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Lanza Selected as Author on Sixth National Climate Assessment

Assistant Professor Kevin Lanza, PhD, has been selected as an author for the Southern Great Plains chapter of the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6). The NCA6 publication, a government-funded report, will analyze the impacts of climate change to be presented to Congress and the president.

Total Worker Health student Sandra Ramirez appointed to Texas Radiation Advisory Board

Researchers Evaluate Most Effective Methods of Preventing Heat Stress and Illness in Workers

School of Public Health researchers posed for a group photo.

E-Learning Tool Enhances Safety for Workers Responding to Flood Disasters

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UTHealth Houston research: Children born to young men with cancer have slight increases in preterm birth, low-birth-weight children, but not birth defects

Male adolescents and young adults with cancer have a slightly elevated risk of having preterm birth and children with low birth weight, but no increased risk of birth defects in their offspring, according to research by UTHealth Houston. The population-based study was recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Study Reveals Disproportionate Burden of Poor Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors, with Potential Impact on Cancer Treatment, Disease Progression, Survivorship

A new study led by Associate Professor Marcia Otto, PhD, FAHA, reveals the disproportionate burden of poor diet quality among cancer survivors.
Read more Study Reveals Disproportionate Burden of Poor Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors, with Potential Impact on Cancer Treatment, Disease Progression, Survivorship
Meet Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean at the San Antonio location of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

A Q&A with the dean about his background and vision for the future of public health research.
Read more Meet Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean at the San Antonio location of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Project to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions for underserved populations funded with $2.9M grant to UTHealth Houston

In an effort to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations, a UTHealth Houston project funded with $2.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will engage community partners to improve the design of clinical trials.
Read more Project to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions for underserved populations funded with $2.9M grant to UTHealth Houston
Annual wellbeing event, The Challenge – RGV, kicks off Saturday, Jan. 11, in Brownsville and Saturday, Jan. 25, in Edinburg

The Challenge – RGV, begun 16 years ago by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville and the city of Brownsville, will once again invite the community to prioritize health and well-being in January for the new year. with events in Brownsville, Edinburg, and other partner communities.
Read more Annual wellbeing event, The Challenge – RGV, kicks off Saturday, Jan. 11, in Brownsville and Saturday, Jan. 25, in Edinburg
Focused philanthropy: One family targets meaningful impact

Ralph and Susan Hawkins understand how overwhelming the world’s challenges can feel. That's why they chose to focus their philanthropy, dedicating themselves to supporting children and students in health, education, and financial stability.

What began as small annual donations after their college graduation has flourished into a lifetime commitment. Now, through an estate plan with the School of Public Health, they are set to make a lasting impact on pediatric health for generations to come.
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UTHealth Houston to Lead Data Coordinating Center on $11.4M Multi-Site Clinical Trial

The clinical trial aims to evaluate the discontinuation of iNO during postnatal resuscitation and stabilization, working in collaboration with 19 institutions across the U.S
Read more UTHealth Houston to Lead Data Coordinating Center on $11.4M Multi-Site Clinical Trial
2024 Lookback: Top UTHealth Houston stories

Over the past year, UTHealth Houston achieved significant milestones in innovation, research, community health, and education, reinforcing its position as a leader in both the academic and health care sectors. To highlight these key moments, here are the top stories of 2024.

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From Texas to Guatemala: Lisa Mitchell-Bennett’s Impactful Work with Youth Advocates in El Petén

Lisa Mitchell-Bennett, MPH, a doctoral student and senior project manager at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville, recently received the Houston Global Health Collaborative grant for international research and service.
Read more From Texas to Guatemala: Lisa Mitchell-Bennett’s Impactful Work with Youth Advocates in El Petén
Department of Biostatistics and Data Science Celebrates 55 Years of Excellence

This fall, the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health proudly marked its 55th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1969 as the Division of Biometry, the department has been a cornerstone of academic innovation and collaboration in the evolution of biostatistics and data science
Read more Department of Biostatistics and Data Science Celebrates 55 Years of Excellence

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Featured Story

Lanza Selected as Author on Sixth National Climate Assessment

Total Worker Health student Sandra Ramirez appointed to Texas Radiation Advisory Board

Researchers Evaluate Most Effective Methods of Preventing Heat Stress and Illness in Workers

E-Learning Tool Enhances Safety for Workers Responding to Flood Disasters

UTHealth Houston research: Children born to young men with cancer have slight increases in preterm birth, low-birth-weight children, but not birth defects

Study Reveals Disproportionate Burden of Poor Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors, with Potential Impact on Cancer Treatment, Disease Progression, Survivorship

Meet Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean at the San Antonio location of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Project to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions for underserved populations funded with $2.9M grant to UTHealth Houston

Annual wellbeing event, The Challenge – RGV, kicks off Saturday, Jan. 11, in Brownsville and Saturday, Jan. 25, in Edinburg

Focused philanthropy: One family targets meaningful impact

UTHealth Houston to Lead Data Coordinating Center on $11.4M Multi-Site Clinical Trial

2024 Lookback: Top UTHealth Houston stories

From Texas to Guatemala: Lisa Mitchell-Bennett’s Impactful Work with Youth Advocates in El Petén

Department of Biostatistics and Data Science Celebrates 55 Years of Excellence

Factors Associated with Treatment Related Hepatotoxicity in an Ethnically Diverse Cohort of Pediatric Leukemia Patients

Birthing a Brighter Future 5K Walk/Run

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Tracy Evans, MPH, RN

Building Capacity for NMDOH Integration through Research Partnerships

Spring 2025 UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Open House

Health Equity Collective's Virtual Networking Session (Part 2 of 2)- Climate & Health

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Mengyu Zhang, MS: Genome-wide Association Test for Gene by Environment Interaction Study