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#AllInForUTMB

Very proud of Dr. Randy Urban & @utmbhealth.bsky.social for receiving a $29M NIH grant—the 4th CTSA since '09. UTMB will lead the Greater Gulf Coast Translational Science Alliance with Houston Methodist, TSU & UH-Clear Lake to turn discoveries into health solutions. 🔗 https://t.co/8tm1EcnGKb

I am proud to announce the launch of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute and the new Dept of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health under the leadership of Dr. Hani Jneid. Thank you to the Sealy & Smith Foundation for their support to deliver care to the communities we serve. https://utmb.us/ecj.

While National Doctors’ Day is traditionally recognized on March 30, @utmbhealth.bsky.social celebrated on all campuses today. I am proud to recognize the physicians who embody our mission of improving health and create a lasting impact on patients and communities. Thank you for all you do! 🩺

As another example of how @utmbhealth.bsky.social
is caring for our communities, I’m thrilled to announce the opening of our expanded clinic in Friendswood on Monday, March 10. We’re excited to bring more care options to patients and supporting Friendswood for years to come. utmb.us/cwr

Congratulations to Drs. Alexander Bukreyev and Jere McBride of @utmbhealth.bsky.social’s Pathology Department on their election to the prestigious 2025 class of fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology. utmb.us/cuv

Great news! @utmbhealth.bsky.social and Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participants, effective immediately. Learn more at utmb.us/cuj.

The weather that impacted UTMB locations today has mostly cleared, but a hard freeze is anticipated tonight through Wednesday morning. This will likely refreeze any remaining moisture on local roadways, creating hazardous travel conditions. Visit utmb.edu/public-alert for the latest UTMB updates.

Congrats to Dr. Bhavnani! He has been named a scholar who will form the Presidential Leadership Scholars’ 10th class. This achievement will help him develop civic leadership skills to bridge results generated from AI with public health policies, critical to medical research. utmb.us/bz0.

We were pleased to welcome UT System Student Regent Anthony Dragun to the @utmbhealth.bsky.social Galveston Campus yesterday. During his visit, he engaged with students and administrators, gaining an understanding of our campus and needs across the UT System. We appreciate his dedication and work.

Dr. Rakez Kayed, Professor of the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders and John Sealy Chair for Parkinson's Research at @utmbhealth.bsky.social, is revolutionizing the fight against neurodegenerative diseases. His research offers hope where few options currently exist. utmb.us/bvw

The holiday spirit is alive
@utmbhealth.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to connect with faculty at the festive Afternoon Tea, hosted by Dr. Chubinskaya and the Faculty Affairs team. Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion continue to drive meaningful impact in our community and beyond.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of presenting to
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as part of their weekly Seminar Series. It was a pleasure to get to talk about leading research and innovation in this area of study that I am so passionate about.

This holiday season, I want to extend my gratitude to everyone @utmbhealth.bsky.social. Your commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research and innovation makes a lasting difference in the lives of so many. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday. utmb.us/bve

This afternoon, @utmbhealth.bsky.social began a collaboration with the Wyss Center, a leading research organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, to advance neuroscience research and technologies for neurological and mental health disorders.

Congrats to Will McWhorter, Senior Practice Manager for TDCJ’s Beauford H. Jester III and Carol S. Vance units, who has been named to the UT System Employee Advisory Council. Will advocates for CMC staff, health care of inmates, and supports his colleagues. utmb.us/buc.

Today, @utmbhealth.bsky.social’s Office of the President and Student Life hosted a Slices of Joy pizza party, bringing students together to kick off the holiday season with good food and festive cheer. 🍕✨

Congrats to Dr. Cristiana Rastellini, Professor of Instruction in the Department of Neurobiology at the John Sealy School of Medicine, for being recognized as a 2024 recipient of the prestigious Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award by the UT System Board of Regents! utmb.us/bta