December 11, 2015 Learning to relateImplementation study of the Fourth R program aims to help area schools improve installation of vital relationship lessons more » A day in the life of a research lab assistant directorPatricia Valdes isn’t grossed out by ticks—you know, those tiny bugs that burrow in your skin and suck your blood ... more » From top doctor to physician leaderPhysician Leadership Academy prepares doctors to help lead future of health care more » New members elected to EACWelcome new members representing Academic Enterprise, Correctional Managed Care, Hospitals and Clinics and Institutional Support... more » Holiday lighting ceremony UTMB celebrated its annual holiday lighting ceremony on Dec. 2, in front of John Sealy Hospital on the Galveston Campus. Guests enjoyed the lights,... 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! Working WondersCMC employees present at national conference, UTMB's chief of Plastic Surgery is elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons,... more » Research BriefsUTMB study shows that severely obese women who maintained or lost weight during pregnancy had healthier babies, and more... more » Townsend named ACS PresidentThe American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise standards of surgical... more » UTMB launches new open-access journal Npj VaccinesThe new journal will be dedicated to highlighting the most important scientific advances in vaccine research and development... more » View Digital Print Version more » Spotlight on Mike Shriner, Business Operations & FacilitiesIn his role, Shriner oversees more than 400 employees working in various support areas, including Property Services, Design and Construction Services,... more » Working as a TEAMTexas City clinic trains medical students and residents, provides primary care for underserved more » Making health primaryUTMB Family Medicine Chair assisting in national initiative more » UTMB Police Department receives Pacesetter AwardThe award is presented to the police department within the UT System that demonstrated a strong and professional commitment to public safety... more » School of Nursing earns national honor for online MSNThe School of Nursing was recently named as the top online Master of Science in Nursing program in the nation by BestColleges.com... more » Seven ways to beat the bah humbugs If you have the holiday blues, the following tips may help lift your spirits. 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!