UTMB scientists track breakthrough single-dose vaccines for Andes hantavirus strain June 11, 2026 • 4:17 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner As the Andes hantavirus draws international attention, a breakthrough from The University of Texas Medical Branch offers new hope. Single-dose mRNA vaccines are showing remarkable protection in preclinical studies. More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit June 10, 2026 • 1:52 p.m. by Stephen Hadley More than 500 leaders converged at the Texas Medical Center to explore a powerful idea: that investing in brain health can transform not only lives, but economies. From workforce resilience to healthy aging, the Texas Brain Economy Summit is sparking conversations that could redefine Texas’ future. The most dangerous words in men’s health: ‘I’m fine’ June 10, 2026 • 1:24 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner From ED to depression to sleep apnea, the symptoms men avoid talking about with their primary care providers may be the ones that matter most. UTMB launches new flagship magazine highlighting innovation and impact June 9, 2026 • 11:17 a.m. by Christopher Smith Gonzalez The inaugural issue of UTMB Magazine, a new flagship publication that launched on June 9, looks beyond the headlines, offering readers an in-depth view of the work and lives that define UTMB. Men who delay preventive care face risks they don't see coming June 9, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams 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. UTMB integrates 40 hours of nutrition education to strengthen prevention, chronic disease care June 8, 2026 • 4:00 p.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB will add 40 credit hours of nutrition education to its medical curriculum at the John Sealy School of Medicine beginning in fall 2026, aligning with federal recommendations to better prepare physicians for prevention and chronic disease care. UTMB nurses bridge distance to deliver care from ocean to polar stations June 5, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams 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. Texas Brain Economy Summit 2026: Catalyzing a new wave of innovation and economic growth June 4, 2026 • 1:35 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner and Leslie Sanderson 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. UTMB research advances Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine data June 4, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Early studies show a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate protected nonhuman primates, supporting preparedness as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries work to contain cases. New research examines how mild brain injury sparks early immune response June 3, 2026 • 12:38 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson The link between early neuronal damage and the brain’s immune response is poorly understood, but the significance of concussive injury has become a topic of public interest over the last few years, especially in the context of sports injuries. In this study, UTMB researchers were interested in the type of concussion that occurs when impact does not penetrate the brain but causes it to move inside the skull, resulting in injury. 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
UTMB scientists track breakthrough single-dose vaccines for Andes hantavirus strain June 11, 2026 • 4:17 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner As the Andes hantavirus draws international attention, a breakthrough from The University of Texas Medical Branch offers new hope. Single-dose mRNA vaccines are showing remarkable protection in preclinical studies.
More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit June 10, 2026 • 1:52 p.m. by Stephen Hadley More than 500 leaders converged at the Texas Medical Center to explore a powerful idea: that investing in brain health can transform not only lives, but economies. From workforce resilience to healthy aging, the Texas Brain Economy Summit is sparking conversations that could redefine Texas’ future.
The most dangerous words in men’s health: ‘I’m fine’ June 10, 2026 • 1:24 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner From ED to depression to sleep apnea, the symptoms men avoid talking about with their primary care providers may be the ones that matter most.
UTMB launches new flagship magazine highlighting innovation and impact June 9, 2026 • 11:17 a.m. by Christopher Smith Gonzalez The inaugural issue of UTMB Magazine, a new flagship publication that launched on June 9, looks beyond the headlines, offering readers an in-depth view of the work and lives that define UTMB.
Men who delay preventive care face risks they don't see coming June 9, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams 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.
UTMB integrates 40 hours of nutrition education to strengthen prevention, chronic disease care June 8, 2026 • 4:00 p.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB will add 40 credit hours of nutrition education to its medical curriculum at the John Sealy School of Medicine beginning in fall 2026, aligning with federal recommendations to better prepare physicians for prevention and chronic disease care.
UTMB nurses bridge distance to deliver care from ocean to polar stations June 5, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams 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.
Texas Brain Economy Summit 2026: Catalyzing a new wave of innovation and economic growth June 4, 2026 • 1:35 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner and Leslie Sanderson 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.
UTMB research advances Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine data June 4, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Early studies show a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate protected nonhuman primates, supporting preparedness as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries work to contain cases.
New research examines how mild brain injury sparks early immune response June 3, 2026 • 12:38 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson The link between early neuronal damage and the brain’s immune response is poorly understood, but the significance of concussive injury has become a topic of public interest over the last few years, especially in the context of sports injuries. In this study, UTMB researchers were interested in the type of concussion that occurs when impact does not penetrate the brain but causes it to move inside the skull, resulting in injury.