UTMB Announcements for 10/8/2024

Please join us for this informative seminar!!!

Title: DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: Enhanced Cancer Research Outcomes Through UTMB's EHR Data Integration.

Presented By: Dr. Jiefei Wang

Abstract: While cancer databases like SEER and SEER-Medicare serve as critical sources for cancer research, they often lack comprehensive patient data and longitudinal records. This seminar introduces an enhanced database using UTMB's EHR system, which offers a more detailed and longitudinal view of patient care. By integrating rich EHR data, including clinical measurements and notes, we can present a complete picture of patient care. During this seminar, we will discuss the advantages of this integration, explore potential applications, and highlight challenges such as data quality and privacy. The goal is to inspire researchers to leverage EHR data for cancer research and enhance collaboration across institutions.

Dr. Jiefei Wang

Assistant Professor

Department of Biostatistics & Data Science

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Noon – 1PM

Virtual Seminar: Contact asbabu@utmb.edu for any additional information or queries.

Zoom Invitation Below (More Information URL):

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1613430223?pwd=tJFCDZ1kaldXoL1PKrrm1FMbeZy1ye.1

The Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine

Graduate Program presents:

Translational Research Seminar Series

"SARS-CoV-2 NSP3 and N Protien Modulate Stress Granule Activity and Impact Virus Infection"

Rojelio (Elias) Alvarado

Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine PhD Student

Mentor: Dr. Vineet Menachery, PhD

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Health Education Center 2.220

UTMB's digital accessibility site has news updates across a variety of categories from computing, entertainment, and more! Check out the latest in accessibility news!

#100DaysOfA11y

• Check out the 100 Days of A11y page for the complete list of days so far.
• Now you can move through the days from the beginning in slide view!

Registration Open for October 17, 2024 Webinar
 

Fall is approaching and that means a new fiscal year for the federal government, FY2025. Not only is it a good time to hear the latest funding updates, but it’s also ideal for catching up on the latest changes in NIH policies, systems, and resources.

On October 17, 2024, the NIH Office of Extramural Research is hosting a webinar featuring policy experts who will share essential updates and address how these changes might impact your institution’s compliance process, policies, and procedures.

During registration, you can submit questions that may be incorporated into the presentation by our experts or utilized during a Q&A session. Additional questions may be asked during the live event as well.

Webinar:NIH Grants Policy Updates: FY2025 Edition 

• Date:Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time:1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
• Free virtual event
• Registration Required

Information at: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-24-170.html

UTMB Pediatrics Grand Rounds
Friday, October 11, 2024,   8:00 – 9:00 AM (Central Time)
Virtual: Teams Meeting Meeting ID: 298 914 587 41; Passcode: tKSUXK

Jenny Do, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Department of Pediatric Cytogenetics
University of Texas Medical Branch

Navigating the Newborn Screen Nuances

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

1. Understand the typical clearance/diagnosis process of newborn screens
2. Learn how abnormal presentations and complex cases require multidisciplinary collaboration between the PCP, Genetics, and the patient's family
3. Learn resources available to PCPs on how to approach an abnormal newborn screen case

On Thursday October 10,2024 at the Health Education Center, the UTMB Police Department will be conducting "free basic" Bicycle Maintenance. The maintenance provided includes air in the tire and oil on the chain. The UTMB PD will also register bicycles. Registering bicycles helps to deter bicycle theft and it also aids law enforcement in the recovery of lost/stolen bicycles. Those registering their bicycles will receive a free U-lock and lights for their bicycles (while supplies last). The service will be held at 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and is provided to all UTMB Students, Faculty, and Staff. All are required to have valid identification and their UTMB ID badge. If you have any questions, please contact Corporal Dorsey at 409-772-2691.  

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology presents the:

2024 URPS Lecture Series

Co-sponsored by the UTMB Department of Biostatistics & Data Science

"Basic Biostatistics for Clinicians"

Alejandro Villasante-Tezanos, PhD

Assistant Professor 

Department of Biostatistics & Data Science

Virtual Team Meeting: Noon-1PM

Friday, 10/11/2024, Research Study Design (1/3)

Friday, 10/18/2024, Sample Size & Power Analysis (2/3)

Friday, 11/08/2024, Overview of Hypothesis Testing (3/3)

Click to join, More information URL.

