UTMB Announcements for 3/28/2024
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Repeat Announcements | First Published |
The 28th Structural Biology Annual Symposium | 3/27/2024 |
Teletime will be discontinued on March 31, 2024 | 3/18/2024 |
GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE WILL BE AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS | 3/26/2024 |
YOU'RE INVITED! Wellness Workshop with Dr. Tim Cunningham | 3/27/2024 |
FY2024 PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTEE TEACHING SERIES | 3/26/2024 |
Retail Cafe Menu | 3/25/2024 |
Your Weekly Anchor | 3/27/2024 |
New Version of Microsoft Teams is Coming | 3/26/2024 |
Are you postmenopausal? Have you ever received a diagnosis of PCOS? | 3/26/2024 |
Postdoctoral Fellow Position: Health of Older Minorities T32 | 3/26/2024 |
UTMB Police "Free" Bicycle Maintenance Initiative - CANCELLED - | 3/26/2024 |
Volunteers Needed for HPV Vaccine Study | 3/26/2024 |
GSBS Final Examination - Huang | 3/27/2024 |
Save the Date - RESEARCH DAY - May 14 | 3/27/2024 |
RN-BSN Fall 2024 Application - Apply Today! | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
Are you a licensed registered nurse or a soon-to-be ADN graduate seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing? Take your nursing career to the next level and earn your bachelor’s degree online! UTMB School of Nursing offers licensed nursing professionals a two-semester RN-BSN program, with a staggered course load designed for working nurses. The Fall 2024 application is currently open! Visit our website to learn about requirements, program curriculum, the application process, and more. You can also look into UTMB’s tuition reimbursement benefit.
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Contact: Email: Lauren Homan For: School of Nursing Phone: 409/772-8328 | |
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65th Annual National Student Research Forum - April 20, 2024 | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
The 65th Annual National Student Research Forum (NSRF) will be held on April 20, 2024 on the UTMB campus. The NSRF is organized and run by students for the discussion of student research papers in a scientific atmosphere. The Oral Presentation Abstract deadline will be March 9, 2024; Poster Presentation Abstract Deadline: March 23, 2024; and Osler Essay Contest Deadline: March 23, 2024. Click here to learn more. For any questions or concerns, please email nsrf.galveston@utmb.edu. |
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Contact: Email: Stephanie Baxter For: GSBS MD-PhD Program Phone: 4097723633 | |
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DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: Space-Time Infectious Disease Modeling, Nowcasting, Counterfactuals and NPIs Presented by Dr. A B Lawson | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series: Space-Time Infectious Disease Modeling, Nowcasting, Counterfactuals and NPIs Presented by Dr. A B Lawson
Monday, April 22nd, 2024
Noon – 1 pm
Virtual Seminar: Contact Monica Cline for Zoom invitation
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Contact: Email: Monica Cline For: Office Of Biostatistics Phone: 4097726355 | |
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REGALIA ORDER - FACULTY - 2024 John Sealy School of Medicine MD Commencement | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
It is time to submit your commencement regalia rental orders!! The John Sealy School of Medicine’s MD Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. Please use the following link to submit your order for the regalia rental: https://buildagrad.com/utmbsomedfaculty
Note: Regalia will arrive the week before Commencement for distribution. An email will be sent when it is available to be picked up with designated days and times, along with the pick-up location. Please do not hesitate to contact the Campus Store for assistance at (409) 772-1939. Thank you. UTMB Health – Auxiliary Enterprises, Campus Store |
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Contact: Email: Zelma Bocanegra For: Office of Academic Affairs, John Sealy School of Medicine Phone: 409-772-3619 | |
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JSSOM Teaching Opportunities - Facilitator Recruitment Portal for 24-25AY open through April 26,2024 | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
IMC Faculty PBL/Small Group Options for Academic Year 2024-2025
The Instruction Management Office (IMO) is now initiating the recruitment of faculty facilitators for small group and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) sessions in the pre-clerkship phase (years 1 and 2) of the four year Integrated Medical Curriculum (IMC)
Online surveys will be available from March 22nd through April 26th, for JSSOM faculty to indicate the teaching activities they are interested and available to participate in. Faculty should NOT contact Course Coordinators directly to express their interest. The URL for sign-up is:
https://www.utmb.edu/meded/facultyPortal.asp
What is PBL? PBL is the central learning modality for our three foundational science and six organ-based courses. PBL uses small-group
discussions of clinical cases as the stimulus for student directed learning. Each PBL session is composed of one faculty facilitator with 8-11 students. The role of the facilitator is to foster a student-directed learning environment in which students identify and direct their own learning needs, foster the development of problem-solving skills and lifelong learning. Depending on the course, two-hour PBL sessions will be held 2-3 times a week either 10am-noon or 1-3pm. If you know you will miss a session, it will be your responsibility to find a faculty substitute. You DO NOT need to be a content expert to facilitate a PBL course – your role is to ensure the process of PBL happens appropriately. Faculty with a PhD, MD or DO may apply.
