PRC Involved in TMC Research Collaborations
NIH funds new program to advance kidney, urologic, and blood research Researchers at UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with scientists across the Texas Medical Center, are leading a collaborative effort to strengthen the pipeline of future researchers in kidney, urologic, and…
UTHealth Houston Teaching Hospital Ranks Fifth in Texas
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, in partnership with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, is among the top five Best Children’s Hospitals in Texas, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. The primary teaching hospital for…
DoP Honors, Nov 2025
J. Marc Rhoads, MD, and Yuying Liu, PhD, received an award from BioGaia in recognition of rigorous science and outstanding results. Maria del Mar Romero López, MD, MS, PhD, has been elected to membership in the Society for Pediatric Research. Lakshmi Srivaths,…
In the Media, Nov 2025
Amalia Guardiola, MD, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 about fall allergies. Mary Kay Koenig, MD, was quoted in a Science article about the first approved drug for mitochondrial diseases. Dr. Koenig was also a featured guest on the Raise…
Presentations & Publications as of Nov 2025
Presentations Upcoming American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) at ASN, Nov. 5-9: Joshua Samuels, MD, will moderate a session and speak at a slideless symposium. Rita Swinford, MD, and Joyce Samuel, MD, will give platform presentations. UTHealth Houston is co-hosting…
2025 Texas Pediatric Society Annual Meeting Recap
The 2025 Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) Annual Meeting was held Oct. 16 to 19 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock, TX. The largest gathering of pediatricians in Texas, the event was an opportunity to connect with…
2025 Faculty Educator Awards
We are very pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Faculty Educator Awards in the Department of Pediatrics. These awards recognize exceptional contributions to medical education by our faculty, honoring excellence in teaching, curriculum development, mentorship, and overall commitment…
Memorial Hermann Health System Appoints Guy Giesecke, Senior Vice President and CEO, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Guy B. Giesecke, DHA, is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. With nearly two decades in pediatric leadership, Dr. Giesecke has significant experience leading…
New Pediatric Clinic Brings Subspecialty Care Closer to Katy Families
A bold new chapter in pediatric care is unfolding in Katy as UT Physicians expands its pediatric footprint beyond the Texas Medical Center. Designed specifically for children and families, UT Physicians Pediatric Multispecialty – Katy integrates 14 medical and surgical subspecialties…
In the Media, Oct 2025
Terri Major-Kincade, MD, MPH, was interviewed by CBS News about the Perinatal Palliative Care Bill called Everly’s Law, which took effect on Sept. 1. Megan Kindred, MSN, APRN, was interviewed by Everyday Health about the benefits of breastfeeding.