Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Latest Blog Articles - Videos - Support Groups - News - Awards - Events Latest Blog Articles Videos Support Groups News Awards Events UTMB Health named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026 by Healthgrades January 27, 2026 • 2:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing the organization in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. UTMB advances global Brain Health leadership at World Economic Forum in Davos January 26, 2026 • 4:20 p.m. by Stephen Hadley From Davos to Texas, UTMB is redefining brain health as economic infrastructure and launching global initiatives that move the brain economy into action. UTMB recognized for leadership in post-college outcomes January 22, 2026 • 4:17 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Torch Awards elevate the work of institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to access, quality, accountability, and measurable improvement. UTMB Establishes Global Brain Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos January 21, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. by Stephen Hadley UTMB is helping redefine prosperity in the age of AI with the launch of the Global Brain Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum. Discover how brain health and cognitive skills are becoming the new drivers of global growth. The University of Texas Medical Branch Adopts the World’s First Brain Economy Institutional Model January 19, 2026 • 1:48 a.m. by Stephen Hadley UTMB is leading a global shift toward the brain economy by making brain health and cognitive resilience a cornerstone of its mission. Learn how this bold move positions UTMB at the forefront of innovation, care, and the future of work. UTMB study shows potential treatment of Lassa fever with antiviral drug January 9, 2026 • 10:46 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The research examines a promising antiviral approach with important implications for how Lassa fever may be treated during outbreaks. UTMB Health Elevates Weight Loss Management with Dr. Andrea Stark January 8, 2026 • 3:16 p.m. by Raegan Scharfetter An accomplished researcher, author, educator, lecturer, and mentor, Dr. Stark brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care that reflects the latest advances in the field. UTMB bariatric surgery program earns designations for quality and excellence January 7, 2026 • 3:32 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner These achievements translate into expanded access to approved bariatric surgery services, greater flexibility within insurance networks, and the assurance that care meets nationally recognized quality benchmarks. Overwhelmed by New Year health resolutions? Here’s how UTMB Health’s primary care can help January 7, 2026 • 12:53 p.m. Source: December 29, 2025 by Chloe Chapel, Community Impact As the new year begins, motivation to improve health is high. However, for many, knowing where to start is the hardest part. At UTMB Health, primary care physicians help turn good intentions into action by serving as the starting point for a patient’s health journey. UTMB, Circio partner to evaluate circVec for infectious diseases treatment January 7, 2026 • 10:41 a.m. The collaboration is an important component of UTMB's commitment to develop and strengthen its infectious disease, gene and cell therapy programs. In Step with the Future: Dr. Martina Raquel Gallagher on Nursing, Leadership, and Learning December 31, 2025 • 10:45 a.m. Blending science, empathy, and innovation, Dr. Martina Raquel Gallagher is reimagining how undergraduate nurses are educated. Learn how her career and vision are shaping the future of nursing at UTMB. Ready for a Health Reset? UTMB Experts Share How to Start 2026 Strong December 22, 2025 • 3:16 p.m. by Kathrine Adams UTMB IT Team Builds More than Systems, They Build Dreams December 22, 2025 • 1:46 p.m. by Melissa McDonald UTMB’s IT team came together during the holiday season to help build a home, reinforcing that health begins with safe, stable housing. Their hands-on effort not only supported a family’s dream but also showcased the team’s commitment to community and collaboration beyond technology. UTMB Health Designated as First Qualified Treatment Center in Texas for Zevaskyn December 22, 2025 • 10:02 a.m. by Stephen Hadley UTMB Health becomes a national leader in treating ultra-rare skin disease RDEB, earning designation as a Qualified Treatment Center for an FDA-approved gene therapy bringing first-of-its-kind care closer to home. Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon chosen for leadership program for outstanding mid-career cardiologists December 17, 2025 • 3:20 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon, MD, MSc, FACC, clinical assistant professor of cardiology at UTMB, has been chosen by the American College of Cardiology to join its prestigious Sandra J. Lewis Mid-Career Women’s Leadership Institute. UTMB Health, In Collaboration with UTHealth Houston, Awarded $50 Million By The State Of Texas To Lead Ibogaine Clinical Trials December 12, 2025 • 4:37 p.m. by UTHealth Houston UTMB Health and UTHealth Houston are leading a groundbreaking $50 million statewide clinical trial to explore ibogaine as a potential treatment for addiction, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury — a first-of-its-kind effort that could put Texas at the forefront of behavioral health innovation. From Ideas to Impact: UTMB Leaders Named NAI Fellows December 12, 2025 • 9:20 a.m. by Melissa McDonald UTMB leaders join the ranks of the world’s top inventors. Learn how their work is transforming science and elevating UTMB’s role in advancing solutions that improve lives. UTMB Helps Lead Project Metis To Advance Global Innovation In Brain Health, The Brain Economy December 10, 2025 • 2:17 p.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch, Rice University and Memorial Hermann Health System are proud to announce the formal launch of Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative led by Center for Houston’s Future to position the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and the emerging brain economy. UTMB Named Among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care December 10, 2025 • 1:42 p.m. U.S. News & World Report has named The University of Texas Medical Branch as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in its fifth edition. Tantrum Merch and Starlight Deliver Holiday Cheer to Kids Hospitalized at UTMB Galveston December 5, 2025 • 10:04 a.m. Representatives from Tantrum Merch and Starlight Children’s Foundation visited the pediatric floor of John Sealy Hospital to hand toys to young patients and their families, creating moments of comfort and happiness amid their stay. 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