Tumor-on-a-chip brings new insight to pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to treat, in large part because tumors do not exist in isolation. Instead, they are surrounded by a dense and complex network of blood vessels, connective tissue, and immune cells that…
Jantea wins Distinguished Faculty Award in Professionalism
The McGovern Medical School Office of Professionalism has named Rachel Jantea, MD, MS, professor of medicine in the Joan and Stanford Alexander Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, the recipient of the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Faculty…
UTHealth Houston leaders elected to prestigious medical society
The Association of American Physicians has elected Melina R. Kibbe, MD, and Daniel Sessler, MD, to its 2026 cohort, recognizing their outstanding contributions to biomedical research. The Association of American Physicians, founded in 1885 by Sir William Osler and his colleagues,…
UTHealth Houston establishes Department of Cardiology at McGovern Medical School
UTHealth Houston has announced the establishment of the Department of Cardiology at McGovern Medical School, marking a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to advance cardiovascular care, research, and education across the region. The new department, led by founding chair Biswajit Kar, MD,…
Jayaraman named chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Following a national search, I’m pleased to share that Vasanthi Jayaraman, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, effective May 1. Dr. Jayaraman is an outstanding leader and a committed member of the McGovern…
Run for the Rose
UTHealth Houston Neurosciences served as a sponsor of the 22nd annual Run for the Rose 5K and Family 1K at TMC Helix Park, supporting brain tumor research and awareness. This meaningful event honors the legacy of Dr. Marnie Rose, former…
Shine Academy grant fuels training in medication safety
The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Academy of Health Science Education has awarded Nuzha Amjad, MD, assistant professor of geriatric and palliative medicine, a 2025-26 Shine Academy Small Grant. Amjad received the grant as principal investigator for her…
UTHealth Houston-developed cancer therapy platform takes major step toward clinical translation
CrossBridge Bio, a biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates based on discoveries by researchers at UTHealth Houston, is taking a major step toward clinical translation after being acquired by Eli Lilly. The dual-payload antibody-drug conjugate technology was originally created by…
McGovern resident selected in Young Investigator Draft
Football fans know the feeling all too well: On draft day, April 23, the commissioner of the National Football League will walk on stage and announce a team is on the clock. As the seconds tick away, team executives make…
Cookies for Heroes
Members of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council’s Troop 147992 delivered 1,440 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to frontline health care workers at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital for the Cookies for Heroes program on April 10. During their visit,…