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. Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education August 13, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Max Wintermark, MD, a globally recognized physician-scientist and neuroimaging leader, has joined UTMB as chair of radiology. He aims to advance imaging innovation and strengthen radiology’s role in modern patient care. UTMB receives historic $180 million commitment for the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute August 6, 2026 • 9:33 a.m. by Stephen Hadley; photo by Jenn Duncan The Sealy & Smith Foundation’s record-setting philanthropic investment, including a new $130 million commitment, will fund expansion for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute at UTMB. 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. UTMB study shows flea-borne murine typhus can become life-threatening July 31, 2026 • 1:27 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Researchers urge early recognition and treatment as murine typhus continues to reemerge along the Texas Gulf Coast. UTMB to hold active shooter drill at Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center July 14, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Police Department will conduct an active shooter drill on Saturday, July 18, at UTMB Health Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center in League City and will not affect patient services. 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. Gov. Abbott appoints UTMB Health nephrologist to Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force July 9, 2026 • 11:16 a.m. by Katherine Adams Ajay Israni, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology at UTMB, has been appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the state's Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. 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. UTMB postdoctoral training program recognized by National Postdoctoral Association July 7, 2026 • 3:17 p.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized by the National Postdoctoral Association for its Postdoctoral Certificate Program, which helps early-career scientists build leadership and professional skills. The award honors the UTMB commitment to supporting postdoctoral scholars' long-term career success. 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 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.
Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education August 13, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Max Wintermark, MD, a globally recognized physician-scientist and neuroimaging leader, has joined UTMB as chair of radiology. He aims to advance imaging innovation and strengthen radiology’s role in modern patient care.
UTMB receives historic $180 million commitment for the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute August 6, 2026 • 9:33 a.m. by Stephen Hadley; photo by Jenn Duncan The Sealy & Smith Foundation’s record-setting philanthropic investment, including a new $130 million commitment, will fund expansion for the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute at UTMB.
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.
UTMB study shows flea-borne murine typhus can become life-threatening July 31, 2026 • 1:27 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Researchers urge early recognition and treatment as murine typhus continues to reemerge along the Texas Gulf Coast.
UTMB to hold active shooter drill at Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center July 14, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Police Department will conduct an active shooter drill on Saturday, July 18, at UTMB Health Primary and Specialty Care, Town Center in League City and will not affect patient services.
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.
Gov. Abbott appoints UTMB Health nephrologist to Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force July 9, 2026 • 11:16 a.m. by Katherine Adams Ajay Israni, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology at UTMB, has been appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the state's Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
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.
UTMB postdoctoral training program recognized by National Postdoctoral Association July 7, 2026 • 3:17 p.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized by the National Postdoctoral Association for its Postdoctoral Certificate Program, which helps early-career scientists build leadership and professional skills. The award honors the UTMB commitment to supporting postdoctoral scholars' long-term career success.