The recognition honors excellence in vaccine research, development, and contributions to the global scientific community.
Competing against six other nurse anesthesia programs, the UTMB team took the coveted boot trophy in the College Bowl Showdown at the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists annual meeting.
Abbey Berenson, MD, MMS, PhD, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UTMB, has received the 2026 Texans Conquer Cancer Award in recognition of her contributions to cancer prevention research and efforts to expand HPV vaccination.
Two UTMB School of Nursing doctoral students have been selected as members of the 2026-2028 Jonas Scholars cohort.
A leader in infectious disease research and artificial intelligence at UTMB is taking his expertise to the global stage.
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) “Where Purpose Meets Passion.” campaign has garnered 10 prestigious awards, highlighting the breadth and impact of the institution’s brand transformation.
UTMB Health pediatric hospital services earned top performer recognition in Vizient’s 2026 Quality and Accountability Awards, marking the second consecutive year UTMB Health has received the honor and the only academic medical center in Texas to do so.
UTMB Health has been recognized by Forbes for the second consecutive year, based on employee feedback and workplace experience.
The UTMB Health League City Campus has earned Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation, recognizing its high standards in joint replacement care.
The UTMB Police Department has earned dual accreditation, a distinction that recognizes excellence in both law enforcement and campus public safety.
About The University of Texas Medical Branch
The first academic health center in Texas opened its doors in 1891 and today has four campuses, five health sciences schools, seven institutes for advanced study, a research enterprise that includes one of only two national laboratories dedicated to the safe study of infectious threats to human health, a Level 1 Trauma Center and a health system offering a full range of primary and specialized medical services throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region. UTMB is an institution in The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center.