COVID Memorial Recital scheduled for Feb. 10
The McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics and the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions presents a COVID Memorial Recital with musical performances from the McGovern community, Feb. 10. The recital was organized by Timothy George, MS4, and will honor…
McGovern researchers lead long-term COVID-19 study
The McGovern Medical School Departments of Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine are studying the long-term impact of COVID-19 and the potential effect of the hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) medication Vadadustat on organ injury and overall recovery. While most patients recover from…
McGovern students return to in-person learning
One year ago, McGovern Medical School students and faculty were preparing for one of the most unprecedented years in the school’s history. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Medical School curriculum moved to a completely online format affecting lectures,…
Finding the good during a pandemic
After more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered reality, creating a myriad of new challenges and changes for everyone, the faculty and staff in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery reflected on the positives they have…
Braving the storm: Reopening the UTHealth Vaccine Hub
No power, no water, frozen or busted pipes, and icy roadways – this was the reality for many Texans during the recent winter storm. Due to these extreme conditions, the UTHealth Vaccine Hub closed for three days. What may not…
Reflecting on the coronavirus one year later
One year ago, on Feb. 5, 2020, Bob Emery, DrPH, UTHealth vice president of Safety, Health, Environment, and Risk Management, convened and moderated a panel of regional experts on the topic of a dynamic and nascent emergency, the novel coronavirus…
One step closer: UTHealth vaccinating front-line employees with Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and is in the process of inoculating its front-line workers. Members of the UTHealth community have started to receive the first dose of the vaccine,…
Call for COVID-19 pandemic art wall submissions
The Medical Art Wall Committee is currently accepting COVID-19 pandemic submissions to be featured on the McGovern Medical School Art Wall. The pandemic art exhibit will recognize the creative efforts of staff, faculty, students, and physicians-in-training in an unusual time….
Researchers seeking volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine study
A Phase III clinical trial to assess if a potential vaccine is effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 is now open for enrollment by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in collaboration with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. The…
McGovern Medical School debuts COVID-19 News Page
The Office of Communications at McGovern Medical School has debuted a new COVID-19 News Page, a central location for all pandemic related news, events, photos, and more happening around the McGovern community. A visit to the new COVID-19 News page…