UTMB Announcements for 3/18/2024
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The 28th Structural Biology Annual Symposium | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
The 28th Structural Biology Annual SymposiumDate: Saturday, April 13, 2024 |
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Contact: Email: Chasity Taylor For: SCSB Phone: 4097728083 | |
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Final Oral Exam Announcement - Silva | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Announces – The Final Examination of
JACQUELINE SILVA
For the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
April 1, 2024
10:00 AM HEC 3.222
TITLE OF DISSERTATION CALCINEURIN (CaN) INHIBITION FOR TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES: WE CaN TEACH AN OLD DRUG NEW TRICKS
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE Chair: Giulio Taglialatela, PhD, Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Daniel Jupiter, PhD, Associate Professor, Clinical Science Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Rakez Kayed, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Kamil Khanipov, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Michael Wood, PhD, Senior Vice President, MapLight Therapeutics, West Chester, PA
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Contact: Email: Christen Powers For: GSBS Phone: 409772-2668 | |
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3rd Annual UTMB Interprofessional Education and Practice Symposium (and Optional Workshop) | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
Monday, April 15, 2024 11:00am - 4:00pm Levin Hall Foyer and Dining Room
Schedule of Events 11:00am - Noon Poster/Abstract Presentation
Noon - 1:15pm Lunch and Keynote Address
1:15pm - 1:30pm Q & A with Dr. David Farmer
1:30pm - 1:45pm Excellence in Interprofessional Education Awards Presentation
2:00pm - 4:00pm Afternoon workshop with Dr. Farmer
Guest Keynote Speaker David Farmer, PhD, LPC, LMFT, FNAP "Want Team Engagement? Create Psychological Safety!" For more information about registering for the luncheon, submitting an abstract, award nomination and/or registering for the workshop, please visit our website. |
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Contact: Email: Clay Wade For: Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) Phone: 4092661688 | |
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Infectious Diseases & Immunity Colloquium | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
The Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases proudly presents:
Jennifer L. Hyde, PhD Presenting:
“How RNA structure influences the mergence and evolution of arboviruses” All interested persons are encouraged to attend!
Sponsored by: The Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases, the Department of |
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Contact: Email: Angela Culler For: Center for Biodefense & Emerging Infectious Diseases Phone: 72464 Fax: 70762 | |
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eSignature & Document Management - Go-live 8 Days Away | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
The eSignature & Document Management is scheduled to go-live on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Significant changes impact clinical staff who:
To ensure a smooth transition and to understand the new processes, it is encouraged that all clinical staff review the training information available and explore the go-live support schedule provided on the eSignature & Document Management webpage.
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Contact: Email: Beth Ann Hill For: Information Technology Services Phone: 409-747-3839 | |
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Your Weekly Anchor | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
Moment of Hope
The first day of Spring is March 19.
When a feller feels a longing
When the double windows smother
When the wild ducks and geese are going
When the jack-torch men are spearing Charles A. Heath. "Spring Fever." Family Friend Poems, https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/spring-fever-by-charles-a-heath |
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Contact: Email: Chaplain Jenny Schindler For: Pastoral Care Phone: 409-772-3979 | |
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CHPPRR Lecture Series: Pregnancy and Postpartum Opportunities to Prevent Obesity and Promote Health Equity | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
The Center for Health Promotion, Performance, and Rehabilitation Research CHPPRR Lecture Series Presents: Pregnancy and Postpartum Opportunities to Prevent Obesity and Promote Health Equity
Wendy L. Bennett, M.D., M.P.H. Associate Professor of Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Bennett is an Associate Professor of Medicine in The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, with joint appointments in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Departments of Epidemiology and Population, Family and Reproductive Health. She conducts research trials to test high impact and scalable strategies to reduce excessive weight gain in pregnancy, reduce postpartum weight retention and cardiometabolic risk. Her work leverages clinical and community-based settings to prevent chronic disease. Dr. Bennett’s team developed and is testing a health-coaching behavioral interventions to promote healthy lifestyle and weight gain in pregnancy and postpartum in prenatal care and in early home visiting programs. Join us to hear Dr. Bennett discuss pragmatic and hybrid clinical trials of behavioral interventions to promote healthy weight gain in pregnancy and postpartum weight loss. She will present about principles and considerations for pragmatic trial design to inform sustainable and scalable programs using her intervention, Healthy for Two, as an exemplar. Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 269 540 716 261 |
