Research programs provide mental health resources for area youth September 25, 2024 • 8:53 a.m. The Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Activation programs are free and designed for eligible participants between the ages of eight and 20 who are not currently dealing with a mental health emergency such as psychosis or immediately suicidal thoughts. UTMB Study Identifies an Anti-Aging Protein as Key to Preventing Vision Loss in Glaucoma September 20, 2024 • 11:41 a.m. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch recently made a breakthrough in understanding how aging contributes to glaucoma, the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Their latest study published in Molecular Therapy highlights the crucial role of the anti-aging protein, Sirt6, for preventing vision loss in millions affected by the disease. Spotlight on Dr. Ramkumar Menon: Driven by the impact of translational research, therapies to prevent pre-term birth September 19, 2024 • 11:24 a.m. All pregnant mothers hope for the healthy, full-term delivery of their baby. But for many mothers, that's not how things go. UTMB Doctoral Student Receives NCI Award for AI-Driven Early Oral Cancer Detection Research September 17, 2024 • 11:43 a.m. Paula Villarreal is only the second University of Texas Medical Branch doctoral student to be awarded the F99/K00 Grant, and the first to receive it specifically under the National Cancer Institute’s Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition grant. UTMB Awarded a $15.6 Million/year NIH Grant for Three Years of Vaccine Development with Partners September 16, 2024 • 10:08 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch recently received a three-year award of $15.6 million per year from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at developing vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to combat high-priority viral pathogens. Faculty members discuss passions, finding balance during annual conference September 10, 2024 • 1:26 p.m. During a panel discussion at the 16th annual Galveston Women's Conference, three female UTMB faculty members shared their passions outside of work and how they help them find balance in life. Prostate cancer symptoms, survivorship, and risk factors September 5, 2024 • 4:54 a.m. Dr. Darpan Patel with the UTMB School of Nursing shares insights on prostate cancer treatments, screenings and more. Inaugural UTMB Faculty Excellence Award winners announced September 4, 2024 • 11:05 a.m. The awards program aims to highlight and celebrate notable faculty members in categories including, Excellence in Clinical Service, Excellence in Education, Excellence in Mentoring, and Excellence in Research. SON designated an Apple Distinguished School for a second time September 3, 2024 • 2:37 p.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has once again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction by Apple based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning. UTMB Health named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 August 28, 2024 • 5:46 p.m. UTMB Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024. Search Categories Awards & Accolades Education Faculty/Staff News Health Care In The News Innovations News Releases Top News UTMB Research Contact Media Team UTMB Experts
Research programs provide mental health resources for area youth September 25, 2024 • 8:53 a.m. The Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Activation programs are free and designed for eligible participants between the ages of eight and 20 who are not currently dealing with a mental health emergency such as psychosis or immediately suicidal thoughts.
UTMB Study Identifies an Anti-Aging Protein as Key to Preventing Vision Loss in Glaucoma September 20, 2024 • 11:41 a.m. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch recently made a breakthrough in understanding how aging contributes to glaucoma, the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Their latest study published in Molecular Therapy highlights the crucial role of the anti-aging protein, Sirt6, for preventing vision loss in millions affected by the disease.
Spotlight on Dr. Ramkumar Menon: Driven by the impact of translational research, therapies to prevent pre-term birth September 19, 2024 • 11:24 a.m. All pregnant mothers hope for the healthy, full-term delivery of their baby. But for many mothers, that's not how things go.
UTMB Doctoral Student Receives NCI Award for AI-Driven Early Oral Cancer Detection Research September 17, 2024 • 11:43 a.m. Paula Villarreal is only the second University of Texas Medical Branch doctoral student to be awarded the F99/K00 Grant, and the first to receive it specifically under the National Cancer Institute’s Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition grant.
UTMB Awarded a $15.6 Million/year NIH Grant for Three Years of Vaccine Development with Partners September 16, 2024 • 10:08 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch recently received a three-year award of $15.6 million per year from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at developing vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to combat high-priority viral pathogens.
Faculty members discuss passions, finding balance during annual conference September 10, 2024 • 1:26 p.m. During a panel discussion at the 16th annual Galveston Women's Conference, three female UTMB faculty members shared their passions outside of work and how they help them find balance in life.
Prostate cancer symptoms, survivorship, and risk factors September 5, 2024 • 4:54 a.m. Dr. Darpan Patel with the UTMB School of Nursing shares insights on prostate cancer treatments, screenings and more.
Inaugural UTMB Faculty Excellence Award winners announced September 4, 2024 • 11:05 a.m. The awards program aims to highlight and celebrate notable faculty members in categories including, Excellence in Clinical Service, Excellence in Education, Excellence in Mentoring, and Excellence in Research.
SON designated an Apple Distinguished School for a second time September 3, 2024 • 2:37 p.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has once again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction by Apple based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
UTMB Health named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 August 28, 2024 • 5:46 p.m. UTMB Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024.