UTHealth Houston@UTHealthHouston

The official X account of UTHealth Houston.

 Houston, TX
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Joined October 2008
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Recovery is more than a statistic. 🧡 UTHealth Houston unveiled RECOVERY Heroes, a traveling photography exhibition featuring 10 individuals whose stories celebrate resilience, challenge stigma, and show that recovery is possible. go.uth.edu/RecoveryHeroes
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Seven schools, one UTHealth Houston community! 🧡 Students came together for last night’s annual Student InterCouncil Salutation to meet new friends, explore campus resources, win prizes, and kick off the school year together!
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A historic day for UTHealth Houston and a milestone we will remember. Relive the moments from the investiture of Melina R. Kibbe, MD, as the seventh president of UTHealth Houston, and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our university. What’s next starts now.
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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
Three people stand side by side and smile at the camera. Jack Tsai, PhD, is on the left wearing a tan blazer, with two women beside him at a community laundromat.

ALT Three people stand side by side and smile at the camera. Jack Tsai, PhD, is on the left wearing a tan blazer, with two women beside him at a community laundromat.

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History made. Now, we look ahead. Today, we celebrated the first presidential investiture in UTHealth Houston's history and the leadership of President Melina R. Kibbe, MD. Together, we are creating what comes next for UTHealth Houston, a future full of bold possibilities.
A group of individuals in academic regalia are seated on stage during a graduation ceremony. Two individuals in the foreground are smiling, wearing gowns with green accents and gold medallion necklaces. The backdrop includes part of a logo with letters that are not fully visible.

ALT A group of individuals in academic regalia are seated on stage during a graduation ceremony. Two individuals in the foreground are smiling, wearing gowns with green accents and gold medallion necklaces. The backdrop includes part of a logo with letters that are not fully visible.

A person at a podium is speaking at an event, wearing academic regalia. Behind them, a large screen displays the name "Melina R. Kibbe, MD" and mentions titles and affiliations, including UThealth Houston.

ALT A person at a podium is speaking at an event, wearing academic regalia. Behind them, a large screen displays the name "Melina R. Kibbe, MD" and mentions titles and affiliations, including UThealth Houston.

A person in academic regalia and another individual smile while holding a framed award on a stage. Several people in similar attire are seated in the background, and the stage backdrop displays the word "QUEZ.

ALT A person in academic regalia and another individual smile while holding a framed award on a stage. Several people in similar attire are seated in the background, and the stage backdrop displays the word "QUEZ.

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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-inve…
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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-inve…
Graphic celebrating the investiture of UTHealth Houston President Melina R. Kibbe, MD, featuring her portrait and the text, “An historic day for UTHealth Houston.”

ALT Graphic celebrating the investiture of UTHealth Houston President Melina R. Kibbe, MD, featuring her portrait and the text, “An historic day for UTHealth Houston.”
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Driven by love for their son, Scott L. Harper, and a belief that earlier diagnosis can help save more lives, Ed and Becky Harper are supporting the advancement of physician education and aortic disease research @McGovernMed. Read more: go.uth.edu/HarperStory #UTHealthHouston
Scott L. Harper smiles while standing on rocky terrain outdoors, wearing a dark cap and jacket and holding a walking stick.

ALT Scott L. Harper smiles while standing on rocky terrain outdoors, wearing a dark cap and jacket and holding a walking stick.
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New school year, new friends, and one BIG UTHealth Houston tradition!🎉 Students, kick off the year at Salutation on Wednesday, Sept. 23! Join the Student InterCouncil for giveaways, prizes, and a chance to meet students from across all seven UTHealth Houston schools.
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UTHealth Houston researchers competing as Novamab AI placed among the top five teams internationally in the AIntibody Challenge, a benchmark published in Nature Biotechnology evaluating AI-driven antibody discovery. Learn more: go.uth.edu/NovamabAI
Six individuals standing in front of a banner for the Texas Therapeutics Institute, part of UTHealth Houston.

ALT Six individuals standing in front of a banner for the Texas Therapeutics Institute, part of UTHealth Houston.

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Rena D'Souza, DDS ’85, MS ’84, PhD ’87, built her career by pursuing answers to dentistry's toughest questions. Today, she's helping future researchers do the same through her support of oral health research at UTHealth Houston. Read more: go.uth.edu/DSouzaStory
Rena D’Souza, DDS ’85, PhD ’87, smiles alongside Dean John A. Valenza, DDS ’81, as they hold her framed 2022 UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.

