UTMB News

UTMB Health and UTHealth Houston are leading a groundbreaking $50 million statewide clinical trial to explore ibogaine as a potential treatment for addiction, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury — a first-of-its-kind effort that could put Texas at the forefront of behavioral health innovation.

UTMB leaders join the ranks of the world’s top inventors. Learn how their work is transforming science and elevating UTMB’s role in advancing solutions that improve lives.

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Rice University and Memorial Hermann Health System are proud to announce the formal launch of Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative led by Center for Houston’s Future to position the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and the emerging brain economy.

U.S. News & World Report has named The University of Texas Medical Branch as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in its fifth edition.

Representatives from Tantrum Merch and Starlight Children’s Foundation visited the pediatric floor of John Sealy Hospital to hand toys to young patients and their families, creating moments of comfort and happiness amid their stay.

The University of Texas Medical Branch achieved a historic milestone in kidney diagnostics, becoming the first in the world to apply NIPOKA’s Podocyte Exact Morphology Measurement Procedure technology in a clinical setting.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has named Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS, its new Senior Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has launched a refreshed brand identity—including a new logo and tagline—that builds on the institution’s historic foundation as it continues to advance excellence in clinical care, education, research and innovation.

Parents shouldn’t have to navigate genetic conditions alone. In this month’s Houston Moms + UTMB Health video, Dr. Erin Cooney explains how her team walks alongside families — helping them find clarity, treatment options, and support for the future.

The University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department has been named the 2025 Security Program of the Year by the Houston-area chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety.