Time Magazine, The Year in Medicine 2008 UTMB's perinatal research division of the ob-gyn department participated in a study that was included in a special Time magazine edition called "The Year in Medicine." The study involved the use of magnesium sulfate to help prevent cerebral palsy. Dr. Gary Hankins was the principal investigator and research and faculty involved in the study included Joan Moss, Janet Brandon, Berta Stratton, Dr. George Saade, Dr. Mary Munn, Dr. Gayle Olson, Dr. Hassan Harirah and Dr. Karen Smith.