On July 23, 2026, the 17 undergraduates of UTMB's Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science presented eight research posters in Galveston. Abby Black and Sarah Landers rebuilt lab reference ranges for research macaques; others studied transplant rejection, RSV immunity and burn outcomes.
Klarisa Lopez earned her MPH in bioethics at UTMB SPPH, reviewing 15 studies on medical interpretation and surveying Spanish-speaking patients in Harris and Galveston counties. Patients prefer in-person interpreters far more than they receive them. She's now preparing for medical school.
Participants in UTMB's Principles of Aviation and Space Medicine course heard from medical leaders at Blue Origin, Starlab, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Axiom Space and Vast — and watched a graduate of UTMB's Residency in Aerospace Medicine launch to the International Space Station.
Dr. Cara Pennel led UTMB SPPH through CEPH accreditation, redesigned the MPH core, and was inducted into the UT System Shine Academy in 2025. The associate dean reflects on teaching, community practice partnerships in Galveston, and the future of public health education.
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