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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Reaching more people with preventive care sometimes means rethinking where care happens. At UTHealth Houston, Jack Tsai, PhD, is using philanthropic support to turn creative ideas into practical ways to expand access and improve health. Read more: go.uth.edu/TsaiStory

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re almost ready! Join the UTHealth Houston community for the Presidential Investiture of Melina R. Kibbe, MD, and celebrate this special milestone with us. Watch live beginning at 1:30 p.m.: go.uth.edu/presidential-investiture

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today marks a special moment for UTHealth Houston as we celebrate the presidential investiture of Melina R. Kibbe, MD, and look ahead to the future we are creating together. Watch live at 1:30 p.m.: go.uth.edu/presidential-investiture

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Fifty-two failed attempts. One breakthrough that changed Lyme disease diagnosis. UTHealth Houston alumnus Jing-Ren Zhang, PhD '97, turned perseverance into discovery. Now, through philanthropy, he's helping create opportunities for the next generation. go.uth.edu/ZhangStory

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

UTHealth Houston’s World-Class Benefits and Wellness Fair highlighted resources supporting employees and trainees, from healthcare coverage and retirement planning to pet therapy and a tranquility room. Caring for others starts with caring for our own community.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are excited to welcome Renato M. Silva, DDS, MS, PhD, as the next dean of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, effective Sept. 30, 2026. An accomplished clinician, scientist, educator, and leader, Dr. Silva will help shape the school’s next chapter. Congratulations!

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

They’re called Laverne and Shirley, but they’re built for serious work. These high-water evacuation vehicles help UTHealth Houston transport critical medical personnel, support emergency response, and keep healthcare moving when Houston’s streets become flooded.

A covered parking structure houses three large military trucks, two of which have prominent "BEARCAT" labels. The area is well-paved, and trees with autumn foliage are visible behind a chain-link fence. The sky is clear and blue.

Three individuals are smiling near a UT Police high water rescue vehicle. One person is seated in the driver's seat of the truck, while the other two stand in front. A building and trees are visible in the background.

A person in a uniform is sitting and smiling in the driver's seat of a UT Police high water vehicle. The door is open, displaying control panels and a clear sky in the background.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

After profound grief, poetry became an unexpected source of healing for Doncy Eapen, PhD, MSN, APRN. What began as a way to cope has grown into a meaningful creative practice—and inspired an original poem celebrating UTHealth Houston.

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Dr. Doncy Eapen wearing a pink dress reading poetry in a bright room.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

After uncovering a remarkable connection to her family's past, Gena D. Tribble, PhD, chose to honor that legacy by supporting oral microbiome research at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. Read how one family's story is helping inspire the next generation: go.uth.edu/TribbleFamilyStory

Historic black-and-white photograph of Marion Stevens Tribble, DMD, and Northen Orr Tribble, MD, standing together during their humanitarian service with the American Red Cross after World War I. Their legacy of service later inspired a family endowment supporting oral microbiome research at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Happy #4thofJuly! We hope you have a joyful and safe celebration.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Scout and Jem are helping everyone stay safe this summer. 🐶☀️ From staying hydrated to water safety and outdoor adventures, these pups are sharing simple reminders to help you enjoy the season. More tips from Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH: go.uth.edu/SummerSafety

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

How is AI changing the way we think? In “Cognitive Revolution,” Jiajie Zhang, PhD, dean of @McWilliamsSBMI, explores how cognition extends beyond the brain and into the people, tools, and systems around us. go.uth.edu/CognitiveRevolution

A person sitting at a table in a library, working on a laptop. A book titled "The Cognitive Revolution" by Jiajie Zhang is prominently displayed on the table.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

After years of navigating chronic autoimmune disease, Jennifer Capouya chose to help other patients facing similar challenges. Her support of scleroderma research led by Zsuzsanna McMahan, MD, is helping advance new possibilities for care. go.uth.edu/CapouyaStory

Jennifer Capouya and her daughter smile while standing on a wooden bridge in front of a waterfall surrounded by trees and rocks on a sunny day.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Music and medicine came together at Doctors in Recital, where physician-musicians helped raise $5,695 for Camp PHEver, a program supporting children living with phenylketonuria. Thank you to everyone who performed and supported this meaningful cause.

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Two individuals sit on a bench in front of a grand piano. The person on the left is wearing a dark jacket and light-colored skirt, while the person on the right is dressed in a colorful, patterned suit. They are on a stage with a patterned rug underneath.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

UTHealth Houston is the first health center in Texas to offer SAINT, an FDA-approved treatment for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Learn how a team led by João L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD, is bringing this innovative therapy to patients in Texas. go.uth.edu/BillSAINT.

Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD, prepares to administer Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) to Bill Henderson at UTHealth Houston. Henderson sits in a treatment chair wearing positioning markers while de Quevedo holds the transcranial magnetic stimulation device used to deliver targeted magnetic pulses.

Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD, poses with Bill Henderson at the Center for Interventional Psychiatry at UTHealth Houston. Henderson, the first patient in Texas to receive Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT), smiles beside de Quevedo while wearing the positioning markers used during treatment.

Bill Henderson receives Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) at the Center for Interventional Psychiatry at UTHealth Houston. A clinician positions the transcranial magnetic stimulation device near his head as he sits awake and relaxed during the treatment session.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Inspired by a personal experience with dementia, @UTHealthSPH researcher Jiaming Liang, PhD, is helping improve care for patients and caregivers. He was recently named a 2026 Faculty Scholar by the National Institute on Aging’s IMPACT Collaboratory. 🔗 go.uth.edu/JLiang

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

After Hurricane Harvey, Pauline Filipek, MD, helped launch a Disaster Readiness EXPO designed to make emergency preparedness more inclusive for those living with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The event helped build confidence, familiarity & safety during emergencies

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A group of people, including uniformed firefighters and individuals wearing various Love to the Rescue shirts, stand in front of a fire truck. Some are wearing hats, and one person is holding a small dog.

Five individuals are sitting at a table, smiling in front of a "LoneStar LEND" banner, which stands for Leadership Education in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. The table has various items, including a blue backpack. They appear to be in an educational or organizational setting at UTHealth McGovern Medical School.

A person in a military uniform interacts with three children on a small boat. One child is holding the wheel, smiling up at the person. A large military vehicle is visible in the background. Trees and a fence line the setting.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

In this episode of Beyond the CV, Alejandro Aballay, PhD, dean of @MDA_UTHGrad, reflects on the curiosity that first drew him to science, the resilience required in research, and what it means to prepare the next generation of scientists. 🎥 go.uth.edu/BeyondAballay

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Three UTHealth Houston researchers received more than $6M in CPRIT funding to advance cancer research, treatment and prevention. The projects support training future researchers, developing next-generation therapies and studying a novel treatment approach. go.uth.edu/CPRIT6M

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A person in professional attire stands in front of a blurred office background. Text on the image reads: "Qingyun Liu, PhD, McGovern Medical School, $1,999,997, Supporting a preclinical development core for large molecule therapeutics.

This image features a person in a professional portrait against a gray background, wearing glasses and a blue blazer. Text on the image reads: "Xiaoming Du, PhD, McGovern Medical School, $250,000. Supporting noninvasive deep brain neuromodulation for cigarette smoking cessation in people with multiple failed quit attempts.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

After diagnosing a rare oral cancer in a young patient, Steve Koo, DDS ’99, later received her wedding invitation—a powerful reminder of impact. Through care and philanthropy, he’s shaping the future of health. go.uth.edu/KooStory #UTHealthHouston #HoustonsHealthUniversity

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the acquisition of CrossBridge Bio by Eli Lilly, a milestone showcasing the power of academic discovery, collaboration, and innovation across Houston. Congrats to Dr. Zhiqiang An, Dr. Kyoji Tsuchikama, and everyone who helped bring this work to life.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

On this #MemorialDay, we remember those who laid down their lives for our freedom.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This National Nurses Month, see how Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston pipeline programs help high school students earn industry-recognized certifications and take real steps toward nursing careers, creating pathways to stability for them and their communities. go.uth.edu/Pipeline

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

One year in, the Institute of Perioperative Medicine is advancing research aimed at making surgery safer. Led by Holger Eltzschig, MD, PhD, and Cynthia Ju, PhD, the institute is driving new approaches to reducing organ injury after surgery. go.uth.edu/PerioperativeMedicine

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Institute of Perioperative Medicine celebrates first year, advances

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

UTHealth Houston has been named to LinkedIn’s inaugural Top Companies: City Edition list for Houston, recognizing employers that create strong opportunities for career growth, professional development, and long-term success.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Four #UTHealthHouston faculty members received top honors during the 2026 President’s Scholar Awards luncheon May 1. Congratulations to Qingchun Tong, PhD, Han Zhang, MD, Juliana A. Barros, DDS, MS, and Louise D. McCullough, MD, PhD. 🔗: go.uth.edu/PresidentsScholarAward26

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Still not over these commencement memories 🎓🧡 We are incredibly proud of our graduates across all of our schools at #UTHealthHouston. As you take this next step, we look forward to seeing the impact you will make in healthcare and beyond.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Commencement 2026, complete 🎓🧡 From celebrating milestones to capturing moments with classmates, this week was a reminder of how much heart, hard work, and community make up #UTHealthHouston.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

CrossBridge Bio—founded on UTHealth Houston research—will be acquired by Eli Lilly, advancing next-gen antibody-drug conjugates toward clinical use. The dual-payload technology was developed by Kyoji Tsuchikama, PhD, and Zhiqiang An, PhD.

