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New Genetic Discovery Sheds Light on Rare Heart and Organ Positioning Disorders

Researchers identify a new link between rare genetic pairs and increased risk of laterality defects, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics.

Researchers Assess Environmental and Health Challenges in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor

Researchers Assess Environmental and Health Challenges in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor

A new study led by UTHealth Houston, EPIDriver, and CECLISA (Center for Advanced Health Clinical Studies in Guatemala) aims to evaluate the health status and environmental exposures of vulnerable populations in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor region.

Mary Chen; Meghana Nadella; and Alonzo Needum pictured left to right.

2025 Albert Schweitzer Fellows Announced

Four UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students have been selected as 2025 Albert Schweitzer Fellows.  

Tsai's money management program helps homeless veterans along the path to recovery

André Dixon, far right, poses with a group of formerly homeless veterans at the end of a money management training session with program manager and instructor, Katherine Kelton, front left.

September 18, 2023

The goal of the 18-month grant is to bring money management courses to 100 homeless or formerly homeless veterans in San Antonio. Each eight-week session, located on the Haven for Hope campus, brings in a new cohort of veterans and teaches them all the fundamentals of finances, from making a budget to grocery shopping to improving credit scores.




New Brownsville Faculty Feature: Emily Lemon, PhD

Emily Lemon, PhD, Newest faculty to join Brownsville Campus

September 1, 2023

Emily Lemon, MPH, PhD focused her doctoral research on mental health, community connectedness and the impact of immigration policies on Latinx youth, specifically in the Southeastern United States. Coming to Texas from Emory University and her home in Atlanta, Georgia, she is aware of the differences between the two regions, but also embracing the familiar culture and environment of the Rio Grande Valley.


Student Spotlight: Oujesky's journey to finding epidemiology

Student Spotlight: Oujesky's journey to finding epidemiology

August 31, 2023

“My interest in public health began during my undergraduate career when I wanted to look further into how medicine and public policy intersect,” said Oujesky. “I have always been passionate about learning how diseases impact society, so epidemiology was the perfect niche.”



Guillot-Wright awarded nearly $1 million CDC grant for fishermen research

Guillot-Wright awarded nearly $1 million CDC grant for fishermen research

August 24, 2023

The grant, “Navigating the Waters of the US Healthcare System: Improving the Biopsychosocial Health of Fishing Industry Workers,” will support studying the bidirectional relationship between work-related injuries and substance use. The 36-month study will investigate commercial fishermen who face dangerous working conditions, have limited sick leave benefits, and lack preventive healthcare access.



Allicock Invited as a Panelist on a National Forum for Cancer Policy

Allicock Invited as a Panelist on a National Forum for Cancer Policy

August 2, 2023

"The goal here is to gather experts in the field to think together about a problem to influence research, practice, and policy. In this case, the focus was on understanding the challenges in implementing and sustaining high-quality survivorship care and providing bold solutions for change,” said Allicock. 


Student Spotlight: Savannah Bernal

Student Spotlight: Savannah Bernal

July 25, 2023

Savannah Bernal, a Master of Public Health student, chose to attend the School of Public Health because it allows students the flexibility to complete interdisciplinary coursework relevant to their academic and professional interests.



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