What is small group facilitation? Clinical faculty (MD or DO) are invited to facilitate a small group in two clinical courses Doctoring & Clinical Skills (formerly Practice of
Medicine 1) and Practice of Medicine 2. In these sessions’ faculty facilitate practice sessions for students with or without standardized patients on physical examination skills, oral presentation, interview skills as well as discuss ethical, professional and scientific issues in healthcare. The two-hour small group sessions can occur up to 11-12 times in the POMs over the academic year. If you know you will miss a session, it will be your responsibility to find a faculty substitute. You DO NOT need to be a content expert to facilitate a small group – your role is to ensure the small groups meet the session objectives.
Compensation:
Compensation is 0.05 tFTE (or 5% of your salary) inclusive of all PBL.
Process for signing up:
March 22-April 26, 2024
Initial Recruitment Phase- faculty indicate desired courses/activity (see link below).
April 29, 2024 Begin confirmation of all slots.
May 6, 2024 All teaching slots for Academic Year 2024-2025 must be confirmed.
DO NOT contact the course coordinator or course director to sign up! If you cannot facilitate a full group and would like to share a group with another faculty, please indicate your preference for a full or shared slot, and in the notes indicate with whom you would like to share with.Thank you
for your commitment to the educational vision of the JSSOM. A list of facilitator duties and responsibilities can be located on the IMO website. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Elferink at laelferi@utmb.edu .
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Contact: Email: Jennifer Earl For: Instruction Management Office Phone: 409-747-1740 | |
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Good Friday Service (Virtual) | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
The Pastoral Care Department invites you to a virtual Good Friday Service. Please join the UTMB chaplains for a virtual Good Friday Service where they will share about the seven last sayings of Christ while he was on the cross. This holiday is celebrated by Christians around the world and leads up to Easter or Resurrection Sunday. Please join us on Zoom at noon on Friday, March 29, 2024. To join the Zoom meeting, click here. Meeting ID: 946 8374 2779 Passcode: 208392 |
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Contact: Email: Donna Kaye Hussey For: Pastoral Care Department Phone: 4097723915 | |
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Faculty Advancement in Research Seminar Series Continues - TUESDAY, April 9th | ||
First Published 3/28/2024 | ||
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Contact: Email: Office of Strategic Research Development For: Research Administration Phone: 409-266-9441 | ||
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HPTM Translational Research Seminar Series - 4/2/24 - Sanjana Mohanty and Madison Gray | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
The Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine Graduate Program presents: "Phospholipase D1's Role in Alzheimer's Disease and Therapeutic Potential" Sanjana Mohanty Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine PhD Student Mentor: Dr. Balaji Krishnan, PhD and "Bioinformatics and Innovations in Infectious Disease Vaccine Development and Safety" Madison Gray Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine PhD Student Mentor: Dr. Georgiy Golovko, PhD Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm Levin Hall Building 3.324 |
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Contact: Email: Marisa Pelonero Bible For: The Institute for Translational Sciences Phone: 409- 772-1484 | |
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Willed Body Memorial | |
First Published 3/28/2024 | |
The Vesalius Osler Society and the Willed Body Program at UTMB would like to formally invite you to the Willed Body Memorial Ceremony. This event will be a commemoration to honor the lives of those who generously donated their bodies to UTMB.
The ceremony will be held in the HEC, room 1.200/1.202, on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Dress code is business casual with white coat. Refreshments will be reserved for families.
