UTHealth Houston ranks among nation’s best in NIH funding
UTHealth Houston again ranks among the nation’s leading institutions for National Institutes of Health research funding, according to the latest annual analysis by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The rankings measure NIH funding awarded during the previous federal fiscal…
New free AI platform coming to campus community Feb. 20
UTHealth Houston is taking a major step forward in secure innovation. Launching Friday, Feb. 20, Qualified Health will begin delivering powerful, PHI-compliant generative AI — bringing Copilot and ChatGPT-style capabilities to students, faculty, and staff at no cost. This all-in-one,…
Honor your legacy with complimentary estate planning
McGovern Medical School faculty devote their careers to patient care, education, and discovery, and a carefully designed estate plan can help protect their legacy, support retirement, and offer an opportunity to leave a lasting gift that reflects their values. To…
Texas Pediatric Society Advocacy Day
Residents from the Department of Pediatrics participate in the Texas Pediatric Society’s Pediatric Trainee Advocacy Day, Feb. 10 in Austin. The full-day experience is designed for attendees to learn how to be effective advocates for Texas children. Advocacy day features…
Champions of Clinical Learning Environment: Todd Huzar, MD, and Amalia Guardiola, MD
The Office of Professionalism at McGovern Medical School congratulates Todd Huzar, MD, and Amalia Guardiola, MD, on being honored as Champions of the Clinical Learning Environment. Champions are identified through the Learning Environment Surveys, which are sent to students as…
McGovern Medical School research retreat scheduled for March 3
Registration is open for the annual McGovern Medical School research retreat, where faculty, graduate students, and fellows can learn more about research conducted on campus and interact with their peers on March 3. Sponsored by the Research Committee, the event…
Ayala paper garners Science magazine honors
The journal Science honored Gustavo Ayala, MD, professor and Distinguished Chair in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, as the runner up for its Scientific Breakthroughs of 2025. The 2025 Breakthrough of the Year highlights major advances across all scientific disciplines. Published…
Be prepared: Campus safety resources and tips
With thousands of students, trainees, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus each day, maintaining a safe and secure environment remains a top priority at UTHealth Houston. To advance that priority, UT Police at Houston recommends the following tips to protect…
Clinical Research Unit Open House
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Public Affairs The Department of Pediatrics hosts an open house in celebration of the opening of the new outpatient Pediatric & Neurologic Clinical Research Unit, Jan. 28.
Preventive Cardiology Forum set for Feb. 14
Physicians, nurses, dietitians, caregivers, and other health care professionals with an interest in cardiovascular disease prevention are invited to attend the 36th annual Preventive Cardiology Forum on Feb. 14. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,…