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Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, President of UTMB and CEO, UTMB Health System
Today is a moment to pause, reflect & reconnect. I am thankful for the 130-year legacy that shapes @utmbhealth.bsky.social & for every innovator, educator, care provider, researcher, staff member and supporter who brings our mission to life.
I wish you a safe, warm and happy Thanksgiving.
I wish you a safe, warm and happy Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today is a moment to pause, reflect & reconnect. I am thankful for the 130-year legacy that shapes @utmbhealth.bsky.social & for every innovator, educator, care provider, researcher, staff member and supporter who brings our mission to life.
I wish you a safe, warm and happy Thanksgiving.
I wish you a safe, warm and happy Thanksgiving.
Proud to share that UTMB Health earned two national honors for The Caring for Our Community commercial — a 2025 Platinum MarCom Award and a 2025 Gold Titan Health Award. The piece captures the compassion and purpose that define our people and mission. Watch here and learn more: https://utmb.us/es0
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Proud to share that UTMB Health earned two national honors for The Caring for Our Community commercial — a 2025 Platinum MarCom Award and a 2025 Gold Titan Health Award. The piece captures the compassion and purpose that define our people and mission. Watch here and learn more: https://utmb.us/es0
This morning at our Galveston Campus, it was great to see so many come together to celebrate the nurses, physicians & staff whose dedication helped UTMB Health earn recognition as a Top Performer in Pediatric Hospital Services — #1 in TX & 7th in the U.S. Your compassion & excellence make us proud.
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This morning at our Galveston Campus, it was great to see so many come together to celebrate the nurses, physicians & staff whose dedication helped UTMB Health earn recognition as a Top Performer in Pediatric Hospital Services — #1 in TX & 7th in the U.S. Your compassion & excellence make us proud.
Proud of our Regional Women's Services and Pediatrics Services team for a successful 3rd Annual Howard & Lillian Becker Perinatal Care Conference! Attendees fostered crucial collaborations aimed at advancing excellence in women’s and pediatric health. Huge thanks to everyone who made it a success!
October 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Proud of our Regional Women's Services and Pediatrics Services team for a successful 3rd Annual Howard & Lillian Becker Perinatal Care Conference! Attendees fostered crucial collaborations aimed at advancing excellence in women’s and pediatric health. Huge thanks to everyone who made it a success!
Today is Giving Day! Join us in supporting what makes UTMB Health a place of impact—our patients, students, discoveries & innovations shaping the future of health care. Thank you for being part of the difference we make together. Make your gift now! https://utmb.us/eai
#AllInForUTMB
#AllInForUTMB
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today is Giving Day! Join us in supporting what makes UTMB Health a place of impact—our patients, students, discoveries & innovations shaping the future of health care. Thank you for being part of the difference we make together. Make your gift now! https://utmb.us/eai
#AllInForUTMB
#AllInForUTMB
Very proud of Dr. Randy Urban & @utmbhealth.bsky.social for receiving a $29M NIH grant—the 4th CTSA since '09. UTMB will lead the Greater Gulf Coast Translational Science Alliance with Houston Methodist, TSU & UH-Clear Lake to turn discoveries into health solutions. 🔗 https://t.co/8tm1EcnGKb
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Very proud of Dr. Randy Urban & @utmbhealth.bsky.social for receiving a $29M NIH grant—the 4th CTSA since '09. UTMB will lead the Greater Gulf Coast Translational Science Alliance with Houston Methodist, TSU & UH-Clear Lake to turn discoveries into health solutions. 🔗 https://t.co/8tm1EcnGKb
I am proud to announce the launch of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute and the new Dept of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health under the leadership of Dr. Hani Jneid. Thank you to the Sealy & Smith Foundation for their support to deliver care to the communities we serve. https://utmb.us/ecj.
August 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I am proud to announce the launch of the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute and the new Dept of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health under the leadership of Dr. Hani Jneid. Thank you to the Sealy & Smith Foundation for their support to deliver care to the communities we serve. https://utmb.us/ecj.