Meeting Host:

Trieu Do, MD 

Chief Fellow Physician

Division of Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Department of OB/GYN

The Asclepios Osler Student Society is sponsoring a UTMB BLOOD DRIVE with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

Thursday, October 10; 1:00-4:00pm in HEC 2.206

by appointment:

https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/394575

Walk-ins are welcome.

Visit giveblood.org for more information about eligibility.

Help save a life by giving the gift of life!

UTMB is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Bay Area/Galveston County

The Walk is on Saturday, Oct. 19  8am at Stewart Beach, Galveston

Many people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia and their family caregivers come to UTMB every day looking for hope and help.  While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease at this time, our physicians, nurses and staff offer their best care and management of symptoms.  Our research teams are looking for ways to prevent or cure this devastating disease and to support those already diagnosed.

Eleven UTMB departments have registered a team for the 2024 Walk. THANK YOU to everyone who helped meet and exceed the challenge of having ten UTMB teams.

Now let’s all get busy raising $25,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association!

Show your support for people with Alzheimer’s and their family caregivers.  Start a Team, Join a Team or Donate TODAY!

Click on any team link below to join or donate.  

 UTMB SCOA/Geriatrics

 UTMB PAS Walkin' to ENDALZ

 UTMB Administrative Professional Association

 UTMB TEAM ELLEVEN

UTMB Gupta Lab and Friends

UTMB Bioethics and Health Humanities

Memories in Motion: UTMB Pediatrics & miRcore

Clinical Data Walkers

UTMB Health Education Center

 UTMB Lab Services - Employee Engagement Committee

UTMB NEUROLOGY

Let’s get ALL 4 UTMB campuses to participate and show our patients and our community that Together, We Are Fighting For A Different Future!

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

The Walk is non-competitive and family and dog-friendly. 

Walk, run or stroll the 5K beach route and connect with other people walking toward a world without Alzheimer's.  

Support a UTMB Walk Team TODAY!   Click the link below.

K’S CREATIONS WILL BE IN LEAGUE CITY

MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY!

Drop by and visit with the nice folks from K’s Creations and you’ll find an easy and

  convenient way to shop for great gifts or something uplifting for yourself.

 Discover a fun assortment including women’s clothing and accessories, scarves,

fashion jewelry, a large selection of new merchandise, and clearance items to

 choose from for yourself, your family, and all of your friends.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7^TH

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8^TH

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9^TH  

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

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

Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

UTMB’s Institute for Translational Sciences and the Sealy Center for Environmental Health & Medicine invite you to participate in a conversation on Pandemics: What’s Coming Next and How Can we Prepare?

Location: MOD Coffeehouse, 2126 Post Office Street, Galveston

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 30, 2024;  5:30-6:30PM

This conversation features Scott Weaver, PhD, John Sealy Distinguished University Chair in Human Infections and Immunity; Chair, Department of Microbiology & Immunology; Director, Institute for Human Infections & Immunity; Scientific Director, Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch; and Courtney Woolsey, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch.

Please join us as we explore and discuss the current knowledge and research related to future pandemics and how we can prepare.         

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.

The UTMB Center of Excellence for Professional Advancement and Research and the UTMB Institute for Translational Sciences funded by the Clinical and Translational Science Award (UL1TR001439) present:

Research Ethics Workshop

Gift and Ghost Authorship: Ethical Issues Related to the Fair Distribution of Credit

Presenter: Elise Smith, PhD, Assistant Professor in Bioethics & Health Humanities; Director of the Research Ethics Consultation Services

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Location: HEC 3.200

Audience: All are welcome. Medical students, residents, and junior faculty are invited to attend.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/y4rjDJWhu6  

Authorship is a proxy for credit and responsibility in academia. However, inappropriate authorship distribution can create significant ethical concerns for science. In this section we will 1) define authorship in scientific work 2) discuss ethical issues regarding authorship, 3) share best practices regarding authorship distribution in scientific teams.

