“Hesitancy remains high, and people think they can deal with Covid now without it,” Dr. Janak Patel tells The New York Times. “But as you can tell, we have big waves, and we still have admissions and deaths.” The Times reported on FDA’s approval of new covid vaccines with new, tighter restrictions on who can get the shots. This news also reported in U.S. News & World Report, El Diario and Drugs.com, among others.

UTMB’s Clear Lake Campus has received Level II Trauma Verification from The American College of Surgeons, meaning it is equipped to deliver comprehensive trauma care, including the definitive treatment of severely injured patients.

Think about the one person you can call whether your child has a fever at 2 a.m., you need a wellness check before starting a new job, or you’re caring for an aging parent. That’s your family physician. They’re the medical professionals who know you by name, remember your history, and understand more than just your symptoms.

UTMB Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is proud to announce two major advancements in cardiovascular health: the establishment of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute and the launch of a new Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. Together, these initiatives represent a bold and unified commitment to elevating cardiovascular care, research and education for the region and beyond.

In response to a growing need for skilled pharmacy professionals and a desire to shape the future of the profession, the University of Texas Medical Branch launched a new internship program this past summer to prepare students for careers in pharmacy.

Dr. Antonio Bianco spoke to Medscape about the complex history of FDA regulation of thyroid medicines. “Because they existed before the FDA, their regulatory pathway is really complicated,” Bianco said.

Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding to support an international research consortium to crack one of the toughest problems in infectious disease science: determining which immune responses protect people against Lassa fever.

"This research could introduce a new perspective to the discussion of preventing and mitigating the devastating effects of stroke and related brain injuries," says Dr. Matias Costa in this Newsweek story on studies that find that weight loss drugs like Ozempic also protect the brain from stroke damage. This news was also reported in Consumer Affairs and Pharmacy Times.

UTMB child psychologists Dr. Claire Kirk and Dr. Cody Dodd spoke with Houston Moms Meagan Callahan about how to help children navigate traumatic events and disasters. They shared expert advice on fostering resilience, having age-appropriate conversations, and recognizing when it's time to seek professional support.

Through a partnership with the University of Texas System, all University of Texas Medical Branch students now have access to the Indeed Job Search Academy, which offers training modules and tools designed to support every stage of the job search process.

Summer brings long days, new adventures, and unexpected risks for young children. Did you know that most unintentional ingestions happen in just a moment, often when a caregiver steps away for just a second? These accidents can happen fast, but the good news is, many are preventable.

"This research could introduce a new perspective to the discussion of preventing and mitigating the devastating effects of stroke and related brain injuries,” said Dr. Matias Costa about research presented at the annual Society of Neurointerventional Surgery’s meeting discussing use of GLP-1 inhibitors to minimize the impact of strokes and brain injuries.

The University of Texas Medical Branch today hosted the inaugural VentureX Summit, a dynamic one-day event that brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientific leaders to explore the future of biotech, health innovation, and translational science.

A realistic, high-impact experience aimed at preventing impaired and distracted driving will return to Galveston next month. The University of Texas Medical Branch Trauma Services will host its signature “Is It Worth It?” DUI awareness event on Friday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moody Methodist Church (2803 53rd St.).

UTMB’s Dr. Stephen B. Williams spoke to Renal + Urology News for a story on trial findings show that the NeuroSAFE technique leads to a significant improvement in patient-reported erectile function scores and early urinary continence scores compared with standard robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. “For experienced centers with access to high-quality pathology support, NeuroSAFE may shift the paradigm for function-preserving prostate cancer surgery,” Williams said.

Eleven University of Texas Medical Branch staff and students have been included in the 2025 “40 Under 40” list created annually by The Galveston County Daily News.

“Every measles outbreak is a failure of public health infrastructure and public trust,” Dr. Scott C. Weaver says in a statement by the Global Virus Network. The GVN, a worldwide coalition of virology centers of excellence, calls for the vaccination of unvaccinated children and adults, stronger public health messaging, improved outbreak surveillance and focused efforts in underserved communities.

The University of Texas Medical Branch and Blue Zones, the global leader in longevity research and community well-being transformation, have announced an initiative to launch Blue Zones Ignite in Galveston.

UTMB’s Dr. Chih-Ying Li was featured in this story on rehab hospitals that have serious incidents of patient harm and perform below average on safety measures. Li’s said in an interview that a research study she conducted found the profit status of a rehab facility was the only characteristic associated with higher unplanned readmissions. This news was also published in The New York Times.