Stopping inflammation before it starts could lead to longer, healthier lives

November 15, 2018

 Researchers find that blocking a specific DNA repair protein stops inflammatory response  GALVESTON, Texas – Inflammation is... more »

First UT System clinical collaboration launches between MD Anderson, UTMB Health

November 12, 2018

 Event celebrates new building, expanded services, cooperation to better serve patients LEAGUE CITY – The University of Texas MD Anderson... more »

Unlocking Secrets in Big Data through Team-Centered Informatics

November 5, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – Complex diseases involve many different types of human data like genes, proteins, social interactions and the environment,... more »

Zika virus circulates among wild animals in the Americas, making eradication nearly impossible

November 2, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas –A collaborative group of researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the Faculty of Medicine of... more »

UTMB formally agrees to lease former Bay Area Regional Medical Center

October 25, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has formally agreed to lease the building of the former Bay Area... more »

Scientists identify protein in the brain that allows West Nile virus to invade

October 18, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas –A recent study by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston identified a protein that allows the West Nile virus to... more »

Fatal Blood Clots in Women: A Survivor’s Story

October 18, 2018

Natalie Beriault was eight months pregnant the night it felt like her heart suddenly stopped before lurching back into action. Beriault, 27, was at... more »

UTMB’s David Herndon elected to the National Academy of Medicine

October 15, 2018

Dr. David Herndon of The University of Texas Medical Branch was elected today to the National Academy of Medicine. Herndon is the Jesse H. Jones... more »

UTMB earns second consecutive national award for quality patient care

October 5, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, for the second consecutive year, has earned a prestigious national... more »

UTMB hires world-renowned scientists

October 4, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas — Two world-renowned scientists, a husband and wife team, Michael Sheetz and Linda Kenney, will soon join the... more »

UTMB develops a universal vaccine platform that’s cheaper and shelf stable

October 1, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed a less expensive way to produce vaccines... more »

A virus with no vaccine, treatment is in the UTMB research crosshairs

September 27, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – There is no vaccine and no antiviral treatment for it, but if you were to check, just about every two or three-year-old... more »

UTMB adapts Zika vaccine to fight brain cancer

September 18, 2018

Vaccine attacked cancer cells but not healthy ones GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have... more »

Low-dose aspirin found to have no effect on healthy life span in seniors

September 17, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston participated in an international study finding that low-dose aspirin... more »

Testosterone replacement therapy may slow the progression of COPD

September 13, 2018

 GALVESTON, Texas –Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found that testosterone replacement therapy may... more »

Scientists discover why some people with brain markers of Alzheimer’s have no dementia

August 16, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – A new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has uncovered why some people that have brain markers... more »

School alumnus seeks to inspire new graduates

August 13, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – When the 2018 School of Health Professions graduates walk to receive their degrees they will be joining more than 12,000 who... more »

UTMB signs intent letter to lease Bay Area Regional Medical Center

August 10, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas — The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has signed a letter of intent to complete negotiations regarding a... more »

Inducing labor can help prevent cesarean births

August 8, 2018

 GALVESTON, Texas — A new national study has found that inducing labor in first-time mothers at 39 weeks can help prevent cesarean births... more »

The physician’s white coat: iconic and comforting or likely covered in germs?

August 8, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – A new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has found that... more »

UTMB researcher studies how future deep space travelers can stay healthy

August 3, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – As NASA astronaut, Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor, circles the earth aboard the International Space Station, one... more »

UTMB researchers successfully transplant bioengineered lung

August 1, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – A research team at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have bioengineered lungs and transplanted them into... more »

UTMB earns Baby-Friendly status

July 26, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has received prestigious recognition as a Baby-Friendly birth facility... more »

Adcox to lead UTMB police department

July 26, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – Kenith Adcox, who has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience and is currently La Porte police chief, is the new... more »