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The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at @BCMHouston is transforming medicine, research, and education in genetics and genomics.

 Houston, TX
bcm.edu/departments/molecular-human-genetics
Joined September 2021
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.@BCMHouston has received more than $6M from @NIH to lead the new Peroxisomal Disorders Consortium. Led by Dr. Michael Wangler @mfwangler, it will advance research into rare genetic disorders affecting multiple organ systems. bit.ly/3WE3yhg

Baylor receives NIH funding to launch Peroxisomal Disorders Consortium

Baylor College of Medicine will receive more than $6 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health to lead the new Peroxisomal Disorders...

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BCM HGSC@BCM_HGSCOct 26
Proud moment last week at #ASHG2026: @DanielGCalame, MD, PhD presented new findings showing RNPS1 haploinsufficiency causes a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder with skeletal anomalies. #Genomics #RareDisease #GREGoR
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BCM HGSC@BCM_HGSCOct 26
We joined colleagues and friends at the @bcmgenetics and @bcmhouston reception at #ASHG2026 last week. Kicked off the night with opening remarks by Brendan Lee, MD, PhD. What a great night to celebrate the people behind the #science. See you next year, #ASHG! #Genomics #Research
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Got a Variant? Watch the video to learn how the @BCMHouston Center for Precision Medicine Models helps #undiagnosed individuals find answers by developing models to investigate genetic variants to better understand their role in disease. youtube.com/watch?v=yAdof0ZZ…

Center for Precision Medicine Models at Baylor College of Medicine

Learn how the Center for Precision Medicine Models at Baylor Colleg...

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New research from Dr. Seema Lalani, Blake Vuocolo, et. al. shows how virtual genetic evaluation & genome sequencing has helped to uncover genetic causes of hearing loss in children along the Texas–Mexico border. texaschildrens.org/content/r…

/Virtual genomics program uncovers genetic causes of hearing loss in children along the Texas–Mex...

A new study led by investigators from Texas Children's Research Institute (TCRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine demonstrates that these barriers can be overcome through...

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Read more about Blake Vuocolo's presentation on the @GeneticsSociety web site: ashg.org/publications-news/p…

Telehealth Genetics Program Delivers Diagnoses and Guides Care for Children Along the Texas-Mexico...

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:50 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, +1 240-833-2014, [email protected] Presented By: Blake Vuocolo, MS, CGC, Baylor College...

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Michael Wangler
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Blake Vuocolo from BCM with a 3 min talk Closing the gap: A telehealth model with delivery of pediatric genomic sequencing in underserved border communities #ASHG26 #ashg2026
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Baylor Genetics@BaylorGeneticsOct 21
At #ASHG26, Baylor Genetics is presenting research on the diagnostic utility of genome sequencing, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, and clinical mitochondrial testing. Visit booth #500 to connect with our team and learn more: baylorgenetics.com/conferenc… @GeneticsSociety
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Baylor Genetics@BaylorGeneticsOct 6
Every discovery can expand our understanding of rare & complex genetic conditions. At #ASHG26, Baylor Genetics is presenting research on how advanced genomic technologies can improve diagnosis & inform clinical care. Visit booth #500: baylorgenetics.com/conferenc… @GeneticsSociety
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Michael Wangler
@mfwanglerOct 21
I am very excited we are starting this NIH funded research project. It is a solemn privilege to do this work. I’ve been working on diseases of the Peroxisome for nearly 20 years now. We have so far to go in terms of treating these disorders. I have met many remarkable patients, families, doctors and scientists. Now a group of us can formally organize clinical research in centers from east to west, and give families hubs to share data centralize samples and move forward towards better treatment.
BCM Department of Molecular and Human Genetics@bcmgeneticsOct 21
.@BCMHouston has received more than $6M from @NIH to lead the new Peroxisomal Disorders Consortium. Led by Dr. Michael Wangler @mfwangler, it will advance research into rare genetic disorders affecting multiple organ systems. bit.ly/3WE3yhg

Baylor receives NIH funding to launch Peroxisomal Disorders Consortium

Baylor College of Medicine will receive more than $6 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health to lead the new Peroxisomal Disorders...

