Vaccine hopes given boost as researcher says virus not mutating
The Independent March 25, 2020
The Independent, March 25, 2020
It is not uncommon for viruses to mutate and develop resistance to drugs and vaccines but research suggests that is... more »
University of Texas Medical Branch developing tool to streamline COVID-19 vaccine development
March 25, 2020
GALVESTON, Texas –Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch are collaborating with the clinical trial laboratory services organizati... more »
University of Texas Medical Branch developing tool to streamline COVID-19 vaccine development
March 25, 2020
GALVESTON, Texas –Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch are collaborating with the clinical trial laboratory services organizati... more »
UTMB engineers hope hack can address ventilator shortages
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 24, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News, March 24, 2020
A local report on the pressure cuff emergency ventilator developed by UTMB’s Chris Zahner and... more »
UTMB doctors create makeshift ventilator to help during shortage
ABC13 Houston March 24, 2020
ABC13 Houston, March 24, 2020
Health care professionals fighting COVID-19 say there is a shortage nationally of ventilators. Now UTMB’s Chris... more »
Galveston National Lab researchers share new COVID-19 findings
NBC 12 News Beaumont March 24, 2020
NBC 12 News Beaumont, March 24, 2020
Beaumont’s NBC affiliate interviewed UTMB’s Scott Weaver for an update on COVID-19 research and... more »
UTMB prepared, actively responding to COVID-19
The FactsMarch 24, 2020
The Facts, March 24, 2020
Brazoria County coverage of Dr. Raimer’s press briefing with local reporters. “We did see this coming,”... more »
UTMB adds beds, triage centers, braces for virus cases
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 24, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News, March 24, 2020
Plans by UTMB to address a projected surge in hospitalizations because of COVID-19 were outlined... more »
Doctors at UTMB build ventilator out of common hospital supplies
KHOU 11March 23, 2020
KHOU 11, March 23, 2020
Health care professionals fighting COVID-19 say there is a shortage nationally of ventilators. Now UTMB’s Chris Zahner... more »
The virus can be stopped, but only with harsh steps, experts say
New York TimesMarch 22, 2020
The New York Times¸ March 22, 2020
An in-depth look at difficult measures needed to defend the nation again COVID-19. UTMB’s James Le... more »