Bio: As a bioethics scholar with a background in philosophy, law, and the social sciences, Dr. Smith works on projects in research ethics, research integrity, and public health ethics. As the Director of the Research Ethics Consultation Service at UTMB, Dr. Smith aims to create an environment that enables ethical decision-making through openness, ongoing discussion, tailored training, and research regarding research ethics and integrity concerns.

This project was partially funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA, UTMB Center of Excellence for Professional Advancement and Research 1 D34HP49234‐01‐00 and the UTMB Institute for Translational Sciences funded by the Clinical and Translational Science Award (UL1TR001439). 

The Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program Presents

“Protective efficacy of novel plague vaccines Part 2: comparative analyses of immune responses in wild-type and IL-17A depleted mice”

by

Emily Hendrix

PhD Candidate

Mentor: Ashok Chopra, PhD, CSc

Research Interest:

Studying the role of IFNγ and IL-17A as they relate to vaccine-mediated protection against pneumonic plague

Friday, October 11, 2024

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

HEC 3.206

The Center for Health Promotion, Performance, and Rehabilitation Research 

CHPPRR Lecture Series Presents: 

Trends in Diabetic Complications in Texas

Dan Jupiter, PhD

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, GSBS 

Associate Professor, SPPH

Dr. Dan Jupiter earned his Doctoral Degree in Mathematics from the University of Michigan and completed a postdoctoral appointment in Mathematics at Texas A&M University. He joined UTMB in 2014. Dr. Jupiter’s research focuses on lower extremity complications of diabetes. He works closely with clinical collaborators at UTMB and elsewhere to study these complications, with a particular focus on Texas.

An estimated 529 million people worldwide (6.1% of the population) live with diabetes, and the number is increasing. In the US, the percentage is higher, with 11.3% of the population having the disease. Rates in Texas are again higher, greater than 12%. Texas also has a large Hispanic population, predisposed to the disease and its sequelae. As this relatively young population ages, the burden of diabetes and its complications in Texas will increase. An understanding of the changing landscape of the consequences of diabetes in Texas is thus needed.

Join us to hear Dr. Jupiter discuss the changing landscape of diabetes and its complications in Texas. He will discuss trends in amputation secondary to diabetes as well as other complications of diabetes, and how socioeconomic factors such as insurance are impacting patterns of amputation. Dr. Jupiter will also explore race and geography and examine trajectories of and complications of diabetes.

Date: Thursday, October 24th

Time: 12:00- 1:00 PM

Location: Marie Hall, 4th Floor, SHP or via TEAMS

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Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 263 456 276 348

Passcode: EdWTgY

Vice President and Chief Development Officer James Gallo and his team extend heartfelt thanks to our campus community for making our Giving Day an enormous success. 

More than 300 members of our faculty, staff, alumni, friends and students generously gave $162,932 in support of scholarships, faculty development, research and new curriculums during All in for UTMB: A Giving Challenge on Oct. 1.

As contributions continue to come in, so far, the John Sealy School of Medicine has received the most support with $105,448 raised, and supporters of the School of Nursing contributed $19,687.

Additional support received during Giving Day for our other schools and program:

School of Health Professions - $14,662

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - $13,726

School of Public and Population Health - $5,079

Physician Assistant Studies - $4,330

The School of Public and Population Health emerged victorious as the first UTMB school to reach and exceed their rate of participation. The School of Health Professions’ Respiratory Care Program and the Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior followed with second and third place honors for participation rates. The School of Medicine was also recognized as a top-tier recipient for raising more than any other school or program.

If you were unable to join us during our challenge, you still have time. Please visit give.utmb.edu/all-in-for-utmb to make your gift today!

For questions or more information, contact Rena Lidstone, Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, at 409-772-5714 or rllidsto@utmb.edu.

We are researching Nipocalimab in Pregnancies at Risk for Severe Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN).

Please let us know if you or someone you know has ever been diagnosed with HDFN.  Our study team is looking for participants who meet the following criteria:

Are 18 to 45 years                         

Have tested positive with red cell antibodies

Have been diagnosed with HDFN in a prior pregnancy

Participation includes weekly visits to the study clinic during pregnancy and periodic follow-up visits for moms and their newborns after delivery.  All study-required visits, tests, and medication will be free. In addition, reimbursement for study participation is available.

To learn more about this study, please contact Leah McCoy.