UTMB News Articles

An accomplished researcher, author, educator, lecturer, and mentor, Dr. Stark brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care that reflects the latest advances in the field.

These achievements translate into expanded access to approved bariatric surgery services, greater flexibility within insurance networks, and the assurance that care meets nationally recognized quality benchmarks.

As the new year begins, motivation to improve health is high. However, for many, knowing where to start is the hardest part. At UTMB Health, primary care physicians help turn good intentions into action by serving as the starting point for a patient’s health journey.

The collaboration is an important component of UTMB's commitment to develop and strengthen its infectious disease, gene and cell therapy programs.

Blending science, empathy, and innovation, Dr. Martina Raquel Gallagher is reimagining how undergraduate nurses are educated. Learn how her career and vision are shaping the future of nursing at UTMB.

UTMB’s IT team came together during the holiday season to help build a home, reinforcing that health begins with safe, stable housing. Their hands-on effort not only supported a family’s dream but also showcased the team’s commitment to community and collaboration beyond technology.

UTMB Health becomes a national leader in treating ultra-rare skin disease RDEB, earning designation as a Qualified Treatment Center for an FDA-approved gene therapy bringing first-of-its-kind care closer to home.

Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon, MD, MSc, FACC, clinical assistant professor of cardiology at UTMB, has been chosen by the American College of Cardiology to join its prestigious Sandra J. Lewis Mid-Career Women’s Leadership Institute.

UTMB Health and UTHealth Houston are leading a groundbreaking $50 million statewide clinical trial to explore ibogaine as a potential treatment for addiction, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury — a first-of-its-kind effort that could put Texas at the forefront of behavioral health innovation.

UTMB leaders join the ranks of the world’s top inventors. Learn how their work is transforming science and elevating UTMB’s role in advancing solutions that improve lives.

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Rice University and Memorial Hermann Health System are proud to announce the formal launch of Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative led by Center for Houston’s Future to position the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and the emerging brain economy.

U.S. News & World Report has named The University of Texas Medical Branch as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in its fifth edition.

Representatives from Tantrum Merch and Starlight Children’s Foundation visited the pediatric floor of John Sealy Hospital to hand toys to young patients and their families, creating moments of comfort and happiness amid their stay.

The University of Texas Medical Branch achieved a historic milestone in kidney diagnostics, becoming the first in the world to apply NIPOKA’s Podocyte Exact Morphology Measurement Procedure technology in a clinical setting.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has named Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS, its new Senior Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has launched a refreshed brand identity—including a new logo and tagline—that builds on the institution’s historic foundation as it continues to advance excellence in clinical care, education, research and innovation.

Parents shouldn’t have to navigate genetic conditions alone. In this month’s Houston Moms + UTMB Health video, Dr. Erin Cooney explains how her team walks alongside families — helping them find clarity, treatment options, and support for the future.

The University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department has been named the 2025 Security Program of the Year by the Houston-area chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.

A new initiative from the Southeast Texas Poison Center is bringing safety-focused support to new parents across the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Labor & Delivery units in Galveston, Clear Lake, and Angleton.