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UTHealth Houston ranks among nation’s best in NIH funding

UTHealth Houston again ranks among the nation’s leading institutions for National Institutes of Health research funding, according to the latest annual analysis by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

Jenil Patel

UTHealth Houston researcher reviews evidence on how “forever chemicals” may shape congenital heart defect risk  

A UTHealth Houston researcher reviewed existing scientific evidence on how exposure to “forever chemicals,” including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may influence the risk of congenital heart defects in fetal cardiac development.  

Jenil Patel, MBBS, MPH, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

"Forever chemicals" may shape congenital heart defect risk, UTHealth Houston researcher finds

A UTHealth Houston researcher reviewed existing scientific evidence on how exposure to “forever chemicals,” including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may influence the risk of congenital heart defects in fetal cardiac development.  

Jack Tsai, PhD, talks with a laundromat patron and Angela Potes Duran, an MPH student, who helps to operate the pop-up clinics in laundromats across San Antonio and Bexar County.

Tsai Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Expand Laundromat-Based Health Clinics in San Antonio and Bexar County

After running a small pilot program for the past two years providing healthcare in laundromats, Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean in San Antonio, has secured a new $1.1 million grant to continue and expand the program for the next three years.


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

Caitlin Murphy, PhD, MPH (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

January 14, 2025

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.






Focused philanthropy: One family targets meaningful impact

Ralph and Susan Hawkins

January 6, 2025

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.



2024 Lookback: Top UTHealth Houston stories

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December 16, 2024

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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