Baylor College of Medicine Global Programs

Baylor College of Medicine Global Programs BCM Global Programs strives to improve health and expand access locally, nationally, and globally.

This month, we featured Dr. Nmazuo Ozuah for our BCM Global Programs Lecture Series. Dr. Ozuah shared powerful insights ...
11/15/2025

This month, we featured Dr. Nmazuo Ozuah for our BCM Global Programs Lecture Series. Dr. Ozuah shared powerful insights into the impactful work of Global HOPE(Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Excellence), highlighting how the program is transforming pediatric hematology-oncology care across Sub-Saharan Africa.

He walked us through Global HOPE’s mission, sustainable training pipeline, and data-driven outcomes—showing what is possible when clinical excellence, local capacity-building, and long-term partnership come together.

A huge thank-you to Dr. Ozuah for an inspiring and meaningful session, and to everyone who joined us for the discussion.

Watch the lecture here: https://youtu.be/kAfezV9AHes

We extend our deepest thanks to Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy for her visionary leadership and years of dedicated service...
10/31/2025

We extend our deepest thanks to Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy for her visionary leadership and years of dedicated service advancing Baylor College of Medicine’s global mission—from pioneering portable healthcare innovations to strengthening partnerships across continents.

Her leadership has left a lasting mark on BCM’s global programs, and we wish her every success in her next chapter.

For the October session of the Global Lecture Series, we welcomed Dr. Nino Rainusso, Associate Professor of Pediatrics a...
10/28/2025

For the October session of the Global Lecture Series, we welcomed Dr. Nino Rainusso, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Solid Tumor Program at Texas Children’s Hospital, who shared the inspiring work of Vidawasi—a foundation in Peru dedicated to decentralizing specialized pediatric care for children in underserved communities.

Through collaboration with Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, and a network of partner institutions, Vidawasi is helping expand access to complex medical and surgical care for children all across the Andean region, with promising initiatives on the horizon.

Watch the lecture: https://youtu.be/ulu4cj4Ozbk

10/24/2025

🌎 80+ scholars. 60+ countries. One global mission.

Across 14+ disciplines from oncology to tropical medicine, our scholars are transforming health systems and empowering communities through research, training, and service, working alongside local partners to strengthen care at every level.
Through these collaborations, we're building sustainable training pipelines and expands access to care for thousands of patients and families worldwide.

Explore where they’re creating impact: [link to map]
https://viewer.mapme.com/bcmglobal

10/17/2025

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 | 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Jared Howell, Director of Global Rehabilitation Innovation and a BCM Global Scholar, is revolutionizing prosthetic care through 3D printing technology.

His team has transformed what was once a 10-step manual process into a streamlined digital workflow—from scan to print—that delivers permanent prosthetic devices the same day. This breakthrough is reducing costs, expanding access, and bringing high-quality care to patients around the world.

From Houston, Texas to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, Jared's work demonstrates the power of innovation and global collaboration to address urgent health needs and expand access to care.

Learn more about our global initiatives:
https://www.bcm.edu/community/global-outreach/global-programs/news-and-events

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀

• BCM H. Ben Taub Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation
• Filament Innovations: https://www.filamentinnovations.com
• Invent Medical: https://www.inventmedical.com/usa-can/
• Mission for Ukraine, LLC
• Steve and Brittany Yeng

The Maternal Health Smart Pod at Kanifing General Hospital continues to make measurable strides in maternal care deliver...
10/10/2025

The Maternal Health Smart Pod at Kanifing General Hospital continues to make measurable strides in maternal care delivery.

In just two months since its inception, the OR Pod has completed nearly 100 surgeries—from cesarean sections and hysterectomies to fistula repairs.

As it continues to expand its operating hours, the Smart Pod demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can broaden access to safe surgery and transform the future of maternal health—one safe birth at a time.

Explore the Gambia Smart Pod journey:
https://youtu.be/zh78F05xk60

Why use a High-Resolution Microendoscope (HRME)?To enhance early detection and prevention efforts, we use a device calle...
10/03/2025

Why use a High-Resolution Microendoscope (HRME)?

To enhance early detection and prevention efforts, we use a device called the High-Resolution Microendoscope (HRME), developed by bioengineers at Rice University.

