Grants 101 scheduled for Jan. 8-9
The New Investigator Development Program (NIDP), led by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, offers an introductory grant preparation program, Grants 101, for junior faculty members and administrative support staff Jan. 8-9. Grants 101 is…
Women in Medicine & Sciences Feature: Mya Schiess, MD
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 Mya Schiess, MD, professor and Adrian Blood Distinguished Chair…
Digital signage streamlines shared-space booking
The McGovern Medical School Office of Conference Operations recently completed the installation of more than 60 digital monitors outside shared-space rooms inside the Medical School Building. The new digital signs feature live updates of room reservations, including event titles, department…
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…