to such topics as chronic disease, environmental health, adolescent health,
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Improving pediatric healthcare through smarter lab testing: embracing value-based stewardship
Amid growing economic pressures and evolving healthcare expectations, the U.S. health system is undergoing a significant shift toward value-based care. As part of this transformation,
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