Stories from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
August 19, 2024
A groundbreaking research project to understand how diet and eating patterns can affect the body’s internal clock and influence aging is underway at UTHealth Houston, thanks to a $3.3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.
August 15, 2024
A study offering insights into understanding and managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias led by a team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.
August 8, 2024
Decades of leadership in the field of elder mistreatment research has earned UTHealth Houston its first grant from the prestigious Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research in the Behavioral Health and Social Sciences of Aging program, funded by the National Institute on Aging.
July 31, 2024
Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer that live in more socially vulnerable neighborhoods in Texas have a higher risk of dying, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.
July 31, 2024
At her 27-week ultrasound, Marylu Trevino’s baby boy was finally facing the camera and she could see his face for the first time. But instead of happiness, Marylu felt fear and confusion after learning her child would be born with a cleft lip.
July 26, 2024
The Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at UTHealth Houston has secured a $55.5 million grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, an agency of the National Institutes of Health, extending its funding through 2031.
July 18, 2024
Gabriela Gallegos, JD, MPP, associate professor of management, policy, and community health at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, serves on the executive board of World Triathlon, the international governing body for the sport of triathlon and all related multisports, where she plays a critical role in setting policy for the sport and organization.
July 16, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, with power outages, internet disruptions, and interrupted cell signals, UTHealth Houston’s commitment to its students, physicians, and staff has not wavered.
With help from teams across campus, UTHealth Houston was able to showcase its resilience and embody its vision — excellence above all — throughout its recovery from Hurricane Beryl.
July 1, 2024
Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, has been appointed UTHealth Houston’s first vice president for healthcare innovation.
June 27, 2024
Bleeding is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. Researchers at UTHealth Houston are asking for community input on whether they should participate in a study that will compare two resuscitation treatments: whole blood versus traditional blood component therapy, and tranexamic acid versus no tranexamic acid. The goal is to compare which strategies can improve survival for children who have been seriously injured and are in danger of bleeding to death.
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