UTMB School of Public & Population Health
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A new kind of public health school where global research, student-centered learning, and genuine mentorship shape the next generation of changemakers.
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A quick UTMB SPPH fact sheet. Who we are, what we teach, and where our work reaches across Texas.
Details: www.utmb.edu/spph
Details: www.utmb.edu/spph
SPPH students, join the Faculty-Student Research & Scholarship Mixer.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
SPPH students, join the Faculty-Student Research & Scholarship Mixer.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
Memorial Hermann is hiring an Infection Preventionist I. Lead surveillance, education, NHSN reporting, and readiness efforts across care settings. Bachelor’s required. Master’s and CIC preferred. Apply by November 21, 2025. memorialhermann.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/extern...
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Memorial Hermann is hiring an Infection Preventionist I. Lead surveillance, education, NHSN reporting, and readiness efforts across care settings. Bachelor’s required. Master’s and CIC preferred. Apply by November 21, 2025. memorialhermann.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/extern...
Student wins in Rehab Sciences:
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Student wins in Rehab Sciences:
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
We’re sharing our Center for Correctional Health Excellence (CCHE) overview. Led by Dr. Olugbenga Ojo, CCHE connects care, research, training, and ethics to improve health for people in custody.
November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We’re sharing our Center for Correctional Health Excellence (CCHE) overview. Led by Dr. Olugbenga Ojo, CCHE connects care, research, training, and ethics to improve health for people in custody.
Screening: The Assessment (2024) — a sci-fi thriller about a seven-day evaluation for would-be parents. Join the Department of Bioethics & Health Humanities for the film and a group discussion after.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Screening: The Assessment (2024) — a sci-fi thriller about a seven-day evaluation for would-be parents. Join the Department of Bioethics & Health Humanities for the film and a group discussion after.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
Next Wednesday, Dr. Jarrel De Matas leads What’s Your Story? Part 1 focused on the foundations of strong personal statements. Nov 12, 12–1 PM, HEC 5.200. Complimentary food while supplies last. Part 2 planned for Spring 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Next Wednesday, Dr. Jarrel De Matas leads What’s Your Story? Part 1 focused on the foundations of strong personal statements. Nov 12, 12–1 PM, HEC 5.200. Complimentary food while supplies last. Part 2 planned for Spring 2026.
Continuing Tuesday updates from APHA. MD/MPH student Megan Zachariah shared findings on opioid prescription controls and opioid-related mortality in Texas, 2019–2023.
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Continuing Tuesday updates from APHA. MD/MPH student Megan Zachariah shared findings on opioid prescription controls and opioid-related mortality in Texas, 2019–2023.
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
APHA update: Yesterday, MD/MPH student Shilpa Rajagopal presented work with Texas DSHS Region 6/5 South on barriers in congenital syphilis care. Texas CS cases rose 148% since 2017. Central Middle School student Laila Serag presented on backpack weight and student health.
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
APHA update: Yesterday, MD/MPH student Shilpa Rajagopal presented work with Texas DSHS Region 6/5 South on barriers in congenital syphilis care. Texas CS cases rose 148% since 2017. Central Middle School student Laila Serag presented on backpack weight and student health.
New Online MPH in Biostatistics at UTMB SPPH. The 18-month format is fully online and centers on SAS, R, and Python with applied coursework, consulting practicums, and faculty mentorship. Built for working professionals and recent grads. Learn more at utmb.us/e0c
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
New Online MPH in Biostatistics at UTMB SPPH. The 18-month format is fully online and centers on SAS, R, and Python with applied coursework, consulting practicums, and faculty mentorship. Built for working professionals and recent grads. Learn more at utmb.us/e0c
UTMB SPPH welcomed Dr. Gregorio T. Obrador for a working lunch. We caught up on the four ConTex MPH fellows, including two from Universidad Panamericana, and outlined next steps for collaboration in training and research. Thank you for the partnership.
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
UTMB SPPH welcomed Dr. Gregorio T. Obrador for a working lunch. We caught up on the four ConTex MPH fellows, including two from Universidad Panamericana, and outlined next steps for collaboration in training and research. Thank you for the partnership.
Join us at Conex Coffee on Tue, Nov 18 for an all-day profit share benefiting the UTMB SPPH Student Association. Stop by 7 AM–7 PM and come by 5–7 PM for Game Night with classmates and colleagues. Conex Coffee, 2312 Market St. Thank you for supporting our students.
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Join us at Conex Coffee on Tue, Nov 18 for an all-day profit share benefiting the UTMB SPPH Student Association. Stop by 7 AM–7 PM and come by 5–7 PM for Game Night with classmates and colleagues. Conex Coffee, 2312 Market St. Thank you for supporting our students.
