UTMB Announcements for 2/7/2025

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CALL FOR FACULTY NOMINATIONS: Roberto Logroņo, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare
CALL FOR STUDENT/FELLOW/TRAINEE NOMINATIONS: Roberto Logroņo, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare
***Invitation to Apply or Nominate Scholars for NIH K12 Faculty Training Program in Women's Health***
**Today - Pharmacology and Toxicology Seminar Series
It's time to ELIMINATE frequent UTIs
Are you pregnant and have screened positive as a genetic carrier for single-gene disorders?
LAST DAY FOR K’S CREATIONS IN LEAGUE CITY!!!
LAST DAY FOR THE GOURMET CUPBOARD AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS!!!
New NIH Salary Cap Announced
Dr. Banks Farewell Gathering
M. Burch - Microbiology and Immunology Student Research Update Seminar – 2/14/25

Repeat AnnouncementsFirst Published
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lab Safety Awareness Week February 10-15, 20252/5/2025
Third Lecture of the 30th Annual Lefeber Winter Series on Aging, Tuesday, February 11, 20252/5/2025
Join Our Team! Supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention1/28/2025
National Burn Awareness Week2/3/2025
National Wear Red Day2/5/2025
Health Education Center Federal Work Study Student Positions Available2/6/2025
Polycom Tenant License ID Configuration Change on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pm2/5/2025
Academy of Master Teachers and the Office of Educational Development host February Teaching Skills led by Dr. John Hagedorn, MD2/5/2025
REGALIA ORDER - FACULTY - 2025 John Sealy School of Medicine MD Commencement2/6/2025
4th Annual UTMB Interprofessional Education and Practice Symposium (and Optional Workshop)2/6/2025
UTMB Expert Series at OLLI2/6/2025

CALL FOR FACULTY NOMINATIONS: Roberto Logroņo, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare
First Published 2/7/2025
Roberto Logroño, MD Award and Lectureship
for Professionalism in Healthcare
 
CALL FOR FACULTY NOMINATIONS
 
Award
We seek nominations for the annual Roberto Logroño, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare for meritorious faculty of UTMB’s five schools:  Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Public and Population Health. This lectureship and award is given annually in memory of Roberto Logroño, M.D., a Tenured Professor and Director of Cytopathology in the Department of Pathology from 1997 until his unexpected death in 2006. Dr. Logroño exemplified many of the attributes of professionalism, including altruism, accountability, excellence, duty, honor and integrity, and respect for others. 
 
This year’s award ceremony will celebrate UTMB exemplars of professionalism from the past (Dr. Logrono), the present (a faculty member), and the future (a trainee). The Logrono award recipients will be honored at a ceremony to be held in Spring 2025. Awardees will be asked to present their insight about professionalism. 
 
Award Criteria
The nominee should be a UTMB faculty member noted for a high level of professionalism in teaching, research, patient care, or service. Nominees must clearly manifest their commitment to professionalism and nominations should be based on these qualities rather than length of UTMB service of professional achievements. Desired features include but are not limited to….
  • Evidence of altruistic activities that benefit others (e.g. volunteer or pro bono service, advocacy) 
  • Demonstration of going above and beyond in service of patients, peers, and/or students of UTMB (e.g. mentorship)
  • Commitment to accountability, duty, and integrity (e.g. transparent communication, self-identifying mistakes or challenges and correcting them, actively seeking feedback to improve personally and professionally)
  • Commitment to excellence (e.g. exemplary clinical/teaching/research practice, recognizing and promoting ethical innovation, ethical attitude and response in interactions, particularly in challenging situations).
Nominations
Students, faculty and staff may nominate a candidate. Nominations should include a nomination letter (maximum 500 words) describing in detail, with specific examples, how the candidate exemplifies the principles of professionalism in daily interactions with colleagues, students, patients, and community partners. The nomination should also include the candidate’s curriculum vitae (CV) and up to two (2) additional letters of support (maximum 500 words each) from colleagues (including mentees and learners) who are well acquainted with the candidate. 
 
The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2025. Nomination should be made using the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bSXve9uFJkWnLTGuolRoUhQ9x7q06IhKsViymADdPfJUNjZCVFIzQkpDOVUwTVY2TEVUUEtBMlhRVS4u. Supporting documents should be uploaded using the link. If you have any problems with uploading documents, please contact Angela Culler at anculler@utmb.edu, with subject heading “Roberto Logroño Lectureship Nomination.”
 
