On April 10, the gathering by the Tree of Life at Jennie Sealy Hospital drew not only casual onlookers, but people whose lives had been irrevocably changed. Each leaf on the Tree of Life is an engraved nameplate that represents the ultimate act of generosity: organ donation.

"The modern study of child maltreatment continues to evolve. The more we know about abuse, the better we as a society can ensure safety, provide services and hopefully prevent it." - Sally Robinson, clinical professor of pediatrics at UTMB.

Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp address a recent study of more than 240,000 adults age 50 and older with underlying heart disease that found that those who received a shingles vaccine had about a 46 percent lower risk of serious cardiac events.

A neonatologist and a NICU transport nurse share a calling rooted in urgency, precision, and deep compassion, caring for the most fragile newborns while guiding families through moments of uncertainty, hope, and sometimes grief.

“In general, I would recommend limiting energy drinks to no more than one standard-sized can per day, and for many individuals, avoiding them altogether may be the safer choice," advises Dr. Arun Narayanan, a clinical electrophysiologist and an assistant professor of medicine in the division of cardiology at UTMB.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause severe menstrual pain, pelvic discomfort, and fatigue, yet often goes undiagnosed for years. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to help improve quality of life.

Your heart health starts sooner than you think. Discover how a primary care provider can help prevent heart disease, spot warning signs early, and connect you to the right care—before small issues become serious ones.

Giovanny Reyes overcame being wait-listed twice for medical school to pursue primary care, using his Spanish skills to serve underserved patients. Now at UTMB, he credits his journey and gap years with shaping his path.

"Patients undergoing TAVR often carry a significant cardiometabolic burden, and these results suggest that targeting underlying risk factors with agents like tirzepatide could translate into meaningful clinical benefit,” said Dr. Ibrahim Mortada at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). “The reduction in serious cardiovascular events without an increase in ischemic or renal complications provides rationale for clinicians to seriously consider adjunctive metabolic therapy.”

The Fellows of ACTS program recognizes those whose impact on the clinical and translational space and the Association for Clinical and Translational Science is "undeniable."

As healthcare and artificial intelligence rapidly converge, UTMB President and UTMB Health System CEO Dr. Jochen Reiser is placing a bold bet on the “brain economy” as the next driver of innovation, workforce resilience, and patient care. Learn why investing in brain health and brain skills is central to the long-term vision of UTMB.

After surviving a critical start in the NICU at UTMB Health in 1977, Daniel “Tiny” Guidry watched his son fight for life in the same unit decades later, deepening his family’s multigenerational connection to the hospital and its caregivers.

"Healthcare’s future will be defined less by volume and more by quality, value and patient experience. That reality demands new operating models, including AI-enabled care journeys that enhance every step of the hospital and clinic encounter from intake to follow-up." — UTMB President and CEO of the UTMB Health System Dr. Jochen Reiser

Exhibitors highlighted growing sustainability efforts, including recycling 23% of campus waste and major energy savings through efficiency programs. The university is expanding initiatives in infrastructure, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance while encouraging individuals to reduce their environmental impact.

You feel fine — but are you missing something? Discover why a no-cost annual wellness visit at UTMB Health could be one of the smartest investments you make in your future health.

Four graduate students from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop.

Dr. Gregory Gray from The University of Texas Medical Branch recently wrote in the Journal of Infectious Diseases that vaccinating dairy herds may be the single most important step America can take to get ahead of H5N1 avian influenza.

Is it really just growing pains—or something more? Learn the early warning signs of common youth sports injuries, why kids’ bodies need different care than adults, and how parents can help young athletes stay healthy and in the game.

Jennie Sealy Hospital at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has reached a remarkable milestone — more than 277,000 patients have been cared for and 134,000 surgeries performed since its doors opened 10 years ago. The 765,000-square-foot, $438 million facility marked a turning point for UTMB after the devastation of Hurricane Ike in 2008.

"Stress and burnout are all too common in today’s world. Many people are searching for reliable ways to improve their well-being. Researchers say the most effective strategies are surprisingly simple and backed by years of scientific evidence," writes Dr. Hasan Yasin, an integrative medicine physician at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).