• Preparing for Disease X in a Changing World

    “I just always thought that was intriguing to work with viruses that were that deadly and try to come up with ways to stop them,” Dr. Thomas Geisbert tells The Scientist for an article about how scientists prepare to fight new and emerging pathogens.

  • UTMB researcher says NIH cuts have cost university millions

    UTMB’s Dr. Scott Weaver spoke to the Daily News about the millions in federal research funding that have been cut and the impacts to the university. UTMB has appealed some of the grant cuts and is working with elected officials to reverse the losses.

  • A human language gene

    Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel explore the possibility that unique genes are responsible for our complex vocal communication in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

  • University of Texas Medical Branch cancer researchers granted nearly $5 million

    UTMB received nearly $5 million in research grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas as well as another $2 million to recruit a cancer research expert to the university. The research funding will help create more opportunities for HPV vaccinations, advance research in how small changes in proteins, fats and other molecules in the body to help find diseases early, and research new ways to treat some lymphomas that do not respond well to current treatments.

  • Inside the Workforce Shifts Shaping Health System Pharmacies

    Becker’s spoke to UTMB’s Nathan Vo, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Revenue Integrity, and Michael Eagon, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy, about changing workforce strategies. “At The University of Texas Medical Branch, our workforce is evolving to meet the demands of a more complex and patient-centered healthcare landscape,” Eagon said.

  • Morning sunlight is good for our health

    There are numerous studies that highlight the benefit of getting morning sunlight, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis in his latest column. Sunlight can affect our mood, immune system and circadian rhythm, Mathis writes.

  • Nature can heal us

    “Being present and mindful of the amazing natural world around us is a sure path to relieving pain, improving mood, immunity and reducing risks of heart disease and cancer,” writes Dr. Victor S. Sierpina in his column for the Daily News.

  • Texas leaders position state to become next global hub for brain health

    Dr. Jochen Reiser recently participated in a two-day meeting on brain health that brought together business and policy leaders to discuss brain health initiatives. “Investing in brain capital means protecting our cognitive health, boosting economic growth and securing a future-ready workforce – goals that we believe Texans will rally behind,” Reiser said.

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