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26.08.2025 | How the common fungus Candida albicans colonizes the gut | About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years causing no health problems, C. albicans can turn into a dangerous microbe that causes serious diseases in many orga... |
26.08.2025 | AI reveals how protein modifications link mutations to disease | Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that reveals how protein modifications link genetic mutations to disease. The method, called DeepMVP and published in Nature Methods, significant... |
22.08.2025 | Despite federal shift, state health officials encourage COVID vaccines for pregnant women | Silverman called the federal shift a “public health tragedy on a grand scale.”
Vaccinations against COVID-19 help prevent severe illness in pregnant people as well as their newborns, who are too young to get vaccinated, Silverman said. In w... |
15.08.2025 | Nominations are now open for the 2025 Houston Innovation Awards | Calling all Houston innovators: The Houston Innovation Awards return this fall to celebrate the best and brightest in the Houston innovation ecosystem right now.
Presented by InnovationMap, the fifth annual Houston Innovation Awards will ta... |
11.08.2025 | National Endowment for the Humanities awards BCM and Rice for AI Innovation | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded a $500,000 grant to Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University to establish the Center for Humanities-based Health AI Innovation (CHHAIN), a pioneering initiative that will emb... |
24.07.2025 | American College of Lifestyle Medicine announces 2025 Dr. Stephen Turner Residency Director and Faculty Scholarship recipients | ACLM
The scholarships support certification in lifestyle medicine for residency program directors and faculty members interested in integrating lifestyle medicine into their residency programs.
ST. LOUIS, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --... |
22.07.2025 | Unlocking the mystery behind Barrett's esophagus | A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett’s esophagus formation. This condition affects the lining of the esophagus – the tube that... |
09.07.2025 | CoRegen Raises Over $93M in Funding | CoRegen, Inc., a Houston, TX-based biopharmaceutical company providing novel treatments for patients impacted by some of the most aggressive forms of cancer, raised over $93M in financing.
Bakers were not disclosed.
The company intends to u... |
24.06.2025 | Theresa’s Research Foundation Announces Publication Highlighting Advocate–Researcher Collaborations in Cancer Research | Theresa’s Research new manuscript titled “(MARP): Connecting Advocates and Researchers as Collaborative Partners in Cancer Research” in npj Breast.
Our hope is that the findings in the manuscript will encourage more basic research scientist... |
20.06.2025 | Robotic heart transplant surgery performed at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center | Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on an adult patient – the first reported in the United States.
Using a surgical robot, lead surgeon Dr. Kenneth Liao and his team made smal... |
05.06.2025 | Diakonos Oncology: $20 Million Raised For Developing Immunotherapies To Treat Challenging And Aggressive Cancers | Diakonos Oncology – a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of immunotherapies to treat challenging and aggressive cancers – announced the closing of a $20 million private placement of Simple Agreements for Future... |
01.06.2025 | Diakonos Oncology Raises $20M in Funding | Diakonos Oncology Corp., a Houston, TX-based clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of immunotherapies to treat challenging and aggressive cancers, closed a $20m private placement of Simple Agreements for Future Eq... |
29.05.2025 | The Hidden Dangers of the Sun: Why Everyone Needs Sunscreen | The sun shines bright, but its rays can be deceptive. Many believe that darker skin tones are immune to sun damage. This is a myth. The truth is, everyone needs sunscreen, regardless of skin color. The sun is a relentless foe, and it doesn’... |
29.05.2025 | The Importance of Sunscreen for All Skin Types | Sunscreen is not just a summer accessory. It’s a shield. A vital layer of protection against the sun’s harmful rays. Many believe that darker skin doesn’t need sunscreen. This is a misconception. The truth is, everyone needs sunscreen, rega... |
28.05.2025 | You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here’s why | Black patients more commonly get melanoma on their hands and feet — places that are more shielded from the sun. Still, sunscreen is an additional protective layer that helps prevent a host of other problems including sunburns, hyperpigmenta... |
12.05.2025 | Allen and Kanwal elected to the American Association of Physicians | Content
Two Baylor College of Medicine faculty members, Dr. Carl Allen and Dr. Fasiha Kanwal, are among the newly elected members of the American Association of Physicians (AAP). Allen is a professor of pediatrics – hematology and oncology ... |
12.05.2025 | Giving back during Melanoma Awareness Month | Baylor College of Medicine has received a $2 million gift from the Nolan Ryan Foundation to support groundbreaking work in skin cancer and melanoma education, research and prevention. This transformative contribution will be directed under ... |
14.04.2025 | American Psychological Foundation Appoints Five New Members to its Board of Trustees | The American Psychological Foundation (APF), a grantmaking organization that supports psychologists and service organizations, is welcoming five new members to its Board of Trustees.
