Meet McGovern’s newest faces
The 2022-23 school year is in full swing at McGovern Medical School, as the Class of 2027 wrapped up their orientation and students returned to campus Aug. 7. The incoming class features 240 medical school students from 71 different undergraduate…
Research published on novel therapy for choroid plexus carcinoma
A recent case report highlighting a potential novel therapy for adult patients with choroid plexus carcinoma, led by Jay-Jiguang Zhu, MD, PhD, director of neuro-oncology and professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, has been published in JCO Precision Oncology. Choroid…
Lacuey awarded $3.1M NIH grant for SUDEP study
A five-year, $3.1 million grant to study preventive strategies for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) has been awarded to UTHealth Houston by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Nuria Lacuey Lecumberri, MD,…
Say Cheese, Class of 2027
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The McGovern Medical School Class of 2027 gathers for a group photo on the lawn of the Jesse Jones Library, during their orientation activities.
UCSC Spotlight
Photo by Kenny Bybee/UTHealth Houston Congratulations to the winners of the USCS Staff Recognition Spotlight Award. Winners are Carolyn Aguirca-Parker, Joycelyn Carraway-Jacko, Faith Harper, Chelsea Overstreet, Deborah Parker, Jorge Pau, Joe Perez, and Louise Pilares.
Join Us
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications First-year students learn more about what’s going on around campus at McGovern Medical School at the annual organization fair, Aug. 4.
Hsieh named assistant dean for educator development
McGovern Medical School’s Office of Educational Programs has appointed Peggy Hsieh, MEd, PhD, the school’s first assistant dean for educator development. Effective July 17, 2023, the aim of the new position is to cultivate a culture of teaching excellence by…
New number connects entire UTHealth Houston community to mental health resources
The UTHealth Houston community now has a single number to quickly access confidential mental health services. The UTHealth Houston Mental Health and Well-being Line is live, and can be reached by dialing 713-500-9888. “UTHealth Houston is composed of many faces…
Women Faculty Forum – Women in Medicine & Sciences Feature: Michelle McNutt, MD, FACS
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 Michelle McNutt, MD, FACS, professor and…
Bhamidipati named Smythe Professorship in Medicine recipient
Divya Bhamidipati, MD, MSc, assistant professor of infectious disease in the Department of Internal Medicine, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Cheves and Isabella Smythe Professorship in Medicine. Bhamidipati will use the endowment to build upon studies in…