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A Message from President Melina R. Kibbe, MD

As I begin my first official day as president of UTHealth Houston, I step into this role with the spirit of a lifelong learner and collaborator—ready to listen, ask questions, dig into the data, and work alongside each of you to unlock new possibilities for this extraordinary university.

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UTHealth Houston establishes the Novel Treatments for Acute Brain Injury Institute focusing research efforts and clinical care on improving the lives of those affected by acute brain injury

UTHealth Houston has established the UTHealth Houston Novel Treatments for Acute Brain Injury Institute, which is committed to advancing care for patients with acute brain injuries through a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team approach that integrates research, clinical expertise, education, and community outreach.

The four-year study will be led by Jennifer Kawi, PhD, MSN, the Lee and Joseph Jamail Distinguished Professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Nearly $6 million grant to help researchers at UTHealth Houston provide large-scale testing for pain management in rural areas

A new $5.98 million grant awarded to UTHealth Houston will enable large-scale testing of a self-managed auricular point acupressure intervention for nonpharmaceutical pain management in rural areas.

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UTHealth Houston leadership updates

As UTHealth Houston enters a new academic year, we are also beginning a new era of university executive leadership set to strengthen our mission across education, research, and clinical care. These changes mark a pivotal moment in the institution’s continued growth and commitment to serving students and trainees, patients, and the broader community.



UTHealth Houston becomes go-to resource for health cost clarity

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Texans won a major victory for health cost transparency in June with the conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislature, which provided funding support to the Texas All-Payor Claims Database and established the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program (HICCAP) — both housed at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s Center for Health Care Data.




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