The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is accepting applications through April 10 for the Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp, a four-day immersive program designed to inspire the next generation of scientific and entrepreneurial leaders through hands-on learning and real-world problem solving.

"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised travelers to consider a polio booster when visiting about 30 countries, including destinations that might surprise people, such as the United Kingdom, Spain and Germany," Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp write in their latest column.

UTMB Health has expanded services at St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic to include free acupuncture, offering the community an option for managing chronic pain and related conditions.

"Many people are surprised to learn that poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, claiming more lives annually than firearms or motor vehicles," writes Jessyka Reynoso, an education specialist with the Southeast Texas Poison Control Center at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).

Child life specialists support children and families during medical crises by explaining procedures in kid-friendly ways, easing fear through play and preparation, and helping everyone cope with stress and uncertainty.

"That’s why Match Day matters — it’s both culmination and commencement. It’s also high among the reasons institutions such as the medical branch matter. When a significant share of graduates remain in Texas — and a meaningful portion stay right here in Galveston County — the return on that educational investment is tangible," writes Daily News Editor Michael Smith in an editorial on Match Day 2026.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced $5 million in state grants aimed at expanding forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine medical training centers across Texas, including The University of Texas Medical Branch.

A Match Day envelope weighs no more than a few ounces, but the weight of what it carries is much heavier: It’s the weight of a career, of a life, of a future – or at least the start of one.

"Coffee helps feed the brain with the aroma, the taste, and the moment," UTMB neuroscientist Dr. Agenor Limon said.

Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences faculty members Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp explain why ruling in favor of the rotavirus vaccination for your child is the smart and easy choice.

The 12-month, in-person master's program opens aerospace medicine training to a wider range of health professionals and international students in Galveston–Houston.

A new dual MD/MBA pathway is opening doors for future physician‑leaders, giving UTMB medical students an efficient route to pair clinical training with top‑tier business expertise.

Researchers have built a new AI system that may predict risks for over 1,000 diseases up to 20 years before symptoms appear. In their column, Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel ask, "Would you want to know?"

The AHA All-Star Award recognizes training centers that deliver superior, high-quality lifesaving training to their communities. The UTMB OLSET trains about 3,500 people a year, primarily UTMB employees and students, but courses are open to the public.

Food allergies and intolerances aren’t the same. Learn the key differences, symptoms, and when it’s time to see a specialist so you can eat with confidence.

Celebrated neurologist and longtime advocate Dr. Brent Masel has been named the 2026 NABIS Legends Award recipient, honoring a career that helped transform how the world understands and treats traumatic brain injury.

In this episode, Salim S. Hayek, MD, vice president, chief transformation officer, and interim chair of internal medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch, discusses how AI-driven referral triage and operational redesign can reduce administrative burden and improve patient access. He also shares how health systems can build strong foundations for growth amid financial pressure and regulatory uncertainty.

"Peptides have the possibility of providing significant health benefits when used appropriately," Dr. Samuel Mathis of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) writes in his column. "However, at this time, there is not enough evidence to support those being advertised as healthy alternatives to healthy eating and regular physical activity."

An external team of campus law enforcement experts will visit UTMB this month to evaluate the police department’s commitment to professional excellence and accreditation. Learn how the community can take part in this important review.

UTMB unveiled President Dr. Jochen Reiser’s portrait in Levin Hall on March 10. Painted by local artist Eddie Filer, it is the first presidential portrait set outdoors, with Old Red behind him, symbolizing UTMB history, evolving leadership, and Filer’s personal connection to the university.