In Memoriam: Anna Steinberger
Anna Steinberger, PhD, professor emerita of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences, died Dec. 28, 2023, in Houston. She was 95. A native of Poland, she and her husband Emil emigrated to the United States after World War II, by way…
Looking Ahead
John Hancock, MA, MB, BChir, PhD, ScD, took the helm as executive dean of McGovern Medical School and H. Wayne Hightower Distinguished Professor in the Medical Sciences Sept. 1, 2022. Following his first year on the job, he reflects on…
Cheng honored as ASPET Fellow
The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) has named Xiaodong Cheng, PhD, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, and Mary Mischer Distinguished Professor in Molecular Medicine, as a member of its 2023 Class of Fellows….
Willerson Lecture to feature Serruys
The Department of Internal Medicine presents the James T. Willerson Annual Endowed Lecture at 4 p.m., Jan. 8, in MSB 2.006. The 2024 edition of the lecture features Patrick Serruys, MD, PhD, professor of interventional medicine and innovation at the…
Horton named ASF’s top academic mentor
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship named Mary Kollmer Horton, MPH, MA, PhD, assistant professor in the Office of Educational Programs and director of the Medical Student Research Office, as its 2023 Academic Mentor of the Year. “This award meant the world…
AME welcomes newest induction class
The McGovern Medical School Academy of Master Educators (AME) has selected 13 faculty as its 2022 induction class. The 2022 AME inductees are as follows: Ben Barnett, MD, FACP, FIDSA, professor and J. Ralph Meadows Professor in the Department of…
Admissions: A virtually new process
One of the most stressful parts in the journey of medical education is the admission process for acceptance into medical school. At McGovern Medical School alone, over 5,000 applicants compete for just 240 spots each cycle. Therefore, the interview process…
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…