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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal

Smiling woman with short blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a floral blouse and necklace, posed in a softly lit home interior with blurred shelves and framed photos in the background.

July 9, 2026

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.




2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill  

Archer fellows group pictured together in Washington, DC.

June 22, 2026

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students head to the heart of public health policy each summer under the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. 



Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association

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June 10, 2026

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.  




Advancing dementia research through the caregiver lens: Jiaming Liang

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May 28, 2026

For Jiaming Liang, PhD, the path into dementia research did not begin in a lab, but in a deeply personal place. Witnessing a family member live with the devastating effects of dementia left a lasting impression, one that would ultimately shape his career and drive his commitment to improving care for others facing the same reality.




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