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Rayne Rouce is an American pediatric hematologist-oncologist, physician scientist, and community leader who has authored over 200 original songs.[1]

Early life and education

Rouce attended Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically black college and university (HBCU) that has matriculated a record number of Black aspiring physicians to medical school.[2] Rouce earned her medical degree and completed her residency in Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed her fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Texas Children's Cancer Center.[3]

Career

Rouce is Associate Professor of Pediatrics[4] at Baylor College of Medicine, where she leads the task force for promoting equity in cancer trials. She leads DEI programs for several scientific organizations.[5] Rouce serves on the Board of Directors of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.[5]

Awards

Rouce received an award for excellence in advancing DEI from the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.[4] She was named Outstanding Overall Resident during her training in 2010.[6]

Community engagement

Rouce leads a weekend science program at Baylor, rapping her own educational songs as "Rizzo".[1] She spent years volunteering for the Periwinkle Foundation helping children, siblings, and families affected with cancer. She served on a medical mission to Bolivia.[3] Her fluency in Spanish has also helped her serve many of her patients and their families in Texas.[6] She advocates for dismantling barriers to access to transplantation and other cell therapies.[7]

After experiencing Hurricane Katrina while in college and losing her possessions during Hurricane Ike as a medical student in Galveston, Texas, Rouce organized significant relief efforts during both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria.[8]

Selected publications

References

  1. ^ a b Phifer, Andy (February 3, 2021). "'Swag worthy' doctor splits time between patients, rap music". Baylor College of Medicine. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "Inspiring Lyrics Help Fight Childhood Cancer". American Society of Hematology. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Interview With 2016 ASH-AMFDP Recipient Rayne H. Rouce, MD". American Society of Hematology. June 28, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Rayne H. Rouce, MD: Cancer and Blood Disorders". Texas Children's Hospital. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Welcomes Five Members to its Board of Directors". Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. July 1, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  6. ^ a b ""New Frontiers of Cancer Cell and Gene Therapy: Is the Future Now?"". NIH VideoCast CCR Grand Rounds. NIH. May 17, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  7. ^ Rouce, Rayne (January 31, 2023). "BLOG: Creating systemic change with the ASTCT-NMDP ACCESS Initiative". Healio. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Bagley, Allison (May 10, 2018). "Physician Rayne Rouce activated social network to rescue families, gather donations". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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