UTMB Announcements for 6/20/2025
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| Inflammation as a developmental origin of health and disease in Down syndrome | |
| First Published 6/20/2025 | |
| Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health Presents
2025 CIRWH and Basic Science & Translational Research Spring Lecture Series June 24, 2025 12 - 1 PM
Pediatric Auditorium, Research Building 6, Room 2.312 & Microsoft Teams Meeting PRESENTED BY: Katherine A. Waugh, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Cell Biology & Physiology University of Kansas Medical Center
Limited lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Hosted by: Abbey Berenson, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health
Ramkumar Menon, M.S., Ph.D. Director, Division of Basic Science and Translational Research Department of OB/GYN |
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| Contact: Email: Mary Mullin Jones For: Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (CIRWH) Phone: 409-747-4926 | |
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| ***TODAY** Schwartz Rounds: It's Not Me, It's You! (Dealing with challenging situations in healthcare) | |
| First Published 6/20/2025 | |
| Please join us for our next Schwartz Rounds on the topic of It’s Not Me, It’s You! (Dealing with challenging situations in healthcare) Being put in difficult situations, not of our doing, occurs commonly in healthcare. We may find ourselves in precarious situations that require qualities like quick thinking, empathy, and equanimity to resolve conflict or tend to the vulnerable. Occasionally we run into surprising or extraordinary moments when the act of caregiving goes beyond standards of care. Join us in discussion as a panel of our colleagues share stories of difficult challenges and how these experiences impact our relationships, our own wellbeing, and our work at UTMB. Schwartz Rounds: It's not me, it's you - Dealing with Challenging Situations in Healthcare Date: 6/20/2025 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: Research Bldg. 6, room 2.312 |
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| Contact: Email: Catalina Salinas For: Office of Faculty Affairs Phone: (409) 747-1363 | |
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| BEYOND BLING BOUTIQUE WILL BE AT THE LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY! | |
| First Published 6/20/2025 | |
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COME OUT AND MEET OUR NEWEST VENDOR TO UTMB MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY IN LEAGUE CITY
Beyond Bling Boutique offers a lot of bling fashion jewelry ranging from $3.00 - $25.00, including bracelets, charm necklaces, rings, earrings, fashion headbands, bows, freshies, diffusers (for your car), and wristlets.
MONDAY, JUNE 23RD 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, JUNE 24TH 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) - 1ST FLOOR
Credit cards, Debit cards, Cash App, and Venmo are 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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| Schwartz Rounds: It's Not Me, It's You! (Dealing with challenging situations in healthcare) | |
| First Published 6/18/2025 | |
| Please join us for our next Schwartz Rounds on the topic of It’s Not Me, It’s You! (Dealing with challenging situations in healthcare) Being put in difficult situations, not of our doing, occurs commonly in healthcare. We may find ourselves in precarious situations that require qualities like quick thinking, empathy, and equanimity to resolve conflict or tend to the vulnerable. Occasionally we run into surprising or extraordinary moments when the act of caregiving goes beyond standards of care. Join us in discussion as a panel of our colleagues share stories of difficult challenges and how these experiences impact our relationships, our own wellbeing, and our work at UTMB. Schwartz Rounds: It's not me, it's you - Dealing with Challenging Situations in Healthcare Date: 6/20/2025 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: Research Bldg. 6, room 2.312 |
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| Contact: Email: Catalina Salinas For: Office of Faculty Affairs Phone: (409) 747-1363 | |
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| It's time to ELIMINATE frequent UTIs | |||
| First Published 6/19/2025 | |||
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| Contact: Email: Gabriela A Ybarra For: OBGYN Research Support Unit Phone: 4097474909 | |||
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| UTMB Optical Shop June Specials are HERE! | |
| First Published 6/17/2025 | |
| UTMB Optical Shop June Specials are HERE! See More, Save More! 👀✨ It’s the perfect time to stock up and style up!
Purchase an annual supply of contacts and enjoy: Terms & conditions apply. Frame purchase required. Insurance/promotions cannot be applied to this discount.
