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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 5 1 TMC | PULSE//TABLE of CONTENTS s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 5 10 16 22 26 The Genomics Revolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Just 12 years after the completion of the Human Genome Project, researchers are looking to life's ancient alphabet to unlock the future of medicine. Showcasing Student Startups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RED Labs and OwlSpark, the accelerator programs for the University of Houston and Rice University, brought their summer to a close as they pitched to Houston's startup community. Spotlight: Jamey Rootes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The president of the Houston Texans recalls how a lifelong passion for sports landed him with one of the city's most beloved teams. 30 Collaborating to Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finding new cancer treatments isn't an easy task. Thankfully, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center doesn't have to do it alone. 32 Teaching From Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A car accident brought Emily Potter to TIRR Memorial Hermann as a patient. Inspired by her experiences, she soon returned as an occupational therapist. 36 Accolades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Short Takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MD ANDERSON'S CAMP A.O.K. // p. 6 Explorers of the Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Since 1954, the Texas Children's Hospital Heart Center has blazed new trails in pediatric heart surgery. The center's founding surgeons reflect on 60 years of history. on the cover: An autoradiograph (X-ray) sheet showing DNA sequences. The black bands represent the position of the four base pairs in the DNA molecule. Credit: Colin Cuthbert/Getty Images [ ] EACH YEAR IN MAGNOLIA, TEXAS, TEEN PATIENTS AT MD ANDERSON CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL TAKE UP RESIDENCE AT A FIVE-DAY OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP TO FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND MAKE UP FOR MISSED MILESTONES.