BioPASS

Multicenter Prospective Diagnostic Study Assessing PAS Biomarker Panel BioPASS: Standard Operating Procedures

What is the purpose of the study?

Aim 1: The purpose of this study is to compare the diagnostic accuracy of a novel maternal biomarker for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) compared to standard (history and imaging based) methodology.

Aim 2: Measure the resiliency of patients with PAS compared to patients without PAS during the pregnancy and postpartum period.

Inclusion criteria

• 18 years of age or older

• Viable singleton gestation

• Between16.0 to < 31.6 weeks’ gestation

• Ultrasound diagnosis of o Anterior placenta previa (anterior placenta covering or abutting the internal cervical os) OR o Low-lying placenta (anterior placenta within 2cm of the internal cervical os)

• Able and willing to provide written, informed consent

• Plans to deliver at UTMB Galveston

• English/Spanish Speaker Exclusion criteria

• Multiple gestation

• Unable to consent or deliver at UTMB Galveston

Please contact the study team at obgynrsu@utmb.edu or research coordinators: esvillaa@utmb.edu, gaybarra@utmb.edu

LAST DAY – CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS!!!

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!!!

    FRIDAY, JUNE 5^TH

     9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

1^ST FLOOR – MAIN LOBBY

Cash, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,

and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

 LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS

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 8^TH

    TUESDAY, JUNE 9^TH   

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10^TH   

9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.   

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

Credit cards, Debit cards, Cash App, and Venmo are accepted.

Proceeds benefit Patient and Volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

UTMB’s Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS) and the Greater Gulf Coast Translational Science Alliance (GGCTSA) invite you to participate in a conversation on Understanding Hantavirus: Risks, Realities, and Prevention.     

Location: MOD Coffeehouse, 2126 Post Office Street, Galveston

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026;  5:30-6:30pm    

This conversation features Thomas Ksiazek, DVM, PhD, Professor Departments of Pathology and Microbiology & Immunology at UTMB; and Corri Levine, PhD, MS, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine-Division of Infectious Diseases at UTMB.

Please join us as we explore and discuss the current knowledge and research related to hantavirus. 

Please RSVP to Krista Bohn at krbohn@utmb.edu.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

SCI Café (where Science and Communities Interact) is a community dialogue about science, health and possibilities among community members, researchers and scientists. The purpose is to engage and connect community members with science and science with the local community. Topics for SCI Cafés are driven by community learning interests and discovery from UTMB faculty.

PRIMARY CARE PAVILION

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. 

Easily plan your weekly meals!!!

Stop by Judy’s booth to say “hello” on the following dates.

     TUESDAY, JUNE 9^TH   

AND

           WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10^TH       

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

PRIMARY CARE PAVILION – ENTRANCE A

Cash, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,

and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Take 15 min from your day today and do something to enhance digital accessibility.

• Update at least one image to have an alt tag. 
• Learn about Writing meaningful alternative text microlearning at Level Access (Account required).
• Check out this Microsoft support article on adding alt text to Outlook images.
• Take the Accessibility Fundamentals course at Microsoft, includes modules on SharePoint and AI.

#DigitalAccessibilityIsForEveryone

Inhaled/Intranasal SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine

· 18-64 years old

· Must have completed primary series and at least 1 booster of an approved COVID-19 vaccine

· Able to attend 8 in-clinic visits and be available for 1 telephone call over 6 months

· No significant respiratory history (asthma, allergies requiring nasal rinse)

· Compensation for time and travel provided

For information contact Robert Cox, RN Email: roacox@utmb.edu sivsctp@utmb.edu

Tel: (409) 772-5278

Online Respiratory Therapy Degree Advancement Programs

You already make a difference every day as a Respiratory Therapist. Whether your goals include career advancement, leadership opportunities, teaching, or graduate education, UTMB offers flexible online programs designed specifically for working Registered Respiratory Therapists.

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

AS-to-BSRT Pathway

Designed for:
RRTs who hold an associate’s degree and are ready to complete their bachelor’s degree.

Program Highlights

• Strengthen skills in evidence-based practice and professional development
• Enhance qualifications for advancement opportunities
• Prepare for future graduate-level education

Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree Advancement

BS-to-MSRT-DA Pathway

Designed for:
RRTs who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are ready to move into advanced professional roles.

Program Highlights

• Develop leadership, management, and education expertise
• Build skills to lead innovation and system-wide improvement initiatives
• Choose from three specialized tracks: Operational, Educational, or Research
              

Designed for Working RRTs

UTMB is committed to supporting your professional growth in respiratory therapy. Whether you are completing your bachelor’s degree or pursuing graduate education, these programs are designed to help you take the next step while continuing the important work you do every day.

