Jayaraman named Biophysical Society president-elect
Vasanthi Jayaraman, PhD, will serve as the next president of the Biophysical Society, beginning her term as president-elect at the society’s 2027 annual meeting in Philadelphia in February. Jayaraman is professor and chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular…
2026 Student Organization Fair
Incoming McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston students in the Class of 2030 enjoy the annual Student Organization Fair, a great way for new students to learn about campus groups, local service projects, and special interest clubs.
100 Cleft Portraits Tour brings stories, representation to Houston
A national traveling art exhibit celebrating the lives and experiences of people born with cleft differences will visit the Texas Medical Center Wednesday, Aug. 26. The 100 Cleft Portraits Tour, presented by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, will be…
Life Outside Medicine
Whether exploring ancient landmarks, discovering a new country, relaxing on an island, or seeking new adventures, the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston community finds unique ways to recharge. This week’s photos showcase how travel, time with loved ones, and…
Yatsu Day Symposium highlights advances in stroke care
For decades, researchers and clinicians have worked to find better ways to prevent stroke, reduce the risk of recurrence, and improve recovery for patients. The latest advances bringing those goals closer to reality were at the center of the 16th…
Mentorship program builds connections to pediatric careers
As the nation faces a growing shortage of pediatricians, faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston are working to strengthen the pipeline by reaching future physicians before they decide which area of medicine to pursue. The Department of Pediatrics…
Researchers create the most complete DNA profile of the brown rat to date
Researchers have created the most complete genetic profile of the brown rat to date, according to a UTHealth Houston-led team, paving the way for scientists to more accurately research the genetic links to conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, high…
Class of 2030 attends 50th Strobel Retreat
The McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston Class of 2030 officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year with the 50th Henry Strobel Retreat July 31 at Camp Boxwoods in Livingston, Texas. The first-year students spent the day competing in outdoor…
Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity
Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear. However, new research from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is uncovering part of that connection…
Grants support next generation of emergency care
The Emergency and Trauma Care Education Partnership Program has awarded the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston with a pair of grants, supporting its efforts to strengthen the pipeline of physicians trained to provide critical…