Today at APHA, Winrose Windsor presented national data showing that moderate leisure-time activity links with lower odds of stroke (57% men, 49% women) and supports the 150–300 minute weekly target. Read more: utmb.us/eqy
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today at APHA, Winrose Windsor presented national data showing that moderate leisure-time activity links with lower odds of stroke (57% men, 49% women) and supports the 150–300 minute weekly target. Read more: utmb.us/eqy
APHA began yesterday in D.C. Leslie delivered an oral presentation on collaboration for CEPH and PHAB accreditation. PhD student Said Abdelrhman presented a poster on diabetes, disability, and physical function among Mexican American older adults. More updates ahead! @apha.org @utmbscoa.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
APHA began yesterday in D.C. Leslie delivered an oral presentation on collaboration for CEPH and PHAB accreditation. PhD student Said Abdelrhman presented a poster on diabetes, disability, and physical function among Mexican American older adults. More updates ahead! @apha.org @utmbscoa.bsky.social
We’re sharing “SPPH Advancing Public Health,” a one-page overview of our school covering mission, strengths, and current work in teaching, research, and community practice. Save for quick reference. Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
October 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re sharing “SPPH Advancing Public Health,” a one-page overview of our school covering mission, strengths, and current work in teaching, research, and community practice. Save for quick reference. Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
New student-written guide on reading research clearly. Where to find facts, what key terms mean, how to spot red flags, and why scientists should share plain-language summaries and widen access. Read more: utmb.us/eqg
October 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
New student-written guide on reading research clearly. Where to find facts, what key terms mean, how to spot red flags, and why scientists should share plain-language summaries and widen access. Read more: utmb.us/eqg
Departments in Focus: a one-page briefing on PHHD, BDS, Epidemiology, and Bioethics & Health Humanities. Save for quick reference and share with a colleague.
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
October 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Departments in Focus: a one-page briefing on PHHD, BDS, Epidemiology, and Bioethics & Health Humanities. Save for quick reference and share with a colleague.
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
APHA Annual Meeting & Expo runs Nov 2–4. UTMB SPPH will present across multiple sessions and staff a recruitment booth in the expo hall. The images list our presenters and times. @apha.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
APHA Annual Meeting & Expo runs Nov 2–4. UTMB SPPH will present across multiple sessions and staff a recruitment booth in the expo hall. The images list our presenters and times. @apha.org
UTMB co-hosted with INS-Peru a webinar on sequence-based drug-resistance prediction in TB and how to make it work in real labs and clinics. Key takeaways below.
October 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
UTMB co-hosted with INS-Peru a webinar on sequence-based drug-resistance prediction in TB and how to make it work in real labs and clinics. Key takeaways below.
We have a little SPPH roadshow going. Grad fairs, good conversations, and a team that enjoys this work. Sharing a few snapshots of the people carrying the story.
October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We have a little SPPH roadshow going. Grad fairs, good conversations, and a team that enjoys this work. Sharing a few snapshots of the people carrying the story.
Reposted by UTMB School of Public & Population Health
🧠 People with brain injury or chronic conditions bring a lifetime of experiences that shape their recovery. A new fact sheet from Dr. Pappadis @utmbspph.bsky.social & the Moody Galveston Brain Injury Conference helps providers consider these non-medical drivers of health
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
Non-Medical Drivers of Health and Brain Injury
A Fact Sheet for Providers
www.utmb.edu
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🧠 People with brain injury or chronic conditions bring a lifetime of experiences that shape their recovery. A new fact sheet from Dr. Pappadis @utmbspph.bsky.social & the Moody Galveston Brain Injury Conference helps providers consider these non-medical drivers of health
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
www.utmb.edu/scoa/news-an...
New guest commentary by Dr. Jarrel De Matas in the Galveston County Daily News. Strong call for AI literacy so students can question, navigate, and seek human help when needed.
Read: www.galvnews.com/opinion/gues...
Read: www.galvnews.com/opinion/gues...
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New guest commentary by Dr. Jarrel De Matas in the Galveston County Daily News. Strong call for AI literacy so students can question, navigate, and seek human help when needed.
Read: www.galvnews.com/opinion/gues...
Read: www.galvnews.com/opinion/gues...
Student research in action: Emily Edgar helped screen 433 cattle samples for influenza C and found a single positive, with sequencing that hints at human–bovine segment mixing. Solid lab training and steady surveillance add value even when prevalence is low. utmb.us/epl
October 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Student research in action: Emily Edgar helped screen 433 cattle samples for influenza C and found a single positive, with sequencing that hints at human–bovine segment mixing. Solid lab training and steady surveillance add value even when prevalence is low. utmb.us/epl
Reposted by UTMB School of Public & Population Health
▶️ A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on October 22, 2025, "Using Technology to Keep Old People Out of Nursing Homes," presented by James S. Goodwin, MD, Co-Director, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center; Professor, Geriatrics
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
▶️ A video is now available online for the Pepper Investigators Lecture on October 22, 2025, "Using Technology to Keep Old People Out of Nursing Homes," presented by James S. Goodwin, MD, Co-Director, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center; Professor, Geriatrics
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
🔗 www.utmb.edu/pepper
A quick UTMB SPPH fact sheet. Who we are, what we teach, and where our work reaches across Texas.
Details: www.utmb.edu/spph
Details: www.utmb.edu/spph
October 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A quick UTMB SPPH fact sheet. Who we are, what we teach, and where our work reaches across Texas.
Details: www.utmb.edu/spph
Details: www.utmb.edu/spph
Thinking about a research doctorate that pairs strong data resources with close faculty support and interdisciplinary learning at UTMB SPPH? This guide explains the two PhD tracks, funding, timelines, and careers. utmb.us/ep9
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thinking about a research doctorate that pairs strong data resources with close faculty support and interdisciplinary learning at UTMB SPPH? This guide explains the two PhD tracks, funding, timelines, and careers. utmb.us/ep9