Galveston County Daily News, Dec. 30, 2008 UTMB's Dr. Victor Sierpina and second-year medical student Janice Tyler are quoted in this article about a forum meant to discuss possible solutions to the nation's health care problems. President-elect Obama's transition team has been organizing these forums to gather information for the new administration. "The disruption of UTMB's health system has created threats to patient care and limited access to care. This is a microcosm of what is occurring nationally," Sierpina said. "UTMB's plight and that of our patients is an example of a problem that, if solved, can help shine a light on the larger, national health care system," Tyler said.