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Exploring benefits, limitations of genomic sequencing

April 29, 2015 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, Biomedical ethics, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Dr. Amy McGuire, Genetics, Genome Sequencing, TED talks

Given the opportunity, would you take a test to determine your chances of developing cancer or a disease like Alzheimer’s disease? Amy McGuire, Leon Jaworski

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Baylor continues medical sponsorship of Houston Avon Walk in 2015

April 28, 2015 Avon Foundation, Avon Walk, Baylor College of Medicine, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Dr. Polly Niravath, Events, Glenna Vickers, Grants, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Research, Women's Health

For the eighth year in a row, Baylor College of Medicine served as the official medical sponsor of the Houston Avon Walk, held April 25

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It’s spring time! But why am I hoarse?

April 22, 2015 Allergies, Baylor College of Medicine, cold, Dr. Mas Takashima, Felicia Carter, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, otolaryngology, The Sinus Center at Baylor College of Medicine, voice

Spring is here! Aren’t we so glad to be out of winter? With seasonal changes, people often experience upper respiratory infections, allergies or a cold,

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Beyond the lab: Research’s impact

April 21, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Christine Beeton, Clinical research, Houston, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Research, VIICTR

This feature is part of an ongoing series that focuses on VIICTR.org, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. Christine Beeton, Ph.D, associate professor

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Microbiology: A career of learning and discovery

April 20, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Education, Houston, Mary K. Estes, molecular virology and microbiology, Research, STEM education, Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine Graduate Program

Mary K. Estes, Ph.D., is a virologist with a passion for solving microbiology mysteries.

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How is your voice today?

April 16, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan, Dr. Kenneth Altman, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, larynx, otolaryngology, voice, World Voice Day

Your voice can evoke passion, emotion, and information. But did you know that your voice could indicate potential health concerns?

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Inside Baylor’s Optical Imaging and Vital Microscopy Core

April 14, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Mary Dickinson, Optical Imaging and Vital Microscopy Core, Research, VIICTR

This feature is part of a series that focuses on VIICTR.org, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. Only within the past few decades

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Getting ready for summer 'arbovirus' season in Houston

April 7, 2015 arbovirus infections, Baylor College of Medicine, chikungunya, Dengue Fever, Dr. Coreen Beaumier, Dr. Kathryn Jones, Dr. Kristy Murray, Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, Dr. Peter Hotez, Dr. Rebecca Rico-Hesse, Harris County, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, Melissa Nolan Garcia, molecular virology and microbiology, National School of Tropical Medicine, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Texas, Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Vaccines, West Nile Virus

Dengue and Chikungunya are not exactly household worlds, but these two viral infections are serious diseases (known as “arbovirus infections”). Each is transmitted by mosquitoes,

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Baylor couple providing cancer care in Africa

March 31, 2015 Amanda Slone, Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Botswana, Cancer, Community, Dr. Jeremy Slone, Pediatric Cancer, pediatrics, Research, Texas Children's Cancer Center's international program

As a medical student, Dr. Jeremy Slone developed an interest in global health. He also was interested in pediatric oncology, but he didn’t know how to

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Data is the new oil

March 30, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, data, Dr. James McDeavitt, Education, Healthcare, Houston, Learning Health System, Research, Technology

I recently was given the opportunity to represent Baylor College of Medicine at the Association of American Medical Colleges as part of a year-long conversation