Contact:     Email: Angela Culler     For: Center for Biodefense & Emerging Infectious Diseases     Phone: 72464     Fax: 70762
 
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CALL FOR STUDENT/FELLOW/TRAINEE NOMINATIONS: Roberto Logroņo, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare
First Published 2/7/2025
Roberto Logroño, MD Award and Lectureship
for Professionalism in Healthcare
 
CALL FOR STUDENT/FELLOW/TRAINEE NOMINATIONS
 
Award
We seek nominations for the annual Roberto Logroño, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare for meritorious trainees (students, fellows, residents) of any of UTMB’s five schools: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Public and Population Health. This lectureship and award is given annually in memory of Roberto Logroño, M.D., a Tenured Professor and Director of Cytopathology in the Department of Pathology from 1997 until his unexpected death in 2006. Dr. Logroño exemplified many of the attributes of professionalism, including altruism, accountability, excellence, duty, honor and integrity, and respect for others. 
 
This year’s award ceremony will celebrate UTMB exemplars of professionalism from the past (Dr. Logrono), the present (a faculty member), and the future (a trainee). The recipients of the Logrono award will be honored at a ceremony to be held in Spring 2025. Awardees will be asked to present their insight about professionalism.  
 
Award Criteria 
The nominee should be a UTMB student, resident, post-doctoral fellow or other trainee who is recognized for a high level of professionalism in their daily interactions and daily work. Desired features include but are not limited to… 
  • Evidence of altruistic activities that benefit others (e.g. volunteer or pro bono service, advocacy) 
  • Demonstration of going above and beyond in service of patients, peers, and/or UTMB students (e.g. mentorship)
  • Commitment to accountability, duty, and integrity (e.g. transparent communication, self-identifying mistakes or challenges and correcting them, actively seeking feedback to improve personally and professionally)
  • Commitment to excellence (e.g. exemplary clinical/teaching/research practice, recognizing and promoting ethical innovation, ethical attitude and response in interactions, particularly in challenging situations).
Nominations 
Students, faculty and staff may nominate a student/fellow/trainee candidate. Nominations should include a nomination letter (maximum 500 words) describing in detail, with specific examples, how the candidate exemplifies the principles of professionalism in daily interactions with members of the UTMB and/or surrounding community. The nomination packet should also include the candidate’s curriculum vitae (CV) and up to two (2) additional letters of support (maximum 500 words each) from peers, mentors, faculty members, or staff members who are well acquainted with the candidate. 
 
The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2025. Nomination should be made using the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bSXve9uFJkWnLTGuolRoUhQ9x7q06IhKsViymADdPfJUNjZCVFIzQkpDOVUwTVY2TEVUUEtBMlhRVS4u. Supporting documents should be uploaded using the link. If you have any problems with uploading documents, please contact Angela Culler at anculler@utmb.edu, with subject heading “Roberto Logroño Lectureship Nomination.”
Contact:     Email: Angela Culler     For: Center for Biodefense & Emerging Infectious Diseases     Phone: 72464     Fax: 70762
 
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***Invitation to Apply or Nominate Scholars for NIH K12 Faculty Training Program in Women's Health***
First Published 2/7/2025

The Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health is currently accepting applications for its NIH-funded K12 faculty training program, “Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health”. This 2-year program, currently in it's 20th consecutive year of NIH funding, allows scholars to devote 75% effort towards conducting research in women’s health or sex/gender differences and annually provides scholars up to $100,000 in salary support and up to $50,000 for research expenditures. New appointments in the program will become available beginning May 1, 2025.

Ideal candidates will have a good publication record, an interest in women's health or sex/gender differences, and demonstrated skills in seeking or obtaining research support. In addition, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1.   Have a PhD degree or clinical doctorate.

2.   Have completed all postgraduate training including a postdoctoral or clinical fellowship.

3.   Have no more than 8 years of research experience after their last doctoral degree.

4.   Not be or have been a PD/PI on a Center (P50, P60, P20, P30, U54) grant or subproject of a Program Project (P01), individual career development (K-series) award, or independent research project grant award (R01) or equivalent.

5.   Hold rank of assistant professor or be eligible to be hired at the assistant professor level by the start of their appointment (postdoctoral students must be done with their training by June 2025).

