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Recognized leader in genetic epidemiology, Kari North, PhD, joins UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Kari North, PhD, an internationally recognized leader in genetic epidemiology and public health genomics, joined UTHealth Houston as the university’s vice president of border health and a professor with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.

The HDSA Center of Excellence at UTHealth Houston includes a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neuropsychologists, genetic counselors, social workers, physical therapists, and psychiatrists. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

At the Bedside: Parents of daughters with rare Juvenile-onset Huntington’s disease find UTHealth Houston Center of Excellence for care and support

On October 21, 2023, two months before her original due date, hand-in-hand with Afifi, and surrounded by a team led by Sibai, Jessica’s son Damian was delivered via cesarean section.

At the Bedside: Mom with rare genetic condition survives pregnancy and delivers healthy baby boy, thanks to physicians at UTHealth Houston

Nhu Nguyen finds her footing in public health

Kevin Lanza, PhD, shown infront of a tree

Shelters at bus stops intended to provide relief from heat can actually result in higher temperatures, UTHealth Houston researchers discover

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The Many Faces of UTHealth Houston

As one of the nation's most comprehensive academic health science centers, UTHealth Houston brings together the best in health care across hundreds of disciplines and specialties. Teamwork fuels our excellence in health education, innovation, scientific discovery, and patient care, allowing us to solve the greatest health challenges of our time. Our women's and children's experts are just a few of the Many Faces of UTHealth Houston advancing health care for all.

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Public health in action: Action Lab moves fellows out of classrooms and into communities

The ACTion Lab at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health empowers students to close their books, step out of the lab, and engage directly with the world around them. Through hands-on experiences, fellows gain valuable real-world skills while community partners benefit from their dedication and fresh perspectives.

Discover how this program bridges academic theory with real-world impact

The ACTion Lab fellows Tuate White, MPH (left) and Jithin Jose Kallumalickal, MBBS (right)

Faster, smarter, better: Informatics student looks to leverage data to improve patient care

Inspired by her family and her experiences as a nurse, Lana Davis is pursuing a Doctorate in Health Informatics at the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston to help create a more connected health care system. With a focus on behavioral health, she’s exploring how data and technology can work together to enable earlier interventions, more personalized treatment, and better long-term outcomes.

Discover how a scholarship made her journey possible