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Contact: Email: Judi Linton For: CHPPRR Phone: 4092661767 | |
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Join a Groundbreaking Study: Transforming Wellness Visits for Patients with Dementia | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
Share your care experience and contribute to a brighter future for people with dementia. Are you caring for your loved one 65 or older with a memory problem or dementia, and have attended at least one Annual Wellness Visit with them? Or are you a Medicare beneficiary age 65 or older with a memory problem and have received at least one Annual Wellness Visit? If so, your unique experience could be the key to enhancing wellness services during Annual Wellness Visits for individuals with dementia. Compassionate caregivers and older adults with memory problems are invited to join this pivotal research study. By participating in a brief, 30-minute interview—conveniently conducted over the phone or via Zoom—you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of dementia care. Talk to Mr. Samuel David, our study coordinator, at (409) 772-5514 or via email at savdavid@utmb.edu Join us in this important journey today. Discover more about how you can contribute to this vital research by visiting https://utmb.us/a6c. Your participation could light the path to improved care and support for those living with dementia. |
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Contact: Email: Samuel David For: Obios,SPPH Phone: 4097725514 | |
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Join Us TODAY at the VP for Research and Research Administration Open House | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
You are invited to our VP for Research and Research Administration Open House today - Monday, March 18th. Stop by between 1 – 3 pm in Research Building 6 – 6th Floor for this casual event that is come and go. Come meet UTMB's research leadership and learn more about central research. Light refreshments will be served. |
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Contact: Email: Research Outreach Learning & Education For: Research Administration Phone: 409-266-9441 | |
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Teletime will be discontinued on March 31, 2024 | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
Teletime is the phone system UTMB non-exempt/hourly employees and contractors call in order to punch in and out on Kronos timecards. Teletime is being replaced by alternate solutions such as TimeClocks or TimeStamp (computer-entry) via Punch.utmb.edu or Kronos.utmb.edu. All areas should transition to new clocking methods now, and Managers & Timekeepers can use the Kronos Punch Analysis Report at utmb.us/966 for departmental review. This update offers enhanced security and improved reliability within Kronos. Teletime will be shutdown on Sunday, March 31st at 8pm. Teletime will not be available beginning Monday, April 1st. Thanks for your support of this important initiative. |
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Contact: Email: Darwin VanDyke For: IT Services Phone: 409-939-2670 | |
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Retail Cafe Menu | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
Cafe on The Court Weekly menu for the week of 3.18.2024 Please click on the below link for our amazing menu options we have for this week: |
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Contact: Email: Jeffrey D Whitaker For: Food and Nutrition Services Phone: 4097729769 | |
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Faculty workshop on optimizing mentoring relationships for research mentors | |
First Published 3/4/2024 | |
Optimizing Mentoring Relationships for Research Mentors April 26, 2024 8:15 am - 1:00 pm Presented by The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences & Dr. Robert Tillman Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development Director of Mentoring & Professional Development Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Baylor College of Medicine This research mentoring workshop for faculty will focus on fostering effective communication, aligning expectations, and promoting self-efficacy and professional development with our research trainees. Limited seats are available so early registration is encouraged: forms.office.com/r/pWY4qU8qpZ |
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Contact: Email: Tracy Toliver-Kinsky For: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Phone: 772-5769 | |
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ANGLETON DANBURY AUXILIARY MONTHLY BLOOD DRIVE | |
First Published 3/15/2024 | |
UTMB Health
Angleton Danbury
Campus
Tuesday, March 19
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wellness Center
Donors get a Tumbler Cup!!
