Hurricane Beryl left a historical path of destruction in its wake, killing 64 people, leaving nearly 3 million without power, and causing billions of dollars in infrastructure damage. The visible aftermath of a hurricane or a traumatic weather event is obvious, but what about the effects that people can’t see? 

Three UTHealth Houston researchers were awarded more than $5 million in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), furthering the state’s mission to prevent and treat cancer through innovative science and core infrastructure.

When Charles Hurst, 40, began to experience nausea and a sudden and severe headache, he thought he could just sleep it off. But after two days of intense pain and increased symptoms that included vomiting and blurred vision, he decided to go to a local urgent care. By the time he arrived, he had completely lost vision in his left eye.