UTMB Announcements for 7/10/2026

The Department of Pharmacology &Toxicology

Proudly presents

The 2026 Chauncey Leake Distinguished Lecturer

Trevor M. Penning, PhD

Professor of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director Translational Research Training Program in Environmental Health Sciences University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

“An Adventure in Steroid Enzymology”

Friday, July 10, 2026

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

HEC 1.200

The Department of Pharmacology &Toxicology

Proudly presents

The 2026 Chauncey Leake Distinguished Lecturer

Trevor M. Penning, PhD

Professor of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director Translational Research Training Program in Environmental Health Sciences University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

“An Adventure in Steroid Enzymology”

Friday, July 10, 2026

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

HEC 1.200

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 10^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!

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Announces – The Final Examination of

Brianna Salinas

For the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy

July 14, 2026

1:00 pm

1.304 SHP/SON Building & Microsoft Teams

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

Examining Self-Efficacy and Proficiency Among Clinical Nurse Leaders

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Chair: Adrian Juarez, PhD, Assistant Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas

DeMonica Junious, PhD, Assistant Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas

Safa’a Al-Arabi, PhD, Associate Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas

Heidi Spratt, PhD, Professor, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science, School of Public and Population Health, UTMB Galveston, Texas

Danya Garner, PhD, Associate Director, CPE, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

 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.

    TUESDAY, JULY 14^TH

AND

       WEDNESDAY, JULY 15^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!

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 409-266-1759The 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.

Secondary Trauma among Forensic Workers

To help us understand the body’s response to stress and distress, specifically as it relates to people working in Forensics.

                                                              A research study.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health), School of Nursing, is conducting a research study to better understand how the body responds to stress and distress. You would be providing invaluable research data that would help in understanding the body’s physiological response.

What’s Involved

A special blood pressure machine will measure and calculate how your veins and arteries react. Talk to the researcher about your occupational experience with trauma. A second measurement will be taken with the special blood pressure machine.

Study Requirements

Forensic worker. Be willing to have a special blood pressure machine monitor your arteries and veins. Consent to sharing your information with the research team. Complete two questionnaires, and one interview.

Location

The Institute for Spirituality and Health, or the RISE Center at UTMB or in your home

The CUGH Trainee Advisory Committee (TAC) provides an opportunity for emerging global health leaders to contribute to international discussions on global health policy, governance, education, and advocacy while collaborating with trainees from institutions around the world.

Serving on TAC offers participants the opportunity to:

• Develop leadership and professional skills.
• Contribute to CUGH initiatives and global health programming.
• Expand their international professional network.
• Represent UTMB within a globally recognized academic consortium.

Application Deadline: August 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT

Learn more about the opportunity, eligibility, and application process by visiting the Office of Global Operations announcement.

The countdown has begun—get ready to launch into the benefits universe at this year’s Annual Enrollment Fairs!

Explore your benefits options for the 2026–2027 plan year and meet with representatives from our insurance, retirement, and wellness providers. Learn about new offerings to help protect you and your family, including accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital insurance, legal benefits, and pet insurance.

Galveston Campus

Tuesday, July 7 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

John Sealy Hospital,1st Floor Lobby

301 8th St., Galveston, TX 77555

League City Campus
Wednesday, July 8 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Medical Plaza One, Skybridge
2240 Gulf Freeway South, League City, TX 77573

Clear Lake Campus
Thursday, July 9 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Clear Lake Campus Hospital, 1st Floor Lobby
200 Blossom St, Webster, TX 77598

Virtual Event

Friday, July 10 | 12 – 2 p.m.

Microsoft Teams:Click here to join the virtual event

Whether you attend in person or virtually, these events area great opportunity to ask questions, compare plans, and feel confident heading into annual enrollment.

Visit the Annual Enrollment web pagefor additional event details.

Join Academic Computing and Blackboard on Thursday, July 23rd to preview Blackboard Ultra's new grading experience before it becomes available in August. We'll explore the redesigned workflow, improved navigation and new tools that make grading more efficient while reducing the number of clicks needed to complete common tasks.

Thursday, July 23, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
ETA Educational Technologies Admins Team Channel (MS Teams)

Session topics of interest include

• Navigating the designed Gradebook
• Managing grading, feedback, and grade posting more efficiently
• Viewing student accommodations and submission details in one place
• Using the new Rubric Evaluation Report
• What to expect when the new Gradebook arrives in August 2026

Who should attend

Instructors, ETA Group members, Course Builders, and Instructional Designers

Note:To apply what you learn in future sessions, please complete the Blackboard Sandbox Access Request Form so we can create or confirm access to your personal sandbox course.

Participants will gain

Practical strategies for navigating Blackboard Ultra's redesigned Gradebook, streamlining grading workflows, and providing timely, meaningful feedback to students.

This session will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend live.

For more info, visit the UTMB eClass Blackboard Training Sessions page or contact edtech@utmb.edu if you would like to RSVP or have any questions.

The Epic EMR will be unavailable, Tuesday, July 14,2026 from 10:00p-1200a (2200-2400), due to Epic maintenance.  During this timeframe, Epic access will be prohibited, and Epic Read-Only will NOT be available.  The Read-Only version will be implemented if issues arise.

The ITS Voice team and the telecom carrier, Lumen, will be performing a policy change on our Austin Lumen SIP Trunks on Tuesday, 7/14, starting at 6PM to 10PM. This is low-impact; however, there may be a brief (5–30 seconds) interruption to outbound calls ONLY from Avaya phones while the updated policy is applied.

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

CC# 66866

Jennie Sealy Main Entrance will be closed from July 11 - 12 5PM - 5 AM.  Alternate access will be through the tunnel in parking garage 37 or the Waverly Smith Entrance.  Patient drop-off/pick-up will be at the Waverly Smith Entrance.  

Jacki Cosgrove - Project Manager M (409) 340-5051

The Caregiver Connection is a support group for family members and friends of people with Alzheimer's or other dementia.  The group is a safe, welcoming place to ask questions, learn about caring for someone with dementia and get tips for caregiver self-care.  Everyone is welcome!

Meetings are held on 2^nd and 4^th Friday monthly from 12 – 1 pm

2^nd Friday is Hybrid – In-person OLLI @ UTMB(1200 Market St. Galveston) OR Zoom

4th Friday  -  Zoom /phone only 

SIGN IN Hybrid Meeting link:  

https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/LgyffRcmRcumMjTpsLpT9A 

Meeting ID: 910 6416 6765
Passcode: EndALZ26

OR Call the Alzheimer's Association HelpLine to register at 800-272-3900

FIRST TIME ATTENDEES* -SIGN IN with ALL requested information.  Email Alice Williams alwillia@utmb.edu for more info.  

PREVIOUS ATTENDEES* – SIGN IN ONLY with name, email, zip code and preference on receiving Alzheimer’s Association emails.   

*After sign in, check your email for a link to join the meeting.

Meeting facilitators:  Alice Williams, MS, LBSW  UTMB Sealy Center on Aging and Virginia Pixley, LMSW

Caregiver support group meetings are sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter. 

GALVESTON CAMPUS 

MONDAY AND TUESDAY

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!!!

                    MONDAY, JULY 13^TH             

AND

           TUESDAY, JULY 14^TH     

        9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2^ND FLOOR

BETWEEN P.J.’S COFFEE AND THE CSW

Cash, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,

and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!