Remembering Stacey Hall, DO, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Stacey Hall, DO, associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, died July 3. “Dr. Hall was an extraordinary physician whose life’s work was dedicated to helping children with disabilities reach…
Finding Balance
From celebrating championship seasons to exploring new destinations, enjoying time with family and taking to the open road, members of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston community find numerous ways to recharge. Whether close to home or far away,…
Celebrating excellence in biomedical research
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Dean’s Research Award, Madison Shyer, Paula Bender, Jesus Duran Ramirez, Shannon Erhardt, and Ryan Sloan. McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston awarded five scholarships ranging from $1,500-$3,000 to recognize post-candidacy graduate students who…
Annual benefits open enrollment starts July 15
Mark your calendars. The FY27 annual benefits open enrollment for UTHealth Houston employees is July 15-31. During open enrollment, benefits-eligible employees can review and update their benefits elections without a qualifying life event. This is also an opportunity to update…
UTHealth Houston study reveals DNA’s hidden physical language
DNA has long been viewed as life’s instruction manual, with its sequence of genetic letters directing everything from growth to disease. But new research suggests those letters tell only part of the story. New research from Matthew Baker, PhD, assistant…
Applications for T32 research training program open July 27
Clinical and translational research trainees have an opportunity to receive dedicated funding, advanced training, and mentorship through the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences T32 Training Program beginning July 27. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston…
Ugartemendia earns inaugural Beckman Award
Lierni Ugartemendia, PhD, has been named the inaugural recipient of the UTHealth Houston Beckman Award, a new honor established by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to recognize exceptional service and leadership within the postdoctoral community. The Beckman Award was created…
Remembering Robert Yetman, MD, Department of Pediatrics
Robert Yetman, MD, professor of pediatrics and vice chair for clinical operations at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, who also served as chief medical officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, died June 28. “Dr. Yetman was not only a…
New service-learning grant supports community partnerships
Two McGovern Medical School faculty members will transform community partnerships into hands-on learning opportunities after receiving the inaugural Service-Learning Grant Award from the Office of Professionalism at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Jane Hamilton, PhD, MPH, associate professor in…
McGovern Medical School bookstore relocates ahead of fall semester
Students returning for the 2026-27 academic year will find the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston bookstore in a new location. As the medical school moves forward with construction of its new interactive learning studio in the bookstore’s previous basement…