UTMB Announcements for 11/3/2026
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| Research Volunteers - Brain Stimulation Study for post-stroke gait improvements | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
| The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of a non-invasive, low-intensity brain stimulation, called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on locomotor skill learning and training. We wish to look at how tDCS impacts learning and overall motor function in people with chronic stroke. We are looking for adults who had a stroke at least 6 months and can walk safely with or without an assistive device (ex. cane) for more than 100 feet. All participants will be compensated for their time! PI: Shih-Chiao Tseng, PT, PhD shtseng@utmb.edu 409-772-9555 |
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| Contact: Email: Shih-Chiao Tseng For: Physical Therapy and Rehab Sciences Phone: 409-772-9555 | |
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| OLD RED MEDICAL MUSEUM | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
The Old Red Medical Museum, housed on the third floor of Old Red/the Ashbel Smith Building will be open to the UTMB community on: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026 11:00AM-2:00PM No appointment required. Please note: photography is prohibited. Food and drink are not permitted in the museum.
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| Contact: Email: Paula Summerly, PhD For: Old Red Medical Museum Phone: 409-977-23275 | |
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| TAMEST 2027 Annual Conference | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
| UTMB Faculty Attendance Encouraged to attend 2027 TAMEST Conference in Houston The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology (TAMEST) Annual Conference, one of Texas' premier STEM research gatherings, is anticipated to take place in Houston in February 2027. As UTMB remains a TAMEST member institution, faculty are encouraged to consider attending this high-level conference, which brings together leaders in medicine, engineering, science, technology, industry, and public policy. The meeting offers excellent opportunities for networking, collaboration, and learning about emerging research and innovation across disciplines. For updates and future registration information, visit: https://tamest.org |
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| Contact: Email: Nisha Garg For: Microbiology & Immunology Phone: 409-747-6865 | |
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| UTMB Health Optical Retail Shop Makes Contact Lens Ordering Easier! | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
| 👓 Announcing UTMB Health Optical Retail Shop Makes Contact Lens Ordering Easier! Fast, Easy & Convenient! UTMB Health Eye Health Optical Retail Shop is excited to announce that you can now order your contact lenses online! Skip the phone call and enjoy the convenience of ordering from home, with your contact lenses shipped directly to your door.
🎉 BONUS OFFER!
Ready to reorder? Simply click the link for your preferred UTMB Health Eye Health Optical Retail Shop location below to get started!
Enjoy a simpler way to keep your contact lenses stocked—and take advantage of extra savings on your next pair of glasses!
University Optical at UTMB Visit a UTMB Health Eye Health Optical Retail Shop to learn more:
📍 University Eye Center – Galveston (409) 747-5800–Appointments (409) 747-5823–Optical Shop
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University Eye Center – Texas City (409) 978-4321–Appointments (409) 978-4315–Optical Shop |
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| Contact: Email: UTMB Optical For: UTMB Ophthalmology Phone: 409-747-5823 | |
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| Your Weekly Anchor - "The Gratitude Shift" | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
| Each week the Pastoral Care Department brings you a Weekly Anchor and a Moment of Hope to encourage you. Weekly Anchor⚓ This Week's Anchor: Shifting the Lens "Gratitude turns what we have into enough."— Aesop It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking, "I’ll finally be happy when..." We wait for the better job, the less stressful season, or the weekend to roll around. But the truth is, if we are always looking at what's missing, we’ll never actually have enough. Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. It’s just about choosing to see the good things that are already right in front of us, sitting quietly in the background. This Week, Try a "visual hunt". Every day, use your phone to snap a quick photo of one mundane thing you usually ignore but actually appreciate—like the steam off your morning coffee, a patch of afternoon sunlight, or a funny text from a friend. On Sunday, look back through that mini-album. It’s a great reminder of how much good is already woven into your normal routine. Help me slow down today and actually notice the good stuff I usually walk right past. When I start focusing on what’s missing, remind me of what’s already here. Amen.
Moment of Hope Religious Observances
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| Contact: Email: Jim George For: Pastoral Care Department Phone: 409-772-3909 | |
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| Apply by Nov. 16 for UTMB's new Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
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Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship
The Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine is accepting applications for its Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship. The inaugural year begins in July 2027. This 12-month, full-time, in-person, ACGME-accredited fellowship connects the physiology of high-pressure undersea environments with the low-pressure demands of altitude and spaceflight.
