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Dr. Salim Hayek stands in front of a window in Jennie Sealy Hospital

A Mission to Transform Health Care: Dr. Salim Hayek's Journey from Bedside to Innovation Leadership

June 18, 2025 • 7:35 a.m.

Dr. Salim Hayek has always been driven by a fundamental understanding: not everyone has equal access to health and safety, and those who can make a difference have a responsibility to act.

Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch, stands at a podium after recieving the Marilyn G. Farquhar Lifetime Research Achievement Award

UTMB President Dr. Jochen Reiser Honored with Prestigious Marilyn G. Farquhar Lifetime Research Achievement Award

June 13, 2025 • 10:22 a.m.

Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of the UTMB Health System, has been awarded the Marilyn G. Farquhar Lifetime Research Achievement Award at the 15th International Podocyte Conference, held June 10 to 13, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany.

Excellence Affirmed: UTMB School of Nursing Awarded Full 10-Year CCNE Accreditation with No Compliance Concerns

June 12, 2025 • 9:54 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has received full 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the maximum term awarded, following a rigorous evaluation process and a multi-day site visit.

Exterior of UTMB's Primary Care Pavilion

UTMB Opens New Care Coordination and Referral Center in Galveston to Expand Access to Care

June 11, 2025 • 2:04 p.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has opened a new Care Coordination and Referral Center at the UTMB Health Primary Care Pavilion on Harborside Drive in Galveston, further expanding access to care for patients across the island.

A nurse in blue scrubs checks on an elderly patient

Catching Cognitive Decline Sooner

June 10, 2025 • 1:23 p.m.

When Dr. Yong-Fang Kuo analyzed Medicare data from more than 2 million older adults, the results revealed a striking pattern: those who received annual wellness visits were significantly more likely to receive early diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment—catching memory problems before they progressed to full dementia.

Preparing for Disease X in a Changing World

June 4, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

“I just always thought that was intriguing to work with viruses that were that deadly and try to come up with ways to stop them,” Dr. Thomas Geisbert tells The Scientist for an article about how scientists prepare to fight new and emerging pathogens.

UTMB researcher says NIH cuts have cost university millions

June 4, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

UTMB’s Dr. Scott Weaver spoke to the Daily News about the millions in federal research funding that have been cut and the impacts to the university. UTMB has appealed some of the grant cuts and is working with elected officials to reverse the losses.

A researcher fills a small tube with blue liquid

University of Texas Medical Branch cancer researchers granted nearly $5M

June 3, 2025 • 10:47 a.m.

Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch have been awarded a total of nearly $5 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to forward their work.

University of Texas Medical Branch cancer researchers granted nearly $5 million

June 3, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

UTMB received nearly $5 million in research grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas as well as another $2 million to recruit a cancer research expert to the university. The research funding will help create more opportunities for HPV vaccinations, advance research in how small changes in proteins, fats and other molecules in the body to help find diseases early, and research new ways to treat some lymphomas that do not respond well to current treatments.

A human language gene

June 3, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel explore the possibility that unique genes are responsible for our complex vocal communication in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

May 31, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

UTMB’s Dr. Gregory Gray spoke about the threat of bird flu for this story on how the virus is affecting peregrine falcons. Even with vaccines, though, "we may not be able to put out this fire," Gray said. "It appears, to many of us, that these viruses are going to be endemic, or we say 'enzootic,' for a long time."

UTMB-Galveston won't 'reduce excitement for research' in face of federal funding cuts, president says

May 29, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Dr. Jochen Reiser, president and CEO of UTMB Health, tells the Houston Business Journal that UTMB will need to look for new revenue models to fund research but that cuts “won’t reduce the excitement we have for research.”

Allie Murphy UTMB Master of Public Health student selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

UTMB Student Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Award to Conduct Public Health Research in El Salvador

May 28, 2025 • 10:24 a.m.

Allie Murphy, a Master of Public Health candidate at the University of Texas Medical Branch's School of Public and Population Health, has been selected for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to conduct public health research in El Salvador during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Morning sunlight is good for our health

May 28, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

There are numerous studies that highlight the benefit of getting morning sunlight, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis in his latest column. Sunlight can affect our mood, immune system and circadian rhythm, Mathis writes.

Nature can heal us

May 28, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

“Being present and mindful of the amazing natural world around us is a sure path to relieving pain, improving mood, immunity and reducing risks of heart disease and cancer,” writes Dr. Victor S. Sierpina in his column for the Daily News.

Inside the Workforce Shifts Shaping Health System Pharmacies

May 28, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Becker’s spoke to UTMB’s Nathan Vo, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Revenue Integrity, and Michael Eagon, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy, about changing workforce strategies. “At The University of Texas Medical Branch, our workforce is evolving to meet the demands of a more complex and patient-centered healthcare landscape,” Eagon said.

Texas leaders position state to become next global hub for brain health

May 27, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Dr. Jochen Reiser recently participated in a two-day meeting on brain health that brought together business and policy leaders to discuss brain health initiatives. “Investing in brain capital means protecting our cognitive health, boosting economic growth and securing a future-ready workforce – goals that we believe Texans will rally behind,” Reiser said.

UTMB President Dr. Jochen Reiser sits on stage for a panel discussion on the economic value of accelerating healthcare innovations

UTMB participates in landmark ‘Brain Capital’ event at the Texas Medical Center in Houston

May 23, 2025 • 10:13 a.m.

The University of Texas Medical Branch joined global business and policy leaders this week for a landmark “Brain Capital” summit focused on positioning brain health as a vital economic driver.

Hit song lyrics reflect national trends in substance use

May 23, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Drug and alcohol references in popular music not only correlate with use, but also provide opportunities for engaging young patients, according to a UTMB study. “Music — it’s part of our daily lives, whether we notice it or not, from hearing a song on the radio and listening to it on the way to work, to scrolling through TikTok and getting that one hook stuck in your head,” Benita Lalani, UTMB student and one of the study authors, told attendees at the recent American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

Indoor plants help improve our health

May 21, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Adding plants to our homes helps to improve our health in several ways, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis in his latest column. Among other benefits, Mathis writes about how plants can help purify the air, help decrease symptoms associated with dry air and even improve our mood and cognition.

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