Publications and presentations, July 2026
Publications Presentations Heather Saavedra, MS, RD, LD, presented “Nutrition Management of Glycogen Storage Disease Types I, III, VI & IX” at the Scandinavian Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (external link) in Ängelholm, Sweden, on May 29, 2026. Heather Saavedra also presented “Balancing Metabolic…
Team updates, July 2026
Welcome Alexandria Laws, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, General Academic Pediatrics Congratulations The Department of Pediatrics had strong representation at the UTHealth Houston Embark Leadership Fundamentals course completed June 11. Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Staff Physician Ana Fadhel Alvarez, MD,…
Epic experience survey open May 21-July 16
Epic users: Your voice matters The Epic Experience Survey (external link) is now open! Your feedback helps us keep improving workflows, tools, and overall EHR experience. Over the past two years, your input has driven major updates, from streamlining workflows…
Pediatrics honors, July 2026
Claudia Pedroza, PhD, professor with The Institute of Clinical Research and Learning Healthcare, performed statistics for a study that was selected as Best Overall at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Surgical Infection Society (external link): “Complex & Simple Appendicitis:…
In the media, July 2026
(external link) Mary Kay Koenig, MD, (pictured above, right) featured guest on CortiCare podcast: POLG 101: What patients, families, and clinicians should know (external link). Joshua Samuels, MD, and daughter PGY-1 Megan Samuels, MD, were featured on UTHealth Houston social…
Resident life highlights, July 2026
2026 graduating pediatric residents honor outstanding service On Saturday, June 14, the Pediatric Residency Program had the honor of celebrating the graduation of our senior residents from the Categorical Pediatrics, Pediatric Genetics, Pediatric Neurology, and Internal Medicine-Pediatrics programs. During the…
Love honored with Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumni Award
[Adapted from UTHealth Houston (external link), June 04, 2026] Few honors carry greater significance for a medical school graduate than recognition from their alma mater. For LaTanya J. Love, MD, professor of General Academic Pediatrics and dean of McGovern Medical…
Residency program appoints new associate program directors
An important update from the Pediatric Education Team: Suzanne Lopez, MD, Vice Chair of EducationAmalia Guardiola, MD, Director of Undergraduate Medical EducationEmma Omoruyi, MD, MPH, Director of Pediatric ResidencyElizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, Director of Fellowship Education We are pleased to…
UT Physicians features Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM, unpacking the benefits of youth soccer
[Adapted from UT Physicians (external link), June 10, 2026] This patient-education article was developed by UT Physicians. If you would like to share insight on a prevalent clinical issue, please contact Department of Pediatrics Communications to discuss the possibilities. Soccer…
Pediatric residents complete Physician Educator Certificate Program as the program celebrates 10 years
[Adapted from UTHealth Houston News (external link), June 10, 2026] The Physician Educator Certificate Program (PECP) at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston recently marked a major milestone during its graduation luncheon, celebrating a decade of preparing residents and fellows…