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UTHealth Houston-developed cancer therapy platform takes major step toward clinical translation

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

UTHealth Houston honored nearly 1,400 incredible faculty and staff members at STAR Awards, celebrating milestone years of service from 5 to 50 years. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment shape the university’s success. #UTHealthHouston #STARawards

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

RÁPIDO, a Spanish-language stroke recognition acronym developed at UTHealth Houston, is showing encouraging results in improving early stroke awareness and prompting faster action among Spanish-speaking adults. Learn how this tool is helping save lives at go.uth.edu/RAPIDO

Image showing the acronym "RAPIDO" listed vertically, each letter indicating a symptom related to strokes. Next to each letter, text appears in both Spanish and English: "Rostro caído / Face drooping," "Alteración del equilibrio / Loss of balance, or lack of coordination," "Pérdida de fuerza en el brazo / Arm weakness," "Impedimento visual repentino / Sudden vision difficulty," "Dificultad para hablar / Slurred or strange speech," and "Obtén ayuda, llama al 911 / Get help, call 911." The background is abstract with blue tones. Arrows are pointing right.

A bilingual poster with a colorful background. Text in English reads, "Developed at UTHealth Houston. Adopted by the American Heart Association. Improving stroke outcomes." The Spanish version says, "Desarrollado en UTHealth Houston. Adoptado por la American Heart Association. Reduciendo retrasos. Mejorando resultados."

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

UTHealth Houston brought students and alumni together for Mentorship Night on Jan. 22, creating space for meaningful conversations and connections. 📸 go.uth.edu/MentorshipNight2026

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

AURA, AI Unified Research Atlas, earned global recognition at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge for making NASA’s space life science research easier to explore through an intuitive, AI-powered platform for students and researchers. go.uth.edu/AURA-AI

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

To honor everything her mother — a widowed immigrant of modest means — did to support her education, Farah Shah, MD ’89, established the Fatma Kazim Scholarship Fund at @McGovernMed, helping students graduate with less debt and more opportunity. go.uth.edu/Shah

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

As safety conditions have improved, UTHealth Houston will resume in-person learning and on-site operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27. For more information, visit UTHealth Houston’s emergency communications at uthealthhoustonemergency.org.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Due to the unsafe conditions created by inclement weather moving through the Houston area, UTHealth Houston will shift to remote learning and work for most of its activities on Monday, Jan. 26. Check our emergency communications for any changes at uthealthhoustonemergency.org.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

After a decade of relentless, life-altering pain, Paula Chávez found relief through specialized care at UTHealth Houston, returning to the everyday moments she once couldn’t enjoy. Follow her journey from diagnosis to recovery and see how her life changed at go.uth.edu/PaulaChavez.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

2016 energy. 2026 impact. Some things never get old.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a legacy rooted in service and compassion. At UTHealth Houston, we use our time creatively—through care, research, and education—to build healthier, stronger communities. #MLKDay #UTHealthHouston

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Playoff vibes are strong in H-Town!🏈🎉 Our UTHealth Houston community is cheering on the Houston Texans as they keep the postseason run going. From classrooms to clinics, we’re repping our team and sending all the good luck their way. Let’s go, Texans! #UTHealthHouston #GoTexans

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

UTHealth Houston researchers received a $2.8M NIH grant to evaluate long-term outcomes of a fetoscopic spina bifida repair trial led by Ramesha Papanna, MD, MPH, at @McGovernMed. Learn more at go.uth.edu/FetalSpinaBifida.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

From lifesaving acts to holistic patient care, Philip “Phil” L. Nauert, DDS, was committed to helping others. That spirit led Phil and his wife, Sandra, to establish an endowment at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry to advance care that connects oral and overall health. go.uth.edu/Nauert

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Melina Kibbe, MD @uthealthhoupres.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Visited #UTHealthHouston School of Dentistry and met incredible students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Their dedication to advancing dental science and practice reflects their school’s unmistakable “spirit of service”.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health researchers have been awarded $25 million to expand recovery housing across Texas for individuals recovering from opioid use disorder, strengthening long-term recovery and pathways to independent living. 🔗 go.uth.edu/25MOpioidHousing #UTHealthHouston

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

More than 500 new books. One inspiring young donor. #UTHealthHouston is grateful to Cade Waligura and his family for a generous holiday donation supporting patients at our behavioral sciences campus. “I’m happy to donate and grateful for the opportunity to help.” — Cade Waligura

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The holidays can be overwhelming. @UTPhysicians is here to support your overall health & well-being.The Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center, in partnership with the Harris County Psychiatric Center, offers a 24/7 admissions line for mental health care. You do not have to do it alone.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Members of the #UTHealthHouston community gathered at Houston National Cemetery for #WreathsAcrossAmerica, honoring the nation’s fallen service members and their sacrifice. We are proud to take part in this tradition for the seventh year.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

This season, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our community and look to the future with renewed energy and excitement. Please enjoy this video, go.uth.edu/2025PresidentsHolidayVideo, showcasing our shared successes in 2025 and inspiring us for another exceptional year ahead.

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UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Fun Fest 2025 really hit the mark! Attendees from across the #UTHealthHouston community came together at the Cooley Center for an afternoon of connection, campus spirit, turkey legs, french fries, churros, and fun carnival games.

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