Downstown Galveston at night

The Blue Zones community meeting will cover what the Blue Zones Project is and how it works, why Galveston was selected, and how UTMB and its partners will be involved.

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Dr. Gulshan Sharma has once again earned national recognition for his leadership and innovation—but the story behind his sustained impact at UTMB is even more compelling. Discover how his vision continues to shape excellence in care and quality across the institution.

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Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch have launched a study exploring whether an existing medication can actually slow the pace of biological aging. Early insights could help redefine what healthy aging looks like.

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A healthier future for Galveston begins this March as UTMB takes the lead on the Blue Zones Project, a multi-year initiative focused on reshaping the environments where people live, work, and gather. Discover what comes next for the community.

Hospital patient in bed receives Mardi Gras beads from costumed visitors wearing crowns and formal attire inside a patient room.

Mardi Gras tradition came to life inside Jennie Sealy Hospital as the Knights of Momus joined UTMB leaders, patients, and families for a celebration rich in history and heartfelt connections.

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Groundbreaking insights from UTMB experts are helping redefine how complex cesarean deliveries are understood and performed. Explore how these faculty members are shaping safer surgical care for mothers worldwide.

UTMB scientists have received a $2.9 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance research on norovirus, one of the leading causes of gastroenteritis worldwide.

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Driven by compassion in practice, a new Patient Experience team is transforming care through empathy, innovation, and human connection.