UTMB, Children’s Memorial Hermann collaborate on pediatric unit
February 14, 2020
No parent ever wants to have to take his or her child to an emergency department or to a stay in a hospital. When the need arises, having to drive... more »
Why coronaviruses hit older adults hardest
AARPFebruary 5, 2020
AARP, February 5, 2020
Reports indicate that the coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV is hitting older people the hardest. UTMB’s Vineet Menachery... more »
Masks provide no real protection against virus
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 4, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News, February 4, 2020
In Asian countries, it is common to see residents on the street wearing masks, even before the nove... more »
A 'virus hunter' at UTMB Galveston explains the challenges of controlling coronavirus
KHOU-TV (Channel 11, Houston)February 3, 2020
KHOU 11, February 3, 2020
In this reports from Houston’s CBS affiliate UTMB’s James Le Duc discusses efforts undertaken at the Galveston... more »
Life is good, time is precious
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 29, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News, January 29, 2020
Victor Sierpina opines that life can be short and while we may look at the past, we should remain... more »
Inside UTMB
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 29, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News, January 29, 2020
UTMB scientists featured on popular national podcast
Research study volunteers ... more »
Vaccine Smarts-Getting the right pneumonia vaccine at the right time just got easier
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 29, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News, January 29, 2020
In their regular column, Megan Berman and Richard Rupp discuss pneumonia vaccines and why... more »
Scientists hope new tech aids coronavirus vaccine
WEBMD Health News January 28, 2020
WEBMD Health News, January 28, 2020
Reporting on efforts already underway to develop a vaccine against the new Chinese coronavirus. UTMB’s... more »
Why Houston is uniquely situated to be better prepared for the coronavirus threat
Houston Chronicle-ReNEW Houston January 28, 2020
Houston Chronicle – ReNEW Houston, January 28, 2020
Public health officials in the Houston metropolitan area feel they are prepared to deal... more »
The scientists who are working on a coronavirus vaccine
Agenzia Italia January 24, 2020
Agenzia Italia, January 24, 2020
In this interview with Italian media, Thomas Ksiazek discusses efforts being made at UTMB to develop a vaccine to fi... more »