The start of a new academic year always brings both energy and excitement. Congratulations to our faculty and graduates who participated in August’s commencement ceremonies! With orientations now complete across all schools and programs, we have officially welcomed a new class of students. I know you share my enthusiasm as we begin another successful and rewarding year.
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GSBS Research Expo
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has announced the date for the 2025 GSBS Research Expo. The expo provides an opportunity for GSBS trainees to present their research, network with faculty and trainees from across the UTMB campus, and more.
SON Holiday Style Show
Join the School of Nursing on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Galveston Island Convention Center for the Holiday Style Fashion Show & Luncheon—a festive tradition blending fashion, fun, and philanthropy. Proceeds benefit scholarships for our outstanding honors students.
Research and Innovations
News and Events
Advances in Human Health Through AI
The UTMB Office of Innovation and Commercialization shares an opportunity with Matrix: The UTSA AI Consortium for Human Well-Being.
More Opportunities and Events
Tropical and Emerging Disease Annual Symposium
This in-person, six-hour, evidence-based workshop helps develop skills and insights in mentoring through interactions and discussions.
BioRender Webinar Series
Join BioRender's webinar series and learn how to streamline your figure creation process and design visuals that impress reviewers, secure funding, and elevate your publications. All webinars are presented live on Zoom.
Navigating Dual Frontiers: Psychiatry & Women’s Health Research Symposium
This event is proudly hosted by Dr. Jochen Reiser, UTMB President and UTMB Health System CEO, and Dr. Antonio Bianco, Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, Dean of the John Sealy School of Medicine, and Chief Research Officer.
AI in Health Conference
This conference hosted by the Ken Kennedy Institute will address the current state of artificial intelligence in health and showcase a research-based outlook on the next 10 years.
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