Student Corner: Nancy Shenoi

Nancy Shenoi, a second-year Baylor medical student with an interest in genetics and childhood neurology, took home second place in an essay contest for her reflections on her time learning from a family affected by a rare genetic disorder called spinocerebellar ataxia type 15/29.

Health Hint: Runner’s toe

Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Baylor College of Medicine experts have plenty of tips to help you stay healthy. Since this is the prime time of year for wellness events, this month’s Health Hint focuses on toenail problems for runners.

Patient painting represents freedom from limits

Dr. Cynthia Peacock is a Med/Peds specialist, a physician trained to treat both adult and pediatric patients. From this perspective, Peacock recognized a need among patients with genetic and developmental conditions – as they moved into adulthood, they lacked healthcare providers who were experienced in treating these complex diseases typically associated with childhood.