Upcoming events, September 2026
For happenings beyond this month, visit the Events page in SharePoint (external link) and extend the “To” date.
CardioFrontiers 2026
Pioneering Advances in Cardiovascular Science
September 11-14, 2026
McGovern Medical School and Baylor College of Medicine
VIPR Webinar: September 15
The Texas Violence and Injury Prevention Research (external link) (VIPR) Center presents this monthly series to explore current research, education, and advocacy as it relates to violence and injury prevention across the lifespan and in larger social and institutional structures. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m.
Next-Gen Prevention Science: VIPR Summer 2026 Student Project Showcase (external link)
featuring Undergraduate Students from Rice University Aislinn Burns and Bella Pacheco
Tuesday, September 15
12 to 1 p.m.
PRC Seminar Series
The Pediatric Research Center (PRC) is eager to host these informative sessions to hear firsthand from some of the leading experts in our region. PRC Research Seminars are held the third Friday of each month, 12 to 1 p.m., open to all with no cost to attend.
This month we welcome:
Brendan Lee, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine
Translating Discovery into Treatment: Lessons Learned from Rare Bone Disorders
Friday, September 18
12 to 1 p.m.
MSB B.605
View the full PRC Seminar calendar for all dates and presenters. Contact Senior Administrative Coordinator Marvin W. Thomas, Jr. for more information.
HYBRID Grand Rounds
Me, Myself and AI: Using AI as Your Thought Partner
Presented by:
Peggy Hsieh, MEd, PhD; Syed Hashmi, MD, MPH, PhD; Hunaid Gurji, DO, MS, PhD – McGovern Medical School
Litao Wang, MEd, EdD – UTHealth Houston
Tuesday, September 22
8 to 9 a.m.
MSB 2.103 and online via Zoom
Media Skills Training
With UTHealth Houston Media Relations
Tuesday, September 22
12 to 1 p.m.
Zoom
The UTHealth Houston Media Relations team unpacks pertinent university policies and shares the skills to make you most successful in media interactions. Learn how to increase your visibility across the department, the university, and the community.
Save the Dates
- Neonatal Lecture Series (external link): Friday, October 16, 12 to 1 p.m., NICU Media Room and Zoom
- Walk Strong to Cure JM (external link): Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m. at Camden Park in Westchase
- New Clinical Research Curriculum course: Biostatistics for Clinical Investigators begins October 21 and runs through January 2027, offered by the Institute for Clinical Research and Learning Healthcare.