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From fragile beginnings to a legacy of giving

April 21, 2026 • 8:16 a.m. by Katherine Adams

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 C-suites dive into alternative revenue streams

April 21, 2026 • 12:00 a.m.

"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

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Earth Day event at UTMB highlights campuswide commitment to sustainability

April 20, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams

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.

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Your annual wellness visit costs $0. Skipping it could cost you much more.

April 17, 2026 • 3:18 p.m. by Carly Boers

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.

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UTMB students delve into science policy and advocacy at AAAS workshop

April 17, 2026 • 8:11 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson

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.

Bird flu vaccine for dairy herds urged as virus spreads

April 17, 2026 • 12:00 a.m.

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.

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Common sports injuries in kids: A parent’s guide to prevention and care

April 16, 2026 • 2:18 p.m. by Carly Boers

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.

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10 years after its dedication, Jennie Sealy Hospital serves as thriving tribute to post-Ike resilience

April 16, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson

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.

Simple, science-backed ways to boost well-being

April 16, 2026 • 12:00 a.m.

"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).

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UTMB Health first academic health system to deploy HIPAA-compliant, real-time AI web search at enterprise scale

April 15, 2026 • 8:31 a.m. by Staff

UTMB Health is advancing clinical and operational decision-making by integrating real-time, HIPAA-compliant web search directly into secure workflows.

Active-learning is the future of medical education

April 15, 2026 • 12:00 a.m.

In a guest column for The Daily News, Dr. Jarrel De Matas, an assistant professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) explains why readiness for the next generation of health professionals involves rethinking how they learn, process information, and are trained to make decisions in environments increasingly shaped by technology.

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How UTMB trains to respond when every second counts

April 14, 2026 • 1:29 p.m. by Melissa McDonald

Preparing for the unthinkable takes planning, partnership, and practice. See how UTMB Police and local first responders worked together during a drill to enhance coordination and communication.

Can GLP-1s like Ozempic reverse Type 2 diabetes?

April 14, 2026 • 12:00 a.m.

“Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, even when blood sugar improves significantly,” says Randa Abdelmasih, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the division of endocrinology and metabolism at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).

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Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences debuts master’s degree with flexible curriculum, career development opportunities

April 13, 2026 • 11:42 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson

The UTMB Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) has launched a new Master of Science in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences that offers advanced training across the core biomedical sciences, with options to complete either a research thesis or an applied experiential capstone.

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Mansfield receives national DAISY Nurse Leader Award for Experience Champions

April 10, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson

Jerry Mansfield received The Beryl Institute DAISY Nurse Leader Award for Experience Champions, which recognizes the nurses and nurse leaders who influence organizational culture, elevate patient and team experiences, and model empathy, collaboration, and excellence in care delivery.

Why experts say now is the time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu

April 10, 2026 • 12:00 a.m.

"We used to think of H5N1 as a bird problem in Asia. Now, it's clearly something bigger and here in our own backyard, and we need to respond accordingly," says Dr. Gregory Gray, a professor in the department of microbiology and immunology's division of infectious disease at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).

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A smarter way to build vaccines: UTMB scientists harness AI to target emerging alphaviruses

April 9, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner

This research could help speed the development of vaccines that protect against multiple mosquito‑borne viruses at once, including those that cause severe joint pain, fever, and neurological disease. For patients, this could mean faster responses to outbreaks and broader protection against emerging viruses before they spread widely.

UTMB scientists leverage AI to develop next-generation vaccines against emerging alphaviruses

April 9, 2026 • 12:00 a.m.

A team of scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), led by Nikos Vasilakis, PhD, and Peter McCaffrey, MD, has developed a new computational pipeline that could dramatically accelerate the development of vaccines against a group of mosquito-borne viruses known as alphavirus.

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UTMB to conduct active shooter drill in Jennie Sealy Hospital

April 8, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams

UTMB Police will conduct a planned active shooter training exercise at Jennie Sealy Hospital to enhance campus safety and emergency preparedness.

UTMB launches long-term heart study in Galveston

April 7, 2026 • 2:37 p.m.

Led by the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the long‑term study will become one of the largest and most inclusive cardiovascular research efforts in Texas.

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