Celebrating Women and Girls in Science
The McGovern Medical School Women Faculty Forum hosted its seventh annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science Symposium, on Feb. 11. The symposium’s keynote speakers were Polaris Dawn Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, as well as, McGovern…
McGovern Medicine 2024 featured Dr. McKay’s Research
The McGovern Medical School Office of Communications releases an annual report called McGovern Medicine, highlighting key news from the year. The Department of Pediatrics is so pleased to have the clinical research of Sandy McKay, MD, FAAP, Associate Professor and…
In the Media, March 2025
Jaclyn Ruggiero, MD, Assistant Professor, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, was a featured guest on the Supporting Child Caregivers podcast discussing early relational health in the NICU. Lisa de Ybarrondo, MD, Associate Professor, Community & General Pediatrics, interviewed by NEEF Connect about protecting yourself…
Dr. Ricardo Mosquera and Team bring expertise to Latin American communities
Dr. Ricardo Mosquera, Professor and Director of the Pulmonary, Allergy, Immunology and Sleep Division, is leading an innovative program, bringing the expertise of McGovern Medical School to patients across Latin America who suffer from a rare genetic condition called Primary…
UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights Named a Foster Care Center of Excellence
UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights, has been named a Foster Care Center of Excellence by Superior HealthPlan — the ninth provider in Texas to receive the designation and the second in Houston. The clinic earned the distinction for providing…
Gun-owning Houston pediatrician part of fight to curb gun violence against kids
Dr. McKay is working with Texas Gun Club and other Houston-area firearm retailers to find better ways to communicate with customers on gun safety. Read more at the Houston Chronicle: Gun-owning Houston pediatrician part of fight to curb gun violence…