Allergy and Immunology Faculty and Trainees Present at AAAAI Annual Meeting
Faculty and trainees in the Division of Allergy and Immunology attended the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Conference in San Diego, California, from February 27 to March 3, 2025. The team presented seven posters and delivered…
Codispoti Featured in KHOU News Segment on Asthma and Allergies
Christopher Codispoti, MD, PhD, was recently featured in a KHOU news segment discussing the rising impact of allergies and asthma this season. Watch the full clip to hear his insights on symptoms, treatments, and preventive strategies.
Outstanding Mid-Career Clinician Educator of the Year Award
The American Geriatrics Society is honored to recognize Renee Flores, MD, EdD, FACP, MHSA, AGSF as the 2025 Outstanding Mid-Career Clinician Educator Awardee for her outstanding contributions to geriatrics education. A dedicated geriatrician and educator, Dr. Flores has made a…
Owen featured in Health.com
Brittany Owen, MD, lends her expertise to a recent Health.com article exploring the link between the age of menopause onset and heart health risks. Read more here…
Guttenberg featured in Medscape
Katie Guttenberg, MD, discusses the growing trend of cortisol testing and the risks of misinformation in a recent Medscape article. Read more here…
April Serve Month
The Joan and Stanford Alexander Division of Geriatric & Palliative Medicine held a volunteer event to celebrate April Serve Month April 5 at the Houston Food Bank. The volunteer group packaged senior boxes to be distributed to homes throughout the…
Hiner Receives 2025 American Society on Aging Justice and Equity Award
We are proud to share that Julia Hiner, MD has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Justice & Equity Award from the American Society on Aging. This prestigious recognition celebrates her ongoing commitment to advancing justice, equity, and…
Paulino and Lee recognized as Fellows in the AGS for 2024 and 2025
AGS Fellow Status (AGSF) is awarded to AGS members who have demonstrated a professional commitment to geriatrics, contributed to the progress of geriatrics care, and are active participants in the Society’s activities. AGS Fellows join a specially recognized group of…
This Alumna Makes House Calls Beck champions DNP education and geriatric care
Beck champions DNP education and geriatric care Gerontological nursing never gets old for Maureen S. Beck, DNP, GNP-BC. Beck earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from UTHealth Houston in 1992 as one of the first graduates from what…
UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging Announces 2024 Translational Aging Research Pilot Funding Recipients
These funds have been awarded to two researchers for their innovative studies aimed at exploring the effects of social adversity on aging and health outcomes in older adults. Jessica Lee, MD, MS: Multi-Omics of Frailty and Social Adversity in Homebound Older…