ALT Rena D’Souza, DDS ’85, PhD ’87, smiles alongside Dean John A. Valenza, DDS ’81, as they hold her framed 2022 UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Opioid overdoses are preventable, and recovery is possible. In the latest “Ask the Expert,” James Langabeer, PhD, EdD, MBA, explains the risks of illicit opioids, signs of opioid use disorder, and the importance of rapid treatment. go.uth.edu/OverdosePreventio…
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An $8.5 million grant will help @UTHealthSPH’s Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health strengthen education, research, and training for the next generation of professionals protecting worker health and safety. Learn more: go.uth.edu/WorkerHealthGrant
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Kevin A. Morano, PhD, has been appointed senior vice president and provost of UTHealth Houston, effective Sept. 1. A distinguished scientist, educator, and leader, Morano has served the university for more than 25 years. Learn more: go.uth.edu/KMorano
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Quality healthcare shouldn't depend on where you live. Supported by a scholarship at UTHealth Houston, Asha Poulose Johnson is using health informatics and AI to help expand access to care for underserved communities around the world. Read more: go.uth.edu/AshaStory
Professional portrait of Asha Poulose Johnson smiling at the camera, wearing glasses and a dark patterned blazer against a white background.

ALT Professional portrait of Asha Poulose Johnson smiling at the camera, wearing glasses and a dark patterned blazer against a white background.
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Leadership is shaped by opportunity, mentorship, and a commitment to serving others. In the latest Beyond the CV, @UTHealthSPH Dean Eric Boerwinkle, PhD, shares the experiences that shaped his career and his vision for the future of public health. 🎥: go.uth.edu/BeyondBoerwinkle
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Robert Hart, MD ’85, met Susan Nelson, MD ’84, at the @McGovernMed Strobel Retreat, never imagining where that introduction would lead. Today, their generosity is giving future medical students the chance to begin unforgettable journeys of their own. go.uth.edu/NelsonHartStory
Susan Nelson, MD ’84, and Robert Hart, MD ’85, stand together smiling outdoors, with trees and a tall building in the background.

ALT Susan Nelson, MD ’84, and Robert Hart, MD ’85, stand together smiling outdoors, with trees and a tall building in the background.
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The Bhojanis are investing in the next generation. Through the Drs. Faiyaz Ali and Mariam Maribel Bhojani Visiting Scholars Endowment Lecture Series at @UTHealthSPH, they're creating opportunities to learn from recognized leaders in public health. go.uth.edu/BhojanisStory
Maribel Mariam Bhojani, DNP, RN, and Faiyaz Bhojani, MD, DrPH, smile together at a UTHealth Houston event. The couple, whose philanthropy supports visiting scholars at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, stand in a modern atrium wearing formal attire.

ALT Maribel Mariam Bhojani, DNP, RN, and Faiyaz Bhojani, MD, DrPH, smile together at a UTHealth Houston event. The couple, whose philanthropy supports visiting scholars at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, stand in a modern atrium wearing formal attire.
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Photography has been a lifelong passion for Tanya Gee, director of the Grateful Patient Program at UTHealth Houston. From capturing nature to preserving meaningful memories, she says every photograph is more than a picture. It’s a journal of her life.
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A routine dental visit revealed a rare jaw tumor for 13-year-old Geordon Boulware. James Melville, DDS, at @UTSDHouston used an innovative stem cell treatment to help Geordon regrow his jawbone and return to the show ring. Read his remarkable story: go.uth.edu/GBoulwar
A person is presenting a large, reddish-brown cow in an indoor arena. The cow is on a lead, and there's a crowd in the background. The setting appears to be a livestock show or competition.

ALT A person is presenting a large, reddish-brown cow in an indoor arena. The cow is on a lead, and there's a crowd in the background. The setting appears to be a livestock show or competition.

Three individuals in a medical setting. One person is seated, wearing a gray shirt, with a bandage on their cheek. The other two are standing on either side, wearing medical scrubs and smiling. A medical badge is visible on one standing individual.

ALT Three individuals in a medical setting. One person is seated, wearing a gray shirt, with a bandage on their cheek. The other two are standing on either side, wearing medical scrubs and smiling. A medical badge is visible on one standing individual.

A person wearing a competition number tag is shaking hands with another person in an arena with a cow nearby. There are other individuals and spectators in the background, with some holding ribbons. The setting appears to be a livestock show.

ALT A person wearing a competition number tag is shaking hands with another person in an arena with a cow nearby. There are other individuals and spectators in the background, with some holding ribbons. The setting appears to be a livestock show.

A person is holding up a green varsity jacket with "Boulware" and "Ephesians 4:5" embroidered on it. Other people and trees are visible in the background at sunset.

ALT A person is holding up a green varsity jacket with "Boulware" and "Ephesians 4:5" embroidered on it. Other people and trees are visible in the background at sunset.
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