White Coat Ceremony moved to April 1
After the previous event was postponed due to inclement weather in the area, the McGovern Medical School Class of 2027 students will participate in the annual White Coat Ceremony at 1 p.m. on April 1 at the Hobby Center for…
Mancias, Burgess named 2023 Distinguished Alumni
McGovern Medical School has named Pedro Mancias, MD ‘87, and Congressman Michael Burgess, MD ’77, as its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients. The Distinguished Alumnus Award honors alumni of McGovern Medical School who have made significant contributions in the areas…
Doris produces novel murine reference genome assembly
As the world’s leading resource for disseminating genomic information, the NIH’s National Center for Biotechnology Information places special emphasis on three mammalian species that are key to medical research. A recent addition to these genomes has been produced in a…
Masters of Anesthesia
Members of the inaugural class of the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program pose for a team photo, Feb. 15. The program became the 21st program established in the country and the first at a Texas state institution. The 28-month…
Game Night
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The Postdoctoral Association hosts a Game Social on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Fifth Floor Gallery. Participants enjoyed their favorite games while indulging in snacks and drinks.
Honoring COVID heroes
Graphic by UT Physicians Beginning in 2024, every March 4 in Texas will be observed as “COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day” under a state law passed by the Texas Legislature. The designation honors and recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of…
Four receive UTHealth Houston’s most distinguished awards
Three faculty members who have demonstrated longstanding excellence in areas of research, teaching, and clinical care, and a fourth recognized for overall exemplary dedication and service, received top honors from UTHealth Houston President Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD, Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair,…
Registration open for 2024 Houston Shock Symposium
The Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation and UTHealth Houston Heart and Vascular will host the Sixth Annual Houston Shock Symposium, March 22-24 at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston Galleria (2222 West Loop South). The 2024 Houston Shock Symposium’s theme…
Women in Medicine & Sciences Feature: Kristin Eckel-Mahan, PhD
Each month, the Women Faculty Forum presents its Women in Medicine and Sciences Feature, highlighting the women faculty at McGovern Medical School who are leaders in medicine, research, and education. This month’s feature is Kristin Eckel-Mahan, PhD, associate professor in…
McCullough wins stroke association lecture award
The American Stroke Association has named Louise McCullough, MD, PhD, professor and Roy M. and Phyllis Gough Huffington Distinguished Chair in the Department of Neurology, as the 2024 Thomas Willis Lecture Award winner. The Thomas Willis Lecture Award recognizes contributions…