A team of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) investigators has developed, produced and tested a three-dimensional prototype tactile ring to help low-vision patients use eye drops. The rings feature one, two or three protrusions with cube-or-sphere-shaped endings that can be attached to the medication bottlenecks.

Members of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Aerospace Medicine program were honored by the Aerospace Medicine Association at its 94th annual Scientific Meeting, which took place recently in Chicago.

Dr. Karen Dineen Wagner, professor and chair in the UTMB Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, was recently recognized for her contributions in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

Seven members of the UTMB community were recognized in recent local lists honoring individuals 40 years of age and younger who have made significant contributions both personally and professional to areas throughout the region.

Dr. Jeff Susman, senior associate dean and professor of family medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch, is one of seven recipients selected by the National Board of Medical Examiners for the 2024 Edithe J. Levit Distinguished Service Award.

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch recently discovered a significant advancement in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The study, published today in Science Translational Medicine, introduces an innovative nasal spray treatment that has shown promising results in clearing harmful tau protein build-up and improving cognitive functions in aged mice models with neurodegenerative diseases.

University of Texas Medical Branch residents Dr. Jenna Reisler, Dr. Elena Diller and Dr. Alokika Patel, working with their faculty sponsor, Dr. Lindsay Sonstein, have been awarded a $15,000  Back to Bedside grant to fund structured medical home visits in the community.

Eleven students from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) were accepted to the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston for the 2024-2025 academic year.

With potential to improve cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness and reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, walking has an abundance of health benefits – especially when it comes with a physician-led conversation about wellness. That’s the philosophy behind “Walk with a Doc."

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been named a recipient of the 2024 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, sponsored by the Healthcare Financial Management Association.