Stories from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
August 16, 2019
Mark Barr, a student at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth and a three-time Paralympic Games athlete for Team USA, was honored as “Best Male Athlete with a Disability” in Los Angeles at the 2019 ESPY Awards, ESPN’s annual televised sports celebration, in July.
August 14, 2019
Presented by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the award emphasizes the high value the institute places on mentorship. NINDS is a part of the National Institutes of Health.
August 8, 2019
UTHealth School of Dentistry will offer a new master of science degree in dental hygiene in fall 2020, opening new doors for those who already have a bachelor’s degree, even in another field.
August 7, 2019
Eating disorder researchers have discovered a neurocircuit in mice that, when activated, increased their stress levels while decreasing their desire to eat.
August 7, 2019
Bolstered by more than $37 million in renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health, four institutions in The University of Texas System, along with Rice University, are partnering to expand clinical and translational research, producing better health outcomes for those in Texas and across the nation.
August 5, 2019
Study identifies way to create more teachable moments.
July 24, 2019
The initiative is part of a worldwide movement to foster greater cooperation among caregivers called Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes).
July 21, 2019
At first, Marisa Aitken found the idea of becoming a scientist repugnant. Instead, Marisa dreamed of emulating her father’s career as a physician.
July 19, 2019
As a new medical student, Jeffrey Woods sought opportunities for interprofessional training or ways for students to gain experience working within interprofessional teams, but found existing experiences were primarily focused on clinical interactions. He decided to create a new opportunity.
July 16, 2019
Highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to early career researchers is given to faculty member at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.
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