6.   Be willing to spend at least 50-75% effort on research (50% for surgeons only).

7.   Be a US citizen or non-citizen permanent resident (Individuals on visas are not eligible).

Interested candidates should visit https://www.utmb.edu/bircwh/application-process for a full overview of the application process and instructions on how to apply. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.  A selection committee will review eligible applicants and invite those most qualified to interview for the program.

For additional information, please contact: Nathaniel Girer, PhD, Research Communications Manager, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health P: 409-747-5595 and E: nagirer@utmb.edu

Please note that this is a different program from the Early-Stage Faculty Research Award offered by the UTMB's Chief Research Officer (Dr. Antonio Bianco).

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Contact:     Email: Nathaniel Girer     For: CIRWH     Phone: 409-747-5595
 
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**Today - Pharmacology and Toxicology Seminar Series
First Published 2/7/2025

THE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY

 

PROUDLY PRESENTS

Claudia Marino, M.S.,Ph.D.

 

Assistant Professor

Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Department of Neurology

The Sealy Institute for Drug Discovery

 

“Translating protective genetic variants in Alzheimer’s disease to disease-modifying therapies”

 

Friday, February 7, 2025

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

BSB 2.212

 

Hosted by: Fernanda Laezza MD/PhD

Contact Rodrigo Salinas at risalina@utmb.edu for further information.

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1613943191?pwd=tLbqbe8YLCUpZFpeg4mTRGAbeLpGUR.1

Contact:     Email: Rodrigo Salinas     For: GSBS Pharmacology & Toxicology     Phone: 409-772-9626
 
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It's time to ELIMINATE frequent UTIs
First Published 2/7/2025

OBGYN Research Support Unit is looking for Female Research Volunteers who have a history of recurrent Urinary Tract Infections.

 

We are recruiting for A Two‑Part, Phase 2, Double‑blind, Randomized, Active‑controlled, Parallel‑group, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of LBP‑EC01 in the Treatment of Acute UncomplicatedUrinary Tract Infection Caused by Drug Resistant Escherichia coli (a.k.a. ELIMINATE trial).

 

Participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Female patients (≥18 to 75 years of age)
  • Documented history of UTI in the past 12 months, and prior or current uUTI caused by antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli (as single pathogen or part of polymicrobial infection where E. coli is the predominant pathogen).
    • AMR is defined as resistance to one or more antibiotics in one or more classes.
    • Please note that a current infection can be used to meet the requirement of AMR E. coli documentation by local lab testing during a 5-day prescreening window.
  • Ability to supply a mid-stream, clean catch urine sample or a urine sample by newly placed catheter for microbiological analysis.
  • Active acute uUTI infection defined by:
    • Evidence of pyuria
    • At least 2 of the following signs or symptoms of UTI: dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and/or suprapubic pain
    • The onset of UTI symptoms must not exceed five days prior to enrollment

                                       

                                                                 Participants will be compensated for their time.

Contact:     Email: Gabriela A Ybarra     For: OBGYN Research Support Unit     Phone: 4097474909
 
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Are you pregnant and have screened positive as a genetic carrier for single-gene disorders?
First Published 2/7/2025

OBGYN Research Support Unit is looking for Female Research Volunteers who have undergone single-gene carrier screening and are positive for one or more single-gene disorders. 

 

We are recruiting for the EXpanding Prenatal cell free DNA screening Across moNogenic Disorders (EXPAND) study.

 

Participants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Age 18 or older at the time of informed consent
  2. Maternal participant: Pregnant and blood draw at ≥ 9 weeks gestational age (GA)
  3. Maternal participant is positive for one or more pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants for a genetic disorder including but not limited to the single-gene disorders identified in the primary and secondary objectives.
  4. Meet the criteria for one of the following:
    1. Both maternal and reproductive partner (paternal) status are positive for the same single-gene disorder OR
    2. A commercially available single-gene NIPT has been performed as part of clinical care and is reported as increased risk for an affected fetus/ fetuses OR
    3. Maternal status is positive for one or more single-gene disorders and reproductive partner status is unknown OR
    4. Prenatal ultrasound findings are suggestive of a fetal single-gene disorder (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked condition) and enrollment is approved by the medical monitor
  5. Willing to permit release of neonatal health information and the performance of a newborn cheek swab within 2 months following delivery.

