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Throwback Thursday: In the Lab

September 19, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, Community, History, Houston, Joseph Melnick, polio, Throwback Thursday

Did you know a Baylor College of Medicine professor, scientist and administrator played an integral role leading a team of researchers to help create a

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Finding fresh foods and farmer’s markets

September 18, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Events, farmer's markets, local foods, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Many of us crave the opportunity to buy fresh, local foods but our busy day-to-day lives call for us to mainly shop at whichever supermarket

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Tour de Pink: Raising money for breast cancer research

September 17, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Center, Events, Fundraising, Tour de Pink

This past weekend, Baylor College of Medicine supported the Tour de Pink cycling event with enthusiastic riders and volunteers, benefiting the Pink Ribbons Project. The

Camp Med, Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan

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Can we fill our classrooms with potential scientists?

September 16, 2013 Education

When I was a youngster, I always thought the new year began the day after Labor Day – the first day of the school year.

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In Case You Missed It: Risks of rice, Robohands, Houston Zoo collaboration, and more

September 14, 2013 Baylor the Elephant, Community, food safety, In Case You Missed It, Nutrition, Orthotics and Prosthetics

Thanks for joining us for our weekly roundup, highlighting some news and announcements from this past week. Here are a few news stories we wanted

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What is the cost of cutting research dollars?

September 13, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Clinical research, Dr. Adam Kuspa, Dr. Paul Klotman

The across-the-board cuts of the federal government’s “sequester” involve more than dollars and cents. At the level of the National Institutes of Health, it involves

Dr. DeBakey joins students for breakfast in 1974. Photo courtesy Baylor College of Medicine Archives.

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Throwback Thursday: Breakfast with the champ

September 12, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, History, Students, Throwback Thursday

Okay, so maybe this group of students isn’t actually a singing group, but they did get the opportunity to break bread with “the champion” in

Purple-ribbon art work represents art that effectively conveys a positive message about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Making a Mark: Coping with cancer through creativity

September 11, 2013 Cancer

At the Texas Children’s Cancer Center, giving children with cancer – along with their siblings – the opportunity to express themselves is considered an important

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Promoting health: Energizing for Baylor’s Wellness 5K

September 10, 2013 Baylor 5K, Baylor College of Medicine, Community, Events, Fundraising, Student Life, Students, wellness

Last October marked the first, student-organized Baylor College of Medicine Wellness 5K Race/Walk and Kids’ 1K Fun Run, with more than 500 people from the

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Nutrition know-how helps prevent ‘Freshmen 15’

September 9, 2013 Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Students

Brushing up on nutrition basics can help new college freshmen avoid extra pounds while pursuing their higher education. College students are often under stress and