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  • Big Ebola outbreak puts spotlight on little-known virus

    UTMB virologist Thomas Geisbert, PhD, is featured in this article about scientists studying Bundibugyo virus to better understand how it spreads and causes disease. Early evidence suggests it may be less deadly than other Ebola viruses but differs enough to require its own diagnostics, treatments, and research.

  • Tattoos are more than skin deep

    Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences faculty members Drs. Megan Berman, an associate professor of internal medicine, and Richard Rupp, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch discuss findings that tattoo ink can accumulate in nearby lymph nodes and alter immune cell behavior, affecting vaccine responses in mice. While the findings are intriguing, there is currently no evidence that tattoos reduce vaccine effectiveness in people.

  • Can berberine be used for weight loss?

    "Berberine also improves our body’s ability to utilize insulin and slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates in the gut, like some diabetes medications. This is why berberine has been found to assist with weight loss." - Dr. Samuel Mathis, assistant professor in The University of Texas Medical Branch’s Family Medicine Department

  • Dr. Cora Rabe, wearing a black jacket over a red shirt, smiles in a professional headshot.

    Named AANA fellow, Rabe recognized for leadership in nurse anesthesiology

    Cora Rabe, DNP, nurse anesthesia program director and associate professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing (SON), has been selected as a 2026 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) — one of the highest professional honors in nurse anesthesiology. Through leadership in nurse anesthesia education at UTMB, Rabe has played a key role in preparing the next generation of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

  • Expert: It’s time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu

    “While vaccines in poultry are an active area of investment, it now seems of paramount importance to additionally employ similar strategies in U.S. dairy cattle." —Dr. Gregory Gray, a professor of infectious disease epidemiology at The University of Texas Medical Branch.

  • A man wearing a light blue button-down shirt and identification badge stands in front of a large window overlooking a coastal cityscape. Residential neighborhoods, buildings and the Gulf shoreline are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Smooth sailing starts with smart preparation

    Dr. Miguel Cabada recommends cruise travelers plan ahead with vaccines, insurance, medications, handwashing, and an awareness of health risks at each destination.

  • Map of Asia and the western Pacific with a blue triangular outline marks the Tsutsugamushi Triangle, the region where scrub typhus occurs (image generated by AI)..

    New study sheds light on why immunity to scrub typhus fades — and why some cases turn severe

    A common tropical disease may hold a surprising secret: why recovery doesn’t always mean protection. New research from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) uncovers how different strains of scrub typhus can disrupt the immune system, shedding light on why reinfection may be more likely than once believed.

  • Large conference screen displays “Announcing the Nature Medicine Commission on Brain Health for Economic Resilience,” alongside logos of UTMB and other institutions; two speakers sit on a stage below with chairs and audience visible.

    Nature Medicine Commission launch highlights closing day of Texas Brain Economy Summit

    Global leaders in neuroscience, public policy, economics, and healthcare announced the launch of the Nature Medicine Commission on Brain Health for Economic Resilience on Wednesday during the second and closing day of the Texas Brain Economy Summit at TMC3 in the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

  • Medical Branch's Brain Economy initiative is an exciting prospect

    "The Brain Economy Summit showcases a future in which brain health innovation drives both human and economic vitality. Our region should embrace the medical branch’s Brain Economy initiative as a source of pride and a promise of remarkable breakthroughs ahead, benefiting not only those of us in Galveston County but millions around the world." - Michael A. Smith, editor, Galveston County Daily News

  • Wide view of an indoor atrium with tiered seating where a large audience sits at tables facing a stage with a podium and a large screen displaying a speaker. Rows of chairs, lighting equipment, and a panel setup are visible on the stage.

    More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit

    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.

  • We can all learn from the wisdom of children

    "In their natural state, children can do and say the most amazing, straightforward, and honest things. This is because they live in the moment, not hanging onto and regretting the past or planning for and anxious about the future as we adults often do." - Dr. Victor Sierpina, professor emeritus of Family Medicine at the The University of Texas Medical Branch.

  • A doctor in a white coat sits in an exam room speaking with a young man seated across from him beside a computer workstation. Both are smiling and engaged in conversation during a medical appointment.

    Men who delay preventive care face risks they don't see coming

    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.

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