Summer 2023 Newsletter

Results from the study by Stephen Williams, MD, MBA, MS, and team contribute to the growing body of knowledge surrounding the health effects of Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam veterans and emphasize the need for continued investigation and support for those affected by this exposure.

Dr. Klimberg attended an International Breast Cancer Summit Forum in Guangzhou to build healthcare knowledge-sharing worldwide.

By harnessing the benefits of H2S-releasing compounds, researchers could develop novel treatments that target and restore damaged endothelial barriers, improving patient outcomes and reducing the severity of COVID-19 complications.

Members of the UTMB vascular surgery team recently published a quantitative research review on vascular surgeon shortages in rural and urban areas.

Dr. Stephen B. Williams was invited lecturer on the topic, “Expanding The Use of Bladder Preservation Options For Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer” at The University of Texas Christopher G. Wood Advances in Urologic Oncology Symposium.

Dr. Stephen B. Williams presented his research: “Implementation and Dissemination of a High Value Care Program at an Academic Safety Net Health System: Impact and Opportunities for Learning Organizations” at The American College of Healthcare Executives 2023 Congress on Healthcare Leadership “Bolder/ Brighter.”

At a recent Grand Rounds event for the Department of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery Chief Bindi Naik-Mathuria, MD, MPH, FACS, FAAP discussed the outcomes, benefits, and rewards of engaging in global surgery.