UTMB’s
Department of Dermatology will offer FREE skin cancer screenings
on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at two area
locations: Family HealthCare Center at 3828 Avenue N in
Galveston, and at Pediatric Associates/Adult and Specialty Care,
128 West Parkwood in Friendswood. No appointment is necessary at
either location; patients will be seen on a first-come basis.
UTMB dermatologists will screen for cancerous or pre-cancerous
growths, and direct patients who require further attention to
their own physicians for follow-up care. The clinics will
provide sunscreen samples, a list of dermatologists who practice
in the Galveston/Houston area and literature on how to spot
suspicious skin growths. For more information, call (409)
772-1911 weekdays.
Researchers make promising discovery in battle against RSV
UTMB
researchers have achieved promising results with a potential new
weapon against respiratory syncytial virus, the most common
cause of infant hospitalization in the United States. In an
effort to find an effective antiviral therapy for RSV, the
scientists tested two types of complex, custom-designed
molecules to interfere with the genetic machinery that RSV uses
to replicate, or copy itself, within cells.
Read more in the UTMB Newsroom...Six UTMB professors earn top-tier honors
Six of the 12 newest inductees into an organization that was established to recognize excellence in medical education are members of the UTMB faculty. The University of Texas Academy of Health Science Education recently welcomed the following UTMB faculty members into the academy: Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology; Dr. Robert J. Bulik, associate professor of family medicine; Dr. Barbara G. Ferrell, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology; Dr. Jose L. Gonzalez, an associate professor of pediatrics; Dr. Ruth E. Levine, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and internal medicine; and Dr. Karen E. Szauter, an associate professor of internal medicine and preventive medicine and community health. Read more in the
UTMB Newsroom.
Gold-Headed Cane finalists named
Five UTMB School of Medicine seniors have been nominated for the Gold-Headed Cane Award – an honor bestowed on a student who exemplifies dedication to the health and welfare of patients. The selection process is done by each year’s graduating class which compiles a list of candidates. Seniors select the finalists from that list. This year’s five finalists are: Conner Chan, Jennifer Flora Knudtson, Viet Pham, James E. Squires and Jennifer Gail Schopp. The award’s legacy dates to the 17th century with the passing down of a similar cane by British doctors. Dr. Charles T. Stone Sr., professor emeritus of internal medicine at UTMB, established the tradition of the Gold-Headed Cane Award at UTMB in 1960. Read more...
GSBS celebrates 40th
Commencement; confers 62 degrees
UTMB's
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences held its 40th
commencement ceremony Saturday, May 3. There were 62 graduates, bringing the total number of GSBS
alumni to almost 1,400. During the commencement, 39 graduates
were awarded doctoral degrees, 20 were awarded master’s
degrees, and three received combined M.D./Ph.D. degrees. At the
ceremony, Professor Norbert K. Herzog was recognized
with the Graduate Student Organization’s Distinguished Teaching
Award. Dr. James S. Goodwin received the Distinguished
Faculty Research Award. John M. Nickerson received the GSBS
Distinguished Alumnus Award. Congratulations to the GSBS
graduates and the 2008 honorees.
Read more...
Camp RAD registration now open for the 2008 Session
Camp
RAD (Reactive Airway Disease) is accepting registration for the 2008 day
camp. Camp RAD serves children between the ages of 7 –12 years with
moderate to severe asthma. The camp’s mission is to teach children to
manage their asthma symptoms in order to lead fully active lives. Camp
RAD is fully staffed by UTMB Pediatric Asthma Health Professionals. A
variety of fun activities are planned: soccer, swimming, gymnastics,
drama, arts & crafts, and more. The camp is hosted at the UTMB Alumni
Field House and runs from June 2-6, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Orientation
for parents and campers is Saturday, May 17 or May 24. The cost for camp
includes a $10.00 registration fee and $75 for the week. Scholarships
are available. For more information and camper registration, visit the
Camp Rad web site.