 

The four Primary Disorders include:Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Alpha-thalassemia and Beta-hemoglobinopathies including sickle cell disease.

Additional Disorders include: 

  • Familial Mediterranean fever (MEFV)
  • Gaucher disease (GBA)
  • Phenylketonuria (PAH)
  • Hexosaminidase A deficiency (including Tay-Sachs disease) (HEXA)
  • Wilson disease (ATP7B)
  • Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) (DHCR7)
  • Familial dysautonomia (IKBKAP)
  • Carnitine palmitoyl transferase deficiency type 2 (CPT2)
  • Canavan disease (ASPA)
  • Krabbe disease (GALC)
  • Medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency (ACADM)
  • Pompe disease (GAA)
  • Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (PKHD1)
  • Galactosemia (GALT)
  • Additional genes as approved by the Medical Monitor

 

                                                                             Participants will be compensated for their time. 

 

Contact:     Email: Gabriela A Ybarra     For: OBGYN Research Support Unit     Phone: 4097474909
 
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LAST DAY FOR K’S CREATIONS IN LEAGUE CITY!!!
First Published 2/7/2025

 

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY IN LEAGUE CITY

FOR K’S CREATIONS!!!

 

Come and take advantage of the last day for K’s Creations.  Folks are buzzing

 about the fun items and good service.  Check out a great collection of gifts

 including women’s clothing and accessories, scarves, fashion jewelry, lots of

new merchandise, and clearance items. 

It’s such an easy way to shop!

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

 

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) – 1ST FLOOR

 

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

 

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

 

Contact:     Email: Mary Moody     For: Volunteer Services     Phone: (409) 772-2549
 
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LAST DAY FOR THE GOURMET CUPBOARD AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS!!!
First Published 2/7/2025

 

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS

FOR THE GOURMET CUPBOARD!!!

 

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, FEBRUARY 7TH

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

 

1ST 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!

 

Contact:     Email: Mary Moody     For: Volunteer Services     Phone: (409) 772-2549
 
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New NIH Salary Cap Announced
First Published 2/7/2025

The Office of Personnel Management has raised the Executive Level II salary cap to $225,700 effective January 1, 2025.

For awards issued in those years that were restricted to Executive Level II (see Salary Cap Summary (FY 1990–Present), including competing awards already issued in FY2025, if adequate funds are available in active awards, and if the salary cap increase is consistent with the institutional base salary, grantees may rebudget to accommodate the current Executive Level II salary level. However, no additional funds will be provided to these grant awards. The salary cap has been updated in InfoEd Proposal Development.

In order to reduce administrative burden for effort reporting, monthly certification dates of 12/1/24to 2/29/25, the new rate would become effective in ECRT on March 1, 2025.

For more information and examples related to salary cap calculations, please see the NIH Announcement, NOT-HS-25-015.

Questions about the new salary cap should be directed to your Pre-Award Analyst.

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Contact:     Email: Research Outreach, Learning and Engagement     For: Research Administration     Phone: 409-266-9432
 
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Dr. Banks Farewell Gathering
First Published 2/7/2025

Please join the Allies in Medicine on Thursday, February 13th from 5:30 - 7:30 in HEC 3.206 to say goodbye to Dr. Banks and wish him well as he moves on to the next step in his career! We will be providing some refreshments for those who attend. If you have any questions please reach out to: alliesinmedicine@gmail,com

RSVP for headcount: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3lJeqJrZMe0zZy69rc9CR88BrlkS2L24JvNLfnOImbjTj7g/viewform?usp=preview

Contact:     Email: Juan Escudero     For: SOM     Phone: 9727424705
 
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M. Burch - Microbiology and Immunology Student Research Update Seminar – 2/14/25
First Published 2/7/2025

The Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program Presents

“Laboratory evaluation of the vectorial capacity of ticks involved in the transmission of CCHFV in the Western Palearctic”

by

Megan Burch

PhD Student

Mentor: Dennis Bente, DVM, PhD

Research Interests: Vectorial capacity, ticks, CCHFV transmission

 

Friday, February 14, 2025

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

HEC 3.206

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Contact:     Email: Aneth Zertuche     For: Microbiology and Immunology     Phone: 22324
 
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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lab Safety Awareness Week February 10-15, 2025
First Published 2/5/2025

EHS, in association with Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA), will be observing Lab Safety Awareness Week February 10-15, 2025.  Lab Safety Awareness Week is an annual awareness event that recognizes the successes of laboratory health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep our faculty, staff, and students safe.

