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t m c » p u l s e | m a y 2 0 1 5 1 TMC | PULSE//TABLE of CONTENTS m a y 2 0 1 5 5 10 14 16 TMC Spotlight: Adam Kuspa, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baylor's senior vice president for research discusses how collaboration helps drive research and strengthen clinical care. Testing the Tiniest Pacemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHI St. Luke's Health-Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is leading the way as the first and only hospital in Houston to implant the world's smallest minimally invasive cardiac pacemaker. Houston 2035: A Bold Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In preparation for Houston 2035, a mul- tidisciplinary conference designed to explore the future of the local high-tech economy, leading innovators speculate on what's waiting on the horizon. 28 Enhancing Community Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A new telehealth program, Project ECHO, enables physicians at Baylor St. Luke's to mentor community health care providers throughout Texas and Louisiana, increasing the accessibility of quality care. 32 Betting on Biomedical Ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From novel ideas to successful startups, UTMB's Clinical Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program paves the way for Texas to become the next big leader in biotechnology. 36 Accolades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Short Takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPOTLIGHT: JUDGE ED EMMETT // p. 24 AS A LONG TIME PUBLIC SERVANT, HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE ED EMMETT IS QUICK TO SPEAK UP FOR THE CAUSES THAT MEAN THE MOST TO HIS COMMUNITY. BUT NONE HAVE BEEN MORE PERSONAL THAN HIS CALL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. Left Behind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Texas Medical Center offers an extensive range of world-class services to children and adolescents suffering from mental health disorders—if you're willing to stand in line. on the cover: Gensler's concept of one possible future for Houston and the Texas Medical Center. In 2035, a multimodal transportation system will connect bayous, hike and bike trails, places and people. This network will improve the well-being of all Houstonians, becoming the foundation for a new, green architecture that will actively regenerate and restore a natural balance. [ ]

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