Campaign Support
Faces of Philanthropy

Callender library offers seniors health, wellness information

The generosity of Dean and Marilyn Callender is now being appreciated by senior citizens needing help understanding a variety of issues including Medicare regulations, finding answers to health questions or contacting support groups... read story

Dibrell Family Professorship to acknowledge faculty for compassionate care

In an age of increasing numbers of patients and growing demands on caregivers, UTMB has committed itself to the study and practice of patient-centered care... read story

Longenbaugh Foundation contributes to herpes research

Genital herpes might someday be treated with a topical solution that can prevent its transmission between people thanks to the financial support of the Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation... read story

Grateful patient establishes cardiovascular research fund

Muhammad Hussain was looking forward to starting a new life when he immigrated nine years ago to the United States from Karachi, Pakistan. Settling in Houston with his wife and four children, Hussain took a sales job with no benefits... read story

McGovern contributes $5 million to support compassionate care

Houston physician John P. McGovern has contributed an additional $5 million to UTMB to improve upon the academic health center’s already dynamic commitment to humane, patient-centered care... read story

Funding an End to Alzheimer’s
Foundation pledge establishes the George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Alzheimer’s disease afflicts millions of Americans each year—everyone from working class retirees to a former president. It robs victims of their memories, their thoughts, even their personalities. At best, physicians can alleviate symptoms, but they cannot stop the disease. That is today’s reality... read story

UTMB alumnus establishes pediatric nursing professorship

Signs of Dr. Albert O. Singleton’s legacy as a clinician and educator abound at the UTMB. A plaque standing in front of the Keiller Building is dedicated in memory of the longtime professor and chairman of UTMB’s Surgery Department... read story

Houston couple establishes scholarship in GSBS

Houstonians Edith and Robert Zinn have not only created a presidential scholarship for outstanding students in UTMB’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences but also pledged to establish a fund for innovative educational programs in the school... read story