A Tribute to Nachum Dafny, PhD
Congratulations to Nachum Dafny, PhD, on his retirement after an extraordinary 54-year career of distinguished service to McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. With sincere gratitude and admiration, we celebrate a remarkable career that has left an indelible mark on…
Welcome home, Class of 2030
Photos by Dwight Andrews/UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston officially welcomed the graduating class of 2030 for orientation week beginning July 27. Students gathered for a group photo on the lawn of the Jesse Jones Library before participating…
Ask the Experts: What you should know about cyclosporiasis
Welcome to Ask the Expert, a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address the cyclosporiasis outbreak across the United States. Since May 1, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
McGovern Medical School bookstore to resume regular hours
With the start of the new academic year, the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston bookstore (external link) returns to its regular operating schedule Aug. 3. New hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from…
Annual report celebrates the McGovern family
The 2026 edition of McGovern Medicine, (external link) the annual report for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, is now available online. Centered on the theme of family, this year’s publication highlights the people, partnerships, and experiences that comprise the…
Amber Luong named associate dean for Faculty Affairs
Amber Luong, MD, PhD, has been appointed associate dean for Faculty Affairs at McGovern Medical School, effective Sept. 1. “Luong is an accomplished physician-scientist, educator, and academic leader who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to faculty development, mentorship, and academic…
Hurricane Preparedness: UT Police at Houston’s high-water vehicles
At more than 10 feet tall and weighing 23,500 pounds, two towering vehicles nicknamed “Laverne” and “Shirley” stand ready at UT Police at Houston—built not for comfort or speed, but for when floodwaters rise and normal transportation becomes impossible. Acquired…
Disconnect to Reconnect
Time to recharge, reconnect, and make memories. Whether it’s exploring new places, spending time with loved ones, enjoying the outdoors, or staying active, our McGovern Medical School faculty, staff, trainees, and students are recharging before the new academic year. Have…
Ostrosky wins excellence in clinical mycology award
Luis Ostrosky, MD, professor and Memorial Hermann Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, received one of his field’s highest honors, the Billy H. Cooper Award, for his decades of contributions to clinical…
The countdown is on for the 50th Henry W. Strobel Retreat
On July 31, the Class of 2030 at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston will gather for the 50th Henry W. Strobel Retreat at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, Texas. For generations of students, the retreat has marked the beginning of…