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. UTMB research advances Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine data June 4, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Early studies show a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate protected nonhuman primates, supporting preparedness as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries work to contain cases. New research examines how mild brain injury sparks early immune response June 3, 2026 • 12:38 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson The link between early neuronal damage and the brain’s immune response is poorly understood, but the significance of concussive injury has become a topic of public interest over the last few years, especially in the context of sports injuries. In this study, UTMB researchers were interested in the type of concussion that occurs when impact does not penetrate the brain but causes it to move inside the skull, resulting in injury. UTMB strengthens frontline preparedness for special pathogens June 2, 2026 • 4:32 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner From advanced biocontainment care to regional training, UTMB is strengthening readiness to protect patients, healthcare workers, and communities from emerging infectious threats. UTMB researchers identify SARS-CoV-2 proteins that let COVID-19 outsmart the immune system May 29, 2026 • 5:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner UTMB scientists identified two SARS-CoV-2 proteins that suppress early immune defenses, advancing understanding of COVID-19 infection and informing future antiviral and vaccine strategies. 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 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.
UTMB research advances Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine data June 4, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Early studies show a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate protected nonhuman primates, supporting preparedness as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries work to contain cases.
New research examines how mild brain injury sparks early immune response June 3, 2026 • 12:38 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson The link between early neuronal damage and the brain’s immune response is poorly understood, but the significance of concussive injury has become a topic of public interest over the last few years, especially in the context of sports injuries. In this study, UTMB researchers were interested in the type of concussion that occurs when impact does not penetrate the brain but causes it to move inside the skull, resulting in injury.
UTMB strengthens frontline preparedness for special pathogens June 2, 2026 • 4:32 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner From advanced biocontainment care to regional training, UTMB is strengthening readiness to protect patients, healthcare workers, and communities from emerging infectious threats.
UTMB researchers identify SARS-CoV-2 proteins that let COVID-19 outsmart the immune system May 29, 2026 • 5:00 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner UTMB scientists identified two SARS-CoV-2 proteins that suppress early immune defenses, advancing understanding of COVID-19 infection and informing future antiviral and vaccine strategies.