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The Department of State Health Services Laboratory is a powerhouse in public health.

Every year, the laboratory conducts over 1 million tests. The laboratory commits to keeping communities safe across Texas through rigorous testing 🔬: bit.ly/4ddJypE

👉Join us for an exciting IAPHS Online Event: 'Bridging The Gap: Communicating Research To Policymakers & Beyond' on May 30, 2024 at 12:00PM-1:00PM EST. Visit iaphs.org/tools-for-succ… to learn more! **This webinar is open to everyone and free! (plz sign up for the online account)

Igor Vouffo, a Spring 2024 MPH graduate, didn’t stay out of our classrooms for long! Earlier today, he facilitated a workshop for the MPH students taking Applied Public Health Leadership this summer.

Join us tomorrow for this exciting talk from Dr. Loh!

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And we’re off! This am started with support of the Dick Trumbo 5k before a morning of AsMA opening ceremonies. Come visit our booth, #209, in the Exhibit Hall!

*Next up: Speed Mentoring this pm!*
#AerospaceMedicine #spacemedicine UTMB School of Public & Population Health

SPPH students, Rich Preble and Mohanad Albayyaa, are two of four panelists on the TEACH-S Educational Symposium student panel. This symposium brings together educators and students from UTMB Health, BCMHouston, McGovern Med School, MD Anderson Cancer Center and University of Houston Fertitta Family COM.

UTMB's Data Management & Analysis Core (DMAC) for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas is accepting pilot grant proposals focus on cancer comparativeness research. Info sessions will be at 12 PM on 6/3 and 6/7.

Learn more here: utmb.edu/dmac/pilot-pro…

UTMB's Data Management & Analysis Core for Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas is hosting a workshop on May 22nd following the Texas Public Health Association Annual Education Conference.

Register here: utmb.us/8w1

CPRIT

2nd yr RAM, Dr. Mendelsohn, rotated at the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) w/ other RAMs from various programs. Great education offered here, including occupant protection, hypoxia demos, & flight simulators! ✈️🚀🩺 #AerospaceMedicine #spacemedicine UTMB School of Public & Population Health

We’re looking forward to having Dr. Loh with us on campus next week! If you’d like to attend his seminar, please email Sadie Odem at [email protected].

What an amazing way to end a trip!

Day 4 & 5 🇰🇪: The UTMB Global Health team celebrated the impactful journey of Sodzo International with the children of Watoto wa Ahadi Rescue Center & women of the Kuja Pamoja kwa Jamii program. We marked the 8th anniversary by planting trees and engaging with the community.

Day 3 🇰🇪
UTMB's global health team met with Chuka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mutembei and his leadership team to strengthen partnerships & enhance training, research, and programs. Aiming to benefit students, faculty, and the wider academic community.

We’re excited to have UTMB Aerospace Medicine’s Seminar Series back in the rotation!

Faculty member @emtumilty.bsky.social recently spoke on this panel of artists regarding ethical considerations for AI & Art ran by Vision Galveston Galveston ArtsCenter and Broadway to the Bay.

Led by the Institute for Translational Sciences along with UTMB Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutic, faculty member @emtumilty.bsky.social will be in great company on a panel talking about the important issue of stigma in healthcare related to addiction and mental health. If you're in Galveston pop along!

Day 2: 🇰🇪
The UTMB Global Health team met with Kijabe Hospital leaders, including Dr. Jon Fielder and Dr. Arianna Shrik. They explored the facility's renowned advanced surgery and neonatal care services and discussed future collaborations. #GlobalHealth #UTMB #KijabeHospital

Congratulations to our newest inductees into the Delta Omega Honor Society!

Day 1 of the ⁦UTMB Health⁩ #onehealth conference - started with some great presentations from the food industry regarding food security, emerging disease control, and policy implementation.