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Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

Office Spotlight

Congratulations to our Faculty Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
We are delighted to honor the 2025 Lifetime Achievement and Faculty Excellence Award recipients. These individuals will be recognized, along with the many impressive achievements of UTMB faculty in FY25, at the Faculty Recognition Reception on Sept. 4, 2025. Click to see the list of winners!

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Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

Health Education Center (HEC)

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Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

Office of Faculty Affairs

Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.

Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

Appointments & Promotions

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Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

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Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.

Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

New Grants

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Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

Research and Innovations

News and Events

Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.

Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

Additional Resources for Researchers

Research Seminar Calendar (provided by the Sealy Center for Structural Biology & Molecular Science)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Institutional Grant Opportunities

More Opportunities and Events

Gulf Coast Consortia Upcoming Events

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The Gulf Coast Consortia sponsors events in Mentor Training for advanced PhD students, postdocs, and faculty. Space is limited on all events.

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Office of Team Science AXIS Pilot Grant

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UTMB investigators may submit proposals for the AXIS (AI x Interdisciplinary Science) Pilot Program. Pilot awards will support projects that actively apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches.

Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.

Research Day Recap

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Two women in red shirts stand next to a banner that shares information about the Human Research Protection ProgramA group of four individuals stand behind an expo table that features various giveaway itemsDr. Katherine Tuttle is standing at a podium speaking
Two men are facing a mounted poster, one is holding his arm out to show the other something on the poster.Three women stand between mounted posters at the poster session, smiling and talking.Poster session attendees fill the presentation area, where posters are displayed on both sides of an aisle.

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