At UTMB Health, algorithms are used to advance patient care in high-demand specialties, including nephrology, endocrinology, infectious disease, and rheumatology, helping determine which patients should be prioritized. The UTMB ITS core innovation team codevelops and implements these projects.

Fireworks can cause serious burn injuries in seconds. The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Blocker Burn Unit encourages simple safety steps and recommends attending professional displays to reduce risk.

UTMB is leading the next generation of agricultural biosecurity by combining artificial intelligence with laboratory science to detect biological threats faster, protect producers, safeguard the food supply, and strengthen national security.

Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, president of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and CEO of the UTMB Health System, has been selected as one of the Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs in recognition of his leadership and strategic vision.

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that affects women far more often than men, causing the skin and, in some cases, internal organs to harden as excess collagen builds up. During Scleroderma Awareness Month, a UTMB Health expert highlights the importance of early diagnosis, self-advocacy, and emerging treatments, including CAR-T therapy, which offer hope for improved outcomes.

The Patient Experience team at UTMB Health is honoring two teams with the Compassion in Practice Award, which celebrates one inpatient team and one ambulatory team whose efforts help shape positive experiences for patients and families across the health system.

Dr. Miguel Cabada recommends cruise travelers plan ahead with vaccines, insurance, medications, handwashing, and an awareness of health risks at each destination.

Men’s Health Month highlights the importance of prevention, yet many men still delay routine care, allowing silent conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity-related diseases to go undetected until serious complications arise.

At The University of Texas Medical Branch, a 24/7 Access Center and specialized maritime team coordinates global care for cruise ships and Antarctic stations, supporting providers with expert consults.

The high-impact summit will convene more than 600 senior executives, innovators, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore one of the most significant opportunities of our time: building a thriving global brain economy.