Renowned surgeon Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., played a pivotal role in
transforming Houston into a global hub for biomedical research and
education. Through his groundbreaking innovations in cardiovascular
surgery, he impacted the lives of countless patients. A new gift to
Baylor’s future honors his legacy.
For some, the path to a career in medicine is often linear and
logical. JoAnne Richards, Ph.D., professor of Molecular and Cellular
Biology in the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, took a more circuitous route to her remarkable career in science discovery that stretches more than 50 years.