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new ... |
04.04.2025 | Trump whacks tiny agency that works to make the nation’s health care safer | Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event announcing proposed changes to SNAP and food dye legislation, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Martinsburg, W. Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
HHS Secretary Robe... |
24.03.2025 | Long COVID: Where are we five years later? | Years after exposure to the COVID-19 virus, many still are experiencing long-term effects known as long COVID. Dr. Fidaa Shaib, pulmonologist and medical director of Baylor Medicine’s Post COVID Care Clinic, explains what long COVID is like... |
12.03.2025 | Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Leads Legislative Day of Action on March 18, 2025 in Support of Texas Ibogaine Initiative | Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)
Veteran Advocacy Organization Partners with State Legislators to Expand Access to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for Opioid Use Disorder, Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder, and Neurological or... |
22.02.2025 | How rising health care claim denials are hurting Americans | The targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December became a turning point in the public’s growing frustration with the health insurance industry. People began sharing stories online about how insurers denied them covera... |
12.02.2025 | The Hidden Struggles of Children with Food Allergies: Anxiety and Bullying | Food allergies are more than just dietary restrictions. They are invisible chains that bind children to a world of anxiety and fear. Recent studies shed light on the emotional toll these allergies take, revealing a troubling connection betw... |
10.02.2025 | Egg and Peanut are Shown to be Emerging FPIES Triggers | AAAAI
A clinical registry of FPIES patients shows 19% of patients triggered by eggs and 10% triggered by peanuts
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eggs and peanuts have become emerging triggers in food protein-induced enterocol... |
31.01.2025 | Celebrating Excellence: The Titans of Plastic Surgery and Renewable Energy | In the vast landscape of modern medicine and renewable energy, two figures stand tall: Dr. Rod J. Rohrich and Dr. Shawn Qu. Each has carved a niche in their respective fields, earning accolades that reflect their dedication and innovation. ... |
30.01.2025 | Dallas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Honored as Texas Monthly SuperDoctor | For the 20th consecutive year, Dallas plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Rod J. Rohrich has been selected as a Texas Monthly SuperDoctor.
For the 20th consecutive year, Dallas plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Rod J... |
09.12.2024 | Health | How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.’s watch | Even states that keep existing requirements will be vulnerable to decisions made by a Republican-controlled Congress as well as by Kennedy and former House member Dave Weldon, should they be confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Hu... |
29.11.2024 | Health | Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety | But there’s good reason to remember to pause to take deep breaths. Chronic, unmanaged stress, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, can be as harmful to our health as secondhand smoke, according to the American Heart Associa... |
20.11.2024 | Dallas Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, to Host the 28th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Meeting | Dr. Rohrich speaking at a plastic surgery educational event
Dallas plastic surgeon and Meeting Chair, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, to host the 2025 Dallas Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Meeting, to be held February 27-28, 2025.
DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2024 ... |
13.11.2024 | Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Rod J. Rohrich and the Evolution of Plastic Surgery in Dallas | In the bustling heart of Dallas, a name stands out in the world of plastic surgery: Dr. Rod J. Rohrich. Recently honored by D Magazine as one of the best plastic surgeons in the area, Dr. Rohrich's reputation is not just a feather in his ca... |
13.11.2024 | Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Honored Among Best Plastic Surgeons in Dallas by D Magazine | Dr. Rohrich at a recent speaking event
Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been recognized among the best plastic surgeons in Dallas for 2024 in D Magazine's annual listing of best doctors in Dallas and Fort Worth.
DALLAS, Nov. ... |
07.11.2024 | Звёздочки в мозге помогают хранить воспоминания | Исследование, опубликованное в журнале Nature учёными из Медицинского колледжа Бэйлора, меняет наше представление о памяти. До сих пор память объяснялась активностью нейронов — клеток мозга, которые реагируют на события обучения и контролир... |
04.11.2024 | Dallas Rhinoplasty Surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, to Host the 42nd Annual Global Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting | Dallas Rhinoplasty Surgeon Dr. Rod J. Rohrich
Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, Dallas plastic surgeon and Chairman is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting, to be held from February 28th to March 2nd, 2025.... |
29.10.2024 | The Bone Broth Buzz: A Deep Dive into Its Health Claims | Bone broth has become a culinary darling. It’s the elixir of health, the potion of wellness. Social media is awash with influencers touting its benefits. But is it all just hype? Let’s peel back the layers and examine the claims.