Members from EHS will be at the following locations to answer safety-related questions, provide updates on safety equipment, and play Safety Bingo!

For more information, please visit: Safety Bingo.

  • Monday, February 10, 2025

             MRB - 1st floor lobby, 9:00a - 12:00p

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025

              GNL -  First Floor Conference Room, 9:00a - 12:00p

  • Friday, February 14, 2025

              MMNP - 3.3A / MRB 2.1A / RB17 3.9C "Bridge Knuckle", 9:00a - 12:00p

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Contact:     Email: Adam Jennings     For: EHS / Radiation & Occupational Safety Program (ROccS)     Phone: 409-747-0515
 
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Third Lecture of the 30th Annual Lefeber Winter Series on Aging, Tuesday, February 11, 2025
First Published 2/5/2025

The Sealy Center on Aging presents: 

The 30th Annual Lefeber Hughes Winter Series on Aging
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Health Education Center (HEC), Room 3.206

Redefining Geriatric Rehabilitation - Evidence and Lessons from REHAB-HF

Amy M. Pastva, PT, MA, PhD
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Medicine, Population Health Sciences & Cell Biology
Director of Research, Division of Physical Therapy
Senior Fellow, Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
Member, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Member, Duke Cancer Institute
Duke University School of Medicine

Everyone is welcome to attend. 

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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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Join Our Team! Supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
First Published 1/28/2025

UTMB Health is proud to sponsor the Hike for Hope Galveston to fight suicide and support AFSP's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. If you are interested in participating with the UTMB team at the Hike for Hope you can register at: UTMB Health - Fundraising For American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or contact Lori Blackwell at loblackw@utmb.edu for additional information.

 

Event Details: March 22, 2025 at McGuire Dent Recreation Center, Galveston, TX

Registration starts at 9:00 AM with the event from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Contact:     Email: Lori Blackwell     For: Office of Strategic Branding and Communication     Phone: (409) 772-0196
 
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National Burn Awareness Week
First Published 2/3/2025

The Blocker Burn Unit

National Burn Awareness Week - Safer Living Spaces

February 2–8, 2025

Burn risks are present in every living space, from homes to apartments to temporary shelters. During National Burn Awareness Week, the Blocker Burn Unit joins the American Burn Association (ABA) in raising awareness about preventing burn injuries and fires in the home.

This year’s theme, “Burn Prevention Starts Where You Live,” highlights practical steps to reduce burn hazards in kitchens, bathrooms, sleeping areas, and storage spaces. Simple, proactive changes can help prevent life-altering injuries and create safer living environments for everyone.

Prevent Burn Injuries Where You Live

Some key tips include:

  • Kitchen Safety: Store flammable items away from heat, turn pot handles inward, and never leave cooking food unattended.
  • Bathroom Precautions: Set your water heater below 120°F and supervise children in the bath.
  • Sleeping Areas: Extinguish candles before sleeping and keep heat sources away from fabrics.
  • General Home Safety: Test smoke alarms regularly, charge devices safely, and store chemicals out of reach.

Burn injuries continue to be a significant public health issue, many of these injuries occur in the home and are preventable through awareness and education.

Please visit the UTMB Blocker Burn Unit’s website for more information on Fire Safety and Burn Injury Prevention Education.

 

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Contact:     Email: Monica Hutson     For: Blocker Burn Unit     Phone: 4097717157
 
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National Wear Red Day
First Published 2/5/2025

National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 7, 2025.

Together, UTMB and the American Heart Association encourage you to Go Red to help save more women’s lives. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Wear red to be seen, to be counted, to be heard, to make an impact. Together, we are stronger than heart disease and stroke.

Take a picture of you and your team wearing red and send it to social@utmb.edu 

We'll showcase some of the best pictures on the UTMB Health social channels to celebrate National Wear Red Day!

Contact:     Email: David Bethea     For: Community Engagement     Phone: 4097728788
 
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Health Education Center Federal Work Study Student Positions Available
First Published 2/6/2025

The Health Education Center has Federal Work Study Student positions available in departments of HEC Simulation Operations.  Please click the link below to apply and/or contact Stephanie Baxter at stbaxter@utmb.edu for more information.

