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UTMB Hosts Inaugural VentureX Summit to Catalyze Innovation in Health and Life Sciences

July 17, 2025 • 1:55 p.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch today hosted the inaugural VentureX Summit, a dynamic one-day event that brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientific leaders to explore the future of biotech, health innovation, and translational science.

UTMB’s “Is It Worth It?” DUI Awareness Event Returns

July 17, 2025 • 1:05 p.m.

A realistic, high-impact experience aimed at preventing impaired and distracted driving will return to Galveston next month. The University of Texas Medical Branch Trauma Services will host its signature “Is It Worth It?” DUI awareness event on Friday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moody Methodist Church (2803 53rd St.).

UTMB staff, students among honorees on Daily News ’40 Under 40’ list

July 16, 2025 • 9:43 a.m.

Eleven University of Texas Medical Branch staff and students have been included in the 2025 “40 Under 40” list created annually by The Galveston County Daily News.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch Launches Blue Zones IgniteTM to Improve Well-Being in Galveston

July 15, 2025 • 11:45 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch and Blue Zones, the global leader in longevity research and community well-being transformation, have announced an initiative to launch Blue Zones Ignite in Galveston.

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UTMB urology team celebrates firsts in single-port robotics surgery

July 14, 2025 • 2:45 p.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch urology team is celebrating the launch and ongoing expansion of single-port robotic surgery.

Tick bites are sending more people to the ER this summer. Experts explain why.

July 11, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

ER visits for tick bites are at the highest levels since 2019 and a large driver may be the record-high tick populations UTMB’s Dr. Dennis Bente tells CBS News. "While tick bites are more common in the summer because of increased outdoor activity, evidence shows that people must stay vigilant year-round now that ticks are also active in the winter because of warming driven by climate change,” Bente said.

UTMB Health taps VP of revenue cycle operations

July 10, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

UTMB names Mark Evard vice president of revenue cycle operations, reports Becker’s.

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Tips to Stay Hydrated

July 9, 2025 • 1:51 p.m.

Summer in Texas brings soaring temperatures, outdoor fun—and the need for extra hydration, especially for kids. But what if your child isn’t a fan of drinking water? Fortunately, there are easy and creative ways to help keep your little ones hydrated all summer long.

NASA assigns Indian American astronaut Anil Menon to first Space Station mission

July 9, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

UTMB emergency medicine and aerospace medicine residency alum and NASA astronaut Anil Menon made headlines as he was selected to be a flight engineer on a mission to the Internal Space Station. This news was reported in news outlets around the world.

This small organ plays key role in immune system

July 9, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Most people don’t think about the spleen when they get vaccinated, write Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp in their Vaccine Smarts column. But it turns out this small organ plays a big role in the human immune system.

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Epic access open to SON students rotating at UTMB clinical sites

July 7, 2025 • 1:12 p.m.

Effective in the fall of 2025, third- and fourth-semester School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing students rotating at University of Texas Medical Branch clinical locations will have access to the Epic electronic health record system.

UTMB taps Dr. Neil K Mehta to lead new epidemiology department

July 4, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

UTMB named Dr. Neil Mehta the inaugural chair of the Department of Epidemiology reports India News.

Dr. Neil K. Mehta Inaugural Chair of the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public and Population Health

UTMB names Dr. Neil K. Mehta the inaugural Chair of the Department of Epidemiology

July 2, 2025 • 11:00 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch appointed Dr. Neil K. Mehta the inaugural Chair of the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public and Population Health.

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UTMB and Moderna Study Demonstrates First-Ever mRNA Vaccine against Deadly Marburg Virus

July 1, 2025 • 5:21 p.m.

In a major step forward for pandemic preparedness and vaccine development, scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Moderna have developed and tested a groundbreaking mRNA vaccine that provides full protection against the deadly Marburg virus and the closely related Ravn virus in a preclinical animal model.

Something new from something old

July 1, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

For many years, aspirin was referred to as the “Wonder Drug” for its multiple medicinal applications, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest column. Aspirin has been used since at least 400 BC and scientists continue to find new uses for this wonder drug.

‘We’ve heard similar commitments before’: CEOs demand action, not promises on prior auth

July 1, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Health insurance companies unveiled a plan to streamline and reduce prior authorization requirements but hospital leaders remain skeptical, reports Becker’s. UTMB President and CEO Dr. Jochen Reiser tells Becker’s that “the intent behind these reforms is positive, and we would like to believe they will lead to a reduction in burden. However, to date, the program hasn’t played out that way in practice.”

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Leave the Show to the Pros

June 27, 2025 • 2:00 p.m.

Fireworks can cause life changing injuries. Learn the dos and don'ts from UTMB Health Trauma Services to keep you and your family safe.

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Bringing Joy and Education to Patients

June 26, 2025 • 11:21 a.m.

At the University of Texas Medical Branch, Sheryl Bucsanyi serves as the dedicated Pediatric Hospital Teacher, making sure young patients stay connected to learning during their hospital stay.

Dr. Salim Hayek Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in the John Sealy School of Medicine

UTMB names Dr. Salim Hayek Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine

June 25, 2025 • 10:27 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch appointed Dr. Salim Hayek as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in the John Sealy School of Medicine, effective July 1.

Can beer improve our health?

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Raise a glass to your health. Beer has some health benefits when ingested in moderation, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis. Studies show that beer may help reduce cognitive decline, that it could be beneficial to our bones and one study even found that men who have had a previous heart attack were less likely to die of heart disease if they occasionally had beer.

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