Application deadline: Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Interviews: Early December Selection: Mid-December
Fellows train in diving and hyperbaric medicine, decompression science, and operational medicine, and apply those principles to altitude physiology, dysbaric injury prevention, and extravehicular activity.
Who can apply
Physicians who have completed residency or are in their final year of residency training
U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Applicants who
passed USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1, 2 and 3 on the first attempt
Applicants eligible for a Texas Physician in Training permit or a full Texas medical license
How to apply
Download the application at https://www.utmb.edu/aerospace/underseamed . Email the completed application, your CV, a one-page personal statement and the supporting documents listed in the application to underseamed@utmb.edu. Ask at least three letter writers to send their letters directly to the same address.
Faculty and program directors, please share this with residents who may be a good fit.
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| Contact: Email: UHM Fellowship For: Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine Phone: 409-772-6131 | |
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| Action Required: Transition to InfoEd for All Unfunded Research Agreements (MTAs, CDAs, DUAs) | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
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Effective November 15, 2026, the legacy Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) Web Intake Form will be retired. All requests for unfunded research agreements will transition to a single, streamlined system: the InfoEd Agreements Module.
This update applies to all unfunded agreements, including:
Access & Verification
All faculty and researchers have access to InfoEd. Please coordinate with your department’s trusted requester to verify your access to the Agreements module before you need to submit a request.
How to Submit a Request (A step-by-step guide is available online)
For questions or assistance, please contact Frances Streeter.
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| Contact: Email: Research Outreach, Learning & Engagement For: Research Administration Phone: 409-266-9432 | |
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| Teaching Neural Networks to Read the Genome: BMB Seminar with Shaun Mahony, PhD | |
| First Published 11/3/2026 | |
| The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites you to the BMB Seminar Series featuring Shaun Mahony, PhD, Professor and the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Genomics and AI at Penn State University. Title: “Understanding transcription factor binding determinants using neural networks”
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1652125146?pwd=aS3ql91GCbjLB7LaEjYjJZn7Yf5ozl.1 About the speaker: Dr. Mahony received his B.E. in Electronic and Computer Engineering and his Ph.D. in Information Technology (Computational Biology) at the University of Galway in Ireland. He was a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Pittsburgh, a Research Scientist in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT, and a visiting scientist in the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University. He began his faculty appointment at Penn State in 2012 and is a member of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and the Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation. His research group builds machine learning applications to understand transcription factor binding specificity, particularly in the context of cell fate decisions. He has published over 65 research articles, and his research is supported by R01 and R35 awards from NIH and a CAREER award from NSF. All are welcome to attend, in person or via Zoom. |
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| Contact: Email: Rex Roy For: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Phone: n/a | |
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| Web-Based Parenting Course for Youth Behavior Problems: Seeking Participants for a Research Study | |
| First Published 10/22/2026 | |
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We are testing a short online parenting program for parents and caregivers of children with challenging behaviors.
The program teaches practical strategies to help children follow directions, stay on task, and reduce tantrums and arguing.
Participation includes:
Who Can Participate
To check your eligibility and sign up for the study, please visit https://utmbpsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mWN0cTiQ7CUKlo
If you want more information or flyers, please email us. |
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| Contact: Email: Flynn McGrath For: Psychiatry Phone: 409-266-8917 | |
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| You're Invited! - UTMB AETC Lunch and Learn: Thur., Nov. 5, 2026 Hybrid Event | |
| First Published 10/30/2026 | |
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You’re Invited!
Program Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Registration link: https://scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=12421
In Person Location: VIRTUAL: Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
We hope to see you there! |
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| Contact: Email: Joedicy Calvillo For: AHEC/AETC Phone: 4092662609 | |
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| SHP Health Professions Week | Come Move, Connect & Celebrate! | |
| First Published 10/30/2026 | |
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Join the School of Health Professions as we celebrate Health Professions Week with movement, connection, and fun! Students, faculty and staff from across UTMB are welcome to participate, meet new faces, and celebrate with us!
