Mosqueda to present Nixon Lecture Aug. 14
The Department of Family and Community Medicine will host the Sam & Elizabeth Nixon Lectureship in Family Medicine, Aug. 14 in MSB 2.135 and via Zoom. The keynote speaker for the lectureship will be Laura Mosqueda, MD, professor in the Department…
CCTS secures $55.5 million grant, extends leadership in translational research
The Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at UTHealth Houston has secured a $55.5 million grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, an agency of the National Institutes of Health, extending its funding through 2031. The continuation of…
McGovern adds service learning to medical school curriculum
To strengthen its commitment to service, McGovern Medical School is adding a service learning program to the first- and second-year curriculum beginning in the 2024-25 school year. “Service learning exposes students to real-world contexts, allowing them to become aware of…
Research uses circadian rhythm to attack pancreatic cancer
Recent research from the lab of Faraz Bishehsari, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and director of the Gastroenterology Research Center, showing that pancreatic cancer cells follow daily circadian rhythm cycles has been published in JCI Insight…
Institute on Aging brings renewed focus to specialized care for older adults
From their unique physiology, to illnesses that commonly affect them, to specific precautions required for their care, older adults are as distinct in their health needs as children. Yet while parents can readily find a pediatrician, older adults often struggle…
Happy Retirement, Dr. Stark!
Photos by the Department of Pediatrics The Department of Pediatrics celebrated the retirement of James Stark, MD, PhD, June 29. Stark, professor and associate director of the Pulmonary Fellowship Program, retired after a 41-year career, after joining the Medical School…
BRIDGE to Health
Photo courtesy of the Department of Pediatrics Members of the Pediatric Global Health Program volunteer at the BRIDGE to Health Refugee Health Fair organized by McGovern Medical School. Dalilah Reyes de Jesus, MD, organized a table of resources for families…
Summer Education
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is celebrating a successful year in 2024. SHPEP is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is…
9 tips for remote work during and after major weather events
In the face of major weather events, remote work can become a challenge — as we just experienced with Hurricane Beryl. However, with the right IT strategies, you can ensure seamless connectivity and productivity. A list of UTHealth Houston information…
Women Faculty Forum honors six with excellence awards
The Women Faculty Forum honored six winners of the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Excellence Awards on July 23 in the Fifth Floor Gallery. The WFF Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions made by women faculty at the Medical School….