Many Faces of UTHealth: Cox discusses growth in pediatrics
For Charles S. Cox, Jr., M.D., the initial appeal of spending his career at UTHealth was the location – Houston is his hometown – but the great community is what keeps him here. “Other positions don’t combine the clinical excellence,…
Propranolol and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Combine to Treat TBI
Review of “Propranolol and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Combine to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury” from Stem Cells Translational Medicine by Stuart P. Atkinson While the initial consequences of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are devastating enough, survivors face varying physical, cognitive,…
Immatics and UTHealth to collaborate on cellular manufacturing for Phase 1 clinical trials
Newswise — HOUSTON – (Oct. 16, 2015) – Immatics US, Inc., a subsidiary of Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) will collaborate on cellular manufacturing for adoptive cellular therapy (ACT) clinical trials….
Bump in the Road: Everything you need to know about kids and concussions
By Gwendolyn Zepeda Published Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Houstonia Magazine THE NUMBER OF CONCUSSIONS among U.S. high school athletes more than doubled between 2005 and 2012, according to a recent study published by The American Journal of Sports Medicine. On a positive…
The Inside Scoop: A medical mission hits close to home
This past December, I had the opportunity to accompany a pediatric neurosurgery team from Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Mischer Neuroscience Institute to Port au Prince, Haiti. During the five-day trip, our team performed an incredible 25 surgeries. As a…
John’s Story: Parents stop at nothing to find cure for son
When you love someone so much, giving up is not an option. Ed and Maurie Drambel didn’t set out to be trailblazers but John, their 11-year-old son, lit a fire in them…a fire stoked by those who said there’s no…
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital officially designated a Baby-Friendly® Hospital!
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has been officially designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital! It’s official! Based on the results of data collected during the rigorous onsite assessment survey and the final review of the External Review Board, Baby-Friendly USA determined that Children’s…
Mallory’s Story: Stem Cell Research from Bench to Bedside
Children’s Regenerative Medicine Program at UTHealth Medical School It was a typical Friday night in Houston for Mallory Mayeux on July 5, 2013. She and a friend met for dinner in midtown and were walking to their car about to…
Three Kids Inspire a City – The Berry Family Story
In July 2011, three young siblings lost their parents in a tragic car accident on the way home from summer vacation in Colorado. The Berry family was traveling back to Houston when their vehicle was struck head-on by an SUV…
Italian Cultural Association Honors Faculty
Recognized for their contributions to medicine from the left are Peter T. Triolo, Jr., D.D.S., Fabio Triolo, D.d.R., M. Phil., Ph.D., Davide Cattano, M.D., Ph.D., and Stefano Sdringola-Maranga, M.D., M.H.A. Honoree Giuseppe Colasurdo, M.D., is not pictured. (PHOTO CREDIT:…