Choose the 30-minute session that works best for your schedule and join the fun! Click on more information to register! |
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| Contact: Email: Priscilla Alvarez For: Office of the Dean, SHP Phone: 409-747-1698 | |
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| Greater Texas Gulf Coast Engage Me Series (GTX-GEMS), Register Now for November 6 | |
| First Published 10/30/2026 | |
| Greater Texas Gulf Coast Engage Me Series (GTX-GEMS) ~Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action, Building a Healthier Future Together~ Bringing together leaders from government, healthcare, education, industry, and the community to address key health issues through an interprofessional approach using open dialogue, policy, advocacy, research, and public health initiatives. Topic: Aging in Place and Elderly Care Panelists: Tiffany Price, MSW Program Specialist V Office of Aging Services Coordination Community Services Texas Health and Human Services
George Linial, MPH President and CEO LeadingAge Texas
Mukaila Raji, MD, FACP Professor and Director Division of Geriatric Medicine The University of Texas Medical Branch
Agenor Limon, PhD, MSc Associate Professor Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurology The University of Texas Medical Branch
7:30 am to 9:30 am UTMB Levin Hall Dining Room, Second floor, Galveston, TX Light breakfast served
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For questions contact: Office of Interprofessional Education & Practice oipep@utmb.edu |
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| Contact: Email: Armalita Altovise Dosseh For: Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice-HEC Phone: 2816382406 | |
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| HERITAGE HALF HOUR | |
| First Published 11/2/2026 | |
| Curious about the Historical Wet Specimen Collections at UTMB? Wondering what's involved in taking care for a kidney that has been preserved for 100 years? Join us at Heritage Half Hour for Ask a Conservator Day with conservator Sejal Goel, MA to learn about object conservation, preservation, and the incredible collections here at UTMB! Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:15-12:45pm Old Red Medical Museum Ashbel Smith Building, 3rd floor RSVP required. Please register using the link below in more information. Seating is limited. Photography, food and drink are not permitted.
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| Contact: Email: Paula Summerly, PhD For: Old Red Medical Museum Phone: 4097723275 | |
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| Infectious Diseases & Immunity Colloquium - In-Jeong Kim, PhD | |
| First Published 10/30/2026 | |
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology proudly presents:
In-Jeong Kim, PhD
"Defending Against Congenital Zika: Maternal Immunity and Fetal Outcomes |
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| Contact: Email: Shannon Speakes For: Microbiology & Immunology Phone: 409-772-8140 | |
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| REGISTER NOW for the Center for AI Retreat | |
| First Published 10/30/2026 | |
Friday, November 20, 8:30am-4pm in Levin Hall - come join Center for AI’s second Annual AI Retreat! All staff and faculty are invited to come hear reviews of the past year’s progress, provide input on your AI wants and needs, and help to re-align our strategic vision and priorities across administration, research, education, and clinical missions. Retreat agenda includes interactive breakout sessions and a keynote address. We hope to see you there! |
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| Contact: Email: Pennelope Kunkle For: Center for AI Phone: 409-266-0651 | |
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| Piecing Together Your Wellness - A Student Wellness Expo | |
| First Published 10/30/2026 | |
Join us for a fall-themed Student Wellness Expo featuring interactive activities, stress-relief experiences, and opportunities to connect with your UTMB community. Meet campus partners, explore health, counseling, safety, fitness, and recreation resources, enjoy positive affirmations, and share ideas for future wellness programming. |
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| Contact: Email: Lucy Miller For: Office of Wellness Phone: 4092662924 | |
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| Recruiting Blood Donors for a Study about Platelet Mechano-activation and Thrombosis | |
| First Published 10/30/2026 | |
| Interested in contributing to important blood platelet research? Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch want to learn more about how mechanical force regulates platelet function, and whether mechanobiology can be used to better treat arterial thrombosis. This study may be a good fit for you if: You are at least 18 years old and non-pregnant (if a woman). No history of trypanophobia or anemia. What’s involved? Only 1 visit in total, for about 20 minutes, where you will have a small-amount blood donation. 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. The research will take place at the 5th floor of Waverly Smith Pavilion, Jennie Sealy Hospital. |
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| Contact: Email: Atreyee Biswas For: Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Phone: 409-772-9753 | |
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