Join us at the ISGD Clinical Trials Summit on November 13th-15th at the Galveston Island Convention Center. 

We are inviting the submission of abstracts for the summit, which is dedicated to transforming the future of kidney disease research by accelerating the design and execution of innovative, patient-centered clinical trials in glomerular disease and beyond.
The deadline for abstracts is August 1, 2026.
Link: https://www.is-gd.org/cts-2026-abstract-info

Please register before pricing changes:
A discount code for 20% off registration for UTMB faculty/staff/students is available for a short time and can be used on both regular and reduced/early-career registrations. 

Please register at 
https://www.is-gd.org/cts-2026-registration-info
and apply this code at checkout:  
2026CTSUTMB20

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, JULY 24^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!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY IN LEAGUE CITY

FOR LONE STAR FINE DESIGNS!

LONE STAR FINE DESIGNS

is back again by popular demand, selling sterling silver

and high-quality fashion jewelry.

  If you have shopped with Lone Star Fine Designs

before, you will receive an additional 10% off. 

They will also be giving away a free pair of stud earrings

with every purchase, while supplies last, so plan to shop early.

FRIDAY, JULY 24^TH

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

CLINIC SIDE – FIRST FLOOR

 Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,

and American Express are all accepted.

Plan to shop for a great cause!

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

As we approach the end of Fiscal Year 2026,
the window to order your swag/promotional items is closing.


TODAY is the last day to submit your orders.

We will not be able to accept anymore orders after today.
This allows everyone enough time to receive
their items before August 31st.

Please send all requests to print.order@utmb.edu

COME OUT AND VISIT GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE!

Grace Anna’s Boutique offers $6. jewelry and much more – including

necklace sets, rings, bracelets, earrings, fashion accessories, scarves, 

dresses, tops, a great selection of scrubs at great prices, electronics, and more.

They’re also having a Lavish Linens Sale to include sheet sets and bamboo pillows.

MONDAY, JULY 27^TH

11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, JULY 28^TH

8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29^TH  

8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

THURSDAY, JULY 30^TH

8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, JULY 31^ST  

8:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

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

AND

LEAGUE CITY HOSPITAL ENTRYWAY (ACROSS FROM THE PHARMACY)

Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

UTMB H-COR DataThon 2026

Infections and the Aging Brain: From Real-World Clinical Data to Neurodegenerative Evidence

The UTMB Center for Health and Clinical Outcomes Research, H-COR, invites UTMB MD, PhD, and MD/PhD students to participate in a one-day interdisciplinary DataThon on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams to investigate how infections and infection-related interventions may be associated with later cognitive, neurovascular, and neurodegenerative outcomes using governed real-world clinical data. Teams will develop a research question, define an analytical cohort, evaluate the evidence, and prepare a concise scientific presentation. Up to five teams will advance to the final presentation session, where awards and prizes will be presented to the highest-ranked teams.

Students may apply individually or as a proposed team. Individual applicants should submit a current CV and a brief description of their academic program, scientific interests, relevant experience, and anticipated contribution to a multidisciplinary team. Proposed teams should submit the CVs of all members and a short description of their combined expertise.

Applications must be emailed to Dr. George Golovko at gegolovk@utmb.edu⁠ by 11:59 PM Central Time on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Please use the subject line H-COR DataThon Application – Individual or H-COR DataThon Application – Team.

Space is limited, and submission of application materials does not guarantee participation.

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.

3, 2, 1… Blast off into the benefits universe! Annual enrollment for the 2026–2027 plan year is now open and will continue through Friday, July 31. During this time, you can make changes to your benefits elections, add or remove dependents, and enroll in a flexible spending account.

To view or update your coverage, log in to the My UT Benefits portalwith your UTMB username and password.

Please note:

• No action is needed if you want to keep your current coverage. However, you are encouraged to review your elections and dependents to ensure everything is accurate.
• You must actively enroll each year if you want to participate in a UT FLEX account.

Any changes you make, along with the new plan rates, will take effect on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Visit the Annual Enrollment web pagefor more information, including employee guidebooks, benefits cost worksheets, videos, and other resources to support your decision-making for the coming plan year.

For a Phase 1 SARS-CoV-2 Inhaled/Intranasal Vaccine Clinical Trial

• 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

In collaboration with Target:BP, join Texas AHEC East and the School of Public and Population Health at UTMB for a Lunch & Learn series aimed at educating and empowering health professionals dedicated to enhancing the health of rural communities.

This session will be facilitated by UTMB's Dr. Saleh, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine. He will discuss improving the diagnosis, treatment, and management of high blood pressure.

UT REAL (Research, Engineering, Application, and Lab) Health AI is a systemwide initiative focused on responsibly advancing the use of artificial intelligence across the UT System. By connecting expertise across institutions, it aims to improve patient care and safety, enhance clinician efficiency, advance research, and prepare the workforce for an AI-enabled future.

