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 »

Testosterone prescriptions have sharply dropped in the past few years

July 10, 2018

UTMB researchers found drop after use was reported to be linked to heart attacks and strokes GALVESTON, Texas – Testosterone use in the United... more »

Marshall named American Academy of Nursing fellow

July 9, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – David Marshall, chief nursing and patient care services executive at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has... more »

Newly developed therapeutic shown to combat drug addiction

June 29, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – A new therapeutic may help reverse chemical imbalances made to the brain by habitual drug use and could one day help... more »

For invasive bladder cancer, removing whole bladder better than less invasive options

June 24, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas –A large nationwide study led by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has confirmed that for patients with... more »

Researchers predict flu vaccine will not be very effective

June 19, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have made the first prediction of how well the... more »

UTMB honors five with Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award

June 12, 2018

GALVESTON, Texas – The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston recently recognized five alumni for their accomplishments by presenting... more »

New phone app will help treat blood clots

June 11, 2018

 GALVESTON, Texas – Inspiration can strike at the most unusual and unexpected places.   A family vacation 14 years ago that... more »