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Decades-long mission: Solving the puzzle of a neurological disorder

June 3, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Huda Zoghbi, Genetics, neurodegenerative disorders, Neurological disorders, Neuroscience, Ruth SoRelle

More than 20 years ago, Dr. Huda Zoghbi began a quest – first to find a gene that caused a devastating neurological disorder called spinocerebellar

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Healthy tan? Think again

June 3, 2013 Dermatology, Dr. Ida Orengo, Skin Cancer, Sun Tan

You may think that a sun tan gives you a healthy-looking glow, but think again about the sun’s impact on your skin. Dangers of the

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In Case You Missed It: Celebrating 70 years in Houston, biking to BCM, suntan safety

June 1, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, BCM, Biking, Community, Dermatology, History, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Sunscreen

We hope your weekend is off to a great start. Despite a short week, we have plenty of news. Join us as we take a

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70 years of victories: The dawning of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston

May 31, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, History, Houston

On July 12, 1943, what was then still called Baylor University College of Medicine held its first classes in Houston. After 70 years in Houston

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Orthotics and prosthetics student to bike from Boise to Baylor College of Medicine

May 30, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, BCM, Biking, Dipali Pathak, Jared Rammell, orthotics, School of Allied Health, Student Life, Students

For most entering students at Baylor College of Medicine, their journey begins on their first day of orientation. For Jared Rammell, an entering student in

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Throwback Thursday: Our first home in Houston

May 30, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, History, Houston, Throwback Thursday

Over the last couple of months, BCM Momentum has brought you some amazing photos from the College’s infancy. Today we bring you something a little

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The Drowning House: BCM development director discusses her suspense novel

May 29, 2013 Andy Phifer, Baylor College of Medicine, Elizabeth "Tiggy" Garrett, History, Literary

When Elizabeth “Tiggy” Garrett looks at her literary doppelganger, Elizabeth Black, she sees two lives converging. If you know the name Elizabeth “Tiggy” Garrett, you

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First-year BCM medical student presents research at international conference

May 28, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Dermatology, Dipali Pathak, Education, medical students, Research, Student Life

Harrison Nguyen, a first-year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, was invited to speak at the International Investigative Dermatology Conference, which was held in

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Travel plans: Preparation is vital to staying healthy

May 27, 2013 Andy Phifer, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Travel

Planning summer vacations? Making sure your immunizations are up to date is just as important as making sure your passport is, according to Baylor College

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In Case You Missed It: Graduation recap, Catherine Zeta-Jones and bipolar disorder, and more

May 25, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, bipolar disorders, Catherine Zeta Jones, Community, Depression, Dr. Theodore Shybut, Graduation, heart-rate monitors, Jordan Magaziner, Mental Health

Hope you’re all looking forward to a nice, long weekend and there’s plenty of fun and relaxation on your schedule. Before you get too far