Ostrosky Co-Authors Article on Invasive Fungal Disease in Transplantation
Luis Ostrosky, MD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, co-authored an article in Contagion examining the evolving landscape of invasive fungal disease among transplant recipients. The article highlights evolving epidemiology, emerging antifungal…
Ostrosky Discusses Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Medical Procedures in Mexico
Luis Z. Ostrosky, MD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, was featured in Newsweek discussing a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to medical procedures performed in Mexico. Read the full story: Americans Die…
Ostrosky Discusses Shingles Risks and Prevention
Luis Z. Ostrosky, MD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, was featured in a UT Physicians article discussing shingles, including who is at risk, potential complications, treatment, and the importance of vaccination….
Arduino Research Highlights Advances in HIV Treatment
Roberto C. Arduino, MD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has contributed to several recent studies advancing the understanding and treatment of HIV. Arduino, an expert in HIV care and clinical research,…
Grand Rounds, September 24, 2026
Presentation Title: Chronic Low Back Pain for the Internist 2026 Speaker: John Reveille, MD Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives: Apply the latest evidence with…
Study targets overlooked barrier in pancreatic cancer
Researchers at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston are collaborating on a National Institutes of Health-funded study investigating whether a protein best known for its role in blood clotting could help explain why pancreatic cancer is so resistant to immunotherapy….
Food Allergy Research Featured in Healio
Research from Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD, and colleagues examining factors associated with outgrowing food allergies was recently featured in Healio Allergy/Asthma. The study, “Factors Associated with Outgrowing Food Allergies: Insights from a Large Food Allergy Cohort,” was published in Annals…
Thosani Featured in VuMedi Week 2026 Presentation on Endoscopic Ablation of Pancreatic Tumors
Nirav Thosani, MD, professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, is featured in a VuMedi Week 2026 presentation, “New Frontiers in the Endoscopic Ablation of Pancreatic Tumors.” In the presentation, Dr. Thosani discusses advances in endoscopic approaches for…
Grand Rounds, September 17, 2026
Presentation Title: Kidney Transplantation: From Miracle to Precision Medicine Speaker: Swee Ling Levea, MD Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives: Apply the latest evidence with…
Thosani Discusses New ASGE Guideline on Endoscopic Management of Colonic Strictures
Nirav Thosani, MD, MHA, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, was recently featured in Medscape Medical News discussing new guidance from the…