August 4, 2014 Remembering Dr. Al LeBlancDr. Alvin Louis “Al” LeBlanc, a physician leader at the University of Texas Medical Branch for more than 50 years, passed away July 21 more » High school students gain world-class research experience at UTMBSummer research program sets students on a path to success in science and medicine more » UTMB researchers discover brown fat protects against diabetes and obesity Brown fat helps burn fat more » Ebola with UTMB's Thomas Geisbert Watch the news story about UTMB's work on the deadly Ebola virus more » Contact Impact Impact is UTMB’s newsletter focused on celebrating the accomplishments of UTMB’s faculty, staff and students. Please send all inquiries to impact.newsletter@utmb.edu. We hope you enjoy reading Impact and look forward to hearing from you! Shining StarsShining a light on UTMB's most valuable resource — you more » The search for an HIV vaccineUTMB alumna working on a HIV vaccine more » TV and media's impact on children's healthIs your child watching too much television? more » Around CampusThe UTMB Department of Pediatrics is sponsoring a school supplies drive for disadvantaged Galveston Independent School District students more » EAC visits Angleton Danbury Medical CenterUTMB’s Employee Advisory Council visits ADMC more » Global Health Education students study chikungunya UTMB Global Health Education students work with Scott Weaver more » UTMB School of Nursing grant proving win-win Connecting medically fragile children with next-gen health care professionals more » UTMB receives over $6 million to develop treatment for Ebola and Marburg virusesUTMB researchers continue to lead the way in infectious disease research more » Contact Impact Impact is UTMB’s newsletter focused on celebrating the accomplishments of UTMB’s faculty, staff and students. Please send all inquiries to impact.newsletter@utmb.edu. We hope you enjoy reading Impact and look forward to hearing from you!