Gene Olinger receives Fulbright Specialist Award October 9, 2026 • 12:16 p.m. by Melissa McDonald A leader in infectious disease research and artificial intelligence at UTMB is taking his expertise to the global stage. National Fire Prevention Week focuses on safe battery charging October 6, 2026 • 1:07 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson This year’s National Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” recognizes the increased use of lithium-ion batteries and associated fire dangers. 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. 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 Health adds prescription kiosks to urgent care September 22, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams New prescription kiosks at UTMB Health urgent care clinics will provide faster access to medications, eliminating the need for many patients to make a separate pharmacy trip. Red tide along Galveston coast: What beachgoers need to know September 18, 2026 • 3:44 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The algae bloom could cause respiratory symptoms in beachgoers and poses additional risks for people with asthma and other chronic lung conditions. 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
Gene Olinger receives Fulbright Specialist Award October 9, 2026 • 12:16 p.m. by Melissa McDonald A leader in infectious disease research and artificial intelligence at UTMB is taking his expertise to the global stage.
National Fire Prevention Week focuses on safe battery charging October 6, 2026 • 1:07 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson This year’s National Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” recognizes the increased use of lithium-ion batteries and associated fire dangers.
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.
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 Health adds prescription kiosks to urgent care September 22, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams New prescription kiosks at UTMB Health urgent care clinics will provide faster access to medications, eliminating the need for many patients to make a separate pharmacy trip.
Red tide along Galveston coast: What beachgoers need to know September 18, 2026 • 3:44 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The algae bloom could cause respiratory symptoms in beachgoers and poses additional risks for people with asthma and other chronic lung conditions.