UTHealth Houston brings relief to mother living with rare neurological disorder
For nearly four years, 29-year-old Kiara Bess battled strange, uncontrollable movements that slowly began to take over her body. The aspiring nurse and mother of two was able to manage her symptoms for a time, but in 2023, they became…
Neerukonda elected to NBME Advisory Committee
The American Medical Association Board of Trustees has selected third-year McGovern Medical School student Sanjay Neerukonda, as the medical student representative of the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee. “Serving as the medical student member on the NBME Advisory…
Class of 2029 ready for Henry Strobel Retreat
McGovern Medical School officially welcomes the Class of 2029 with the 49th Annual Henry Strobel Retreat on Friday, Aug. 1 at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, Texas. The Henry Strobel Retreat is a chance for incoming McGovern Medical School students to…
In memoriam: Roger James Bulger, MD
Roger James Bulger, MD, former president of UTHealth Houston, died June 13 at the age of 91. A nationally respected physician and health policy leader, Bulger served as second president of the institution from 1978 to 1988, guiding the university…
Dean’s Research Awards
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the McGovern Medical School Dean’s Research Awards presented by the Graduate Student Education Committee. 2025 winners are: Nicolas Moreno – Molecular and Translational Biology Meredith McCarty – Neuroscience…
Behind The Numbers: Class of 2029
Graphics by Omar Aguado/Office of Communication As the upcoming school year draws closer, take a look at some of the demographics that make up the entering Class of 2029.
Cheers to 100 Years
Photos by Will Guinn, Memorial Hermann Hospital This July, UTHealth Houston joined Memorial Hermann-TMC, one of our primary teaching hospitals, in celebrating 100 years of excellence in patient care since they opened their doors to treat the first patients in…
Patients honor caregivers with gifts
The relationship between a patient and their physician is built on trust, compassion, and vulnerability. It’s a bond formed during life’s most uncertain moments, when the healing presence of a caregiver becomes a source of hope and reassurance. To thank…
Call for nominations: Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Award
The UTHealth Houston Neuroscience Research Center is accepting applications for potential submission for the Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Awards in the Neurosciences. The Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars program will support individual scientists of exceptional creativity who have an MD or PhD…
Women in Medicine & Sciences Feature: Laura Moore, MD, FACS
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 Laura Moore, MD, FACS, professor in…