While National Doctors’ Day is traditionally recognized on March 30, @utmbhealth.bsky.social celebrated on all campuses today. I am proud to recognize the physicians who embody our mission of improving health and create a lasting impact on patients and communities. Thank you for all you do! 🩺
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
While National Doctors’ Day is traditionally recognized on March 30, @utmbhealth.bsky.social celebrated on all campuses today. I am proud to recognize the physicians who embody our mission of improving health and create a lasting impact on patients and communities. Thank you for all you do! 🩺
As another example of how @utmbhealth.bsky.social
is caring for our communities, I’m thrilled to announce the opening of our expanded clinic in Friendswood on Monday, March 10. We’re excited to bring more care options to patients and supporting Friendswood for years to come. utmb.us/cwr
is caring for our communities, I’m thrilled to announce the opening of our expanded clinic in Friendswood on Monday, March 10. We’re excited to bring more care options to patients and supporting Friendswood for years to come. utmb.us/cwr
March 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As another example of how @utmbhealth.bsky.social
is caring for our communities, I’m thrilled to announce the opening of our expanded clinic in Friendswood on Monday, March 10. We’re excited to bring more care options to patients and supporting Friendswood for years to come. utmb.us/cwr
is caring for our communities, I’m thrilled to announce the opening of our expanded clinic in Friendswood on Monday, March 10. We’re excited to bring more care options to patients and supporting Friendswood for years to come. utmb.us/cwr
Congratulations to Drs. Alexander Bukreyev and Jere McBride of @utmbhealth.bsky.social’s Pathology Department on their election to the prestigious 2025 class of fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology. utmb.us/cuv
Pathology faculty elected to global fellowship
Drs. Alexander Bukreyev and Jere McBride, UTMB professors in the Department of Pathology, were recently elected to the 2025 class of fellows with the American Academy of Microbiology.
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February 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Alexander Bukreyev and Jere McBride of @utmbhealth.bsky.social’s Pathology Department on their election to the prestigious 2025 class of fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology. utmb.us/cuv
Great news! @utmbhealth.bsky.social and Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participants, effective immediately. Learn more at utmb.us/cuj.
University of Texas Medical Branch and Aetna re-establish network agreement
The University of Texas Medical Branch and Aetna®, a CVS Health business, have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participan...
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February 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Great news! @utmbhealth.bsky.social and Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participants, effective immediately. Learn more at utmb.us/cuj.
The weather that impacted UTMB locations today has mostly cleared, but a hard freeze is anticipated tonight through Wednesday morning. This will likely refreeze any remaining moisture on local roadways, creating hazardous travel conditions. Visit utmb.edu/public-alert for the latest UTMB updates.
January 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The weather that impacted UTMB locations today has mostly cleared, but a hard freeze is anticipated tonight through Wednesday morning. This will likely refreeze any remaining moisture on local roadways, creating hazardous travel conditions. Visit utmb.edu/public-alert for the latest UTMB updates.
Congrats to Dr. Bhavnani! He has been named a scholar who will form the Presidential Leadership Scholars’ 10th class. This achievement will help him develop civic leadership skills to bridge results generated from AI with public health policies, critical to medical research. utmb.us/bz0.
January 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Congrats to Dr. Bhavnani! He has been named a scholar who will form the Presidential Leadership Scholars’ 10th class. This achievement will help him develop civic leadership skills to bridge results generated from AI with public health policies, critical to medical research. utmb.us/bz0.
We were pleased to welcome UT System Student Regent Anthony Dragun to the @utmbhealth.bsky.social Galveston Campus yesterday. During his visit, he engaged with students and administrators, gaining an understanding of our campus and needs across the UT System. We appreciate his dedication and work.
January 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We were pleased to welcome UT System Student Regent Anthony Dragun to the @utmbhealth.bsky.social Galveston Campus yesterday. During his visit, he engaged with students and administrators, gaining an understanding of our campus and needs across the UT System. We appreciate his dedication and work.