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Get 50% OFF your second pair when you add anti-reflective coating! Treat yourself to the extra pair you've been eyeing — fashion meets function at a fabulous price. ✨✨✨✨✨✨ Save the Date!
😎 Gear Up, Shades On! 😎
Celebrate in style with 40% OFF Rx and non-Rx sunglasses! Exclusions apply: Offer not valid with certain insurances, Maui Jim, Oakley, or Costa Sun
📍Stop by and ask our opticians about these exclusive offers at one of our two optical shop locations:
🔹 Galveston – 700 University Blvd
📞 Need an updated exam / prescription? Let’s keep your vision sharp! Call 409-747-5800 to book your eye care appointment at one of our 4 locations today! 👁️👓 |
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| Contact: Email: UTMB Optical For: UTMB Ophthalmology Phone: 409-747-5823 | |
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| Now Accepting Application for FY26 UTMB Institutional Ethics Committee | |
| First Published 6/16/2025 | |
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The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) is an integral part of the UTMB System Ethics Program to provide comprehensive, integrated ethics support for the institution. The IEC is a multidisciplinary forum for analyzing and discussing ethical issues and standards affecting patient care, professional education, and community interests in service to the organizational mission of improving health. This mission is fulfilled through the Committee’s advisory, educational, policy management, and service functions.
All students are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in serving on the committee click here to complete an online application. |
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| Contact: Email: Marisela Sifuentes For: Bioethics and Heath Humanities Phone: 409-747-9488 | |
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| Recruiting Blood Donors (including post-COVID) for a Study about Platelet Mechano-activation and Thrombosis | |
| First Published 6/16/2025 | |
| Researchers at Chen's lab, UTMB are studying more about how mechanical force regulates platelet function, and whether mechanobiology can be used to better treat arterial thrombosis. The study may be a good fit for you if you are at least 18 years old and have no history of trypanophobia or anemia. · We are recruiting individuals (both young & aged) with healthy ones. · We are also looking to recruit multiple types of individuals (both young & aged) individuals with Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity and/or any other Non-infectious diseases. · We can also recruit individuals with comorbidities such as Hypertension+High Cholesterol, or Hypertension+Diabetes, etc. · Moreover, if you recently recovered from Covid, you are more than welcome to join the study. · We are also looking for recently vaccinated (within 24-72hrs) Healthy individuals.
• What we need from you: One visit of about 30 minutes and donation of a small amount of blood. • The collected blood volume will be 3-30 ml (venous blood draw). • There is no cost to you, and you will be compensated for your time and participation. • This study is not testing any drugs or treatments. |
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| Contact: Email: Atreyee Biswas For: Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Phone: 409-772-9753 | |
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| Employee Health Temporary Hours | |
| First Published 6/19/2025 | |
On Monday, June 23rd, both Employee Health Clinics will be closed for a meeting from 12:00pm - 2:00pm for a clinic meeting. We will reopen at 2:00pm for regular business. Thank you for your understanding. |
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| Contact: Email: Shana L Steege For: HR Employee Health Phone: 4097479172 | |
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| Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Benefits Information Session | |
| First Published 6/18/2025 | |
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Thinking about retirement?
The HR Benefits Center is hosting a virtual TRS informational session on: Thursday, June 26th, 2025, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This session will cover retirement benefits eligibility, required documentation and other critical items. Teacher Retirement System of Texas Benefits Information Session
If you are unable to attend this retirement session, future dates for 2025 are listed below.
August 8, 2025 |
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| Contact: Email: HR Benefits Services For: Benefits Employee Services Center Phone: (409) 772-2630 | |
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| Optional Retirement Program of Texas (ORP) Benefits Information Session | |
| First Published 6/18/2025 | |
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Thinking about retirement?
The HR Benefits Center is hosting a virtual ORP informational session on: Thursday, June 26th, 2025, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
This session will cover retirement benefits eligibility, required documentation, and other critical items. Optional Retirement Program of Texas Benefits Information Session
If you are unable to attend this session, future dates for 2025 are listed below.
August 8, 2025 |
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| Contact: Email: HR Benefits Services For: Benefits Employee Services Center Phone: (409) 772-2630 | |
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