Alex L. Chang, MD, FACS
SurgeON Newsletter – January 2026
Read the January 2026 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Abdominal Transplant Program Resumes Clinical Activity Changing the Future for Children with CDH Highlighting Research in Pediatric Injury Prevention At the Homestead: Highlights from the Southern Surgical Association Important Update:…
SurgeON Newsletter – December 2025
Read the December 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Year-End Reflections from Drs. Andrassy & Lally UTHealth Houston Surgery: A Year of Growth & Achievement UTHealth Houston Pediatric Surgery: A Year of Impact & Innovation Students Shine at Summer…
Grand Rounds, December 4, 2025
Presentation Title: The Story of Precision Therapy in Rectal Cancer: A Surgeon’s Tale Speaker: J Joshua Smith, MD, Professor, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Date: Thursday, December 4,…
Students Shine at Summer Research Program Forum
First-year medical students at McGovern Medical School have the opportunity to complete 10 weeks of mentored research from late May through early August. Students are supported by stipends from their faculty mentors, with several also receiving matching funds from the…
Jessica Schucht, MD, PhD
Daily oral GLP-1 pill exhibits promising results in treatment options for adults with diabetes and obesity in trial led by UTHealth Houston researcher
A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial led by a UTHealth Houston researcher….
Grand Rounds, November 20, 2025
Presentation Title: EndoQuest Robotics: Innovating at UTHealth Houston Speakers: Todd Wilson, MD Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should…
SurgeON Newsletter – November 2025
Read the November 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: UTHealth Houston Teaching Hospital Ranks Fifth in Texas UTHealth Houston and TIRR Memorial Hermann Named LE&RN Comprehensive Network Center of Excellence Snyder Appointed to ASCRS Board Greives Selected as American…
Research & Quality Improvement Day: Harris Health & UTHealth Houston
On Tuesday, October 15, the Department of Surgery proudly participated in the second annual HH-UT Research and Quality Improvement Day at LBJ General Hospital. The event was a huge success and highlighted the outstanding research and quality improvement work taking…