John H. Giang, MD
John H. Giang, MD, is an assistant professor of child neurology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Giang is a board-certified neurologist with special qualification in child neurology and fellowship training in pediatric epilepsy. He earned his medical…
Pediatrics’ Division of Cardiology Leader Named
Welcome, Dr. Bauser-Heaton! The Children’s Heart Institute (external link) at Children’s Memorial Hermann and McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics have named Holly Bauser-Heaton, MD, PhD, the new chief, Pediatric Cardiology and executive co-director of CHI. “Dr. Bauser-Heaton is a remarkably gifted…
Madeleine Bricker, DO
Madeleine Bricker, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in pediatric hospital medicine. She currently serves as a pediatric hospitalist, caring for children with a wide range of acute, chronic, and medically complex conditions. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based, family-centered…
Caitlin Winebrenner, MD, MPH
Caitlin Winebrenner, MD, MPH, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, General and Academic Pediatrics Division. Dr. Winebrenner grew up in the Houston area. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in anthropology with a minor in biology from…
Zackary D. Brown, MD
Zackary Brown, MD, is a pediatrician who currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Brown emphasizes a holistic approach to pediatric care with an emphasis on preventive care,…
Research Pilot Grant Awards
Congratulations to these junior faculty and research professionals who have received pilot grants to initiate projects.
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 (external link) held in Chicago, IL, July 19 to 23. The Hematology Division…
United for TSC
2025 International TSC Research Meeting: The picture of collaboration The 2025 International TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex) Research Conference (external link), held June 26-28 in Bethesda, MD, was well attended by the UTHealth Houston TSC Center of Excellence (TSC CoE) care…
Hematology Division leads at 2025 ISTH Congress
The International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis (external link) (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)…
In the Media, August 2025
Melissa Kwan, MD, joined FOX 26 News on June 30 (external link) 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 (external…