UTMB Announcements for 4/23/2025
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| Free Educational Series on Simulation Methodology and Interprofessional Education Best Practices | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
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UTMB Faculty & Staff: Join our FREE Best Practice Development Series to enhance simulation-based learning & interprofessional education (IPE) skills!
Perfect for both beginners & experienced educators. 📅 April 25 – Sustainability in Simulation Programs 📍 Location: Health Education Center, Room 5.200 ⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
🔗 Register Now: https://utmb.us/dqd These sessions will sharpen your instructional techniques, enhance active learning, and boost engagement.
Participants may choose to attend one or all sessions.
Don’t miss out—register today!
UTMB is accredited by ACCME for CME and LSNA/ANCC for CNE (Provider No. 4002176).
🔹 Physicians: Earn up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ * *Claim credit based on participation. |
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| Contact: Email: Linda Martell For: Health Education Center Phone: 409-266-0003 | |
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| Center of Excellence Consortium (COEC) Annual Faculty Development Conference | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
| Center of Excellence Consortium (COEC) Annual Faculty Development Conference
ALL FACULTY ARE INVITED! UTMB Center of Excellence for Professional Advancement and Research (COEPAR) is hosting the
Center of Excellence Consortium (COEC) Annual Faculty Development Conference
Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Health Education Center – 2nd Floor Keynote Speaker: John Paul Sanchez, MD, MPH Dean of LCME-accredited Universidad Central Del Caribe (UCC) School of Medicine, Baymon, Puerto Rico “BECOMING A LEADER” Register Today! https://forms.office.com/r/Ychf0r75P5
All faculty are invited. Registration at the door available. No cost to attend. Breakfast and lunch provided.
For more information and to see the conference full schedule visit www.utmb.edu/coepar. |
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| Contact: Email: Norma Perez, MD, DrPH, CPC, ELI-MP For: Center of Excellence for Professional Advancement and Research Phone: 4097726448 | |
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| TODAY: SON Nursing PhD Dissertation Defense - Megan Brunson | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON SCHOOL OF NURSING
Announces – The Final Examination of
Megan Brunson
For the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
April 23, 2025 11:00 am 1.102 SHP/SON Building & Microsoft Teams
TITLE OF DISSERTATION Quantitative Analysis of Hardiness within Night Shift Nurses: A Survey-Based Study
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE Chair: M. Terese Verklan, PhD, Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas Elizabeth Scruth, PhD, Regional Executive Director, Northern California Kaiser Permanente Beth Ulrich, EdD, Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas Linda Rounds, PhD, Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas
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| Contact: Email: Belinda Vela For: Nursing PhD Program Phone: 409-772-8206 | |
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| TODAY AT NOON **ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES** | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
| Join the Office of Innovation today at Noon for an insightful session on alternative funding sources beyond NIH grants! Discover how programs like SBIR and STTR can support innovative healthcare research and development.
Date: April 23, 2025
Special Highlights:
Spaces are limited |
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| Contact: Email: Ed Woods For: Office of Innovation Phone: 409-772-0371 | |
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| You're Invited! Greater Texas Gulf Coast Engage Me Series - May Topic: Addressing Health Gaps: Improving Outcomes for All | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
| ~Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action and Building a Healthier Future Together~
You're invited to join us for this series which brings together leaders from government, healthcare, education, industry, advocacy, and the community to address key health issues through an interprofessional approach and using open dialogue, policy advocacy, research, and public health initiatives.
May 2025 Topic - Addressing Health Gaps: Improving Outcomes for All
Free event - Open to all
May 2, 2025, 7:30am - 9:30am Levin Hall Dining Room - 1006 Market Street, 2nd Floor 7:30am - 8:00am - Light Breakfast Refreshments 8:00am - 9:30am - Panel discussion and Q & A
Panelists Ankit Sanghavi, MPH, BDS - Executive Director, Texas Health Institute Wei-Chen ‘Miso’ Lee, PhD, MSPH, Mjur - Research Assistant Professor, Family Medicine Philip Keiser, MD – Associate Dean for Public Health Practice, International HIV Program and Clinic Director, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Galveston County Local Health Authority Norman M. Farr, MD, MPH - Associate Professor, Assistant Provost for Community Engagement and Education, Associate Program Director - Internal Medicine Residency Program
Moderator Dr. Ashley Parikh, UTMB Office of Interprofessional Education & Practice
UTMB Students may use this session as one of their IPEP Core Curriculum credits!