First, wha... |
27.10.2024 | Is bone broth really brimming with health benefits? Can it help with joint pain and digestive discomforts? | You may have heard that bone broth has a tonne of health benefits. Is there any truth to that?
On TikTok, influencers and medical professionals seem to agree: Bone broth does a body good.
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Dr Camilleri said that it’s plausible ... |
14.10.2024 | Talking politics with peers | Politics can be a stressful discussion topic, but when election season arrives, political chatter is difficult to avoid. Pre-election season is a high stress time every election cycle, especially in a world that feels polarized and divided.... |
10.10.2024 | Boston IVF Expands Fertility Services with New Specialists in Massachusetts and New Hampshire | Boston IVF is on a mission. A mission to help families grow. With the recent addition of two reproductive endocrinologists, Dr. Riwa Sabbagh and Dr. Carleigh Nesbit, the organization is enhancing its reach and capabilities. This expansion i... |
08.10.2024 | Boston IVF Welcomes Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Riwa Sabbagh to its Concord, MA Fertility Center | The addition of Dr. Riwa Sabbagh to the Boston IVF physician team and its new fertility clinic in Concord, MA enriches the accessibility of timely reproductive care for individuals seeking to start a family.
CONCORD, Mass., Oct. 8, 2024 /PR... |
25.09.2024 | Commentary | Opinion: Lisa Doggett: We can’t fix health care if we’re not talking about it | But obtaining preventive care is only one of the challenges facing those without coverage. For this population, getting appointments with specialists, diagnostic testing and treatments may be even more difficult.
Physician Ricardo Nuila, an... |
23.09.2024 | Tumor-induced B cell changes reveal potential biomarker for treatment response in triple negative breast cancer | Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered new insights into tumor-induced B cell changes in blood and bone marrow of triple negative breast cancer patients. The findings, published in Nature Ce... |
23.09.2024 | Houston allergy data reveals large spike in pollen count over last decade | New data from the Houston area reveals spiking levels of ragweed, elm and cedar elm pollen as well as mold spore counts as we enter the fall season. An allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine breaks down this information and other tren... |
10.09.2024 | CobiCure Launches Fellowship Program to Bridge Gaps in Pediatric MedTech Innovation | NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CobiCure, LLC, a philanthropically funded non-profit company in the Advancium Health Network, is excited to announce the CobiCure Fellowship for Pediatric MedTech Innovation. This initiative, in coll... |
06.09.2024 | The New Frontier in Cancer Treatment: AI and Immune Phenotyping | In the battle against cancer, every tool counts. The latest weapon in this fight? Artificial intelligence. A recent study highlights the potential of Lunit SCOPE IO®, an AI-driven platform that analyzes the tumor microenvironment in biliary... |
04.09.2024 | Тау-белок, Альцгеймер и пересмотр концепции | Новое исследование в какой-то степени реабилитирует тау-белки, которые ассоциировались с развитием болезни Альцгеймера. Оказывается, что здоровая форма этого белка играет роль «хорошего парня», помогая защищать мозг от вредных свободных рад... |
26.08.2024 | Оказалось, что умственная деятельность может вызывать у человека болевые ощущения | Исследования подтвердили, что думать действительно может быть больно, многие из нас испытывали это при попытке решить математическую задачу, взвесить все за и против какого-либо решения или понять, что происходит в сложном фильме о путешест... |
21.08.2024 | Houston's Innovative Pulse: A City at the Forefront of Change | Houston is a city that thrives on innovation. It’s a melting pot of ideas, where technology and health care intertwine. This vibrant hub is not just about oil and gas anymore; it’s about reshaping the future. The heart of Houston beats with... |
19.08.2024 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Editor's note: Every week, I introduce you to a handful of Houston innovators to know recently making headlines with news of innovative technology, investment activity, and more. This week's batch includes a Houston heart innovator, a cance... |
19.08.2024 | Serotonin-producing neurons regulate malignancy in ependymoma brain tumors | A study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and St. Jude Children’s Researc... |
13.08.2024 | Expert: Demystifying SBIR grants for Houston startups | Grants are everywhere, all the time, but often seem unobtainable for startups. Most companies tell me about their competitors winning grants but don’t know how to secure non-dilutive funding for themselves. It’s true that the SBIR program i... |
09.08.2024 | This new Houston lab is translating genetics research into clinical diagnostics | A new lab at Baylor College of Medicine is primed to do groundbreaking work in the field of genetics.
