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Study finds pregnancy complications may increase risk for artery disease

Women who experience pregnancy complications face an increased risk of developing peripheral artery disease later in life, according to a new UTHealth Houston study.
Read more Study finds pregnancy complications may increase risk for artery disease
UTHealth Houston researcher selected for NASA-funded project to improve drinking water resilience along the U.S.-Mexico border

The project, selected through NASA's Water Quality Applications program, will leverage satellite-based Earth observations and advanced hydrologic modeling to help drinking water utilities better anticipate and respond to changing water quality conditions in communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Read more UTHealth Houston researcher selected for NASA-funded project to improve drinking water resilience along the U.S.-Mexico border
Ask the Experts: What you should know about cyclosporiasis

Welcome to Ask the Expert, a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address the cyclosporiasis outbreak across the United States.
Read more Ask the Experts: What you should know about cyclosporiasis
Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal

Andrea Link, MD, an assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named one of the 2026 Most Admired CEOs by the Houston Business Journal, earning recognition for her leadership, vision, and commitment to community impact.
Read more Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal
From Inspiration to Impact: Harsha Gottimukkala’s Path in Epidemiology

Harsha Gottimukkala, MD, MPH, a recent graduate of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Epidemiology MPH program, has built a path shaped by personal inspiration, meaningful mentorship, and a growing commitment to advancing population health.
Read more From Inspiration to Impact: Harsha Gottimukkala’s Path in Epidemiology
The public health playbook for the World Cup

The world's largest soccer tournament has arrived in Texas, bringing thousands of international fans together to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.
Read more The public health playbook for the World Cup
2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students head to the heart of public health policy each summer under the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program.
Read more 2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill
UTHealth Houston partners with city of Houston to establish new academic health department

UTHealth Houston announced today a partnership with the city of Houston to establish a new academic health department that will strengthen the region’s public health workforce, expand hands-on training opportunities, and deepen collaboration between academic experts and city health leaders.
Read more UTHealth Houston partners with city of Houston to establish new academic health department
Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, vice chair and professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named a 2026 fellow of the American Heart Association.
Read more Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association
Testa collaborates with authorities in Bexar County to bring attention to gun thefts from vehicles through new dashboard

Alexander Testa, PhD, associate professor in San Antonio, has been studying gun safety for years, and this year, in collaboration with Bexar County’s Bexar Responsibly Campaign Testa helped provide the data and structure for a brand new gun theft dashboard that the county is hoping will help residents understand the scope of the problem.
Read more Testa collaborates with authorities in Bexar County to bring attention to gun thefts from vehicles through new dashboard

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Building Better Brains: The Role of Sleep in Child Development

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Career Planning & Life Design Session

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Dissertation Proposal Defense by Bo Zhang, Master: Novel Statistical Methods for Adaptive Platform Trials with Order-Restriction

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Jul 30 2026 Jul 30, 2026

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Aida Nielsen, MPH: Layered Food Assistance and Dietary Behavior

10:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
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MS Thesis Presentation: Nikitha Mali (B-Pharm) – E-Cigarette Use and Respiratory & Cardiovascular Health in US Adults

10:00:00 AM - 10:30:00 AM
teams
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MS Thesis Presentation: Nikitha Mali (B-Pharm) – E-Cigarette Use and Respiratory & Cardiovascular Health in US Adults

10:00:00 AM - 10:30:00 AM
teams
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MS Thesis Presentation: Nikitha Mali (B-Pharm) – E-Cigarette Use and Respiratory & Cardiovascular Health in US Adults

10:00:00 AM - 10:30:00 AM
teams
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master thesis defense

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Dissertation Defense by Yue Xu, MPH: Navigating Infertility Treatment: Social Capital, Economic Factors and Geographic Disparities

3:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
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Aug 04 2026 Aug 04, 2026

DSHS Region 6/5S Workshop - Summer 2026

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Navigating Stress: Support and Interventions for Patients Undergoing Fetal Surgery for Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

3:30:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
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Aug 05 2026 Aug 05, 2026

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Cory M. Pfeifer, MD, MBA, MPH, MS

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Dissertation Proposal Defense by Najha Black, MPH, CHW

8:30:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
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Aug 06 2026 Aug 06, 2026

Optimizing Cesarean Recovery to Support Breastfeeding and Lactogenesis

12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
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Aug 07 2026 Aug 07, 2026

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Rachit Sabharwal, BS, MS: Multimodal Deep Learning for Outcome Prediction After TBI

9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
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Aug 11 2026 Aug 11, 2026

Dissertation Defense by Holly McMillan, MCD: The Space Between: Redefining Oncologic Trismus From Measurement To Meaning

9:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
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Aug 17 2026 Aug 17, 2026

Carmel Dyer Lecture Series, "Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults: From Understanding Stress to Developing Solutions”

12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
MSB B.645, McGovern Medical School Building 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Aug 18 2026 Aug 18, 2026

Student Spotlight: Extreme Heat, Outdoor Activity, and Texas Children's Health

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