UTMB animal research program receives recommendation for continued AAALAC accreditation July 13, 2026 • 9:47 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The recommendation follows an extensive site visit in June that evaluated all aspects of the institution's animal research program, including veterinary care, facilities, safety programs, regulatory oversight, and research operations. 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. UTMB breakthrough cuts heart scan times by 35% July 8, 2026 • 11:21 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner By redesigning how cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is managed and streamlining the clinical workflow, average scan times dropped by 35.1% over seven months — from 94.7 minutes down to 61.4 minutes at UTMB Health. When hot flashes steal sleep, therapy and education can help July 6, 2026 • 1:23 p.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB researchers have found that combining cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with education about managing hot flashes significantly improved sleep in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women whose nighttime hot flashes disrupted rest. UTMB researchers awarded USDA funding for projects focused on screwworm detection and response June 25, 2026 • 2:11 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner UTMB is leading the next generation of agricultural biosecurity by combining artificial intelligence with laboratory science to detect biological threats faster, protect producers, safeguard the food supply, and strengthen national security. New study sheds light on why immunity to scrub typhus fades — and why some cases turn severe June 12, 2026 • 11:26 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner A common tropical disease may hold a surprising secret: why recovery doesn’t always mean protection. New research from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) uncovers how different strains of scrub typhus can disrupt the immune system, shedding light on why reinfection may be more likely than once believed. Nature Medicine Commission launch highlights closing day of Texas Brain Economy Summit June 12, 2026 • 11:22 a.m. by Stephen Hadley Global leaders in neuroscience, public policy, economics, and healthcare announced the launch of the Nature Medicine Commission on Brain Health for Economic Resilience on Wednesday during the second and closing day of the Texas Brain Economy Summit at TMC3 in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. UTMB scientists track breakthrough single-dose vaccines for Andes hantavirus strain June 11, 2026 • 4:17 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner As the Andes hantavirus draws international attention, a breakthrough from The University of Texas Medical Branch offers new hope. Single-dose mRNA vaccines are showing remarkable protection in preclinical studies. More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit June 10, 2026 • 1:52 p.m. by Stephen Hadley More than 500 leaders converged at the Texas Medical Center to explore a powerful idea: that investing in brain health can transform not only lives, but economies. From workforce resilience to healthy aging, the Texas Brain Economy Summit is sparking conversations that could redefine Texas’ future. Texas Brain Economy Summit 2026: Catalyzing a new wave of innovation and economic growth June 4, 2026 • 1:35 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner and Leslie Sanderson The high-impact summit will convene more than 600 senior executives, innovators, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore one of the most significant opportunities of our time: building a thriving global brain economy. 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 animal research program receives recommendation for continued AAALAC accreditation July 13, 2026 • 9:47 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The recommendation follows an extensive site visit in June that evaluated all aspects of the institution's animal research program, including veterinary care, facilities, safety programs, regulatory oversight, and research operations.
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.
UTMB breakthrough cuts heart scan times by 35% July 8, 2026 • 11:21 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner By redesigning how cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is managed and streamlining the clinical workflow, average scan times dropped by 35.1% over seven months — from 94.7 minutes down to 61.4 minutes at UTMB Health.
When hot flashes steal sleep, therapy and education can help July 6, 2026 • 1:23 p.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB researchers have found that combining cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with education about managing hot flashes significantly improved sleep in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women whose nighttime hot flashes disrupted rest.
UTMB researchers awarded USDA funding for projects focused on screwworm detection and response June 25, 2026 • 2:11 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner UTMB is leading the next generation of agricultural biosecurity by combining artificial intelligence with laboratory science to detect biological threats faster, protect producers, safeguard the food supply, and strengthen national security.
New study sheds light on why immunity to scrub typhus fades — and why some cases turn severe June 12, 2026 • 11:26 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner A common tropical disease may hold a surprising secret: why recovery doesn’t always mean protection. New research from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) uncovers how different strains of scrub typhus can disrupt the immune system, shedding light on why reinfection may be more likely than once believed.
Nature Medicine Commission launch highlights closing day of Texas Brain Economy Summit June 12, 2026 • 11:22 a.m. by Stephen Hadley Global leaders in neuroscience, public policy, economics, and healthcare announced the launch of the Nature Medicine Commission on Brain Health for Economic Resilience on Wednesday during the second and closing day of the Texas Brain Economy Summit at TMC3 in the Texas Medical Center in Houston.
UTMB scientists track breakthrough single-dose vaccines for Andes hantavirus strain June 11, 2026 • 4:17 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner As the Andes hantavirus draws international attention, a breakthrough from The University of Texas Medical Branch offers new hope. Single-dose mRNA vaccines are showing remarkable protection in preclinical studies.
More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit June 10, 2026 • 1:52 p.m. by Stephen Hadley More than 500 leaders converged at the Texas Medical Center to explore a powerful idea: that investing in brain health can transform not only lives, but economies. From workforce resilience to healthy aging, the Texas Brain Economy Summit is sparking conversations that could redefine Texas’ future.
Texas Brain Economy Summit 2026: Catalyzing a new wave of innovation and economic growth June 4, 2026 • 1:35 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner and Leslie Sanderson The high-impact summit will convene more than 600 senior executives, innovators, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore one of the most significant opportunities of our time: building a thriving global brain economy.