UTMB Announcements for 5/22/2025

Call for Abstracts: CTD-SPECTRE 2nd Annual Symposium
Tropical & Emerging Infectious Diseases for Clinicians and Translational Scientists

Submit your work for presentation at this year’s CTD-SPECTRE Symposium, happening September 16–19, 2025, at the Grand Galvez, Galveston, TX. We welcome abstracts from all disciplines involved in clinical and translational research in Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases (e.g., medical, research, social sciences, public health, health professions).

🎓Open to students, trainees, postdocs, and early-career investigators
🏆Awards for top oral and poster presentations
🎯Engage with global experts in research and clinical care

📢Submission Deadline August 19, 2025

Click to Learn More & Apply

M. Kathleen Murphy, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
and
The Family of Roberto Logroño, M.D.

Cordially invite you to the
Roberto Logroño, M.D. Award
for Professionalism in Healthcare

Honoring

Brian J. McKinnon, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.
and
Antonio R. Jimenez, M.D.

Thursday, May 29, 2025
4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.
Caduceus Room, Administration Building
8^th and Market Street
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas 77555

Reception Immediately Following
Ballinger Mills Room

Please contact Angela Culler with questions at anculler@utmb.edu

The Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Research Retreat Interest Survey

The Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CBEID) is excited to begin planning a research retreat in the coming
 months and would greatly appreciate your input to help guide our efforts.

The purpose of this retreat is to bring together faculty from across infectious diseases and related disciplines, including pathology,
immunology, microbiology, epidemiology, pharmacology, and public health, to brainstorm ideas for large, collaborative grant applications
and research projects focused on infectious diseases, medical countermeasures, and biodefense. We aim to create a space that fosters
interdisciplinary dialogue and sparks innovative partnerships.

To help us understand interest levels and identify the most valuable discussions and activities, we’ve created a short survey:
👉https://forms.office.com/r/wnafVLENgH

The survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your feedback will be essential in helping us determine the retreat’s
format, timing, and key focus areas.

Please submit your response by Friday, May 23 to ensure your input is considered in the planning process.

We look forward to the opportunity to come together for a productive and engaging retreat.

Discover & develop your professional brand at our May Emerge session! Learn how to craft your personal brand, position yourself for success, and make lasting impressions in your professional journey. Please join us for this upcoming online session on Thursday, May 29th at 10am presented by Human Resources (HR).

What to Expect:

• Insights on building a compelling personal brand.
• Strategies to highlight your unique strengths.
• Tips from industry experts to boost your career trajectory.

Register by visting the Emerge team in Teams at utmb.us/dzx Let us know if you have any questions or insights, thanks!

May Optical Specials Are Here!

Celebrate the season with fresh savings on eyewear and contacts—just in time for sunnier days! ☀️

✨ 1. Sun Smart Savings!
🕶️ Get 50% off anti-reflective sun lenses with any frame purchase. Perfect for eye protection!

✨ 2. Contact Lens & Eyeglass Bundle Deal!
👓 10% off an annual supply of contacts — plus free shipping!
Need glasses too? Get 40% off a complete pair (frames + prescription lenses)!

✨ 3. Spring Clear Vision Offer
🌿 40% off anti-reflective lenses with the purchase of any frame.

📍Be sure to stop by to visit with our opticians and ask about unadvertised specials!

Don’t miss your chance to save and see in style! 

📍 Locations and Hours:

• University Optical - Galveston
  700 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550
  (409) 747-5823 | Open 9 AM – 4 PM

• University Optical - Texas City
  10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy., Texas City, TX 77591
  (409) 978-4315 | Open 9 AM – 4 PM

Need an appointment with one of our eyecare professionals? Call 409-747-5800

Epic’s Research module go-live coming May 27, 2025. The Research module application integrates clinical care and research so clinicians and study teams can work in tandem with insights from the EHR.

For additional information and resources, please reference the Epic Research Module Information

• Female patients (≥18 to 75 years of age)
• Documented history of UTI in the past 12 months, and prior or current uUTI caused by antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli (as single pathogen or part of polymicrobial infection where E. coli is the predominant pathogen).
  • AMR is defined as resistance to one or more antibiotics in one or more classes.
  • Please note that a current infection can be used to meet the requirement of AMR E. coli documentation.
• Ability to supply a mid-stream, clean catch urine sample or a urine sample by newly placed catheter for microbiological analysis.
• Active acute uUTI infection defined by:
  • Evidence of pyuria, AND/OR Dipstick analysis of a clen, mid-stream or catheter urine specimen positive for leukocytes AND
  • At least 2 of the following signs or symptoms of UTI: dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, or suprapubic pain
  • Willing to comply with all aspects of study design including study restrictions, blood, and scheduled, unscheduled and long-term follow-up study visits.
  • The onset of UTI symptoms must not exceed five days prior to enrollment

