Presentations & Publications as of August 2025
Presentations PGY-3 pediatric residents Alexandria Laws, MD, and Andrea Pinto, MD, (pictured) presented their research at the 2025 National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly held in Chicago, IL, July 19 to 23. The Hematology Division had several…
United for TSC
2025 International TSC Research Meeting: The picture of collaboration The 2025 International TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex) Research Conference, held June 26-28 in Bethesda, MD, was well attended by the UTHealth Houston TSC Center of Excellence (TSC CoE) care team. “We…
Hematology Division leads at 2025 ISTH Congress
The International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) held their 2025 congress in Washington, D.C., June 20 to 24, 2025, and the Division of Hematology had many opportunities to lead. Professor Lakshmi Srivaths, MD, (pictured above at left) gave a…
In the Media, August 2025
Melissa Kwan, MD, joined FOX 26 News on June 30 to discuss tips for staying safe around bodies of water ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend. Sandra McKay, MD, talked to FOX 26 News on July 18 about the importance…
DoP Honors, August 2025
LBJ NICU Team achieved Level III (Subspecialty Care) Maternal Facility in Perinatal Care Region-Q designation with zero deficiencies. Children’s Learning Institute was featured in UTHealth Houston Information Technology’s 2025 IT Review, a comprehensive summary of the IT department’s recent achievements. Rachel Miller, PhD,…
Team Updates, August 2025
Welcome! The Department of Pediatrics proudly welcomes these new team members: Cardiology Community and General Pediatrics Critical Care Medicine Endocrinology Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatric Hospital Medicine Professional Development Congratulations to these recent graduates of the Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program. Delilah…
Theodor U. Uzamere, MD, MHS
Theodor Uzamere, MD, MHS, is a native of Stone Mountain, GA, and of Nigerian descent. Dr. Uzamere earned his BS from Morehouse College, where he was a Dr. John H. Hopps, Jr., Department of Defense Research Scholar and a Howard…
Sangeetha Rao, MBBS, MD
Sangeetha Rao, MD, is a pediatric intensivist with dual fellowship training in pediatric critical care and cardiac critical care. She has held academic appointments at several major children’s hospitals and is deeply committed to education, having co-led residency curriculum development…
Maria A. Fermin Gutierrez, MD
Maria Fermin Gutierrez, MD, is a double board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and pediatrician who completed her fellowship training at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Originally from Venezuela, she earned her medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela and completed…
Ahmed Mafraj, MD
Ahmed Mafraj, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with specialized training in pediatric critical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Al-Mustansiriyah in Baghdad, Iraq. He completed his pediatric residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in collaboration…