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Sofia Tovar

Leading change

MPH in Healthcare Management graduate Sofia Tovar is focused on driving meaningful change across the health system landscape.

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New study introduces advanced method to better understand how cells change over time

A recent study published in Nature Communications introduces a new computational approach that helps scientists better understand how cells develop and change over time by examining DNA methylation—a key chemical process that regulates gene activity.

Eric Boerwinkle, PhD, dean of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health (left) presents Shannon Guillot-Wright, association professor (right) the Palmer Beasley Award

Guillot-Wright receives Beasley Award for Research Efforts to Improve Health of Commercial Fishing Populations 

Through the Docside Clinics: Connecting Docs to Docks, a mobile clinic that offers health services and resources to commercial fisherman, Guillot-Wright has provided over 2,000 encounters and meets these vulnerable populations where they are.  

Arham Salman pictured in front of research poster.

Data Discovery and Purpose 

For Arham Salman, public health is not just about discovering and analyzing data, it’s about translating science into actionable insights.  

Alumna Carves Path in Cancer Prevention and Control

Melissa Lopez Varon

October 6, 2025

Alumna Melissa Lopez Varon, PhD, MS, has built her career at the intersection of cancer prevention and global health. Her path into public health began when she recognized the urgent need for multidisciplinary teams to work beyond traditional clinical expertise.



UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

September 30, 2025

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health hosted a kickoff event to celebrate the launch of a $5 million, multi-year initiative focused on reducing cancer risks and health impacts of environmental exposures for firefighters.



A Practicum with Purpose: Muhammad Shahid's Experience in El Paso

Muhammad Shahid photo

September 25, 2025

For Muhammad Shahid, a student at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, a practicum wasn’t just a degree requirement, it was a chance to apply healthcare management concepts in a real-world setting, support a nonprofit’s mission, and grow as a professional.






BMI Alone May Miss Excess Adiposity in Children, UTHealth Houston Study Finds

Kari North

September 8, 2025

While body mass index (BMI) is an effective tool for identifying obesity in children, these measurements alone do not always distinguish kids with unhealthy levels of body fat, especially in low-resource communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston.



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