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UTMB News UTMB Employee Among First to Donate Breast Milk to New Hospital Drop-Off Site September 11, 2025 • 11:23 a.m. In a major step toward supporting premature and sick infants, the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Campus has officially become a donor milk drop-off location for Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin, helping ensure that babies across Texas have access to life-saving nutrition. Groundbreaking Marburg vaccine research by UTMB and Moderna published in distinguished medical journal September 10, 2025 • 11:41 a.m. A research paper co-authored by a team led by Dr. Alexander Bukreyev from the University of Texas Medical Branch, in collaboration with Moderna, finds that simple mRNA vaccines can be just as effective—or even more effective—than more complex ones that try to mimic a whole virus like Marburg. Alleviating Shoulder and Elbow Pain September 9, 2025 • 10:54 a.m. If you’re experiencing severe shoulder or elbow pain, there are several nonsurgical treatments available as well as surgical techniques with a successful track record. Eagle Scout Project Brings Imagination, Mobility to Pediatric Patients September 5, 2025 • 9:44 a.m. A creative new addition to UTMB Health is helping pediatric patients move beyond the confines of their hospital rooms—both physically and imaginatively. 2025 Faculty Excellence Award honorees announced September 4, 2025 • 4:25 p.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch’s Office of the Provost and Office of Faculty Affairs have announced the 2025 UTMB Faculty Excellence Award honorees. At the ready: UTMB recruiters help David’s House residents prep for job search September 3, 2025 • 9:01 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli The staff at David’s House in Galveston helps clients with the support they need to break through the barriers that keep them stuck in challenging situations and move forward. And now, David’s House with the help of the University of Texas Medical Branch can offer support with one of the things that can turn everything around—finding a job. A Paw-sitive Tool for Healing: UTMB’s Pet Therapy Program Brings Comfort, Connection to Pediatric Patients August 29, 2025 • 11:27 a.m. At the University of Texas Medical Branch, pet therapy plays a key role in pediatric care. Certified therapy dogs visit regularly, helping young patients cope with the stress of hospitalization and offering a welcome distraction from any procedures and uncertainty. UTMB announces key leadership appointments in the John Sealy School of Medicine August 28, 2025 • 4:09 p.m. UTMB has announced two significant leadership appointments in the John Sealy School of Medicine (JSSOM), reinforcing the institution’s commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and research innovation. UTMB launches first of its kind hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort in Laredo August 28, 2025 • 9:45 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch launched its inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo in Laredo, Texas, today. The program is the first hybrid occupational therapy program offered by a public university in Texas. UTMB Clear Lake Campus receives Level II Trauma Verification August 26, 2025 • 4:36 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli UTMB’s Clear Lake Campus has received Level II Trauma Verification from The American College of Surgeons, meaning it is equipped to deliver comprehensive trauma care, including the definitive treatment of severely injured patients. More UTMB News Search Categories Awards & Accolades Education Faculty/Staff News Health Care In The News Innovations News Releases Top News UTMB Research Contact Media Team UTMB Experts
UTMB Employee Among First to Donate Breast Milk to New Hospital Drop-Off Site September 11, 2025 • 11:23 a.m. In a major step toward supporting premature and sick infants, the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Campus has officially become a donor milk drop-off location for Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin, helping ensure that babies across Texas have access to life-saving nutrition.
Groundbreaking Marburg vaccine research by UTMB and Moderna published in distinguished medical journal September 10, 2025 • 11:41 a.m. A research paper co-authored by a team led by Dr. Alexander Bukreyev from the University of Texas Medical Branch, in collaboration with Moderna, finds that simple mRNA vaccines can be just as effective—or even more effective—than more complex ones that try to mimic a whole virus like Marburg.
Alleviating Shoulder and Elbow Pain September 9, 2025 • 10:54 a.m. If you’re experiencing severe shoulder or elbow pain, there are several nonsurgical treatments available as well as surgical techniques with a successful track record.
Eagle Scout Project Brings Imagination, Mobility to Pediatric Patients September 5, 2025 • 9:44 a.m. A creative new addition to UTMB Health is helping pediatric patients move beyond the confines of their hospital rooms—both physically and imaginatively.
2025 Faculty Excellence Award honorees announced September 4, 2025 • 4:25 p.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch’s Office of the Provost and Office of Faculty Affairs have announced the 2025 UTMB Faculty Excellence Award honorees.
At the ready: UTMB recruiters help David’s House residents prep for job search September 3, 2025 • 9:01 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli The staff at David’s House in Galveston helps clients with the support they need to break through the barriers that keep them stuck in challenging situations and move forward. And now, David’s House with the help of the University of Texas Medical Branch can offer support with one of the things that can turn everything around—finding a job.
A Paw-sitive Tool for Healing: UTMB’s Pet Therapy Program Brings Comfort, Connection to Pediatric Patients August 29, 2025 • 11:27 a.m. At the University of Texas Medical Branch, pet therapy plays a key role in pediatric care. Certified therapy dogs visit regularly, helping young patients cope with the stress of hospitalization and offering a welcome distraction from any procedures and uncertainty.
UTMB announces key leadership appointments in the John Sealy School of Medicine August 28, 2025 • 4:09 p.m. UTMB has announced two significant leadership appointments in the John Sealy School of Medicine (JSSOM), reinforcing the institution’s commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and research innovation.
UTMB launches first of its kind hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort in Laredo August 28, 2025 • 9:45 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch launched its inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo in Laredo, Texas, today. The program is the first hybrid occupational therapy program offered by a public university in Texas.
UTMB Clear Lake Campus receives Level II Trauma Verification August 26, 2025 • 4:36 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli UTMB’s Clear Lake Campus has received Level II Trauma Verification from The American College of Surgeons, meaning it is equipped to deliver comprehensive trauma care, including the definitive treatment of severely injured patients.