Stroke risk is increased in women who experience any of five common pregnancy complications
Women who experienced any of five common pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, faced a higher risk of stroke even decades after giving birth, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston. The findings, led by Casey…
PECP graduates ninth cohort
The Physician Educator Certificate Program celebrated the graduation of its ninth cohort in May. This milestone included 75 residents and fellows from over 41 programs. The Physicians Educator Certificate Program is a collaborative effort between McGovern Medical School and Houston…
Anesthesiology Graduation
Photo by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications Congratulations to the 2025 resident and fellow graduates in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine.
A Century of Service
Video by Memorial Hermann Hospital System Congratulations to Memorial Hermann Hospital on celebrating their 100th anniversary, on July 1, 2025. Hermann Hospital was the first hospital in what would become the world-famous Texas Medical Center and has set the standard…
Excellence in Teaching
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the McGovern Medical School Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards!
Furr-Stimming named assistant dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
After an internal search, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs has named Erin Furr-Stimming, MD, professor in the Department of Neurology and Memorial Hermann Endowed Chair, as assistant dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, effective June 1, 2025. Furr-Stimming…
An lab discovers novel nasal treatment for influenza
New data from researchers at the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine exploring novel therapeutic approaches to treating Influenza A viruses has been published in Nature Communications. The paper, titled “An intranasally administered IgM protects against antigenically distinct subtypes of influenza…
Woolverton to present Carmel Dyer, MD Lecture Series
The UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging welcomes Cindy Woolverton, PhD, assistant professor in the Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences, to present the next installment if the Carmel Dyer, MD Lecture Series, July 21. Woolverton will…
New autism support, internship program creates meaningful impact
To support young adults with autism transitioning into adulthood and the workforce, particularly those within Latino communities, UTHealth Houston recently implemented the bilingual Launching! to Adulthood program. The first 12 weeks of the program involve both in-person and virtual therapy…
Fetal Medicine Networking
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, hosts a networking event, May 16.