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 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 researchers highlight how brain economy principles could transform clinical care September 21, 2026 • 3:01 p.m. by Stephen Hadley New publication outlines a patient-centered framework connecting brain health, innovation, and better health outcomes. UTMB Health physician explores the complex realities behind social care in primary care September 2, 2026 • 2:57 p.m. by Katherine Adams A UTMB family medicine physician is helping reshape how healthcare addresses social needs. New research explores surprising paradoxes in social care — and why embracing complexity could lead to better outcomes for patients and providers. 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 launches fellowship to prepare physicians for medicine from the ocean floor to outer space August 14, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship will train doctors to care for patients in exploration environments as human spaceflight continues to expand. 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. UTMB research reveals blueprint for longer-lasting vaccines August 12, 2026 • 3:52 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New studies identify a vaccine design strategy that strengthens immune memory and could improve protection against HIV, influenza, and other difficult-to-prevent diseases. Rethinking correctional healthcare August 6, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Center for Correctional Healthcare Excellence at UTMB is advancing research, innovation, education, and clinical care for one of the nation’s most medically vulnerable populations. 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. 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
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 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 researchers highlight how brain economy principles could transform clinical care September 21, 2026 • 3:01 p.m. by Stephen Hadley New publication outlines a patient-centered framework connecting brain health, innovation, and better health outcomes.
UTMB Health physician explores the complex realities behind social care in primary care September 2, 2026 • 2:57 p.m. by Katherine Adams A UTMB family medicine physician is helping reshape how healthcare addresses social needs. New research explores surprising paradoxes in social care — and why embracing complexity could lead to better outcomes for patients and providers.
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 launches fellowship to prepare physicians for medicine from the ocean floor to outer space August 14, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship will train doctors to care for patients in exploration environments as human spaceflight continues to expand.
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.
UTMB research reveals blueprint for longer-lasting vaccines August 12, 2026 • 3:52 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New studies identify a vaccine design strategy that strengthens immune memory and could improve protection against HIV, influenza, and other difficult-to-prevent diseases.
Rethinking correctional healthcare August 6, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Center for Correctional Healthcare Excellence at UTMB is advancing research, innovation, education, and clinical care for one of the nation’s most medically vulnerable populations.
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.