Please use the form below to RSVP by Monday, April 1st, 2024. |
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Contact: Email: Alice Lee For: School of Medicine Phone: 281-678-6619 | |
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The 28th Structural Biology Annual Symposium | |
First Published 3/27/2024 | |
The 28th Structural Biology Annual SymposiumDate: Saturday, April 13, 2024 |
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Contact: Email: Chasity Taylor For: SCSB Phone: 4097728083 | |
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Teletime will be discontinued on March 31, 2024 | |
First Published 3/18/2024 | |
Teletime is the phone system UTMB non-exempt/hourly employees and contractors call in order to punch in and out on Kronos timecards. Teletime is being replaced by alternate solutions such as TimeClocks or TimeStamp (computer-entry) via Punch.utmb.edu or Kronos.utmb.edu. All areas should transition to new clocking methods now, and Managers & Timekeepers can use the Kronos Punch Analysis Report at utmb.us/966 for departmental review. This update offers enhanced security and improved reliability within Kronos. Teletime will be shutdown on Sunday, March 31st at 8pm. Teletime will not be available beginning Monday, April 1st. Thanks for your support of this important initiative. |
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Contact: Email: Darwin VanDyke For: IT Services Phone: 409-939-2670 | |
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GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE WILL BE AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS | |
First Published 3/26/2024 | |
GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE WILL BE AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY!!!
COME OUT AND VISIT OUR NEWEST VENDOR TO UTMB!
Grace Anna’s Boutique offers $6. jewelry and much more – including necklace sets, rings, bracelets, earrings, fashion accessories, scarves, Summer dresses, tops, electronics, Easter basket stuffers, and more.
They’re also having a Lavish Linens Sale to include sheet sets and bamboo pillows.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. AND FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
1ST FLOOR – MAIN LOBBY
Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are all accepted.
Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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Contact: Email: Mary Moody For: Volunteer Services Phone: (409) 772-2567 | |
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YOU'RE INVITED! Wellness Workshop with Dr. Tim Cunningham | |
First Published 3/27/2024 | |
The UTMB School of Nursing is thrilled to host a wellness workshop with Tim Cunningham, RN, DrPH, FAAN on Thursday, April 18, 11:30am-1:00pm in the Health Education Center, Room 2.206/2.220. All UTMB faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited. Please join this interactive workshop to discover ways to integrate wellbeing into your academic, personal and professional lives. Lunch will be provided! Dr. Cunningham is former Vice President and Co-Chief Well-Being Officer at Emory University’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center, where he supported structural and systemic well-being changes for healthcare teams and professionals, including university staff and faculty, researchers, learners, and community members. Tim’s path towards corporate leadership has been unique to say the least. Before becoming an executive leader, Tim performed as a clown doctor in pediatric hospitals and in refugee camps, war zones, and other global zones of crisis. Tim’s global experiences have exposed him to both extreme suffering and profound resilience. This work inspired him to pursue a career in nursing. Today, Tim is passionate about sharing his message on wellbeing. His presentations and workshops pull from an array of experiences that focus on the core human tenets of well-being and creativity. His work is highly interactive and unique. To learn more about Dr. Cunningham, please visit his website at www.timcunninghamrn.com. To register, please visit https://utmb.us/ar4. We hope to see you there! |
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Contact: Email: Chelsea Jones For: School of Nursing Phone: 4097728268 | |
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FY2024 PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTEE TEACHING SERIES | |
First Published 3/26/2024 | |
Addressing Professionalism in the Workplace: Practical Considerations and Tips
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Contact: Email: Mary Ann Pedraza For: Office of the President Phone: 409.772.9867 | |
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Retail Cafe Menu | |
First Published 3/25/2024 | |
Cafe on The Court Weekly menu for the week of 3.25.2024 Please click on the below link for our amazing menu options we have for this week: |
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Contact: Email: Jeffrey D Whitaker For: Food and Nutrition Services Phone: 4097729769 | |
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Your Weekly Anchor | |
First Published 3/27/2024 | |
Moment of Hope
The following is a prayer for Easter- On this blessed Easter Sunday, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and joy. We rejoice in the resurrection of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather with loved ones and fellow believers, we are reminded of the glorious victory over sin and death that He accomplished on the cross. Lord, we thank you for the promise of new life and the hope that Easter brings. Your mercy and grace shine brightly on this day, illuminating our lives with the warmth of your love. May we never forget the incredible sacrifice of Jesus and the profound significance of His triumph over the grave. On this sacred day, fill our hearts with the joy of the resurrection. Help us to experience the transformative power of your love, renewing our spirits and strengthening our faith. As we celebrate together, may the message of Easter resonate deeply within us, inspiring us to live as reflections of your grace and compassion. As we rejoice in the miracle of Easter, we lift our prayers for those who may be struggling, lonely, or in despair. May your comforting presence be with them, bringing healing and hope. Use us, Lord, as instruments of your peace and vessels of your love in the world. We dedicate this Easter Sunday to you, grateful for the promise of redemption and the assurance of your unfailing love. May our lives be a testament to the power of your resurrection as we seek to follow you faithfully.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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Contact: Email: Donna Kaye Hussey For: Pastoral Care Department Phone: 4097723915 | |
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New Version of Microsoft Teams is Coming | |
First Published 3/26/2024 | |
If you are currently using the Classic version of Teams, your Teams client will automatically be converted to the new version of Teams on April 1st.