Dr. Rakez Kayed, Professor of the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders and John Sealy Chair for Parkinson's Research at @utmbhealth.bsky.social, is revolutionizing the fight against neurodegenerative diseases. His research offers hope where few options currently exist. utmb.us/bvw
December 27, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Dr. Rakez Kayed, Professor of the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders and John Sealy Chair for Parkinson's Research at @utmbhealth.bsky.social, is revolutionizing the fight against neurodegenerative diseases. His research offers hope where few options currently exist. utmb.us/bvw
The holiday spirit is alive
@utmbhealth.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to connect with faculty at the festive Afternoon Tea, hosted by Dr. Chubinskaya and the Faculty Affairs team. Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion continue to drive meaningful impact in our community and beyond.
@utmbhealth.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to connect with faculty at the festive Afternoon Tea, hosted by Dr. Chubinskaya and the Faculty Affairs team. Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion continue to drive meaningful impact in our community and beyond.
December 20, 2024 at 3:34 PM
The holiday spirit is alive
@utmbhealth.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to connect with faculty at the festive Afternoon Tea, hosted by Dr. Chubinskaya and the Faculty Affairs team. Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion continue to drive meaningful impact in our community and beyond.
@utmbhealth.bsky.social! It was a pleasure to connect with faculty at the festive Afternoon Tea, hosted by Dr. Chubinskaya and the Faculty Affairs team. Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion continue to drive meaningful impact in our community and beyond.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of presenting to
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as part of their weekly Seminar Series. It was a pleasure to get to talk about leading research and innovation in this area of study that I am so passionate about.
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as part of their weekly Seminar Series. It was a pleasure to get to talk about leading research and innovation in this area of study that I am so passionate about.
December 20, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Yesterday, I had the privilege of presenting to
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as part of their weekly Seminar Series. It was a pleasure to get to talk about leading research and innovation in this area of study that I am so passionate about.
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as part of their weekly Seminar Series. It was a pleasure to get to talk about leading research and innovation in this area of study that I am so passionate about.
This holiday season, I want to extend my gratitude to everyone @utmbhealth.bsky.social. Your commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research and innovation makes a lasting difference in the lives of so many. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday. utmb.us/bve
December 19, 2024 at 5:08 PM
This holiday season, I want to extend my gratitude to everyone @utmbhealth.bsky.social. Your commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research and innovation makes a lasting difference in the lives of so many. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday. utmb.us/bve
This afternoon, @utmbhealth.bsky.social began a collaboration with the Wyss Center, a leading research organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, to advance neuroscience research and technologies for neurological and mental health disorders.
December 17, 2024 at 12:34 AM
This afternoon, @utmbhealth.bsky.social began a collaboration with the Wyss Center, a leading research organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, to advance neuroscience research and technologies for neurological and mental health disorders.
Congrats to Will McWhorter, Senior Practice Manager for TDCJ’s Beauford H. Jester III and Carol S. Vance units, who has been named to the UT System Employee Advisory Council. Will advocates for CMC staff, health care of inmates, and supports his colleagues. utmb.us/buc.
December 13, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Congrats to Will McWhorter, Senior Practice Manager for TDCJ’s Beauford H. Jester III and Carol S. Vance units, who has been named to the UT System Employee Advisory Council. Will advocates for CMC staff, health care of inmates, and supports his colleagues. utmb.us/buc.
Today, @utmbhealth.bsky.social’s Office of the President and Student Life hosted a Slices of Joy pizza party, bringing students together to kick off the holiday season with good food and festive cheer. 🍕✨
December 12, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Today, @utmbhealth.bsky.social’s Office of the President and Student Life hosted a Slices of Joy pizza party, bringing students together to kick off the holiday season with good food and festive cheer. 🍕✨
Congrats to Dr. Cristiana Rastellini, Professor of Instruction in the Department of Neurobiology at the John Sealy School of Medicine, for being recognized as a 2024 recipient of the prestigious Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award by the UT System Board of Regents! utmb.us/bta
December 9, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Congrats to Dr. Cristiana Rastellini, Professor of Instruction in the Department of Neurobiology at the John Sealy School of Medicine, for being recognized as a 2024 recipient of the prestigious Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award by the UT System Board of Regents! utmb.us/bta