Click on the link below for more information and to RSVP
Sponsored by the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) and the Health Education Center (HEC) |
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| Contact: Email: Clay Wade For: Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) Phone: 4092661688 | |
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| ITS: Avaya Session Manager Maintenance on Wednesday April 30th, 2025 from 9:00pm through 12:00am | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
On Wednesday April 30th, 2025 from 9:00 PM through 12:00 AM May 1st, 2025, ITS Voice will be performing maintenance on the Avaya Phone System. You may experience dropped calls during this maintenance window. If you experience a dropped call, please hang up and try your call again.
Please Contact the ITS Service Desk at ISHELP@utmb.edu with any questions.
CC# 54591 |
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| Contact: Email: Is Help For: ITS-Ops-VoiceSrvs Phone: 4097725200 | |
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| "There's No Place Like Healthcare" | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
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Let your creativity shine with the heart, courage, brainpower, and unwavering spirit that every healthcare worker brings to our organization- “There’s No Place Like Healthcare” right in your breakroom or doorway. Make it meaningful to your care area, celebrate your team, and have fun with it! Just remember to keep safety in mind and ensure displays don’t interfere with daily work or care. Submit your photos by Thursday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 9! Click here to share your masterpiece—because there’s truly no place like healthcare! 💙
Contest hosted by the Professional Governance PEOPLE’s Council |
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| Contact: Email: Sara E Niebuhr For: Nursing Education and Advancement Resources (NEAR) Phone: 4096827618 | |
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| Area west of library and GNL to close for crane work starting Thursday | |
| First Published 4/23/2025 | |
| Starting on Thursday, 04/24/25 at 3 p.m., the Prado walkway from the circle drive at 10th & Market St. going north, to the rear of the Keiller Building, will be closed to all pedestrians and vehicular traffic. This closure will allow exhaust fans on the roof of the Keiller Building to be replaced. A crane will be on site for the project. This closure is scheduled until Tuesday, 04/29/25, when the work should be complete (weather permitting). Vehicular traffic will not be permitted in the circle drive at 10th & Market St. (by the Centennial Rose Garden). All vehicle traffic will be directed to the 9th & Market St. drop off. Pedestrian traffic will be redirected with signage. Deliveries will be permitted, with delivery entrances remaining open via 9th St. For safety, access around and near the fenced site will be monitored. Signage and flagmen will be directing pedestrians. |
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| Contact: Email: UTMB Health Communications For: For BOF Phone: 832-859-9988 | |
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| The Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences Clinical Trials Program | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
| We are seeking parents of infants possibly interested in participating in a clinical trial for a new investigational multivalent pneumococcal vaccine.
Participants must be healthy babies between 42 and 89 days old who have not yet had any of their pneumonia vaccines.
This vaccine may provide additional protection in addition to the standard recommended pneumococcal vaccine currently available.
Participating families will be compensated for their time and travel to appointments.
This study will have at least 6 in person visits and lasts approximately 19 months.
Please contact Milta Gilmore, LVN at (409) 772-5409 Or 409-772-5278 |
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| Contact: Email: Milta Gilmore For: Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences Phone: (409) 772-5278 | |
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| Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards (ROTA) | |
| First Published 4/18/2025 | |
| About The Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards (ROTA) celebrates faculty members from UT System institutions who have made significant contributions to student education. The Regents encourage teaching excellence by recognizing faculty who deliver the highest quality of instruction through demonstrated excellence in teaching and a promising future of sustained excellence in all aspects of instruction. Up to 15 awards will be given across both academic and health institutions, consisting of a $25,000 award per recipient. Nomination Criteria The ROTA program recognizes exceptional educators who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, enhancing the student learning experience. Indicators of excellence may include:
Eligibility
Nomination Process and Required Materials Faculty interested in applying should submit a single PDF document containing the following information to the Office of Faculty Affairs by 5 pm, Friday, May 01, 2025.
