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Zeynep Coban Akdemir

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.  




Innovation in Action: 15th Annual Fleming Center Case Competition

15th Annual in Person Fleming Center Judges

May 15, 2025

On April 5, 2025, the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health buzzed with energy as graduate students from healthcare management programs across Texas gathered for the annual Fleming Center Case Competition. Hosted by The Board, a student-led organization within the Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management program, the event invited teams to solve a timely and complex healthcare leadership challenge.




Nhu Nguyen finds her footing in public health

a student smiles for a photo

May 8, 2025

Nhu Nguyen always knew she loved helping people, and medicine always seemed like the logical career choice. However, it wasn’t until she met her best friend during her freshman year of college that public health became not only an educational option to pursue, but also a viable career choice.



Blazing a Trail for a Safer World

An image of Spencer Chichester in a work cubicle.

May 7, 2025

Master of Public Health student Spencer Chichester, a NIOSH trainee with the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, is completing his degree with a focus in Industrial Hygiene. 




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