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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 6h

⏰ Research Competition registration closes tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to showcase your work at the 2026 WE Summit. Open to current UTMB students only: utmb.us/gce #Research #UTMB #WESummit #JSSOM #MedicalStudents

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Current UTMB students, are you interested in research? Meet mentors, explore projects, and discover new opportunities at the 2026 WE Summit. Registration open to current UTMB students only, at utmb.gce #MedicalResearch #UTMB #WESummit #JSSOM

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🔬 The future of healthcare starts with curiosity. Join us for the 2026 WE Summit on Oct. 15 and explore the ideas, discoveries, and innovations shaping what's next. Register at utmb.us/gce #UTMB #Research #Innovation #JSSOM #WESummit

2026 WE Summit at UTMB, October 15, 2026. Theme: “Indistinguishable from Magic: The Science of What's Next.” Medical Student Research Competition registration deadline October 2.

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Drs. Carlos R. Dostal & Kathryn Cunningham are studying kratom-related use disorder, focusing on what happens when use of the substance becomes a disorder. Their project was one of eight selected for a UTMB FY27 Clinical Research Directed Initiative (CRDI) program award. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

When research means being prepared. Susan McLellan, MD, MPH, & Corri Levine, PhD prepare for infectious diseases that require specialized care through UTMB’s Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, and Education (SPECTRE) program, studying emerging infections. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

For Elena Shanina, MD, PhD, UTMB has been part of the story from the start. Completing her residency in 2009, she now leads Neuromuscular Division & Neurology Clerkship. On Sept. 1, she becomes Professor of Clinical Practice in Neurology. #UTMB #MedEd #Neurology

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

When St. Vincent’s House had problems stocking its pantry, #UTMB's Blair Brown, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC & Christopher Messenger, PhD, RDN, LD, stepped in to help a struggling urban garden came back to life. With help of grad students, it’s thriving, feeding the Galveston community. #MedEd #Nutrition

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We're celebrating our Physician Assistant Class of 2026! Happy smiles, good friends and cake always make an awards luncheon more special. #UTMB #Healthcare #PASchool

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hua Liu, PhD, & Massoud Motamedi, PhD, are studying a protein that may help protect the eye after exposure to a chemical linked to eye injury. Their research explores how the body protects itself from damage & what that could mean for preventing vision loss. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

One class. Two years. A lot of work behind them. This Saturday, the PAS Class of 2026 crosses the stage and becomes physician assistants. Two years of classes, clinical rotations, exams, early mornings and long days have led to this moment. #UTMB #PALife #PASchool #PhysicianAssistants #Healthcare

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

"My career has largely been motivated by trying to understand why people make decisions." That idea guides Rocksheng Zhong, MD, MHS, as he studies how AI could help researchers learn from forensic psychiatry reports. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

UTMB’s Family Medicine Interest Group has spent the year bringing classmates together around the specialty. That work was recognized with the AAFP Program of Excellence Overall Award, presented during this year’s FUTURE Conference. #UTMB #FamilyMedicine

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

5,850 applicants. 230 future physicians. One incoming class. Welcome to the next chapter of your medical education journey, Class of 2030. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What brings a group of med students back to the community each year with flu vaccines? For JSSOM students, the answer is personal. Their experiences shape why they choose to spend their time helping make preventive care more accessible in Galveston. Read their story: utmb.us/gcf

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A tiny fly is behind some big scientific questions. UTMB medical entomologists Maureen Laroche, MS, PhD, FRES, and Scott Weaver, MS, PhD, are studying New World screwworm to better understand how it spreads. Their project was selected for USDA Grand Challenge funding. #UTMB #Research

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Before he was a neuroscience MD/PhD student at JSSOM, Jack Tiller was a student journalist. His recent guest commentary in The Daily News explores how sleep habits can affect brain health, sharing his insights with the Galveston community lnkd.in/gK6AH9Pi #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Giovanny Reyes thought he would become an architect. Then an anatomy class changed his direction. After volunteering at a family medicine clinic and using his Spanish language skills to help patients, he found his calling in medicine and his focus in primary care. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The moment they put on their white coats, the journey became real. #UTMB #MedEd #WhiteCoat #MedicalSchool

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

They were told to create the first piece of their Learning Community story. They didn't expect to do it with scissors and glue. Each student made a paper square that reflected their own experiences and perspective, a tapestry representing the JSSOM Class of 2030. #UTMB #LearningCommunity #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A new class. A new beginning. White coats on! Livestream: utmb.us/eb8 #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

How do you find your Learning Community? You follow the scavenger hunt clues! JSSOM MS1s searched the UTMB campus in teams on Day 2 of orientation, working together to find their LCs. #UTMB #ClassOf2030 #LearningCommunity

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

You know it's getting real when the team shirts are on, and the medical Taboo cards come out! #UTMB #MedSchool #MedStudents #TeamJSSOM

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Yesterday, they were strangers. Today, they're classmates. Tomorrow they're friends. Welcome to JSSOM, Class of 2030! #UTMB #MedEd #Orientation

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

And so it begins. UTMB JSSOM Class of 2030 is in the house! #UTMB #MedEd #MedicalStudents

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today's the day! Welcome to the UTMB family, JSSOM MD Class of 2030. #UTMB #FuturePhysicians #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Behind every white coat is a commitment. We're looking forward to celebrating with our newest medical students as they don their white coats on July 30! #UTMB #MedEd #WhiteCoat

