In Memoriam: Dr. David Loose
David S. Loose, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, died April 10, 2024. He was 71. He earned his bachelor’s of science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his PhD from Stanford University,…
In Memoriam: Dr. Barbara Murray
Barbara E. Murray, MD, J. Ralph Meadows Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, died April 11, 2024. She was 76. A member of the Medical School’s ID faculty since 1980, she was a…
Spine Symposium scheduled for April 26
The McGovern Medical School Department of Orthopedic Surgery hosts the inaugural UTHealth Houston Spine Symposium in the Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center Hermann Conference Room (6411 Fannin St.) April 26. The symposium is taught in collaboration by McGovern Medical School…
Hecht receives 2024 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award
Jacqueline Hecht, PhD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Scientist Award in Craniofacial Biology Research by the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research….
OB/GYN recognized as center of excellence
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences recently achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence. This accreditation recognizes the department’s commitment and high standard of patient care and safety. Asha Bhalwal, MD, and…
A Look Back at White Coat
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications. Video by Danny Palomba/Office of Communications. Students from the McGovern Medical School Class of 2027 completed a major step in their medical school journeys receiving their white coats, April 1. Take a look at…
Donate Life Month
Graphics by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications April is National Donate Life Month, a time to recognize many patients’ need for replacement organs. It is also a time to express gratitude to those who chose to meet that need through the…
Once in a Lifetime
Photos by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications The McGovern Medical School community enjoys the once in a lifetime eclipse event in Webber Plaza, April 8.
Where Are They Going?
Graphics by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications The Class of 2024 learned where they will be attending their residencies as part of the Match Day Ceremony on March 15. Take a look at some of the statistics from the graduating class.
Commencement set for May 10 at NRG Arena
The Graduating Class of 2024 will receive their medical degrees at the McGovern Medical School Commencement Ceremony, beginning at 10 a.m., May 10 at NRG Arena (1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, Texas, 77054). The event will also be live-streamed for friends…