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UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $1.3M to develop a conversational AI platform for patient care

UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $1.3M to develop a conversational AI platform for patient care

Researchers at UTHealth Houston were awarded an 18-month, $1.3 million grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees to develop a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform to improve care amongst older adults.   

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Researchers awarded $1.3M to develop a conversational AI platform for patient care

Researchers at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Institute on Aging were awarded an 18-month, $1.3 million grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees to develop a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform to improve care amongst older adults.   

Ami E. Sedani, PhD, MPH Brings Experience in Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control to CHPPR

Ami E. Sedani, PhD, MPH Brings Experience in Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control to CHPPR

Ami E. Sedani, PhD, MPH is one of the newest investigators at the UTHealth Houston Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research.

Jingjing Gao, PhD, smiling at camera wearing glasses and a maroon collard shirt.

Food Delivery Could Expand WIC Access for Families Facing the Greatest Barriers

A new study from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health suggests that adding grocery delivery options to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) could help reach families who face the largest barriers to accessing healthy food.

From Medicine to Epidemiology: A Journey of Academic Discovery

From Medicine to Epidemiology: A Journey of Academic Discovery

October 26, 2023

"The biggest advantage of our School is that we have many excellent professors. All the professors I have met have been enthusiastic about teaching students and are always willing to help when there are difficulties in studying," said Chung, 


Morgan Awarded a $1 Million Grant to Conduct a Clinical Sleep Study Trial

Morgan Awarded a $1 Million Grant to Conduct a Clinical Sleep Study Trial

October 23, 2023

Professor Robert Morgan, PhD, has been awarded a $1 million grant to assist in conducting a clinical sleep study trial to improve nursing home residents' sleep care for adults with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (ADRD). The study will test an innovative sleep improvement intervention on residents aged 50 and over, incorporating targeted approaches for assisting nursing home administration and staff in successful implementation.


Russell Appointed to Director of Dual Degree Programs

Heidi Russell pictured in front of greenery, with school logo on green background.

October 16, 2023

Heidi Russell, MD, PhD, professor of the Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health, has been appointed Director of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health's Dual Degree Programs.


Mobile App Has Potential to Promote Healthier Lifestyle Changes Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors

Mobile App Has Potential to Promote Healthier Lifestyle Changes Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors

October 16, 2023

Creating Healthy Actions through Technology (CHAT) is a mobile app-based pilot intervention designed to motivate and encourage physical activity and healthy diet among African American breast cancer survivors. This program has the potential to address disparities in the health outcomes and availability of resources for an underserved populations of cancer survivors.


Family and Child Health Expertise Joins UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

TCHMB Team at TCHMB Summit

October 15, 2023

This initiative will enable us to improve the health of our littlest Texans by improving the health of their mothers and their support systems, including fathers and other family members.” said Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, professor and regional dean of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin.








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