UTMB Announcements for 4/18/2025

Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health and Basic Science & Translational Research

2025 Spring Lecture Series

“Targeted Therapeutics for Preeclampsia Prevention and Treatment”

 Tuesday, April 22, 2025

12 - 1 PM

Research Building 6, Room 1.206 Auditorium  

& Microsoft Teams Meeting

Maged Costantine, MD

 Frederick P. Zuspan Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Director, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

 Limited lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Hosted by:

Abbey Berenson, M.D., Ph.D.  Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health 

Ramkumar Menon, M.S., Ph.D.  Director, Division of Basic Science and Translational Research,  Department of OB/GYN 

Microsoft Teams Need help?

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 216 860 770 720

Passcode: dT6sj3S4

The John Sealy School of Medicine’s Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. It is now time to submit your commencement regalia rental orders to ensure they arrive on time for the ceremony. 

To complete your regalia rental order, please use the following link and review the additional considerations listed below

• Regalia order link:  https://www.buildagrad.com/utmbsomedfaculty
• Google Chrome is recommended, but any browser should work provided Flash in enabled.
• If paying by PO, select “Pay with PO#”.  Please do not include taxes when paying with PO.  Please get with your department’s administrative support for assistance with submitting your PO.
• If paying online, select “Pay Online”.
• Your UTMB email address is required to receive a confirmation.
• Please note there will be a $40 late fee on all orders placed during late registration. 
• Late registration opens April 7, 2025 and closes April 20, 2025.

Note: Regalia will arrive the week before Commencement for distribution. An email will be sent when it is available to be picked up with designated days and times, along with the pick-up location. If you are unable to pick up your regalia in person, please email the campus bookstore at utmbstores@utmb.eduauthorizing someone to pick it up on your behalf.  The person you authorize must have a driver’s license or UTMB ID to pick up your regalia.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the Campus Store for assistance at (409) 772-1939

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 – 2^nd 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. 

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:

• Developing innovative, student-focused teaching methods.
• Actively engaging learners through effective strategies.
• Creating opportunities for experiential learning.
• Effectively integrating technology in teaching.
• Adapting methods to improve teaching outcomes.
• Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing teaching improvement.
• Leading and influencing colleagues in teaching excellence.

Eligibility

• Open to tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track faculty.
• Includes educators at undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels (e.g., J.D., M.D., M.Arch).
• Past ROTA recipients are ineligible to be renominated.

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. 

1. Table of Contents: Hyperlinked to all sections.
2. Personal Information: Name, title, department, institution, and contact details.
3. ROTA Nomination Form
4. Mandatory Section (no longer than 20 pages):
   • CV
   • Teaching Philosophy
   • Institutional Endorsement
   • Dissemination Plan for teaching innovations 
   • Letters of support from department chair/dean, peers, and former students.
5. Supplemental Section (optional, no longer than 5 pages):
   • Student evaluations (comments/numerical)
   • Evidence of teaching impact and innovation
   • Multimedia: Videos (3-5 minutes total), personal websites, LinkedIn profiles, etc.

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

Please join the UTMB chaplains TODAY at NOON for a virtual Good Friday Service where they will share about the seven last sayings of Christ while he was on the cross.  This holiday is celebrated by Christians around the world and leads up to Easter or Resurrection Sunday. Please join us on Zoom at noon on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Click here to join the Zoom meeting:

Meeting ID: 871 977 9362

Passcode: 028622

The Department of

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Presents

Jeffrey L. Brodsky PhD

Professor

University of Pittsburgh

“The Role of Protein Quality Control and ER Associated Degradation (ERAD) in Disease”

Thursday, April 24, 2025

4:00 p.m.

Basic Science Auditorium, Rm 2.212

or

Via Zoom:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1604927999?pwd=WxSmhAwuaSm2nrk9eaAzvNC7GsGUdP.1

Meeting ID: 160 492 7999

Passcode: 040671

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WELCOME

HOSTED BY:  

Parimal Samir, PhD

Join us for our Wellbeing Series, where we’ll dive into the powerful message of #CivilitySavesLives.

In healthcare, the key to better patient outcomes often lies in the way we treat each other. Join us for an insightful presentation on the Power of Civility and Kindness and discover how fostering respect, empathy, and collaboration can transform the healthcare environment. Explore the profound impact that a culture of civility can have on reducing errors, improving communication, and enhancing overall patient safety. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a respectful, supportive workplace that not only elevates team dynamics but also strengthens the quality of care patients receive

To add this event to your calendar click the following link: Wellbeing Series: Civility & Kindness Saves Lives

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY IN LEAGUE CITY

FOR GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE!!!

Grace Anna’s Boutique offers $6. jewelry and much more – including

necklace sets, rings, bracelets, earrings, fashion accessories, scarves,

dresses and tops, electronics, and more.