UTMB Pediatric Grand Rounds

Friday, May 23, 2025, 8-9 a.m. (Central Time)

Donna Mendez, MD, EdD

Clinical Professor

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Department of Pediatrics & Emergency Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Pediatric Emergencies

Objectives:Following the session, participants should be able to:

• Treat patients with asthma prior to transferring to ED per guidelines
• Recognize need for imaging in abdominal and head trauma
• Apply treatment for status epilepticus and resuscitation by recent guidelines

 Virtual: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 212 380 989 424 4; Passcode: Sw3qe285

Join the Microsoft Power Platform User Group at UTMB Health!

Want to boost your productivity with Excel and Power Automate? Learn how to connect the two and automate routine tasks—like updating spreadsheets, collecting form responses, use office scripts, and much more—all with the Excel connector in Power Automate.

📅 Next Meeting: June 11, 2025

Whether you're new to the Power Platform or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn and connect. Free resources available from Microsoft! Learn about AI within the Power Platform, CoPilot, Power Apps and much more!

Be Part of the Innovation!
Join us today and help us reach 500 members by the end of the year- let’s innovate the way we work together with the Power Platform.

Join the user group [HERE] every 2nd Wednesday at 11 AM via Microsoft Teams.

Hope to see you there!

Make Plans to Attend Research Day 2025!

We’ve arranged overflow space to ensure everyone can enjoy this exciting event—so mark your calendars and plan to join us! There will be ample room to hear from all the speakers and connect with the authors of over 375 research posters showcasing the best of UTMB’s innovative work. Plus, don’t miss the Core Showcase, featuring UTMB’s research cores.

Although the luncheon with Dr. Katherine Tuttle—Regional Co-PI for the Institute of Translational Health Sciences at Providence Health Care in Spokane, WA—is currently full, a waitlist is available, and overflow seating (without lunch) will be provided.

This year’s Research Day is proudly presented by the Vice Provost for Research and the Council of Vice Chairs for Research.

📍 All events will take place on the first floor of HEC.
📝Join the luncheon waitlist here: https://utmb.us/dsw

THE GOURMET CUPBOARD WILL BE IN LEAGUE CITY

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!

The Gourmet Cupboard sells dry ingredients that, when mixed with wet ingredients,

make full meals, entrees, sides, soups, breads, dips, beverages, crock pot meals, etc. 

They also sell salsas, pickles, and spreads from Crosby, TX.

Easily plan your weekly meals!!!

THURSDAY, MAY 22^ND

AND

FRIDAY, MAY 23^RD    

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) – 1^ST FLOOR

Cash, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,

and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Advanced Careers in Academia, LLC
(Life Leadership Collaborative)

WORKSHOP
Late Career Transition: It's Never Too Early to Plan!
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Faculty Lounge - Moody Medical Library, 3rd Floor

PRESENTERS
Virginia Niebuhr, PhD (UTMB)
Janet Williams, MD, FAAP (UT Health San Antonio)
Pamela Wood, MD, BS (UT Health San Antonio)

Participants will explore their perceptions about transition, learn frameworks, identify personal priorities, and create personal action plans. Faculty members will leave this workshop with a planning toolkit. Continuing education credits to be offered.

This workshop for mid-to-late career faculty provides a forum for exploration and discussion about late-career transitions, including retirement, part-time work, or significant role shifts.

The 2-hours will be filled with individual activities and small and large group conversations.

Quick Notes:

• IN-PERSON only
• Participants can claim credits for:
  • CME
  • CNE
  • CE for Physical Therapy
  • CE for Respiratory Care
  • CE for Social Work
  • CE for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• FAQ:“What if I cannot attend the entire session, but only a portion?”
  • A: Please attend whatever your schedule permits! 

Join us for the third session of the Global Initiatives Coffee Hour—a space for UTMB faculty, researchers, and partners to connect, share ideas, and explore new collaborations in global initiatives.

May Focus: Africa

We have an exciting lineup of faculty presenters sharing impactful work across Africa. Whether or not you're presenting, all UTMB FACULTY are welcome and encouraged to attend—come enjoy the conversation, spark new ideas, and connect with colleagues.

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: UTMB Health Education Center, Room 1.202
Refreshments: Coffee, tea, water, and snacks provided

Agenda

• Welcome Remarks
• Faculty Presentations – Brief (5-minute) overviews of global health projects
• Q&A and Discussion
• Networking & Coffee Break

We look forward to seeing you there!