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t m c ยป p u l s e | s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 1 TMC | PULSE//TABLE of CONTENTS s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 5 10 16 22 The Battle Within . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Mental Health America of Greater Houston come together to help support the mental and behavioral health needs of the city's veterans. The Cooley Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From the early days of transplantation and heart assist devices, the Texas Heart Institute has been a leader in cardiovascular surgery. Pediatric Sim Training Delivers Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For families of young patients on ventilators, or physicians facing high- risk deliveries, simulation training offers hands-on experience in a safe, controlled setting. 24 Industry Spotlight: Edwin C. Friedrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A local engineer looks back at the changing landscape of the Texas Medical Center, and the value of build- ing a community around passion and innovation. 28 Building a Brighter Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combining athleticism and education for Harris County youth, the conclu- sion of the 28th Street Olympics' Sum- mer Games aims to help participants realize their bright futures. 34 Accolades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Short Takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENOME SEqUENCiNG // p. 12 ricHArd A. GiBBS, pH.d., Director of the human Genome SequencinG center at Baylor colleGe of meDicine, DiScuSSeS the potential role of Genomic Data in unDerStanDinG DiSeaSe riSk anD treatment, anD what he SeeS for a future where Genome SequencinG may Be a routine part of patient care. A Home Away From Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offering much more than a place to stay, Ronald McDonald House Houston provides care, compassion and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated throughout the Texas Medical Center.