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…
McBride awarded grant to advance brain aneurysm research
Devin McBride, PhD, associate professor in the Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has received a 2026 research grant from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation to investigate a potentially devastating complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage…
Samden Lhatoo, MD, named Department of Neurology chair
Following a national search, Samden Lhatoo, MD, is the new chair of the Department of Neurology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, effective Oct. 1, 2026. “This transition represents an important moment for the Department of Neurology,” said LaTanya…
50 years later, Henry Strobel Retreat continues to build lifelong bonds
Every year, before the first lab or lecture begins, the Henry W. Strobel Retreat brings a new class of medical students together to do something just as important: become a community. On July 31, that tradition reached a milestone as…
Medical students return to campus
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston students enjoy their first day of classes for the 2026-27 academic school year on Aug. 3.
In the Moment
Whether it’s standing among towering trees, exploring a new country, spending time fishing, or making music with friends, members of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston community recharge in unique ways. This week’s photos highlight the experiences that help…