All pages must be numbered, and headers in the Table of Contents must hyperlink to corresponding sections. Once nominations are received, they will be reviewed and final endorsement must be given by president before they are sent to The University of Texas System, Office of Academic Affairs. Only two nominees per institution will be forwarded. If selected, winners will be notified in September. For more details, please visit: Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards Webpage |
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| Contact: Email: Helen Bullard For: Office of Faculty Affairs Phone: 409-266-1646 | |
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| University Optical Presents: Shades, styles & savings—just in time for spring! | |
| First Published 4/22/2025 | |
| 👓🌸 5 Ways to Spring Into Style & Savings! 🌸👓 Freshen up your look and see the world more clearly with our exclusive spring eyewear specials! Whether you need stylish sunnies, designer frames, or crystal-clear lenses, we’ve got deals that will have you looking and feeling your best. 🌞 Shades, styles & savings—just in time for spring! Don’t miss out on these 5 limited-time offers! 1✨ Sun’s Out, Shades On! ☀️ Buy one pair, get 50% off a second pair of sunglasses! 🕶️ 2✨ See Clearly, Save Big! 👓 Get 10% off an annual supply of contacts + Free Shipping! Need glasses? Enjoy 40% off a complete pair! 3✨ Designer Deals You Can’t Miss! 🏷️ Snag 50% off select designer frames with lens purchase! 4✨ Work & Play in Style! 🏢🎉 Buy one pair, get 50% off your second pair! 5✨ Spring Refresh for Your Vision! 🌿 Get 40% off anti-reflective lenses with frame purchase!
*Terms and Conditions Apply Including: Limited selection, Complete Purchases Required, Insurance/promotions cannot be applied to these discounts. Visit our Opticians for details! ✨ Don't miss out—these limited-time offers are only available this spring! ✨
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| Contact: Email: University Optical For: UTMB Ophthalmology Phone: 409-747-5800 | |
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| Walk With Ease Program | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
Looking for a fun and simple way to get more steps in each day? Join the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program, now available for FREE to all UTMB employees, their families, and friends age 60 and older. This 6-week program kicks off on May 12th. It’s an easy and flexible way to get moving! Simply read through the guidebook and commit to walking at least three times per week -all on your own schedule. Ready to take the first step? Sign up by completing this Participant Information Survey by May 6th. Be sure to include your email and home address to receive your Walk With Ease guidebook and personalized 6-week walking plan. Start walking your way to better health today! |
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| Contact: Email: Rhonda Saiz-Vaca For: Population Health & Health Disparities Phone: 409-747-5007 | |
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| DNB Seminar Series Speaker | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
The Department of Neurobiology presents a James E. Beall II Memorial Lectureship & Award
by Stefanie Geisler, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Neuromuscular Division,
Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis
"Mechanisms of axon degeneration in peripheral neuropathies and therapeutic opportunities"
12:00 pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Basic Science Auditorium Room 2.212, Basic Science Building
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| Contact: Email: Mary Jo Moreno For: Neurobiology Phone: 4097720145 | |
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| Global Health Coffee Hours: UTMB Global Health Initiatives Networking Group | |
| First Published 4/16/2025 | |
| Join us for the second session of the Global Health Coffee Hour—a space for UTMB faculty, researchers, and partners to connect, share ideas, and explore new collaborations in global health. April Focus: Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean We have an exciting lineup of faculty presenters sharing impactful work across Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Whether or not you're presenting, all UTMB faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend—come enjoy the conversation, spark new ideas, and connect with colleagues.
