2026 Department of Pediatrics Research Pilot Grant awardees named
The Department of Pediatrics Research Pilot Grant exists to stimulate wide-ranging and innovative clinical and basic research in the Department of Pediatrics and increase academic presentations, publications, and grant submissions from the Department of Pediatrics faculty. Full-time academic faculty with…
Researchers identify hidden inflammatory patterns in primary ciliary dyskinesia, paving way for personalized treatment of other chronic lung conditions
[Adapted from UTHealth Houston (external link)] Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified different types of hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia, even when they are not experiencing acute illness. The findings were published (external link) in the Annals of…
CiCHD researchers develop groundbreaking human-based model for Fontan-associated liver disease
Researchers at the Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD) at UTHealth Houston have developed a first-of-its-kind, human-based model designed to advance understanding and treatment of Fontan-associated liver disease (FALD), a serious and increasingly recognized complication affecting survivors of…
Graeme McDaniel Foundation visits Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease
On April 10, 2026, the Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD) at UTHealth Houston welcomed members of The Graeme McDaniel Foundation (external link) Board of Directors for a special visit and discussion focused on the future of congenital…
2026 Pediatric trainee research symposia showcase scholarly work
Each year, the Department of Pediatrics hosts engaging symposia that provide learners at all levels the opportunity to present research, quality-improvement initiatives, and other innovative projects developed throughout the academic year. These events foster an interactive and supportive environment where…
2026 Scientific Retreat recap
The 2026 Scientific Retreat—a collaborative retreat between McGovern Medical School Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Research Center and UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Center for Craniofacial Research—brought together more than 100 attendees for an engaging and inspiring program. We were…
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine shines at SSPR 2026
Faculty and trainees from the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston had a strong national presence at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Southern Society for Pediatric Research (external link) (SSPR), held in New Orleans,…
Global physical activity remains low despite two decades of guideline updates, UTHealth Houston researchers find
[As featured by UTHealth Houston Public Affairs, March 09, 2026] Andrea Ramirez Varela, MD, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. (Photo by UTHealth Houston) The prevalence of physical activity among…
UTHealth Houston Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Trial Receives NIH Funding to Evaluate Long-Term Efficacy of Treatment
Ramesha Papanna, MD, MPH, a professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and a maternal-fetal surgeon at UTHealth Houston Fetal Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. (Photo by UTHealth Houston) A five-year, $2.8 million grant was awarded to researchers…
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…