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From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine@BCMFromtheLabsOct 9
Researchers uncovered how two major cellular signaling pathways cooperate to fuel #kidneycyst formation and #tumor development. #KidneyCancer @bcmhouston @TexasChildrens #TFEB #TFE3 Find the paper here: nature.com/articles/s41418-0… @bcmgenetics texaschildrens.org/content/r…

Synergistic role of TFEB/TFE3 and mTORC1 in kidney cystogenesis and tumorigenesis

Cell Death & Differentiation - Synergistic role of TFEB/TFE3 and mTORC1 in kidney cystogenesis and tumorigenesis

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From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine@BCMFromtheLabsOct 10
H. Zoghbi, @RMeyerSchuman et al explain how their findings can help explain the predominance of #autism in males vs females @AJHGNews @bcmhouston @TexasChildrens @bcmgenetics bcm.edu/news/new-genetic-can…
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From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine@BCMFromtheLabsOct 9
New genetic candidates help explain why #autism affects males more often than females. H. Zoghbi, @RMeyerSchuman explain their findings in this interview.eurekalert.org/news-releases… @AJHGNews @bcmhouston @TexasChildrens @bcmgenetics @EurekAlertAAAS
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Congratulations to Dr. Huda Zoghbi on being named the 2026 recipient of the Mendel Medal! Read more about the award from @VillanovaU villanova.edu/university/med…
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Villanova University has named renowned molecular geneticist Huda Zoghbi, MD, the 2026 recipient of the Mendel Medal, recognizing her groundbreaking research into the genetic causes of neurological disorders. Read more: villanova.edu/university/med…
Headshot of Dr. Huda Zoghbi smiling against a white background, wearing a dark blazer and a colorful patterned scarf.

ALT Headshot of Dr. Huda Zoghbi smiling against a white background, wearing a dark blazer and a colorful patterned scarf.

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From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine@BCMFromtheLabsSep 29
A novel approach to diagnose rare, complex #neurodevelopmentalDisorders has brought answers to undiagnosed families. H. Bellen, M. Deng, @mfwangler et al. @AJHGNews @bcmhouston @TexasChildrens @bcmgenetics #BRSK1 #fruitfly @genengnews genengnews.com/topics/omics/…

AI Tool Helps Link BRSK1 Variants to Neurodevelopmental Disorder

AI-MARRVEL helped identify rare BRSK1 variants linked to a neurodevelopmental disorder, with fruit fly studies revealing their effects on neurons.

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From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine@BCMFromtheLabsSep 28
Together human #genetics, #AI and animal studies provide diagnosis for rare, complex #neurodevelopmentalDisorder. H. Bellen, M. Deng, @mfwangler et al. @AJHGNews @bcmhouston @TexasChildrens @bcmgenetics #BRSK1 #fruitfly bcm.edu/news/together-human-…

Together human genetics, AI and animal studies provide diagnosis for rare, complex neurodevelopme...

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital, the Texome Project and...

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From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine@BCMFromtheLabsSep 25
Kevin Mitchell @WiringTheBrain talks with Huda Zoghbi about her work identifying the #MECP2 gene, its role in the brain and therapies to address its dysfunction. @bcmhouston @bcmgenetics thetransmitter.org/spectrum/…

Finding the Rett syndrome gene and ways to fix it

Kevin Mitchell talks with Huda Zoghbi about her work finding the MECP2 gene, dissecting the role it plays in the brain, and developing new therapies.

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From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine@BCMFromtheLabsSep 24
Celebrate #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek @bcmhouston! Take a look at a sample of the work conducted by #Baylor #postdocs. #PAW26 @Evelin_Y_ @bcmgenetics @BCMDeptMedicine @BCMCancerCenter @TexasChildrens blogs.bcm.edu/2026/09/24/nat…
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Congratulations to Yichi Niu of the Zong Lab on receiving the 2026 Shan and Lee-Jun Wong Fellowship for the project, "Investigating mtDNA Mutations and Heteroplasmy in Mitochondrial Disease at Single-Cell Resolution."
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Congratulations to the 2026 Rolanette & Berdon Lawrence Family Achievement Award in Genetics Winners: Dr. Chonghui Cheng (Faculty), Betty Fernandini (Administrative/Clinical Staff), Rebecca Maywald (Scientific Staff) and Yan Li (Trainee).
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Don't forget! Our next Evenings with Genetics webinar is less than a week away. We hope you will join us next Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the Undiagnosed Disease Network. Sign up today: bit.ly/3RKROb0 #undiagnoseddisease #raredisease
BCM Department of Molecular and Human Genetics@bcmgeneticsSep 11
Searching for answers? Join us Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. CST for a free Evenings with Genetics webinar to learn how the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) helps families pursue answers through genetic evaluation and collaborative research. Register: bit.ly/3RKROb0
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