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A collaborative team of researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and Stanford University has published an article in Nature Mental Health showing how MRI can guide treatment decisions for patients with depression. The precision medicine approach doubles the success rate of initial treatment.
A new UTMB study reveals how the enzyme ATR prevents chromosomes from breaking when DNA replication hits damaged roadblocks.
UTMB pediatric surgeon Dr. Bindi Naik‑Mathuria is leading a CDC‑funded, youth‑driven program to prevent firearm violence among middle school–aged children. The Rise Up! initiative engages young people as peer messengers to address community violence early.
A $4 million gift from the Sealy & Smith Foundation to UTMB is launching the ISLAND Promise, a program that covers tuition, housing, and living support for nursing students while creating a direct pathway into high-need roles at UTMB Health. In exchange for a two-year work commitment after graduation, the initiative aims to reduce financial barriers, expand access to nursing education and strengthen the long-term workforce pipeline.
Both the UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Campus and League City Hospital Campus received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, the highest rating for patient safety in the nation.