On December 19, 2024, numerous faculty, clinicians and researchers attended a presentation by Valentina Bryant, PhD highlighting Dr. Bryant's research on the placental disposition of novel anti-herpesviral drugs and the ongoing development of medications for the treatment of the pregnant patients. Dr. Bryant’s presentation discussed her current research aiming to provide data on placental disposition of pritelivir as well as its reproductive toxicity as crucial steps in preclinical development of this novel drug for its use during pregnancy.

On Thursday November 21, 2024, Hannah Houde, PhD post-doctoral fellow from UTMB School of Health Profession's Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences presented her work on Performance and Propulsion Mechanics in Collegiate Wheelchair Basketball Athletes at the CHPPRR Lecture series.

Join Dr. Daniel Jupiter on October 24, 2024, for a discussion on the evolving landscape of diabetes and its complications in Texas. This event will explore trends in diabetes-related amputations and other complications, emphasizing how socioeconomic factors like insurance influence these patterns. Dr. Jupiter will also delve into how race, geography, and an aging population impact diabetes outcomes in Texas. His extensive research on lower extremity complications will provide valuable insights for understanding the increasing burden of diabetes in the state.