This device, equipped with an AI model, assists endoscopists in detecting abnormal areas in the esophagus during endoscopy procedures, allowing everything to be done in the same visit—from detecting abnormal or pre-cancerous areas to pathology and diagnosis to treatment.

Currently, it is being tested in an international study in Brazil (Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (Icesp) and Hospital de Amor in Barretos) and Houston (Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center at Texas Medical Center - Houston, TX and Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital), aiming to recruit over 180 patients in Brazil and 20 in Houston.

In February and June 2025, the Baylor Global Programs clinical research team initiated the study at ICESP and Hospital de Amor in Brazil, enrolling and imaging over 100 subjects between two trips to Brazil.

To learn more about HRME and its impact on esophageal cancer screening and detection, visit: https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(24)05643-9/fulltext

# EsophagealCancer

Earlier this month, the Baylor Global Programs clinical team and Rice University bioengineering researchers traveled to ...
09/26/2025

Earlier this month, the Baylor Global Programs clinical team and Rice University bioengineering researchers traveled to Barretos and São Paulo, Brazil, to continue patient enrollment for the esophageal cancer HRME study.

Over the course of a week, the team collaborated closely with local clinical partners to recruit and image patients using High-Resolution Microendoscopy (HRME) during endoscopic procedures.

We successfully enrolled and imaged 22 participants at Hospital de Amor in Barretos and 10 participants at Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (Icesp).

In addition to the esophageal study, the Baylor and ICESP teams convened to plan the upcoming HRME study focused on a**l neoplasia, set to launch in the U.S. in 2026 and Brazil in 2027.

Grateful for the continued collaboration and commitment to advancing early cancer detection globally.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀We received so many inspiring submissions for our 2025 Global Health Photo Conte...
09/19/2025

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

We received so many inspiring submissions for our 2025 Global Health Photo Contest, each one capturing the creativity and perspective of our community. From quiet acts of care to moments of innovation and resilience, these photos remind us that global health is not just about medicine—it is about humanity.

🔹 “Orinoco River Delta in Venezuela” by Armando R. C. Leon Silva, MD
🔹 “Child Growth Monitoring” by Mehmet Acikel
🔹 “House Call” Kelly Hogan, MD

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories through photography. Your images bring global health to life and inspire us to keep striving for a healthier, more connected world.

Thank you to Dr. Anna Maria Mandalakas and Dr. Andrew DiNardo for leading our September Global Lecture Series! Dr. Manda...
09/12/2025

Thank you to Dr. Anna Maria Mandalakas and Dr. Andrew DiNardo for leading our September Global Lecture Series!

Dr. Mandalakas shared key trends and challenges in pediatric TB testing, prevention, diagnostics, and care, while Dr. DiNardo provided cutting-edge insights into TB immunology and epigenetics. Together, their talks provided a fascinating lens into clinical and research perspectives on tackling this global health challenge.

We’re grateful for their expertise and to everyone who joined the discussion!

Watch the full lecture and explore the dialogue shaping the future of TB care.

https://youtu.be/DvBgwaMGJTg

⏰ Final Call! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁.We’re looking for powerful images t...
09/12/2025

⏰ Final Call!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁.

We’re looking for powerful images that tell the story of global health—moments of collaboration, joy, and resilience that inspire others to see the world through your perspective.

🔹 Open to Houston-area institutions
🔹 Submit 1 photo + short caption
🔹 Email to 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹@𝗯𝗰𝗺.𝗲𝗱𝘂
🔹 Deadline: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🔹 Prizes: Global Programs swag bags + your photo featured on our channels!

Let your photo tell the story. Winners will be announced September 19!

There’s still time to submit your entry for the BCM Global Programs Photo Contest! 📸Last year’s submissions told unforge...
09/05/2025

There’s still time to submit your entry for the BCM Global Programs Photo Contest! 📸

Last year’s submissions told unforgettable stories. This year, we’re inviting students, faculty, clinicians, and staff across Houston’s global health community to share photos that capture care, innovation, equity, and resilience.

🔹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: September 12, 2025
🔹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱: September 19, 2025
🔹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀: Global Programs swag bags + your photo featured on our channels!
🔹 Submit your photo + caption to 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹@𝗯𝗰𝗺.𝗲𝗱𝘂

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