✔ 100% Online Format
✔ Flexible for Full-Time Schedules
✔ Continue Working While Advancing Your Education
✔ Career-Focused Curriculum
✔ Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities
✔ Pathways for Advancement Within Healthcare Systems

DID YOU KNOW? UTMB offers up to $5,250 per fiscal year with the Tuition Assistance Program? Email: benefits.services@utmb.edu for details.

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It's important that digital content doesn't contain any components that flash more than three times in one second.  Components that flash in that way can trigger headaches or even seizures.  Ensure that any content you create follows this guideline.

It's best not to have flashing content but if it is required, it needs to flash 3 or less times per second.

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LAST WEEK TO REGISTER for the TEXAS BRAIN ECONOMY SUMMIT!
The momentum is here! Nearly 400 leaders, innovators, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare executives, and policymakers have already registered for the Texas Brain Economy Summit—and we're just getting started.

In one week, Houston will become the center of a #global conversation on brain health, AI, neuroscience, #innovation, and the future of economic growth.

The brain economy is more than a healthcare issue—it's an economic imperative. From workforce performance and cognitive resilience to #breakthrough #technologies and #investment opportunities, the decisions we make today will shape the #future of human flourishing and prosperity.

Join us June 9-10 at TMC Helix Park as we bring together world-class thought leaders to explore what's next.

Register today! https://lnkd.in/geP373jx

 On Wednesday June 10th from 5am through 12pm, ITS Voice will be testing capacity of the UTMB telephone system.  During this time callers may experience dropped calls and/or poor audio.  If you experience a dropped call please hang up and try your call again.

Please contact the ITS Service Desk with any questions at (409) 772-5200

CC# 66184

NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS!

 Need help designing your research study? Assistance in generating or retrieving data?

Guidance with the analysis of your collected data? Other biostatistics, bioinformatics, or health informatics assistance?

 Highly qualified experts in these areas are available for consultation at NO COST* during the

 Institute for Translational Sciences

Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Studio

* Additional services are available; fees may apply.

 3rd Monday of each month

1:00pm-2:00pm

6.110 Research Building 6

Consultations are by appointment only.

To schedule: https://utmb.us/8e2

Researchers in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences are studying whether a home-based exercise program can help adults with Type 2 Diabetes and mild memory or thinking changes. This study has been reviewed and approved for safety (IRB# 25-0195). Before joining, you will be asked to sign a consent form to show you agree to participate — and you are free to stop participating at any time, for any reason, with no penalty.

We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 55 and 80 who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

Here is what participation involves:

• A willingness to conduct a memory test to make sure the program is a good fit for you.
• A health check and some surveys at the start, which takes about 1.5 hours
• 36 exercise sessions over 12 weeks (about 1 hour each)
• Sessions are done partly in person and partly from home using a video call — so you do not need to travel every time.
• All appointments are scheduled at a time that works for you.
• You will receive compensation for completing the study.

Any questions regarding the study may be directed to:

• Principal Investigator: Mandeep Sandhu, PhD, PT at masandhu@utmb.edu
• Study Coordinator: Mariel McConville at mamcconv@UTMB.EDUor 409-266-1759

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Institutional Review Board (IRB), which reviews research involving human subjects, is available to address any questions about your rights as a research participant and to receive any comments or complaints you may have. The UTMB IRB can be contacted at IRB@UTMB.edu.

The John Sealy School of Medicine

is recruiting faculty to teach Phase 1 medical students for

Academic Year 2026–2027

New This Year!!!

PBL facilitators will receive an increased allocation of 0.025 tFTE for every 4-week PBL block, with adjustments tailored to the exact length of each course.

Facilitator Opportunities Available

Pre-clerkship small group and problem-based learning (PBL facilitation).

Year 1 Courses Available:

Doctoring and Clinical Skills 26 (Semesters 1 and 2), Molecules to Mechanisms, Dermatology, Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue, Neurobiology and Human Behavior, and Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Renal.

Year 2 Courses Available:

Doctoring and Clinical Skills 25 (Semester 3), Cardiovascular/Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal and Nutrition, and Essentials of Endocrinology.

How to Apply

Faculty may apply via the online survey available February 17 (Noon)–June 1, 2026.

Registration Link

Recruitment Timeline

• Registrations are ongoing.
• June 15, 2026: All teaching assignments finalized.

Additional Details

• Faculty may request a full or shared facilitation slot and note a preferred co-facilitator in the survey.
• Content expertise is not required for PBL facilitation; facilitators guide the learning process.
• For questions, contact Dr. Lisa Elferink or Jennifer Earl.

Thank you for supporting the educational mission of JSSOM.