Grand Rounds, June 5, 2025
Presentation Title: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (SARD) Speaker: Bochra Jandali, MD – UTHealth, McGovern Medical School Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online…
Grand Rounds, May 29, 2025
Presentation Title: From Bedside to Big Systems: Leading Health Through Challenging Times Speaker: Umair Shah, MD, MPH – Rickshaw Enterprises, LLC Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online…
2025 Deans Teaching Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards. Each May, McGovern Medical School celebrates Teaching Excellence Month, recognizing outstanding faculty contributions to medical education. New in 2025, the awards program has introduced a focus on junior faculty….
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…
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…