Learn more: https://www.utsystem.edu/sites/ut-real-health-ai

About the Webinar
This 60-minute session will provide an overview of the UT REAL Health AI initiative, including its vision, governance structure, workgroups, current projects, and future directions. Participants will learn how UT REAL Health AI is supporting education, research, clinical care, and AI adoption across the UT System. This session is part of our ongoing education series supporting workforce development and cross-institutional collaboration.

Date & Time
July 28th, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST

Location
Virtual (Zoom link will be shared upon registration)

What to Expect

•              Overview of the UT REAL Health AI initiative

•              Introduction to key workgroups and current projects

•              Opportunities for engagement and collaboration

•              Questions and discussion

Participants will also have access to UT REAL-AI educational materials, including recorded sessions and supporting resources.

Please register using the link below to receive the webinar details:
REGISTRATION LINK

Registration deadline: July 26, 2026 at 10:45 PM

🌍 Expand Your Global Health Network

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Academic Partnership Program Initiative (APPI) Mentorship Program.

This year-long mentorship program connects members of the global health community through meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that foster professional growth, leadership development, and international collaboration. Whether you're seeking guidance from an experienced global health professional or looking to mentor the next generation, APPI offers a valuable opportunity to build lasting connections across institutions and disciplines.

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

Learn more about the program, eligibility, and application process by visiting the UTMB Global Operations Annoucement page.

Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds

The Translation Intensive Care Unit Presents Kurt Anderson Traber Memorial Lectureship

Visiting Professors 

The University of Texas Medial Branch at Galveston 

Friday July 24, 2026

12:00 – 1:00 PM

TEAMS Link Available 

        Leopoldo Cancio, MD & Jill Cancio, PhD 

                              U.S. Army Burn Center                         

       U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research  

_________________________________________________

 “Burns during Large Scale Combat Operations: What’s the Plan?”

Seminar Presentation

"Leveraging Molecular Microbiology to Develop Translational Tools"

Muthiah Kumaraswami, Ph.D.
Professor
Houston Methodist Research Institute
Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3.206 Heath Education Center

How can risk assessment and prediction models support suicide prevention in correctional settings?

Professor Seena Fazel of the University of Oxford will discuss risk assessment and prediction modelling for self-harm and suicide risk in correctional populations. The talk will examine an important area at the intersection of mental health, correctional healthcare, public health and data-informed practice.

What the talk will cover

Professor Fazel’s research examines adverse outcomes among people with mental illness, including suicide and self-harm. He has led major studies of prison mental health and developed risk assessment tools used internationally in prison, probation and forensic mental health services.

Event date and location

• Date
  Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
• Time
  1:30–2:30 p.m.
• Location
  Health Education Center, Room 3.206
  301 11th St., Galveston, TX 77555

Join us in HEC 3.206.

About Professor Seena Fazel

Professor Seena Fazel is Professor of Forensic Psychiatry and Director of the Centre for Suicide Research at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on adverse outcomes among people with mental illness, including suicide, self-harm, violence and crime.

Professor Fazel holds an honorary appointment with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. After working for more than 13 years as a visiting psychiatrist in a local prison, he now works clinically in a community forensic psychiatry service. He is also an expert member of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody, which advises the UK Government.

UTMB’s Center for Correctional Healthcare Excellence (CCHE) will hold its inaugural annual symposium on Friday, Aug. 7, at The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center in Galveston.

Correctional healthcare sits at the intersection of medicine, public health, ethics, health equity and public safety. This national convening brings together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, correctional administrators and public health experts to examine how care is delivered to justice-involved populations — and how it can be delivered better.

Event details

• Date: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
• Time: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Location: The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center, 5222 Seawall Blvd., Galveston
• Format: In person

Sessions and panel discussions will address:

• Innovations in correctional healthcare delivery
• Infectious diseases and public health in carceral settings
• Mental health and substance use disorders
• Chronic disease management and specialty care access
• Telemedicine and digital health transformation
• Health systems operations and quality improvement
• Correctional healthcare policy, ethics and research
• Reentry medicine and continuity of care

UTMB faculty, staff, residents, fellows and students are welcome. Agenda and speaker details will be announced as they are confirmed.

Register for the CCHE Inaugural Annual Symposium

Questions? Contact Kirsty Foss at klfoss@utmb.edu or 409-772-6140. Learn more about CCHE at utmb.edu/cche.

If you are:

Allergic to peanuts or tree nuts

Older than 18 years old

Men and women

Have not received allergy shots

Are not taking an antihistamine within two weeks

Have been tested for allergy (skin tests or ImmunoCAP) within 6 month, or if not tested we can test by skin test

Are willing to donate 50 mL of blood (about 3 table spoons)

You may be eligible to participate in our study.

Successful participants will be compensated for their time and effort.

If interested, please contact

Terumi Midoro-Horiuti

(409) 772 3832

tmidoro@utmb.edu

Garage 2 West Side Closure – Saturday, July 25^th

The Garage 2 West Side entrance and 11^th Street between The Strand and Harborside will be closed from 6:00am – 7:00pm during the installation of the new UTMB signage.