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Cora Rabe, DNP, nurse anesthesia program director and associate professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing (SON), has been selected as a 2026 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) — one of the highest professional honors in nurse anesthesiology. Through leadership in nurse anesthesia education at UTMB, Rabe has played a key role in preparing the next generation of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

Dr. Miguel Cabada recommends cruise travelers plan ahead with vaccines, insurance, medications, handwashing, and an awareness of health risks at each destination.

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.

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.

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 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.

The inaugural issue of UTMB Magazine, a new flagship publication that launched on June 9, looks beyond the headlines, offering readers an in-depth view of the work and lives that define UTMB.

Men’s Health Month highlights the importance of prevention, yet many men still delay routine care, allowing silent conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity-related diseases to go undetected until serious complications arise.

UTMB will add 40 credit hours of nutrition education to its medical curriculum at the John Sealy School of Medicine beginning in fall 2026, aligning with federal recommendations to better prepare physicians for prevention and chronic disease care.

At The University of Texas Medical Branch, a 24/7 Access Center and specialized maritime team coordinates global care for cruise ships and Antarctic stations, supporting providers with expert consults.