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Agenda
A QR code will be available at the event for quick registration, giving you immediate access to presenter slides and contact details for follow-up discussions. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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| Contact: Email: Sadie Odem For: Global Initiatives Coordinating Center Phone: 409.772.0778 | |
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| Recruiting Blood Donors (including post-COVID) for a Study about Platelet Mechano-activation and Thrombosis | |
| First Published 4/16/2025 | |
| Researchers at Chen's lab, UTMB are studying more about how mechanical force regulates platelet function, and whether mechanobiology can be used to better treat arterial thrombosis. The study may be a good fit for you if you are at least 18 years old and have no history of trypanophobia or anemia. · We are recruiting individuals (both young & aged) with High Cholesterol. · We are also looking to recruit multiple types of individuals (both young & aged) including Healthy ones, individuals with Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity and/or any other Non-infectious diseases. · We can also recruit individuals with comorbidities such as Hypertension+High Cholesterol, or Hypertension+Diabetes, etc. · Moreover, if you recently recovered from Covid, you are more than welcome to join the study. · We are also looking for recently vaccinated (within 24-72hrs) Healthy individuals.
• What we need from you: One visit of about 30 minutes and donation of a small amount of blood. • The collected blood volume will be 3-30 ml (venous blood draw). • There is no cost to you, and you will be compensated for your time and participation. • This study is not testing any drugs or treatments. There is no cost to you, and you will be compensated for your time and participation. This study is not testing any drugs or treatments. |
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| Contact: Email: Atreyee Biswas For: Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Phone: 409-772-9753 | |
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| SCI Cafe: Placenta-lly Polluted? From World to Womb | |
| First Published 4/17/2025 | |
| UTMB’s Institute for Translational Sciences and the Sealy Center for Environmental Health & Medicine in collaboration with the Health Museum invite you to participate in a conversation on Placenta-lly Polluted? From World to Womb. The discussion will feature insights from Enrico Barrozo, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, and Lauren Richardson, PhD, Assistant Professor, The Menon Laboratory, Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UTMB, which will explore the potential effects of environmental exposures, such as microplastics, on the placenta and maternal health. Date/Time: Thursday, April 24, 2025; 5:45-6:45 PM Location: The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Dr., Houston, Texas 77004 Please RSVP to Claire Hallmark at cchallma@utmb.edu. This free event is open to all and will offer light refreshments. Additional free parking is available across from the museum. SCI Café is a community dialogue about science, health and possibilities among community members, researchers, and scientists. It aims to foster engagement and connect community members with scientific discoveries. The topics for SCI Cafés are shaped by community interests in learning and research insights. |
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| Contact: Email: Claire Hallmark For: SCEHM Phone: 4097729110 | |
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| Ready to Become a Leader in Respiratory Therapy? | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
| The fully online Degree Advancement Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy (MSRT) program is designed for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) with a baccalaureate degree in any field. The program features a flexible, customizable curriculum designed to be completed in 2-3 years, allowing students to balance work and school from anywhere! Our comprehensive and innovative degree advancement program will empower you to enhance your skill set and become a leader in the field. You'll gain the tools needed to provide exceptional patient care while playing an active role in advancing respiratory care knowledge and practice. ⭐️Scholarship opportunities available and tuition reimbursement for UTMB employees. ⭐️Click here to learn more about our MSRT Degree Advancement Program.
