Research Alert: Researchers launch $3.3M study on how eating patterns and circadian rhythms impact aging
A groundbreaking research project to understand how diet and eating patterns can affect the body’s internal clock and influence aging is underway at UTHealth Houston, thanks to a $3.3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging. The study is…
Honoring Excellence at Harris Health
Harris Health recently hosted a special event on September 9th to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of the Internal Medicine team. We are proud to share that our own Nurse Practitioner, Saria George, was recognized this year for her…
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…
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…
Campus Update: Dean Announces New Centers, Names GRC
In a recent campus-wide update, the Dean of McGovern Medical School highlighted the launch of several new research centers aimed at advancing McGovern’s mission in innovation and patient care. Of particular note, the Gastroenterology Research Center (GRC) was formally named,…