Rice-BCM merger to promote research

In light of recent discussions of the proposed Rice-Baylor College of Medicine merger, we would like to remind students, faculty and staff of the beneficial side of this proposition. In the first place, if the merger happens, there will likely be a significant increase in research collaborations between the two institutions. At present, most academic research expenditures in the United States are dedicated to biomedical, rather than basic, research. With BCM on board, Rice would immediately gain a leadership position among its peer institutions in biomedical research.