ACAAI 2025 Conference Acceptances
We are proud to announce that several of our fellows, residents, and medical students had their research and case reports accepted for oral presentations and posters at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Meeting 2025: Nicole Koulov (2nd-Year…
Faculty Research Spotlight
We are proud to share that Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD, professor in the Division of Allergy and Immunology, recently published new research in the Journal of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. Her article, “Distinct Skin Microbiome Signatures in Black and White…
How Air Pollutants Contribute to Allergies
Dr. Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD, discusses how air pollutants and climate changes, like longer pollen seasons and damaged respiratory barriers, are contributing to more severe allergy symptoms. She also highlights how underserved patient populations are disproportionately impacted and calls for…
Addressing Disparities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
In this DoctorPodcasting episode, Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD, and Anjeni Keswani, MD, explore how chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is diagnosed in minority and underserved populations. The discussion highlights disparities in access to care and emphasizes the importance of equitable…
Grand Rounds, September 11, 2025
Presentation Title: Acute Leukemia and Pregnancy: The MHH at TMC Experience Speakers: Adan Rios, MD, and Rachel Newman, MD Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives:…
Grand Rounds, September 4, 2025
Presentation Title: AI for Medical Education & Operations: Competency, Ethics, and Efficiency Speakers: Toufeeq Syed, PhD, MS – McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM –…
From the Office of the Chair of Internal Medicine
From the Office of the Chair of Internal Medicine: It is a privilege to recognize Dr. Philip Johnson, who has been the director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine at UTHealth for 36 of his…
Akkanti named assistant dean, Clinical Education
LaTanya Love, MD, dean of Education, has named Bindu Akkanti, MD, as assistant dean for Clinical Education, effective September 1, 2025. Akkanti, the Graham Endowed Professor in Pulmonary Medicine and professor in the Department of Internal Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in…
2025 Champions of Clinical Learning Environment
Seven Internal Medicine faculty members have been named 2025 Champions of the Clinical Learning Environment by the Office of Professionalism at McGovern Medical School. The recognition honors faculty who exemplify professionalism, compassion, and academic excellence, making a lasting impact on…
Grand Rounds, August 28, 2025
Presentation Title: The ABCs of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies Speakers: Eleni Tiniakou, MD Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives: Apply the latest evidence with patients and…