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    UTMB study reveals how ATR prevents DNA breaks

    The NIH-funded research shows ATR keeps DNA-copying machinery stable during damage, informing how ATR-targeting cancer drugs are developed.

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    UTMB initiative focuses on early gun violence prevention

    Rise Up! is designed for children ages 10 to 13 in Houston and Memphis, addressing risks tied to community violence rather than accidents at home.

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    $4 million gift expands nursing access at UTMB

    A new scholarship program provides tuition and housing assistance, helping nursing students while strengthening care for patients and the community.

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A healthcare provider in a white coat sits facing a patient in an exam room, using a plastic anatomical model to explain a medical concept. The patient, seated on an exam table, listens attentively as they engage in a calm, one-on-one discussion.

Path to endometriosis diagnosis begins with listening to symptoms

Jules Meadows endured years of debilitating, unexplained menstrual pain beginning at age 8, facing repeated dismissal from doctors before finally being diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis in her early 20s. After surgery and ongoing treatment, her symptoms have significantly improved, and she now advocates for awareness and earlier diagnosis of the often-overlooked condition.

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When kids talk about gun violence, other kids listen

UTMB pediatric surgeon Dr. Bindi Naik‑Mathuria is leading a CDC‑funded, youth‑driven program to prevent firearm violence among middle school–aged children. The Rise Up! initiative engages young people as peer messengers to address community violence early.

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Is hormone therapy right for your menopause symptoms? Ask the doctor

Hormone replacement therapy can be life-changing for women navigating menopause, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. UTMB expert Dr. Truong Nguyen explains how personalized care, risk assessment, and evolving guidance are helping women make informed choices about HRT.

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A joyful homecoming for the tiniest miracles at UTMB Health

About 50 families returned to UTMB Health for the 20th annual Preemie Reunion Prom, celebrating the growth and resilience of children who once began life in the NICU under uncertain conditions. The emotional event reunited families with caregivers, highlighting lasting bonds and the life-changing impact of neonatal care.

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$4 million Sealy & Smith Foundation gift launches nursing scholarship and workforce program at UTMB

A $4 million gift from the Sealy & Smith Foundation to UTMB is launching the ISLAND Promise, a program that covers tuition, housing, and living support for nursing students while creating a direct pathway into high-need roles at UTMB Health. In exchange for a two-year work commitment after graduation, the initiative aims to reduce financial barriers, expand access to nursing education and strengthen the long-term workforce pipeline.

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UTMB specialty pharmacy team presents workflow innovations at Epic XGM

A multidisciplinary team from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently traveled to Verona, Wisconsin, to share their specialty pharmacy innovations with health systems from across the country at Epic’s Expert Group Meetings (XGM).

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‘Salute to Nurses’ program recognizes 6 members of the UTMB nursing community

Five nurses and one nursing student from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have been recognized in the Houston Chronicle’s “Salute to Nurses,” an annual awards program that honors the contributions of nurses across the Greater Houston healthcare community.

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