The device delivers radiofrequency energy to the post-lumpectomy cavity to destroy potential residual cancer cells, with researchers studying whether it can safely reduce the need for follow-up radiation or additional surgeries.
A UTMB infectious disease professor says vaccinating cows could reduce H5N1 circulation, limiting spillover to people, and safeguarding poultry.
The UTMB School of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Therapy has been selected to receive the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), placing the program among an elite group of respiratory therapy programs nationwide.
After a life‑threatening stroke, Breah Knape found more than expert medical care at UTMB — she found compassion, trust, and a care team that helped her reclaim her life through genuine connection and unwavering support.
Digestive issues are common but often ignored. Learn which symptoms matter and how UTMB Health primary care providers offer early diagnosis and comprehensive care close to home.
Cataracts can make everyday activities like reading, driving, or recognizing faces more difficult. An eye exam and conversation with your doctor can be the first step toward clearer, brighter vision.
Facing your first colonoscopy? It’s quicker, easier, and more empowering than you think. Here’s what really happens—and why it could save your life.
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is accepting applications through April 10 for the Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp, a four-day immersive program designed to inspire the next generation of scientific and entrepreneurial leaders through hands-on learning and real-world problem solving.
UTMB Health has expanded services at St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic to include free acupuncture, offering the community an option for managing chronic pain and related conditions.
Child life specialists support children and families during medical crises by explaining procedures in kid-friendly ways, easing fear through play and preparation, and helping everyone cope with stress and uncertainty.
A Match Day envelope weighs no more than a few ounces, but the weight of what it carries is much heavier: It’s the weight of a career, of a life, of a future – or at least the start of one.
The 12-month, in-person master's program opens aerospace medicine training to a wider range of health professionals and international students in Galveston–Houston.
Ten projects that address pressing health needs received a University of Texas Medical Branch President’s Cabinet award. The awards totaled more than $220,000 and will go to 26 UTMB faculty, staff and students working on the winning projects.
A new dual MD/MBA pathway is opening doors for future physician‑leaders, giving UTMB medical students an efficient route to pair clinical training with top‑tier business expertise.
The AHA All-Star Award recognizes training centers that deliver superior, high-quality lifesaving training to their communities. The UTMB OLSET trains about 3,500 people a year, primarily UTMB employees and students, but courses are open to the public.
Food allergies and intolerances aren’t the same. Learn the key differences, symptoms, and when it’s time to see a specialist so you can eat with confidence.
Celebrated neurologist and longtime advocate Dr. Brent Masel has been named the 2026 NABIS Legends Award recipient, honoring a career that helped transform how the world understands and treats traumatic brain injury.
An external team of campus law enforcement experts will visit UTMB this month to evaluate the police department’s commitment to professional excellence and accreditation. Learn how the community can take part in this important review.
UTMB unveiled President Dr. Jochen Reiser’s portrait in Levin Hall on March 10. Painted by local artist Eddie Filer, it is the first presidential portrait set outdoors, with Old Red behind him, symbolizing UTMB history, evolving leadership, and Filer’s personal connection to the university.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare inherited neuromuscular condition that causes muscles throughout the body to weaken. It happens because a specific gene, called SMN1, is missing or is not working correctly.