Stem Cell Therapies: Hype, Hope and Evidence-Based Decisions September 29, 2023
The tremendous potential of stem cells to treat a wide range of diseases has captured the imaginations of patients…
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How Community Solutions Can Reduce Infant Mortality in Houston September 20, 2023
At this event a panel of representatives from local agencies, organizations and hospitals offered insights into potential…
Brain Capital Building: Brain Deals To Meet SDGs by 2030 — Science Summit UNGA78 September 19, 2023
This conference presented the novel concept of brain capital, which puts a premium on cognitive skills and abilities in…
Closing the COVID-19 Achievement Gap in Schools September 15, 2023
Schools are still dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, which reversed years of educational gains among K-12…
Center for the US and Mexico 10th Anniversary Dinner September 13, 2023
On September 13, the Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico celebrated its 10th anniversary by welcoming His…
El Grito: Mexico Now September 12, 2023
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rice University experts joined at Sewell Hall on Sept. 12 for a panel discussion on the…
Exploring the Intersection Between Mental Health and Juvenile Justice September 6, 2023
Mental health issues and learning disabilities are widespread among children in the U.S. juvenile justice system. Finding…
How New Legislation in Texas Will Impact Children’s Health and Safety August 30, 2023
Texas lawmakers introduced hundreds of new laws during the 2023 legislative session, with the GOP-controlled chambers…
Baker Briefing: America’s Youth in Crisis — How Policy Interventions Can Help June 6, 2023
Young people across the nation are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated…
Preventing Firearm Injury in the Greater Houston Area Through Purpose and Policy June 2, 2023
Firearm injury has become the No. 1 public health crisis in the United States. In recent decades, experts, legislators and…