Inside Alexander Bukreyev’s vision for nucleic acid medicine September 30, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Bukreyev is leading the new UTMB Center for Nucleic Acid Technologies with a vision for turning scientific discoveries into treatments. For Dr. Shawn Nishi, home has always been at UTMB September 29, 2026 • 9:21 a.m. by Katherine Adams Over 25 years, Shawn Nishi, MD, has grown from a UTMB medical student into a physician, educator, mentor, and division chief. UTMB leaders share perspectives on AI, patient care, and innovation September 28, 2026 • 10:10 a.m. by Melissa McDonald Together, the presentations highlighted three essential elements of healthcare innovation: strong governance, measurable value for patients and clinicians, and preservation of human trust and accountability. Dean Starnes-Ott is guiding the next generation of nurses September 25, 2026 • 10:39 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Kristen Starnes-Ott leads the UTMB School of Nursing during a transformative era in healthcare, focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and advancing innovative, future-focused nursing education. UTMB Health pediatric hospital services recognized by Vizient for quality and accountability September 24, 2026 • 10:58 a.m. by Amanda Linford UTMB Health pediatric hospital services earned top performer recognition in Vizient’s 2026 Quality and Accountability Awards, marking the second consecutive year UTMB Health has received the honor and the only academic medical center in Texas to do so. UTMB Health named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals September 23, 2026 • 12:03 p.m. by Amanda Linford UTMB Health has been recognized by Forbes for the second consecutive year, based on employee feedback and workplace experience. UTMB president highlights brain health, AI, and primary care at Global Brain Economy Summit September 22, 2026 • 3:54 p.m. by Stephen Hadley Speaking alongside national leaders in medicine, health policy, and philanthropy, Dr. Jochen Reiser outlined how health systems can play a transformative role in advancing "brain capital." UTMB research proposes new way to understand addiction September 22, 2026 • 9:49 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The “frustration brake failure” hypothesis suggests frustration may play an important role in substance use disorders alongside craving, impulsivity, and habit. UTMB collaborates with OpenEvidence to integrate AI platform directly into clinical workflows September 22, 2026 • 9:10 a.m. by Stephen Hadley Secure integration puts cited, evidence-based clinical intelligence inside the electronic health record, with clinician adoption growing significantly since its March launch. UTMB researchers highlight how brain economy principles could transform clinical care September 21, 2026 • 3:01 p.m. by Stephen Hadley New publication outlines a patient-centered framework connecting brain health, innovation, and better health outcomes. About The University of Texas Medical BranchThe 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. 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
Inside Alexander Bukreyev’s vision for nucleic acid medicine September 30, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Bukreyev is leading the new UTMB Center for Nucleic Acid Technologies with a vision for turning scientific discoveries into treatments.
For Dr. Shawn Nishi, home has always been at UTMB September 29, 2026 • 9:21 a.m. by Katherine Adams Over 25 years, Shawn Nishi, MD, has grown from a UTMB medical student into a physician, educator, mentor, and division chief.
UTMB leaders share perspectives on AI, patient care, and innovation September 28, 2026 • 10:10 a.m. by Melissa McDonald Together, the presentations highlighted three essential elements of healthcare innovation: strong governance, measurable value for patients and clinicians, and preservation of human trust and accountability.
Dean Starnes-Ott is guiding the next generation of nurses September 25, 2026 • 10:39 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Kristen Starnes-Ott leads the UTMB School of Nursing during a transformative era in healthcare, focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and advancing innovative, future-focused nursing education.
UTMB Health pediatric hospital services recognized by Vizient for quality and accountability September 24, 2026 • 10:58 a.m. by Amanda Linford UTMB Health pediatric hospital services earned top performer recognition in Vizient’s 2026 Quality and Accountability Awards, marking the second consecutive year UTMB Health has received the honor and the only academic medical center in Texas to do so.
UTMB Health named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals September 23, 2026 • 12:03 p.m. by Amanda Linford UTMB Health has been recognized by Forbes for the second consecutive year, based on employee feedback and workplace experience.
UTMB president highlights brain health, AI, and primary care at Global Brain Economy Summit September 22, 2026 • 3:54 p.m. by Stephen Hadley Speaking alongside national leaders in medicine, health policy, and philanthropy, Dr. Jochen Reiser outlined how health systems can play a transformative role in advancing "brain capital."
UTMB research proposes new way to understand addiction September 22, 2026 • 9:49 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The “frustration brake failure” hypothesis suggests frustration may play an important role in substance use disorders alongside craving, impulsivity, and habit.
UTMB collaborates with OpenEvidence to integrate AI platform directly into clinical workflows September 22, 2026 • 9:10 a.m. by Stephen Hadley Secure integration puts cited, evidence-based clinical intelligence inside the electronic health record, with clinician adoption growing significantly since its March launch.
UTMB researchers highlight how brain economy principles could transform clinical care September 21, 2026 • 3:01 p.m. by Stephen Hadley New publication outlines a patient-centered framework connecting brain health, innovation, and better health outcomes.