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The one where they realized they’re not first-years anymore. This group of medical students marked the move into year two with a few photos worth remembering. Welcome to MS2, Class of 2029. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The one where they became MS2s. A year of learning, studying, laughing and making memories brought this group to the start of their second year at JSSOM. Here’s to everything that comes next. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Bailey Matsumura knows asthma from both sides. After years of living with the disease, she's now a medical student at UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine researching the use of biologic therapies during pregnancy and combining her own experience with a passion for women's health. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Does every patient really need the same cardiac MRI? Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon has been thinking about how these exams can better fit the person who is having one. “I wanted to prove that we could deliver diagnostic clarity without making the scan a test of physical endurance,” she said. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Five of the Seven Summits. The South Pole. Mount Everest is next. But Harold Pine, MD, says climbing has never really been about the summit. It’s about the process: preparation, patience, teamwork and taking one deliberate step at a time. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

What happens inside the brain after a concussion? Bartosz Szczesny, PhD, is studying the early changes after mild traumatic brain injury and how brain cells communicate with the immune system. Read more: utmb.us/g2a #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Pregnancy experiences can vary widely, and many questions remain about maternal health. At #UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine, Brandie DePaoli Taylor, PhD, MPH, is helping create the UTMB Pregnancy Biobank, a resource designed to support future studies across The University of Texas System. #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Some of the most important work in medicine happens before a physician sees their first patient. Congrats to Brent Kelly, MD, named Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education at #UTMB. After three years as Assistant Dean for GME, he continues helping shape the next generation of doctors. #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Med students spend years learning science of medicine. It becomes real in clinical training. Misha Syed, MD, MEHP, focuses much of her work on helping students put that knowledge into practice. That work will continue in her new role as Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education. #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Before becoming an MD, Brent Kelly thought he’d spend his life on stage. His band Zaemon built a regional following, released two albums, drew interest from record labels before his path changed to medicine. Today, he’s a #UTMB dermatologist, educator and leader. The music never left. #FacultyFriday

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Volunteering with patients inspired #UTMB JSSOM MS1 Neha Donthineni to explore nutrition as a tool for better health. This summer she'll continue that work through the American Society for Nutrition internship. More about our Nutrition Medicine curriculum: utmb.us/g0p #Nutrition #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Could bacteria encountered in childhood influence how we age? Qingjie Li, PhD at UTMB, studies how gut microbiome may shape long-term health, like digestive diseases & liver cancer. His research is helping uncover how gut health may one day lead to earlier diagnosis & better prevention. #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

At this year’s #UTMB & American Heart Association Cardiovascular Symposium, Dr. Thomas Blackwell received the Lifetime Achievement Award. For generations of physicians at UTMB, he has been a mentor whose impact continues in patient care and medical education. Congratulations, Dr. Blackwell. #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Years of research have led to an important milestone. Thomas Geisbert, PhD, and his team at UTMB have advanced a vaccine candidate targeting the Bundibugyo species of Ebola virus. Learn more: utmb.us/g5y #UTMB #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

UTMB study published in The Lancet reports promising preclinical results for a single-dose vaccine approach targeting Andes hantavirus. Led by Michelle Meyer, PhD, & Alexander Bukreyev, PhD, the study showed full protection and a strong immune response within weeks. More: utmb.us/g3m #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Walk into a hospital today and you expect answers. Vaccines, antibiotics, anesthesia, and medical imaging helped make those expectations possible. As America marks its 250th anniversary, we're looking at 250 years of progress in medicine. utmb.us/g5e #UTMB #MedEd #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

From advancing infectious disease research and education to strengthening patient care, Miguel Cabada, MD, MSc, FASTMH, FIDSA, has helped shape the Division of Infectious Diseases at UTMB. Congratulations to Dr. Cabada on his appointment as Chief, effective July 1. #UTMB #MedEd #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A national search led right back to the person already making an impact. Congratulations to Shawn Nishi, MD, who begins July 1 as Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at #UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine. #MedThreads #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Medicine is built on curiosity. This month's Afternoon Tea featured Dr. Roman Petrov, who reflected on how lifelong learning continues to shape physicians throughout their careers and ultimately benefits every patient they care for. #UTMB #MedSky #MedEd

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Some educators are remembered for how they teach; answering one more question, reframing a concept. Congrats to Aisen Caro Chacin, PhD, Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Pathology, on being named Educator of the Quarter (Spring 2026) by the #UTMB Academy of Master Teachers. #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Students in the JAMP Summer II Internship spent time at UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine as part of the on-site experience, with a final week of virtual programming ahead. JAMP is a Texas initiative supporting pathways into medicine through enrichment, mentorship, and scholarships. #UTMB #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Depression doesn’t present the same way in every patient. UTMB Max Wintermark, MD, MS, MBA & Stanford researchers, explore how MRI may identify brain network patterns that help inform treatment decisions for patients with depression. Read more: utmb.us/g1y #UTMB #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

J. Patrik Hornak MD is the new Associate Dean for Global Initiatives at UTMB JSSOM. Infectious diseases physician, educator, & fellowship program director, he has worked with students & fellows. He will strengthen global academic, clinical, educational, & research partnerships. #UTMB #MedEd #MedSky

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UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine @utmbjssom.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A white coat marks the beginning of a new chapter. #UTMB Physician Assistant Studies program students celebrated the start of their clinical training this week, surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and mentors. Congratulations as they take the next step in their journey to patient care. #MedSky

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