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September 3, 2026

$2.8M award fuels research on perioperative neurocognitive disorders

Written By: Sydney Lowther | Updated: September 3, 2026
UTHealth Houston researchers have been awarded $2.8 million by the National Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Initiative fund to identify possible biomarkers and mechanisms underlying perioperative neurocognitive disorder in older adults.
September 3, 2026

$3.8 million grant will help develop therapy for kids at risk of schizophrenia

Written By: Catherine Thibault | Updated: September 3, 2026
A team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been awarded a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to create an individualized, biomarker-guided therapy program that aims to mitigate the risk factors of schizophrenia among children who are at a high risk of developing the condition. 
September 3, 2026

Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity

Written By: Roman Petrowski | Updated: September 3, 2026
Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear.
September 3, 2026

Researchers create the most complete DNA profile of the brown rat to date

Written By: Catherine Marfin | Updated: September 3, 2026
Researchers have created the most complete genetic profile of the brown rat to date, according to a UTHealth Houston-led team, paving the way for scientists to more accurately research the genetic links to conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. 
September 3, 2026

UTHealth Houston researchers redefine how to assess reflux disease

Written By: Roman Petrowski | Updated: September 3, 2026
Researchers from UTHealth Houston have helped develop a new classification system designed to bring greater consistency and precision to how physicians evaluate one of the body’s most important barriers against acid reflux.
September 3, 2026

UTHealth Houston trial finds home exercise safe post-aortic dissection

Written By: Sydney Lowther | Updated: September 3, 2026
A multicenter clinical trial led by UTHealth Houston has found that survivors of aortic dissection can participate in moderate-intensity exercise at home without increasing the risk of recurrent aortic events.
September 3, 2026

UTHealth Houston neurologist helps develop global certification to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors

Written By: Catherine Marfin | Updated: September 3, 2026
A UTHealth Houston neurologist was among a group of two dozen healthcare professionals from across the globe who developed an international certification program designed to improve rehabilitation care among stroke survivors. 
September 3, 2026

Doctoral research students compete in fourth annual research competition

Written By: Laura Stevens | Updated: September 3, 2026
The UTHealth Houston Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences hosted its fourth annual T1-T4 in 3 (Minutes) Translational Challenge on June 10. The eight in-person presenters and one online presenter, Natasha Garcia-Rodriguez, competed for monetary prizes to support their research.
June 17, 2026

Researchers identify hidden inflammatory patterns in primary ciliary dyskinesia, paving way for personalized treatment of other chronic lung conditions

Written By: Jeannette Sanchez | Updated: June 17, 2026
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified different types of hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia, even when they are not experiencing acute illness. The findings were published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
June 17, 2026

Study finds common infection does not increase risk of recurrent preterm birth

Written By: Jeannette Sanchez | Updated: June 17, 2026
A new study from UTHealth Houston found that the common sexually transmitted infection Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as MGen, does not appear to increase the risk of recurrent preterm birth. The findings were published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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