FWS SIM Ops Position 

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Contact:     Email: Stephanie Baxter     For: HEC     Phone: 409-266-0002
 
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Polycom Tenant License ID Configuration Change on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pm
First Published 2/5/2025

For all Polycom Users: HP/Polycom will be correcting an issue with licenses on the backend at 12 PM on Friday 2/7/25, and there may be brief downtime.

Please contact the ITS Service Desk at (409) 722-5200 with any questions.

 

CC# 52494

Contact:     Email: IsHelp     For: ITS-Ops-Network     Phone: 4097725200
 
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Academy of Master Teachers and the Office of Educational Development host February Teaching Skills led by Dr. John Hagedorn, MD
First Published 2/5/2025

The AMT and OED’s February Teaching Skills session is led by Dr. John Hagedorn, MD of the Department of Orthopedics.

Dr. Hagedorn is presenting, “How to Effectively Use Lectures in Education.”

Learning objectives:

  1. List principles of how to structure a lecture
  2. Implement best practices in slide design
  3. Understand the role of lectures in education

Please register for either Feb 10th from 12-1 or Feb 11th from 4-5pm. Once registered, you will receive the Teams link!

https://vmed4.utmb.edu/meded/oedr/login.php

Thank you!

Contact:     Email: Dena Bannan     For: Office of Faculty Affairs     Phone: 409-747-2150
 
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REGALIA ORDER - FACULTY - 2025 John Sealy School of Medicine MD Commencement
First Published 2/6/2025

The John Sealy School of Medicine’s Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. It is now time to submit your commencement regalia rental orders to ensure they arrive on time for the ceremony. 

To complete your regalia rental order, please use the following link and review the additional considerations listed below

  • Regalia order link:  https://www.buildagrad.com/utmbsomedfaculty
  • Google Chrome is recommended, but any browser should work provided Flash in enabled.
  • If paying by PO, select “Pay with PO#”.  Please do not include taxes when paying with PO.  Please get with your department’s administrative support for assistance with submitting your PO.
  • If paying online, select “Pay Online”.
  • Your UTMB email address is required to receive a confirmation.
  • Please note there will be a $40 late fee on all orders placed during late registration.
  • The deadline to submit late orders is without a late fee is April 4, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

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. If you are unable to pick up your regalia in person, please email the campus bookstore at utmbstores@utmb.eduauthorizing someone to pick it up on your behalf.  The person you authorize must have a driver’s license or UTMB ID to pick up your regalia.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the Campus Store for assistance at (409) 772-1939

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Contact:     Email: Zelma Bocanegra     For: John Sealy School of Medicine Office of Academic Affairs     Phone: 409-772-3619
 
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4th Annual UTMB Interprofessional Education and Practice Symposium (and Optional Workshop)
First Published 2/6/2025

Monday, April 7, 2025    11:00am - 4:00pm

Levin Hall Foyer and Dining Room

 

Schedule of Events

11:00am - Noon

Poster/Abstract Presentation

 

Noon - 1:15pm

Lunch and Keynote Address

 

1:15pm - 1:30pm

Q & A with Dr. Suzie Bergman

 

1:30pm - 1:45pm

Excellence in Interprofessional Education Awards Presentation

 

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Afternoon workshop with Dr. Bergman

 

 

Guest Keynote Speaker

Suzie Bergman, DDS, FTMJF

“Interdisciplinary Pathways for Facial Pain Diagnosis and Management”

 

For more information about registering for the luncheon, submitting an abstract, award nomination and/or registering for the workshop, please visit our website.

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Contact:     Email: Clay Wade     For: Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP)     Phone: 4092661688
 
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UTMB Expert Series at OLLI
First Published 2/6/2025


Join us for a comprehensive lecture about various topics to preserve your health and wellness.
 

Oral Cancer Uncovered: What you Need to Know

Presenters: Drs. Hisham Marwan and Camilo Mosquera

February 10, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm


Taking the Message & Medicine Home Using Technology to be More in Control of Your Health Care

Presenter: Dr. Meredith Masel

February 26, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm


Understanding Your Laboratory Test

Presenter: Dr. Juan Rojo

February 27, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
 
FREE to OLLI members. 
On-site lecture at 1200 Market Street (next to HEC)

Not a member yet? Visit www.utmb.edu/olli to discover the many benefits of OLLI.

Contact:     Email: OLLI at UTMB     For: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute     Phone: 4097635604
 
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