Team Updates, Nov 2025


October 30, 2025

New Division Chiefs to AMSPDC

Huge group photo of people in a hotel ballroom

Dr. Anzueto is fourth from left, back row, and Dr. Mahdavinia is third from right, back row.

Gabriel Anzueto, MD, division chief of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, and Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD, division chief of Allergy and Immunology, joined the 4th Cohort of the Division Director Academy through the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC) held Oct. 3 to 5 in Chicago, IL.

Pediatrics at UTHealth Houston Half-Marathon

Critical Care Assistant Professors Thao Nguyen, DO, FAAP, and Hunter Hamilton, MD, completed the 10K course at the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K event on Sunday, Oct. 26. Melinna Lara running a fun run

Assistant DMO Melinna Lara, MBA, (pictured at right) competed in the 10K as well. Pediatrics Administration Divisional Manager  Suzanne Paramore also volunteered at the event that drew more than 7,000 participants, just under 400 of whom were on the UTHealth Houston team.