Baylor Genetics has paired with Baylor’s department of molecular and human genetics to launch the Medical Genetics Multiomics Laboratory (... |
08.08.2024 | Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Voted by Newsweek as the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon in the United States for the Fourth Consecutive Year | Rod J. Rohrich Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon in the United States
Dallas rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has been recognized again as the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the United States by Newsweek. This is Dr. Rohrich's fourth year ho... |
27.07.2024 | Navigating the Future of Medical Education: Insights from the 2024 Best Medical Schools Rankings | The landscape of medical education is evolving. Each year, prospective students sift through mountains of data to find the right fit for their future. The 2024 Best Medical Schools rankings from U.S. News & World Report offer a compass ... |
23.07.2024 | U.S. News Releases 2024 Best Medical Schools | The latest edition highlights academic excellence, research impact and graduate placement success.
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today released ... |
17.07.2024 | Global Genes and STXBP1 Foundation Enter Partnership to Use RARE-X Research and Data Collection Platform for Natural History Study | Global Genes
Global Genes and STXBP1 Foundation are working with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on a multi-site natural history study, the STARR study, to use the RARE-X research and data collection platform to collect patient-reported... |
12.07.2024 | Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for OCD | A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of individuals with obsessive-compulsi... |
11.07.2024 | Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Honored with Top Rankings in Newsweek Feature of Best Plastic Surgeons in the United States | Dr. Rod J. Rohrich was voted among the Best Plastic Surgeons in the United States by Newsweek
Newsweek has recognized Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Rod J. Rohrich as the top ranked plastic surgeon in the United States in 4 out of the 5 categor... |
01.07.2024 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Welcomes Five Members to its Board of Directors | New Members Include Hematologists, NFL Vet, Operations & Communications Executives; All-Woman Executive Committee Named
RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) named five new members to it... |
27.06.2024 | Debunking dry drowning | Dry drowning is a common phrase used to describe an aftermath of drowning, but this is a misused term and does not accurately describe a medical condition. A Baylor College of Medicine emergency physician explains the effects of drowning.
D... |
27.06.2024 | Melanoma and misinformation | Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, announced she has received her second cancer diagnosis this year: melanoma, a type of skin cancer. (Ferguson received this diagnosis just after finishing treatment for breast cancer.)
Melanoma is one of ... |
27.06.2024 | Mutated bone stem cells caught in a… | A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease caused by a mutation in the gene IFITM5.
Th... |
24.06.2024 | Now boarding: Healthy airplane hygiene | Luggage, headphones and neck pillows are all commonly brought on trips, but some unwelcome invisible viruses may also be tagging along on your next flight. Dr. Mike Ren, primary care physician at Baylor College of Medicine, offers plane hyg... |
24.06.2024 | Yellow fever: Know your risks when traveling abroad | If you plan on traveling abroad this summer, especially to regions within South America or Africa, it’s imperative to be aware of your risk of yellow fever, a potentially deadly flavivirus endemic to these areas. Being an educated traveler ... |
20.06.2024 | Dr. Rod J. Rohrich Presents on Rhinoplasty at the California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting | Dr. Rod J. Rohrich
Distinguished rhinoplasty surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, presents at the 74th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons.
DALLAS, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon and renowned rhinoplas... |
18.06.2024 | NFID Launches New Spanish Website for Disease Prevention and Treatment | New Spanish Website Aims to Educate and Empower Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals to Make Informed Health Decisions
BETHESDA, Md., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has lau... |
11.06.2024 | RhythmX AI welcomes Dr. Ed Glynn as Chief Clinical Officer | Dr. Glynn to lead and deliver highly trusted clinical innovation with deep experience at the intersection of clinical care, informatics and AI
Chief Clinical Officer to advance hyper-personalized healthcare platform utilizing revolutionary ... |
03.06.2024 | Preparing for cataract surgery | Cataracts – one of the most common eyesight issues – occur when the natural, clear lens becomes cloudy. This affects focusing and can cause symptoms such as experiencing blurry vision despite wearing glasses or having issues with driving at... |
03.06.2024 | PKMYT1, a potential ‘Achilles heel’ of treatment resistant ER+ breast cancers | Up to 80% of breast cancer deaths occur in patients with tumors that express estrogen receptor-alpha. Although these estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers often initially respond to standard treatment that combines endocrine thera... |
02.06.2024 | What Gen Z gets wrong about sunscreen and skin cancer – and the basics for staying safe | Two new surveys suggest a troubling trend: Young adults seem to be slacking on sun safety.
