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2019 President’s Cabinet Awards recipients announced

November 21, 2019

Eight programs to benefit Galveston area and beyond Eight innovative community health programs at the University of Texas Medical Branch have earned President’s Ca... more »
Understanding how strains of flesh-eating bacteria interact may be key to treatment

November 14, 2019

GALVESTON, Texas – You’ve likely heard reports of people getting infected with the flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, usually when vacationing near war... more »
Scientists now know how Zika and dengue viruses assemble inside host, will improve vaccine and antiviral efforts

November 13, 2019

GALVESTON, Texas – Two new studies from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have unraveled the mystery of how the dengue and Zika viruses assemble w... more »

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11/22	The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology Presents a Seminar By Dr. Israel Muro UTMB Calendar Event The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology Presents a Seminar By Dr. Israel Muro THE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY PROUDLY PRESENTS Israel Muro, PhD Research Scientist The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology The University of Texas Medical Branch "The ARNT isoforms regulate NF-κB signaling" Friday, November 22, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. BSB 2.212 Auditorium Host: Casey Wright, PhD Date: Friday, Nov 22, 2019 Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Location: Basic Science Building, 2.212 Auditorium Audience: Everyone Invited Category: Lectures Contact: Nicole Bilotta Phone: 409-772-9626 Email: nabilott@utmb.edu Department: Pharmacology View Calendar \| Post Event
11/25	Pathology Grand Rounds UTMB Calendar Event Pathology Grand Rounds Monday, November 25, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jennie Sealy Hospital 2.506A “Secondary Hypertension” presented by Abdullah Shaikh, MD, PGY2 Resident Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to: • Apply the differential diagnoses of hypertension to a clinical case • Review the workup for secondary hypertension • Differentiate between the causes of secondary hypertension • Recognize how to manage secondary hypertension Methodology: Lecture followed by question and answer session Disclosure Statement (Speaker): Dr. Shaikh has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Disclosure Statement (Planning Committee Members): Drs. Anthony O. Okorodudu, Judith F. Aronson, Heather Stevenson-Lerner and Mrs. Brenda Johnson have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Accreditation Statement:The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statement: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this live activity for a maximum of 39 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Date: Monday, Nov 25, 2019 Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Location: Jennie Sealy 2.506A Audience: Everyone Invited Categories: Rounds, Conferences Contact: Ashley Rhame Phone: x22521 Email: anrhame@utmb.edu Department: Pathology View Calendar \| Post Event
11/26	Thanksgiving Blood Drive UTMB Calendar Event Thanksgiving Blood Drive Tuesday, November 26, 2019 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm 2.506B Confernce Room, Jennie Sealy Hospital (adjacent to the gift shop) To schedule your appointment, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/utmbjennie1119 Picture ID is required to donate blood. Appreciation gift and refreshments provided to all donors. Date: Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 Times: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Location: 2.506B Jennie Sealy Hospital Audience: Everyone Invited Cost: none; Categories: Health and Fitness, Health and Fitness Contact: Martha Mounts Phone: 409-772-6553 Email: mamounts@utmb.edu Department: Laboratory Services View Calendar \| Post Event
12/02	December 2nd & 3rd \| Teaching Skills Workshop Series \| An Introduction to Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare UTMB Calendar Event December 2nd & 3rd \| Teaching Skills Workshop Series \| An Introduction to Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare This workshop will deliver an overview of key terminology utilized in simulation-based healthcare education programs. Additionally, we will discuss key drivers in simulation and methods of incorporating simulation in the healthcare educational processes. It will also explore some of the different modalities that are used with simulation. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to: · Clarify the key terminology used in simulation · Define the applications, key drivers and limitations of simulation · Identify the components of the simulation process · Describe some advantages and disadvantages of simulation · Recognize the range of simulation modalities Presenter: Dr. Erin McGoff Director of Simulation, Health Education Center Choose a session: Monday, December 2nd, 2019 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Date: Monday, Dec 2, 2019 Times: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Location: Mary Moody Northen MMN Room 1.102 Website: https://utmb.us/3nc Audience: Administration Education Research Hospital Clinics Staff Students Faculty Cost: Free; Categories: Training, Lectures Contact: Marconi Montero, Ed.D. Phone: 409-772-2791 Email: OEDhelp@utmb.edu Department: Office of Educational Development View Calendar \| Post Event
12/03	Nursing Night Council- Holiday Potluck/ Skype Available UTMB Calendar Event Nursing Night Council- Holiday Potluck/ Skype Available Holiday Potluck/ Gift exchange for those wanting to participate. We will also discuss dates/ times for our healthy workplace initiative of handing out water and healthy snacks for the night staff. Professional Development- Ethics in January 2020 in lieu of January meeting- solidify topic Night council Running Agenda Items: Safety & Security Food & Nutrition Practice Issues on the Night Shift Professional Development opportunities Goals of the Night Council: Offer Professional Development Opportunities for the Night Staff Host Healthy Workplace Intitiatives for night staff Join Skype Meeting Trouble Joining? Try Skype Web App Join by phone 409-266-2120,,599122# (Galveston Main Campus Profile) English (United States) 855-539-7525 (Toll Free),,599122# (Galveston Main Campus Profile) English (United States) Find a local number Conference ID: 599122 Forgot your dial-in PIN? \|Help Meeting is the *first Tuesday* of the month at 0730 in Jennie Sealy 2.506A, future meeting dates: January 7, 2020 February 4, 2020 March 3, 2020 April 7, 2020 May 5, 2020 June 2, 2020 July 7, 2020 August 4, 2020 Date: Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019 Times: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM; Location: Jennie Sealy 2.506A Audience: Administration Education Research Hospital Clinics Staff Students Faculty Cost: Free; Categories: Meetings, Meetings Contact: Dora M Kuntz Phone: 409-266-7956 Email: dmkuntz@utmb.edu Department: Adult Patient Care Services View Calendar \| Post Event

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2019 President’s Cabinet Awards recipients announced

Understanding how strains of flesh-eating bacteria interact may be key to treatment

Scientists now know how Zika and dengue viruses assemble inside host, will improve vaccine and antiviral efforts

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