They’re also having a Lavish Linens Sale to include sheet sets and bamboo pillows.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18^TH

8:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) – 1^ST FLOOR

AND

LEAGUE CITY HOSPITAL ENTRYWAY

Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

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

Part-time Research Assistant position at Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabiltation Science. 

Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health and Basic Science & Translational Research

2025 Spring Lecture Series

“Targeted Therapeutics for Preeclampsia Prevention and Treatment”

 Tuesday, April 22, 2025

12 - 1 PM

Research Building 6, Room 1.206 Auditorium  

& Microsoft Teams Meeting

Maged Costantine, MD

 Frederick P. Zuspan Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Director, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

 Limited lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Hosted by:

Abbey Berenson, M.D., Ph.D.  Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health 

Ramkumar Menon, M.S., Ph.D.  Director, Division of Basic Science and Translational Research,  Department of OB/GYN 

Microsoft Teams Need help?

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 216 860 770 720

Passcode: dT6sj3S4

The School of Nursing will host its annual Commencement Ceremony at 10:00am Friday, April 25, 2025 at Moody Gardens Convention Center. The UTMB Community is invited to join us live or via stream for this wonderful celebration for our students and their accomplishments. 

Live Stream Link:  https://nursing.utmb.edu/About/Commencement/2025/Live 

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.

📍 Location: Health Education Center, Room 5.200
⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
🔗 Register Now: https://utmb.us/dqd

Upcoming Sessions:
📅 April 18 – Interprofessional Education (IPE) in Simulation 🤝
📅 April 25 – Sustainability in Simulation Programs 💡

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™ * 
🔹 Nurses: Earn up to 1.0 CNE contact hour *

*Claim credit based on participation. 

The Department of

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Presents

Jeffrey Brodsky PhD

Professor

University of Pittsburgh

“The Role of Protein Quality Control and ER Associated Degradation (ERAD) in Disease”

Thursday, April 24, 2025

4:00 p.m.

Basic Science Auditorium, Rm 2.212

or

Via Zoom:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1604927999?pwd=WxSmhAwuaSm2nrk9eaAzvNC7GsGUdP.1

Meeting ID: 160 492 7999

Passcode: 040671

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WELCOME

HOSTED BY:  

Parimal Samir, PhD

👓🌸 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! ✨

📍 Locations and Hours:

• University Optical - Galveston
  700 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77550
  (409) 747-5823 | Open 9 AM – 4 PM

• University Optical - Texas City
  10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy., Texas City, TX 77591
  (409) 978-4315 | Open 9 AM – 4 PM

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!

Monday 4/28 from 5-8pm

UTMB Health Education Center room 1.200/1.202

The SIGN (Student Interest Group in Neurology) at UTMB presents the first Alzheimer’s Association Student Symposium. This is a collaborative event dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease, gain insights from community members sharing their caregiving experiences, and hear students present research about aging populations through a poster session.

Learn More & RSVP here!: https://forms.gle/1rPABnLDjJKBWekS8

The Hyland Cloud Security Team is applying the latest security patches to servers.  Access to the hosted solution and secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) upload services will be temporarily unavailable.

UPCOMING PRESENTATION

“So You Want to do a Survey? Perils, Pitfalls & Pearls”

Please join us for the next in our series of presentations on scholarship and research directed toward medical and health professional students and young faculty members. 

Topic:“So You Want to do a Survey? Perils, Pitfalls & Pearls”

Speaker:  Jeff Susman, MD, Senior Associate Dean, John Sealy School of Medicine

Date:  Friday, April 18, 2025

Time: 12-1 PM

Location:  HEC, 3.222

Virtual Option:  https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612206962?pwd=m3YSz0JzubfszlJR1x5zIyTcgCcq7v.1

Meeting ID: 161 220 6962

Passcode: 817581

Bring your bag lunch and enjoy a stimulating presentation with colleagues!

Research resources: JSSOM Information for Medical Students Doing Research (utmb.edu)

For more information contact Dr. Jeffrey Susman, Sr. Associate Dean for Educational Performance, at jlsusman@utmb.edu

Join the Office of Innovation 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
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Caducues Room, Admin Bldg 6.300, Galveston, TX

Special Highlights:

• Guest Speakers: Dr. Haito Ho and Dr. Bartosz Szczensy share their success stories.
• Awards Ceremony: Celebrating faculty members who recently received patents.
• Refreshments: Enjoy coffee and cookies on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register Today!

Spaces are limited

🌟 Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open! 🌟

Join us as we celebrate nursing’s rich history and look forward towards what’s next at The Nurse's Compass: Honoring the Past, Elevating the Future conference!

Conference Registration and Abstract Submission Link

📅 Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Discover insights, innovations, and inspiration that bridge the legacy of nursing with the advancements shaping tomorrow.

🌳You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow! Register today to reserve your spot.