UTMB to enroll first patient in US trial of brain tumor imaging technology August 27, 2026 • 9:53 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Investigational agent makes cancerous tissue light up during surgery, potentially helping neurosurgeons distinguish tumors from healthy brain tissue. UTMB secures record $10.3 million to expand WIC services across Southeast Texas August 21, 2026 • 10:04 a.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB Health secured a record $10.3 million in USDA funding for its WIC program, nearly $1 million more than last year. The funding will expand nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food resources across Southeast Texas. UTMB School of Nursing launches new maternal health digital badge program August 18, 2026 • 11:40 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB School of Nursing recently launched the Birth Advocacy: Bridging Instruction, Education & Support (BABIES) program, which aims to ensure nurses are equipped to better care for and support patients from pregnancy through postpartum. UTMB study finds a form of inflammation that current diabetes and heart treatments do not reach August 14, 2026 • 7:42 a.m. by Staff A UTMB-led study found that people with Type 2 diabetes may remain at increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and death despite treatment. Elevated suPAR levels identified patients with persistent inflammation and higher cardiovascular risk. Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education August 13, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Max Wintermark, MD, a globally recognized physician-scientist and neuroimaging leader, has joined UTMB as chair of radiology. He aims to advance imaging innovation and strengthen radiology’s role in modern patient care. UTMB receives historic $180 million commitment for the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute August 6, 2026 • 9:33 a.m. by Stephen Hadley; photo by Jenn Duncan 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. Strong at any age: UTMB Health strength-training program helps older adults improve health and independence August 5, 2026 • 9:45 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Community-based Geri-Fit classes were linked to healthier cholesterol levels, better mobility, and greater independence among older adults. UTMB study shows flea-borne murine typhus can become life-threatening July 31, 2026 • 1:27 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Researchers urge early recognition and treatment as murine typhus continues to reemerge along the Texas Gulf Coast. UTMB to hold active shooter drill at Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center July 14, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Police Department will conduct an active shooter drill on Saturday, July 18, at UTMB Health Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center in League City and will not affect patient services. UTMB study of milder Ebola strain could hold the key to future treatments July 10, 2026 • 8:25 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Bombali strain caused classic Ebola symptoms in laboratory models, yet a full survival rate revealed how the body can fight back. By showing how a less lethal strain can be cleared without fatal organ failure, the findings offer a potential blueprint for future therapies. 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 to enroll first patient in US trial of brain tumor imaging technology August 27, 2026 • 9:53 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Investigational agent makes cancerous tissue light up during surgery, potentially helping neurosurgeons distinguish tumors from healthy brain tissue.
UTMB secures record $10.3 million to expand WIC services across Southeast Texas August 21, 2026 • 10:04 a.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB Health secured a record $10.3 million in USDA funding for its WIC program, nearly $1 million more than last year. The funding will expand nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food resources across Southeast Texas.
UTMB School of Nursing launches new maternal health digital badge program August 18, 2026 • 11:40 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB School of Nursing recently launched the Birth Advocacy: Bridging Instruction, Education & Support (BABIES) program, which aims to ensure nurses are equipped to better care for and support patients from pregnancy through postpartum.
UTMB study finds a form of inflammation that current diabetes and heart treatments do not reach August 14, 2026 • 7:42 a.m. by Staff A UTMB-led study found that people with Type 2 diabetes may remain at increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and death despite treatment. Elevated suPAR levels identified patients with persistent inflammation and higher cardiovascular risk.
Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education August 13, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Max Wintermark, MD, a globally recognized physician-scientist and neuroimaging leader, has joined UTMB as chair of radiology. He aims to advance imaging innovation and strengthen radiology’s role in modern patient care.
UTMB receives historic $180 million commitment for the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute August 6, 2026 • 9:33 a.m. by Stephen Hadley; photo by Jenn Duncan 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.
Strong at any age: UTMB Health strength-training program helps older adults improve health and independence August 5, 2026 • 9:45 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Community-based Geri-Fit classes were linked to healthier cholesterol levels, better mobility, and greater independence among older adults.
UTMB study shows flea-borne murine typhus can become life-threatening July 31, 2026 • 1:27 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Researchers urge early recognition and treatment as murine typhus continues to reemerge along the Texas Gulf Coast.
UTMB to hold active shooter drill at Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center July 14, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Police Department will conduct an active shooter drill on Saturday, July 18, at UTMB Health Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center in League City and will not affect patient services.
UTMB study of milder Ebola strain could hold the key to future treatments July 10, 2026 • 8:25 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Bombali strain caused classic Ebola symptoms in laboratory models, yet a full survival rate revealed how the body can fight back. By showing how a less lethal strain can be cleared without fatal organ failure, the findings offer a potential blueprint for future therapies.