In an online survey of more than 1,000 people published this month by the American Academy of Dermatology, 28 per cent of 18- to 26-year-olds said th... |
29.05.2024 | American College of Lifestyle Medicine awards scholarships dedicated to reducing lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities, diversifying workforce | ACLM
ACLM awards more than $100,000 in scholarships to underrepresented in medicine (UIM) clinicians tackling chronic disease through lifestyle medicine solutions.
ST. LOUIS, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Lifest... |
28.05.2024 | Promising results for… | Research led by Baylor College of Medicine has shown that a new therapy significantly reduces triglyceride levels in individuals with mixed hyperlipidemia – elevations of triglycerides and cholesterol.
The results, published in the latest e... |
23.05.2024 | A promising approach to develop a birth control pill for… | Compound CDD-2807 effectively crossed the blood-testis barrier and reduced sperm motility and numbers and mice fertility at low doses. “We were pleased to see that the mice did not show signs of toxicity from CDD-2807 treatment, that the co... |
23.05.2024 | Innovative coastline project on Bolivar Peninsula receives federal funding | The Galveston’s Coastal Barrier Project recently received federal funding to the tune of $500,000 to support construction on its flood mitigation plans for the area previously devastated by Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Known as Ike Dike, the prop... |
23.05.2024 | Houston organization selects research on future foods in space health to receive $1M in funding | What would we eat if we were forced to decamp to another planet? The most immediate challenges faced by the food industry and astronauts exploring outside Earth are being addressed by The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (T... |
21.05.2024 | How cockroaches spread around the world to become global pests | DALLAS: Cockroaches are experts at surviving indoors, hiding in kitchen pipes or musty drawers. But a new study published on Monday (May 20) in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows they didn't start that way.
Th... |
23.04.2024 | New technology uncovers mechanism… | The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID has the unsettling ability of often generating variants of itself. Other viruses also mutate, but as SARS-CoV-2 quickly spread throughout the entire human population during the pandemic, killing millio... |
18.04.2024 | Dallas Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, Hosts the 27th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Meeting | Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Rod J. Rohrich
Dallas plastic surgeon and Meeting Chair, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, hosts the 2024 Dallas Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Meeting.
DALLAS, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas plastic surgeon and Mee... |
16.04.2024 | FDA, CDC Warn Against Fake, Mishandled Botox Injections | Aldohn Domingo, Tech Times 16 April 2024, 11:04 pm
Both the CDC and the FDA have begun investigating "counterfeit" or mishandled botox injections after multiple people in different states experienced harmful reactions to them.
In ... |
04.04.2024 | Dallas Rhinoplasty Surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, Hosts the 41st Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting | Dallas Rhinoplasty Surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich
Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, Dallas plastic surgeon and Chair, hosts the 41st annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting.
DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas rhinoplasty surgeon and meeting Chair,... |
04.04.2024 | Houston tech platform raises series C round backed by Mastercard | Hello Alice, a fintech platform that supports 1.5 million small businesses across the country, has announced its series C round.
The amount raised was not disclosed, but Hello Alice reported that the fresh funding has brought the company's ... |
04.04.2024 | NASA awards $30M to Houston space tech company to develop lunar rover | Houston-based space technology company Intuitive Machines has landed a $30 million NASA contract for the initial phase of developing a rover for U.S. astronauts to traverse the moon’s surface.
Intuitive Machines is one of three companies ch... |
02.04.2024 | Houston researcher scores prestigious NSF award for machine learning, power grid tech | An associate professor at the University of Houston received the highly competitive National Science Foundation CAREER Award earlier this month for a proposal focused on integrating renewable resources to improve power grids.
The award gran... |
29.03.2024 | Latest Houston health tech news dominates this week's top stories | Editor's note:Let's roundup the top Houston innovation news from the week. Trending Houston tech and startup articles on InnovationMap included introducing the Texas Medical Center's ongoing cohort, generative AI at Baylor College of Medici... |
28.03.2024 | City of Houston approves $13M for new security tech at renovated IAH terminal | A new terminal currently under construction at George Bush Intercontinental Airport just got the green light for new security technology.
This week, Houston City Council unanimously approved the funding for the new Mickey Leland Internation... |
27.03.2024 | Houston startup recognized for inclusivity on journey to commercialize next-gen therapeutics | A new Houston biotech company won a special award at the 16th Annual SXSW Pitch Award Ceremony earlier this month.
