UT Physicians features Monica Bray, MD: Catching the early signs of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
[Adapted from UT Physicians (external link), July 21, 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. When…
UTHealth Houston Ask the Expert featuring Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM
Welcome to “Ask the Expert,” a UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. For the next month, we’re sharing tips on how families and kids can set themselves up for a healthy, successful school year….
United in science: A husband-and-wife team driving discovery at UTHealth Houston
On any given night, you might find Faraz Bishehsari, MD, and Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, two faculty leaders at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, talking shop on their evening walk. While the couple’s fields of study may not completely overlap,…
Camp recap, August 2026
There are several camps affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics, run predominantly by faculty. Two such examples are represented below, but additional camps include Camp Ailihpomeh (external link) in the Division of Hematology and Lupus Kids Camp in the Division…
CiCHD Summer Institute celebrates the inaugural class of future innovators
The Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD) proudly celebrated the successful completion of the inaugural CiCHD Summer Institute, held from June 15 to July 15, 2026. The month-long program brought together 32 exceptional high school and undergraduate students,…
Publications and presentations, August 2026
Publications Kanekal S. Gautham, MD: “Inaccurate use of the term ‘Exclusive Human Milk Diet (external link)’” Matthew Rysavy, MD, PhD, et al.: “Perinatal prediction of mortality for neonates born at 22–25 weeks gestation (external link)” Elizabeth A. Hillman, MD, MEd,…
Pediatrics honors, August 2026
Announcing this year’s top SIMPL evaluators A heartfelt thank you to all of our faculty for your dedication and involvement in providing resident feedback. Your thoughtful observations, guidance, and encouragement play a vital role in helping our residents grow into…
In the media, August 2026
(external link) Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital oncology team celebrated a patient’s completion of treatment with a joyous ‘ringing the bell’ moment, filmed by CW39 (external link). Sarah Cavenaugh, MD, joined the Children at Risk podcast (external link) to discuss how…
Best wishes to Lisa de Ybarrondo, MD, FAAP
Celebrating 35 years of service to UTHealth Houston The General Academic Pediatrics Division hosted a come-and-go reception for Dr. De Ybarrondo on July 29, 2026. Dr. De Ybarrondo reconnected with colleagues and trainees from throughout her significant time as a…
Resident life highlights, August 2026
Intern Welcome Breakfast Thursday, July 9 10th Floor Resident Lounge Custom omelets and pancakes courtesy of the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division Meet the new Pediatric Resident Interns >>