Instagram Takeover

Graphic by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications Be sure to check out the McGovern Medical School Instagram Page on Friday, Dec. 15 when the lab of Dung-Fang Lee, PhD, takes over our page for a behind-the-scenes look. If you would like…


Having Some Fun

Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications McGovern Medical School joined the UTHealth Houston community at the annual Funfest event, Nov. 30 at the Cooley Center.


Feeling Festive

Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The McGovern Medical School Office of Postdoctoral Affairs hosts a cookies, card-making, and hot chocolate event Dec. 5 in the Fifth Floor Gallery.


ASHG honors Milewicz with Advocacy Award

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Dianna Milewicz, MD, PhD, professor and President George Bush Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, as the 2023 recipient of its Advocacy Award. The Advocacy Award is bestowed upon individuals or a group…


MAPPing out the academic journey

This story originally ran in the McGovern Medicine annual magazine. To view the full issue of McGovern Medicine, click here. One of the main goals for academic faculty is career advancement. From understanding the necessary steps to ensuring your CV…


Cox appointed director of Center for Translational Injury Research

Charles S. Cox Jr., MD, has been appointed director of the Center for Translational Injury Research at McGovern Medical School. Cox, the George and Cynthia Mitchell Distinguished Chair in Neurosciences and the Glassell Family Distinguished Chair, will focus on expanding…


In memoriam: Kathrine G. McGovern

Kathrine G. McGovern, who was committed to supporting scientific discovery and innovation at UTHealth Houston, passed away on Dec. 1. She was 90 years old. Known for her kindness and commitment to community service, Kathy and her late husband, John…


Holiday Spirit

Photos by Dwight Andrews and Danny Palomba/Office of Communications Preparations for the Holiday Season have begun at McGovern Medical School and the spirit can be felt throughout campus. The Leather Lounge now hosts a decorated tree, while offices from the…


Past, Present, and Future

Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The Department of Pediatric Surgery presents the annual Robert E. Gross Lectureship, featuring Bob Bartlett, MD, professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, Nov. 9 at Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC. Bartlett’s lecture was titled, “ECMO…


Feeling Crafty

Photos by Danny Palomba/Office of Communications McGovern Medical School Employee Relations Committee hosts the annual Holiday Craft Show Dec. 6 in the Leather Lounge.