Phiogen, one of 45 companies that competed in nine categories, was the winner for best inclusivity, much to the surprise of t... |
26.03.2024 | Houston researches tap into GenAI for communicating genetic test results | Artificial intelligence in the health care setting has a lot of potential, and one Houston institution is looking into one particular use.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine’s Human Genome Sequencing Center have trained an AI assista... |
25.03.2024 | Novosound Secures Patent for Wearable Ultrasonic System | Novosound, the Scottish sensor technology scaleup, has secured a patent for its ultrasonic instrumentation system, with the firm recently launching its related Slanj platform targeted at the medical and wearable device sectors worldwide.
Th... |
12.03.2024 | Decubitus Ulcer Management: Nutritional Interventions for Prevention and Treatment | Dr. Greg Vigna
At this time, there isn't enough evidence to conclude that dietary interventions prevent pressure ulcers from forming or aid in their healing.
My general guide is that patients with large Stage 3 and Stage 4 decubitus ulcers ... |
23.01.2024 | How to navigate toxic lab workplaces, according to UH research | There are many types of toxic bosses. The Micromanager. The Narcissist. The Incompetent Boss. The list goes on. But labs led by toxic PIs not only make for an abysmal workplace they can actually encourage research misconduct.
According to C... |
17.01.2024 | Houston startup with next-gen farming tech calls for crowdfunding as it plans to grow | Whether it’s on Mars or at the kitchen table, entrepreneur Bart Womack wants to change what and how you eat.
But the CEO and founder of next-generation farming startup Eden Grow Systems is seeking crowdfunders to help feed the venture.
The ... |
16.01.2024 | Houston extended reality company pivots, secures NASA contract | Following a rebrand, a Houston tech startup has secured a NASA contract for space weather technology.
Dauntless XR received a contract from NASA to advance its spatial computing platform, Aura. The technology uses satellite sensor data and ... |
16.01.2024 | Texas ranks as 2nd best state for racial progress in 2024, study finds | In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, personal finance website WalletHub is revisiting its annual report "States with the Most Racial Progress." Texas comes out near the top for 2024, but has room for improvement in several area... |
15.01.2024 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Editor's note: Each week, I'm introducing you to three Houston innovators to know — three individuals behind recent innovation and startup news stories in Houston as reported by InnovationMap. Learn more about them and their recent news bel... |
05.01.2024 | Baylor scientist wins award for young chemists, scores $3M for groundbreaking cancer tech | An associate professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine has won a prestigious award for young chemical scientists in the state and secured $3 million in funding to further develop her technology.
Livia Schiavinato Eberlin was named ... |
05.01.2024 | Top funding rounds, events not to miss, and more trending Houston innovation news | Editor's note:It's officially the new year, and the end of the first week of 2024 — it's time to round up the top headlines from the past few days. Trending Houston tech and startup articles on InnovationMap included events not to miss this... |
04.01.2024 | These 9 Houston startups start 2024 with fresh funding | Houston startups ended 2023 with a flurry of funding news — from several seeds and series As to series C rounds and extensions.
Here are nine Houston startups that secured funding in the fourth quarter of last year, according to reporting b... |
04.01.2024 | Houston HR expert: Mitigating the manager squeeze | Middle managers are in a precarious position in today’s workplace as they are caught in the crossfire of conflicting demands from leadership and their teams, also known as the “manager squeeze.”
Of all employees, managers have faced some of... |
04.01.2024 | Houston small biz organization expands strategic partnerships | In alliance with their mission of supporting Houston small businesses the Small Business Administration Houston District Office has expanded its partnerships.
The Houston SBA has joined forces with various organizations across a 32-county f... |
03.01.2024 | 5+ can't-miss Houston business and innovation events for January | Ring in the new year with fellow Houston innovators at everything from networking meetups to startup showcases.
Here's a roundup of events you won't want to miss out on so mark your calendars and register accordingly.
Note: This post may be... |
03.01.2024 | Houston sustainability startup founder on why geothermal is a 'cornerstone' tech for energy transition | Geothermal energy is an integral part of decarbonizing the energy industry, and Sage Geosystems CEO Cindy Taff believes her company's tech has what it takes to lead the way.
Founded in Houston in 2020, Sage Geosystems is focused on two busi... |
02.01.2024 | Houston sustainability startup secures million-dollar prize after global competition | A Houston sustainability startup has secured a major win on a global scale.
Revterra, which produces novel batteries made from recycled steel, has been awarded a million-dollar piloting opportunity by ADNOC following a global competition.
T... |