In the early morning hours of a warm spring day, the Houston Zoo said goodbye to Baylor the Asian elephant who will now call the Denver Zoo his home. Baylor’s move symbolizes growth, progress and more than 14 years of successful collaboration between Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Zoo.
This story was written by Dr. Robia Pautler, professor of integrative physiology at Baylor College of Medicine and member of the College’s Faculty Senate.
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) training program at Baylor College of Medicine is more than a grant program — it’s a vibrant engine for the next generation of cancer innovation and discovery.
Baylor College of Medicine orthopedic surgeons not only treat patients during work hours, but also in their spare time. Three Baylor orthopedic surgeons are among numerous health professionals who share a passion for volunteer work, allowing themselves one week per year to visit Guatemala to treat underserved patients.
As faculty were honored for their many contributions to Baylor College of Medicine, music played by students from DeBakey High School for Health Professions and other local high schools filtered through the celebration.
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