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BCM Global Programs strives to improve health and expand access locally, nationally, and globally.

12/24/2025

Happy holidays from our team, with a lighthearted moment together as we close out the year. Thank you to our colleagues and partners for a wonderful year—wishing everyone a restful holiday season.

12/19/2025

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝘃𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸

Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women globally—yet it is both treatable and vaccine-preventable. In Iquitos, Peru, Dr. Eva Clark is investigating how overlapping ge***al and intestinal infections, the vaginal microbiome, and local immune responses shape women’s risk for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)—the cause of cervical cancer—and other reproductive tract conditions. Her research has documented a high burden of bacterial vaginosis (BV), HPV, and intestinal protozoal infections, along with frequent co-infections in the same women.

Dr. Clark's team has shown that BV is a central driver of cervico-vaginal inflammation and altered microbial diversity and is associated with higher odds of HPV infection. These and other findings highlight how environmental conditions, sanitation, and polymicrobial exposures jointly influence cervical cancer risk pathways.

This work advocates for new, practical public health strategies, including integrated screening approaches that address ge***al infections and intestinal parasites together, and community-based interventions that improve water, sanitation, and access to preventive care. By targeting these upstream determinants of mucosal health, Dr. Clark’s research could help reduce HPV-related disease and cervical cancer in low-resource settings around the world.

✅ Lean more about BCM National School of Tropical Medicine
https://lnkd.in/gP293N4a

🗺️ Explore the initiative through our interactive global map
viewer.mapme.com/bcmglobal

12/12/2025

Thank you to Dr. Jane Montealegre for joining our December Lecture Series and sharing powerful insights from her school-based HPV vaccination work in the Rio Grande Valley, as well as her efforts to expand access through HPV self-testing initiatives.

She highlighted how listening to and meeting communities where they are, and leveraging existing infrastructures, can strengthen HPV prevention efforts and bring us closer to eliminating cervical cancer. Her community-centered approach offers a thoughtful and practical model for meaningful public health impact.

👉 Watch the full lecture here: https://youtu.be/DdyxwNTsfXs

12/05/2025

We are pleased to share key highlights and strategic developments from the Center for Global Surgery (led by Dr. Rachel Wilkins Davis) and the National School of Tropical Medicine (led by Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi and Dr. Peter Jay Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.). These updates reflect significant advancements in global health education, training, and outreach.

✅ 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆

1. Leadership & Recruitment: The Center saw a highly competitive recruitment cycle, successfully matching top-tier talent.

2. Training Excellence: In partnership with NSTM, the Center hosted a comprehensive "Essential Surgery Skills Course," featuring interdepartmental collaboration, hands-on simulations, and trauma care lectures.

3. International Reach: The Center expanded its cardiovascular educational footprint to include new partners in the Middle East and Africa.

✅ 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲

1. Leadership & Growth: The school established key strategic partnerships with new academic and foundation allies.

2. Education: The hybrid learning platform and fellowship programs continue to train a diverse group of medical professionals.

3. Global Impact: Knowledge sharing has expanded significantly through accredited, globally attended case conferences.

These accomplishments underscore our commitment to excellence in education, groundbreaking training, and expanding the reach of global health and surgical care worldwide. We look forward to building on this positive momentum in the coming year.

💻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲

Center for Global Surgery: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/surgery/divisions/center-for-global-surgery

National School of Tropical Medicine: https://www.bcm.edu/education/national-school-of-tropical-medicine

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the milestones, challenges, and discoveries that shaped our year.

None of it would have been possible without the commitment of our team and the partners who continue to walk alongside us in advancing global health.

Thank you for your work, your resilience, and the impact you make every day. Wishing you a meaningful and restful Thanksgiving.

11/21/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr. Rachel Davis and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi as our new interim Co-Directors of Global Programs!

Dr. Davis brings extensive experience in clinical leadership and global surgical training, and Dr. Bottazzi is an internationally recognized scientist whose work has advanced global vaccine development and capacity-strengthening efforts. As a team, they bring decades of expertise that will help define the next chapter of Global Programs.

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

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.

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

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

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