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Global HOPE provides infrastructure for improving pediatric cancer care in Africa

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 Momentum 0 Comments Cancer, Global Health, Healthcare, Molly Chiu, Pediatric Cancer, pediatrics

Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Children’s Global HOPE Program are working to improve Burkitt lymphoma outcomes in Malawi and Uganda.

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From my perspective: Dr. Jeremy Schraw shares his experiences during postdoctoral training

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments ALL, From my perspective, metabolomics, Pediatric Cancer, postdoc, Research

From the Labs interviewed Dr. Jeremy Schraw to learn about his experiences during his postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital.

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Applying basic science helps predict poor treatment outcomes in ALL

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, ALL, carbon metabolism, metabolome, Pediatric Cancer, prognosis, Research

The survival of patients with pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has significantly improved in the last several decades, but there is still a group of

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The next frontier in the battle against childhood cancer: Genetics and genomics

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Momentum 0 Comments Cancer, Genetics, Genomics, Nicole Blanton, Pediatric Cancer, pediatrics

Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children, and although mortality rates continue to decline, coping with a diagnosis does not get

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All kids with cancer deserve a fighting chance

February 22, 2017February 23, 2017 Momentum 0 Comments Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Dr. David Poplack, Pediatric Cancer, Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center

The numbers are compelling. The lives lost are absolutely heartbreaking. In Africa, more than 100,000 children will develop cancer this year, and the vast majority

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New online resource aims to promote, advance global childhood cancer education

November 29, 2016November 28, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Cancer, Dana Benson, Dr. Jeremy Slone, Pediatric Cancer, Technology, Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center

Physicians from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Cancer Center who are involved in the care of children with cancer globally have become all

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Help fund childhood cancer research on St. Baldrick’s Day

March 2, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Cancer, Community, Education, Houston, Nicole Blanton, Pediatric Cancer, pediatrics, Research, St. Baldrick's, Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center

Would you shave your head for a worthwhile cause? If so, consider getting your next haircut this April. In partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital and

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Baylor couple providing cancer care in Africa

March 31, 2015October 7, 2016 Momentum 1 Comment 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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Going gold in Africa: Treating pediatric cancer

September 16, 2014October 7, 2016 Momentum 1 Comment Baylor Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Cancer, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Community, Dr. Jeremy Slone, Dr. Uma Ramamurthy, Healthcare, Pediatric Cancer, pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center

Each September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on pediatric cancer treatment and research. More than 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the

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A work of art: The Baylor College of Medicine Art Show

August 14, 2013October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Art Show, Baylor College of Medicine, Community, Events, Pediatric Cancer

Each year, for the last 12 years, the Graduate Student Council at Baylor College of Medicine has hosted an art show, benefiting the Arts in

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