Leaning into hope: Pancreatic cancer survivor grateful for clinical trial
After experiencing persistent back pain, Kim Charlton was shocked to learn she had pancreatic cancer—a diagnosis that upended her plans for retirement abroad. Seeking treatment at UTHealth Houston, she became part of a groundbreaking clinical trial led by Dr. Nirav…
Grand Rounds, July 24, 2025
Presentation Title: Rapid Blood Culture Diagnostics for the Identification of Bloodstream Pathogens and Impact on Antimicrobial Stewardship Speaker: Emma Napoli, MD Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLocation: MSB 2.103Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives: Apply…
Gentry earns infectious disease fellowship
The Infectious Diseases Society of America recognized Clare Gentry, MD, associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, with a Fellowship in IDSA. Fellowship in IDSA is one of the highest honors in infectious diseases. It recognizes individuals whose careers reflect deep…
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award: Faith Atai, MD
Faith Atai, MD, associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the 2025 recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation (external link). The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award annually honors faculty…
Grand Rounds, July 17, 2025
Presentation Title: We Only See What We Look For: Recognizing and Managing Inborn Errors of Immunity in the Adult Patient Speaker: Joud Hajjar, MD, PhD, MS, FCIS – Baylor College of Medicine Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025Time: 12:00 PM –…
2025-26 Department of Cardiology Fellows
Welcome, 2025-2026 Department of Cardiology Fellows! In July, UTHealth Houston welcomed new General Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Interventional, and Research fellows to a new academic year. The Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI), which serves as the primary training…
Grand Rounds, July 10, 2025
Presentation Title: Under the Bell Jar: A Historical Perspective on Pulmonary Function Tests Speaker: Gautam Sikka, MD Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLocation: MSB 2.103Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives: Apply the latest evidence with…
Grand Rounds, July 3, 2025
Presentation Title: Cardiology – Imaging and Intervention Speaker: Danai Kitkungvan, MD, and Abhijeet Dhoble, MD, MBBS, MPH, RPVI, FACP, FACC, FSCAI Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLocation: MSB 2.103Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives: Apply…
Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award: Karthik Bhandari, MD
Karthik Bhandari, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the winner of the 2025 Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award. Established in 2001 and made possible by a gift from the DuPonts, the award…
Grand Rounds, June 12, 2025
Presentation Title: Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding: A Journey from ED to Endoscopy Speaker: Mohamad Salem Muayad, MD – UTHealth Houston, McGovern Medical School Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLocation: MSB 2.103Learning Format: In-Person and Online…