sponsor code: 0176
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Contact: Email: Michael Washburn For: Wellness Center Phone: 19798489120 | |
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The Academy of Master Clinicians (AMC) is calling for nominations for Clinician of the Month | |
First Published 2/29/2024 | |
AMC recognizes clinicians who have completed their formal education and training, who provide exceptional patient care by exemplifying outstanding service, commitment, and professionalism in their daily work. The Clinician of the Month can be a junior, mid-career or senior faculty member who has either a consistent history of excellence or has performed an outstanding singular achievement. We know that UTMB has many excellent clinicians. Please help us highlight and celebrate one of them! If you know a UTMB Clinician that fits the above qualifications, please do not hesitate to nominate them. |
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Contact: Email: Rotesha R. Buckley For: Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development Phone: 409-266-6084 | |
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65th Annual National Student Research Forum - April 20, 2024 | |
First Published 3/14/2024 | |
The 65th Annual National Student Research Forum (NSRF) will be held on April 20, 2024 on the UTMB campus. The NSRF is organized and run by students for the discussion of student research papers in a scientific atmosphere. The Oral Presentation Abstract deadline will be March 9, 2024; Poster Presentation Abstract Deadline: March 23, 2024; and Osler Essay Contest Deadline: March 23, 2024. Click here to learn more. For any questions or concerns, please email nsrf.galveston@utmb.edu. |
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Contact: Email: Stephanie Baxter For: GSBS MD-PhD Program Phone: 409-772-3633 | |
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2024 JSSOM MD COMMENCEMENT - FACULTY REGALIA ORDER | |
First Published 3/15/2024 | |
It is time to submit your commencement regalia rental orders!! The John Sealy School of Medicine’s MD Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. Please use the following link to submit your order for the regalia rental: https://buildagrad.com/utmbsomedfaculty
Note: Regalia will arrive the week before Commencement for distribution. An email will be sent when it is available to be picked up with designated days and times, along with the pick-up location. Please do not hesitate to contact the Campus Store for assistance at (409) 772-1939. Thank you. UTMB Health – Auxiliary Enterprises, Campus Store |
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Contact: Email: Zelma Bocanegra For: John Sealy School of Medicine - Office of Academic Affairs Phone: 409-772-3619 | |
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Final Oral Exam Announcement - Lin | |
First Published 3/12/2024 | |
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Announces – The Final Examination of JONATHAN LIN
For the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
March 19, 2024 10:00 AM HEC 3.201 TITLE OF DISSERTATION ACROLEIN-INDUCED OCULAR INJURY: BIPHASIC INFLAMMATORY CASCADE IN THE CORNEA AND PROGRESSIVE RETINAL DAMAGE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE Chair: Massoud Motamedi, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Gerald Campbell, MD, PhD, Professor, Experimental Pathology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Praveena Gupta, OD, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Bill Ameredes, MS, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Wenbo Zhang, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Hua Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Erik van Kuijk, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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Contact: Email: Christen Powers For: GSBS Phone: 409-772-2668 | |
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Martin Schneider, MD Memorial Lecture | |
First Published 3/11/2024 | |
"The Role of AI in Bringing Equity to Radiotherapy Across the World." Dr. Sandra "Sunny" Hatch, Professor and Chair, and the Department of Radiation Oncology cordially invite you to the Martin Schneider, MD Memorial Lecture. Featuring guest speaker Laurence E. Court, PhD. Professor, Department of Radiation Physics-Patient Care. Division of Radiation Oncology. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in 6.300 Administration Building.4:00-6:00PM. Reception to follow. Please send RSVP to Melissa Greenwald at msgreenw@utmb.edu by Wednesday, March 20.
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Contact: Email: Melissa Greenwald For: Radiation Oncology Phone: 409-772-7154 Fax: 409-747-0064 | |
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IHOP 09.01.15 - Adoptions from the Nurseries | |
First Published 3/11/2024 | |
The following policy is available for review and comment: IHOP 09.01.15 - Adoptions from the Nurseries Comments on this policy will be accepted until 5:00 pm on March 25, 2024, and may be submitted via email to policies@utmb.edu. |
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Contact: Email: Mari Robinson For: Compliance Phone: 409-772-9120 | |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Normal Healthy Participants And Subjects With Asthma Are Needed | |
First Published 3/14/2024 | |
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Contact: Email: Cindy Mitchell For: Internal Medicine Phone: 409-772-5508 | |
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Employee Health Temporary Hours | |
First Published 3/13/2024 | |
On Monday, March 18th, the employee health clinics will be closing for a staff meeting from 11am - 1pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will reopen at 1pm for the remainder of the business day. |
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Contact: Email: Shana Steege For: HR Employee Health Phone: 409-747-9172 | |
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K’S CREATIONS IS BACK MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY IN LEAGUE CITY! | |
First Published 3/15/2024 | |
K’S CREATIONS WILL BE IN LEAGUE CITY MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY!