This update will bring several enhancements aimed at improving performance and overall user experience.
If you access Teams via Citrix, it will remain on the Classic version until a future date to be announced soon.
To learn more about the new version of Microsoft Teams, visit:
Introducing the new Microsoft Teams | Microsoft 365 Blog
Please contact the UTMB Service Desk if you have any questions or concerns regarding this upcoming change. |
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Contact: Email: ITS Service Desk For: Information Technology Services Phone: 888-898-2401 | |
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Are you postmenopausal? Have you ever received a diagnosis of PCOS? | |
First Published 3/26/2024 | |
We are recruiting female volunteers to complete a research study on exploring the barriers to management of PCOS and determining the metabolic risks of PCOS across the lifespan
We are looking for female volunteers who:
The study will ask you to participate in one virtual interview and one visit to UTMB-Galveston campus. In total, the interview and campus visit will take approximately 3 hours.
You will be reimbursed for your time, travel and parking.
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Contact: Email: Mariel Miller For: Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior Phone: 4092109134 | |
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Postdoctoral Fellow Position: Health of Older Minorities T32 | |
First Published 3/26/2024 | |
The UTMB Sealy Center on Aging seeks to fill one postdoctoral fellowship position on the aging and health of diverse older adult populations. Postdoctoral fellows collaborate with faculty at UTMB who have $29.9 million in annual research funding on population health and aging. Funded faculty include sociologists, economists, demographers, gerontologists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians. Research areas of expertise include health disparities and health equity, aging trajectories, cognitive aging and dementia, medical outcomes, health service utilization, social epidemiology, rehabilitation, psychosocial stress, and health promotion. Fellowship duties include but are not limited to the following:
In addition to the current NIH stipend level and full healthcare benefits, fellows receive additional funding for travel, networking, and training related expenses. Visit the Sealy Center on Aging website to learn more and complete the online application. |
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Contact: Email: Kelley A. Sitgreaves For: Sealy Center on Aging Phone: 409-747-1987 Fax: 409 772-8931 | |
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UTMB Police "Free" Bicycle Maintenance Initiative - CANCELLED - | |
First Published 3/26/2024 | |
The UTMB Police Department "Free" Bicycle Maintenance scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024 has been cancelled and will resume next month. |
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Contact: Email: Michael Peltier For: UTMB Police Phone: 4097722612 | |
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Volunteers Needed for HPV Vaccine Study | |||
First Published 3/26/2024 | |||
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Contact: Email: Rosalina Trujillo For: CIRWH Phone: 4097475594 | |||
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GSBS Final Examination - Huang | |
First Published 3/27/2024 | |
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Announces – The Final Examination of CALEB HUANG
For the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
March 29, 2024
3:00 PM Research Building 6, Room 5.402
TITLE OF DISSERTATION ORDER EMERGING FROM CHAOS: CONTROL OF SIGNALING VIA BIOMOLECULAR CONDENSATES SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE Chair: Thomas Smith, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Junji Iwahara, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston B. Montgomery Pettitt, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Matthieu Gagnon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Olivier Lichtarge, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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Contact: Email: Christen Powers For: GSBS Phone: 409-772-2668 | |
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Save the Date - RESEARCH DAY - May 14 | |
First Published 3/27/2024 | |
Save the date for Research Day 2024
May 14
Keynote Speaker: Lunchtime Q&A with UTMB President Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD Plus, Innovation Panel Discussion and Core Showcase
Lunch provided to those registered in advance. |
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Contact: Email: Research Outreach, Learning & Engagement For: Research Administration Phone: 406-266-9432 | |
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