DoP Honors, Dec 2025
Sandy McKay, MD, FAAP, (above, 5th from right) was selected as the Outstanding Child Advocate for Houston, Gulf Coast, and East Texas at the Children at Risk Accolades luncheon. Sarah Abercrombie, MHA/MBA, LSSBB, senior practice manager at UT Physicians, (pictured…
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…
Research Pilot Grant Awards
Congratulations to these junior faculty and research professionals who have received pilot grants to initiate projects.
Research retreats recap
Pediatric Research Center (PRC)/ Center for Craniofacial Research (CCR)/Department of Pediatrics (DOP) Scientific Retreat Each year, Department of Pediatrics Vice Chair of Research Jacqueline Hecht, PhD, and the retreat planning committee spearhead planning for the PRC/CCR/DOP Retreat. The Retreat features…
DoP Honors, April 2025
Clinic of the Quarter Congratulations to the UT Physicians Pediatric Center Cardiology — Texas Medical Center, named Clinic of the Quarter! This outstanding team provides comprehensive cardiac care, from fetal interventions to specialized treatment for babies, children, and adolescents. Their…
Hecht receives 2024 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award
Jacqueline Hecht, PhD receives the 2024 Distinguished Scientist Award in Craniofacial Biology Research from the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research. Jacqueline Hecht, PhD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has been named…