Four receive UTHealth Houston’s most distinguished awards
Three faculty members who have demonstrated longstanding excellence in areas of research, teaching, and clinical care, and a fourth recognized for overall exemplary dedication and service, received top honors from UTHealth Houston President Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD, Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair,…
Women in Medicine & Sciences Feature: Sophia Khan, MD
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 Sophia Khan, MD, assistant professor in…
LaPar honored for dedication to improving lives of children with congenital heart defects
Damien J. LaPar, MD, MSc, a leader in pediatric cardiac surgery at McGovern Medical School, UT Physicians, and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, is an inaugural honoree of the Children’s Heart Foundation for his commitment to excellence in academic pediatric and…
Women Faculty Forum – Women in Medicine & Sciences Feature: Rana Afifi, MD
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 Rana Afifi, MD, associate professor in…
Ramzy named chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery
Anthony Estrera, MD, chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, has appointed Danny Ramzy, MD, PhD, as professor and chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery, effective June 1, 2022. Ramzy, a globally recognized leader in all forms…
Estrera appointed to STS Board of Directors
Anthony Estrera, MD, professor and Hazim J. Safi, MD, Distinguished Chair in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). His term as director-at-large runs from 2022-25. Founded in…
Aortic Symposium set for March 10-12
The 14th annual Houston Aortic Symposium Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases is scheduled for March 10-12 in a hybrid format. The two-and-a-half-day live symposium will be held live and in person at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston. The program is…