Neher named director of accreditation
Following a national search, Samuel E. Neher, MS, EdD, was named the inaugural director of Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement for McGovern Medical School, effective April 1, 2023. This new position reports to LaTanya Love, MD, dean of Education, and…
Benjy F. Brooks, MD Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award: Thaddeus Puzio, MD, FACS
Thaddeus Puzio, MD, FACS, assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, is the 2023 winner of the Benjy F. Brooks, MD, Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award. “I was truly surprised and felt honored to win this award,” Puzio said. “Life is…
Spotlight: Jamie Munsinger
Graphic by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications Don’t miss the latest edition of Spotlight, featuring Jamie Munsinger, executive services administrator, Office of Admissions and Student Affairs.
Cole’s Festschrift
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The John P. McGovern, MD, Center for Humanities and Ethics hosts a Festschrift Celebration in honor of Thomas R. Cole, PhD, founding director of the center. The conference consisted of a dozen scholars who…
Congratulations, Class of 2023
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications Take a look back at some of the photos as the Class of 2023 celebrated its commencement April 28 at NRG Arena. To see a video of the special day, visit the McGovern Medical…
In Memoriam: John DeMoss, PhD
John (Jack) Alan DeMoss, PhD, chair emeritus of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB), died from complications due to cancer Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was 93. Jack was founding chair of the department, joining the UT Medical…
Smythe Lecture set for May 18
McGovern Medical School welcomes Supriya Mohile, MD, professor of medicine, hematology/oncology, and vice chair for academic affairs at the University of Rochester Medical Center, as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Cheves Smythe Distinguished Lecture, May 18. The Cheves Smythe Distinguished…
McNeese wins Distinguished Service Award
McGovern Medical School presented Margaret McNeese, MD, Ransom Lummis Family Professor in Pediatrics, and vice dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, with the inaugural John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented to a member…
IT begins UTH-Share Google storage spring cleanup campaign
Google recently announced the end of unlimited storage for its education customers, and in response, UTHealth Houston Information Technology has begun preparing for new storage limitations. University students, faculty, and staff are asked to assist with the effort by reviewing…
Post-COVID Brain and Behavioral Health
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The UTHealth Houston Neuroscience Research Center hosts its 27th Annual Free Public Forum, April 15 at the Denton A. Cooley, MD, and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS, University Life Center. At the forum, McGovern Medical…