New studies identify a vaccine design strategy that strengthens immune memory and could improve protection against HIV, influenza, and other difficult-to-prevent diseases.
Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, fatigue, and stomach cramps after consuming contaminated produce or water. UTMB Health experts urge early testing, treatment, hydration, and safe food handling to prevent complications.
For children in the hospital, healing can come in many forms. Sometimes, it looks like medicine, physical therapy or another step in a care plan. Other times, it arrives on four paws.
The John Sealy School of Medicine Class of 2030 received their first white coats during the UTMB annual White Coat Ceremony, marking the start of their medical education and a public commitment to compassionate, ethical, patient-centered care.
“I want to make sure that people don’t panic, especially living in Northern Virginia,” said Scott Weaver, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). “I don’t think there’s going to be a huge dengue outbreak there. That’s very unlikely, but people should always be aware that these mosquito-borne diseases can be present and nobody knows it.”
Scientists at UTMB are exploring whether slowing the biology of aging could help prevent chronic disease and extend healthspan. Their research also examines the ethical questions surrounding longevity, access to future therapies, and healthy aging for all.
University of Texas Medical Branch President and CEO Dr. Jochen Reiser has ambitious plans for the university’s heart health program, hoping to turn it into an international model for cardiovascular care by bringing patient care, research, education, and artificial intelligence under one roof.
The Sealy & Smith Foundation’s record-setting philanthropic investment, including a new $130 million commitment, will fund expansion for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute at UTMB.
The Center for Correctional Healthcare Excellence at UTMB is advancing research, innovation, education, and clinical care for one of the nation’s most medically vulnerable populations.
Community-based Geri-Fit classes were linked to healthier cholesterol levels, better mobility, and greater independence among older adults.
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.