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| Contact: Email: Adora Yanelli For: Respiratory Therapy Phone: 409.266.1791 | |
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| CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CARE (due on May 2): We want to hear from you! | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
| Background: Did you know that the number of cancer survivors in the United States is projected to soar from 18.1 million in 2022 to an estimated 26 million by 2040? At UTMB, we are committed to advancing care with unmatched quality and safety to meet the needs of this growing community. We invite you to participate in this important survey (https://utmb.us/dri) aimed at understanding the knowledge and practices of UTMB physicians, nurses, and advanced practitioners in delivering care to cancer patients and survivors. Objective: Your valuable insights will directly inform the creation of CME, CNE, and CE programs tarilored to support professionals like you in enhancing survivorship care. Together, we can drive meaningful improvements in the lives of cancer patients and their families. Thank you for contributing to this vital initiative! Survey: https://utmb.us/dri Target population: physician, nurses, and advanced practitioners Deadline: May 2, 2025
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| Contact: Email: WEI-CHEN LEE For: Family Medicine Phone: 4097472649 | |
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| Caregiver Connection Support Group Meeting Friday, April 25 12-1pm ZOOM Mtg. | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
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| Contact: Email: Alice L Williams For: Sealy Center on Aging Phone: 409.266.9647 | |
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| Attention Students - Innovation Summer Camp! | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
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Ready to Build your Future? |
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| Contact: Email: Brenna Knott For: Office of innovation Phone: 409-747-5621 | |
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| Volunteer Appreciation Week | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
National Volunteer Week is April 20-26. We're celebrating our amazing volunteers who generously give their time, energy, and heart to support our mission. Their contributions make a real difference, and we're so grateful for everything they do! If you see or work with one of our volunteers, please take a moment to thank them for their incredible work. A simple "thank you" goes a long way in showing our appreciation! We are grateful for our volunteers!! |
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| Contact: Email: Holly Jolin For: Volunteer Services Phone: 409-266-9967 | |
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| UTMB POLICE Bicycle Maintenance | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
On Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Moody Medical Library, the UTMB Police Department will be conducting "free basic" Bicycle Maintenance. The maintenance provided includes air in the tire and oil on the chain. The UTMB PD will also register bicycles. Registering bicycles helps to deter bicycle theft and it also aids law enforcement in the recovery of lost/stolen bicycles. Those registering their bicycles will receive a free U-lock and lights for their bicycles (while supplies last). The service will be held at 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and is provided to all UTMB Students, Faculty, and Staff. All are required to have valid identification and their UTMB ID badge. If you have any questions, please contact Corporal Dorsey at 409-772-2691. |
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| Contact: Email: Curtis Dorsey For: UTMB Police Department Phone: 409-772-2691 Fax: 409-772-0524 | |
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| THE GOURMET CUPBOARD WILL BE IN LEAGUE CITY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY! | |
| First Published 4/22/2025 | |
| THE GOURMET CUPBOARD WILL BE IN LEAGUE CITY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!
The Gourmet Cupboard sells dry ingredients that, when mixed with wet ingredients, make full meals, entrees, sides, soups, breads, dips, beverages, crock pot meals, etc. They also sell salsas, pickles, and spreads from Crosby, TX. Easily plan your weekly meals!!!
THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH AND FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH
8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) – 1ST FLOOR
Cash, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.
Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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| Contact: Email: Mary Moody For: Volunteer Services Phone: (409) 772-2549 | |
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| “Preterm Birth: Progesterone Receptor Dysfunction” | |
| First Published 4/21/2025 | |
| Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health and Basic Science & Translational Research
2025 Spring Lecture Series
“Preterm Birth:
Progesterone Receptor Dysfunction” April 29, 2025
12 - 1 PM
& Microsoft Teams Meeting
Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM
Executive Vice President, USF Health
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Public Health, University of South Florida
Member of the National Academy of Medicine
Abbey Berenson, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health
Microsoft
Teams Need help?
Meeting ID: 270 303 588 501
Passcode: XZ26hK9N |
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| Contact: Email: Mary Mullin Jones For: Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (CIRWH) Phone: 409-747-4926 | |
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| Which Review Should I Do? - Moody Medical Library Class | |
| First Published 4/22/2025 | |
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There are many types of review articles beyond the general overview review or systematic review. This class explores the review article landscape and how your research question and timeline factor into “which review should I do?”.
Please register in advance by clicking on the class date. You can also connect to the Library Calendar. If you are interested in this topic, but the class dates don't meet your schedule, contact your Library Liaison to arrange a session for you or a group.
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| Contact: Email: Julie Trumble For: Moody Medical Library Phone: 409-772-3642 | |
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| Retail Menus | |
| First Published 4/22/2025 | |
| 🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Indulge in a Culinary Adventure at Our Cafe! We're thrilled to serve our latest menu offerings that promise to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your culinary curiosity! Get ready to embark on a journey of flavor exploration with the freshest ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. Click the link below to explore our tantalizing menu options for this week: |
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| Contact: Email: Jeff Whitaker For: Fans Phone: 4097729769 | |
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