Helping Hands

Photo by Danny Palomba/Office of Communications Chiefs from the residency program in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery pose for a photo holding program director William C. McGarvey, MD, on the Life Flight® Helipad.


Research unveils target to reduce inflammation in aging brain

Research from the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Management and the Department of Internal Medicine reveals a new understanding of age-related inflammation in the brain, paving the way for possible treatments of multiple neurological disorders. Led by Wei…


Bobrow named inaugural VP of healthcare innovation

Following a national search, former chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, has been selected as UTHealth Houston’s first vice president for healthcare innovation, effective July 1. Bobrow, the Nancy, Clive and Pierce Runnells Distinguished Professor…


Spotlight: Cynthia Huehlefeld

Graphic by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications Don’t miss the latest edition of Spotlight, featuring Cynthia Huehlefeld, associate vice president of Business Operations.


Broken Links Bash

Photos by Danny Palomba/Office of Communications McGovern Medical School celebrated the hard work of its Web Communicators Team with a Broken Links Bash on June 24 in the Fifth Floor Gallery. Attendees enjoyed cookies, games, and web-themed trivia.


BRAINS Lab Takeover

Graphic by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications Be sure to follow the McGovern Medical School Instagram account, @McGovernMed on Wednesday, July 3, as the BRAINS Lab takes over the stories and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at their lab throughout the…


Connect brains to computers at NRC Forum

The UTHealth Houston Neuroscience Research Center invites the community to the 2024 Neuroscience Public Forum on “Connecting Your Brain to Computers.” Featuring leading experts in the neurosciences, the event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at The…


Annual Benefits Fair Fiesta set for July 11

The UTHealth Houston Office of Payroll and Benefits will host its Annual Employee Benefits Fair Fiesta from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston’s Leather Lounge, 6431 Fannin St. The event is…


PECP graduates eighth cohort

The Physician Educator Certificate Program celebrated the graduation of its eighth cohort in May. This milestone included 33 residents from 11 residency programs at McGovern Medical School and 18 residents from 13 residency programs at Houston Methodist. To date, the…


McGovern Hosts 2024 Health Career Collaborative Finale

The Student Educational Outreach Committee at McGovern Medical School welcomed students from Cesar Chavez High School and Yes Prep East End High School for the 2024 Health Career Collaborative Finale on May 3. The event is a culmination of a…