Drop by and visit with the nice folks from K’s Creations and you’ll find an easy and convenient way to shop for great gifts or something uplifting for yourself. Discover a fun assortment including women’s clothing and accessories, scarves, fashion jewelry, a large selection of new merchandise, and clearance items to choose from for yourself, your family, and all of your friends.
MONDAY, MARCH 18TH TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH
8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) – 1ST FLOOR
Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.
Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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Contact: Email: Mary Moody For: Volunteer Services Phone: (409) 772-2549 | |
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UTMB School of Nursing RISE Center Webinar Spring 2024 Series | |
First Published 3/14/2024 | |
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Contact: Email: Michelle Davis For: School of Nursing-RISE Center Phone: 4097721563 | |
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Institute for Human Infections & Immunity - Research Symposium | |
First Published 3/15/2024 | |
Institute for Human Infections & Immunity - Research Symposium Keynote Speaker:
Drew Weissman, MD, PhD
UTMB Speakers
Monday, March 18, 2024 |
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Contact: Email: Shannon Speakes For: Microbiology & Immunology Phone: 409-772-8140 | |
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Volunteers Needed for Naegleria Antibody Titers Study | |
First Published 3/15/2024 | |
We are currently recruiting volunteers to participate in a research study determining the seroprevalence of Naegleria spp. in the Houston-Galveston TX region.
We are looking for male and female volunteers who:
• Are between the ages of 18 and 65 years old.
• Have no history of malignancy or autoimmune disease.
• Not currently taking immunosuppressive drugs.
The study will require you to participate in a one-time visit to UTMB-Galveston campus where you will complete a pre-screening questionnaire to determine eligibility. If eligible to participate, candidates will answer an additional questionnaire and donate a one-time blood sample. In total, the visit will take approximately 30
minutes.
Contact: jurojo@utmb.edu For: School of Health Professions Phone: (409)772-9476
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Contact: Email: Juan Rojo For: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Phone: 4097729476 | |
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UTMB SPPH Final Examination-Jason Paul Johnson | |||
First Published 3/15/2024 | |||
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Contact: Email: Kathryne Dunn For: The School of Public and Population Health Phone: 409-772-1128 | |||
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UTMB SPPH Final Examination-Khamron Michaels | |
First Published 3/15/2024 | |
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND POPULATION HEALTH
Announces – The Final Examination of
Khamron Micheals
For the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
March 21, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Hybrid Meeting
SHP 1.202
or
https://zoom.us/j/92413392693?pwd=c0tCbnJURFc4eHhIZTBMc3dtTlJEQT09
Meeting ID: 92413392693 Passcode: 536382
TITLE OF DISSERTATION
RESPIRATORY PARAMETERS, PULMONARY REHABILITATION and SURVIVAL in COVID-19 PATIENTS
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIR:
Jose D. Rojas, PhD RRT, Associate Professor and Chair, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Soham Al Snih, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Population Health and Health Disparities, School of Public and Population
Health, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine/Department of Internal Medicine, Sealy Center on Aging, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Brian K. Walsh, PhD, RRT, Associate Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
George Golovko, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Carole A. Tucker, PhD, PT, Associate Dean for Research, School of Health Professions, Chair and Professor, Department of Physical Therapy; Department of Nutrition, Metabolism and Rehabilitation Sciences
Douglas S. Gardenhire, EdD, RRT, Chair of Respiratory Therapy and Assistant Dean, International Initiatives Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
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Contact: Email: Kathryne Dunn For: The School of Public and Population Health Phone: 409-772-1128 | |
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