UTMB School of Public & Population Health
@utmbspph.bsky.social
A new kind of public health school where global research, student-centered learning, and genuine mentorship shape the next generation of changemakers.
Yesterday, graduate students at SPPH wrapped up a public health planning course with poster presentations at MarMo Plaza, sharing grant-ready plans on substance use, youth mental health, suicide prevention, older adults and lab plastic waste with local leaders.
December 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Yesterday, graduate students at SPPH wrapped up a public health planning course with poster presentations at MarMo Plaza, sharing grant-ready plans on substance use, youth mental health, suicide prevention, older adults and lab plastic waste with local leaders.
Students and faculty filled the HEC for this year’s SPPH Research & Scholarship Mixer—a space to share ideas, explore projects, and build mentorship connections. Events like this strengthen the heart of an academic community.
Read more: utmb.us/ev0
Read more: utmb.us/ev0
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Students and faculty filled the HEC for this year’s SPPH Research & Scholarship Mixer—a space to share ideas, explore projects, and build mentorship connections. Events like this strengthen the heart of an academic community.
Read more: utmb.us/ev0
Read more: utmb.us/ev0
UTMB SPPH faculty gathered for a retreat on what high-quality online public health education should look like as we launch the online MPH in Biostatistics. The workshop focused on engagement, accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and building real community in virtual classrooms.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
UTMB SPPH faculty gathered for a retreat on what high-quality online public health education should look like as we launch the online MPH in Biostatistics. The workshop focused on engagement, accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and building real community in virtual classrooms.
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Zhiwei Hu, a Rehabilitation Sciences PhD student at UTMB, shared two studies at @geronsociety.bsky.social this year. His work examines hospice disparities and advance care planning among older adults with cognitive impairment. utmb.us/et2
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Zhiwei Hu, a Rehabilitation Sciences PhD student at UTMB, shared two studies at @geronsociety.bsky.social this year. His work examines hospice disparities and advance care planning among older adults with cognitive impairment. utmb.us/et2
On Wed, SPPH students joined Dr. Jarrel De Matas for What’s Your Story? Part 1. Through handouts, prompts, and a “public health superhero” exercise, they drafted personal statement starters and mapped values across past, present, and future. Part 2 in spring applies this work to applications.
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
On Wed, SPPH students joined Dr. Jarrel De Matas for What’s Your Story? Part 1. Through handouts, prompts, and a “public health superhero” exercise, they drafted personal statement starters and mapped values across past, present, and future. Part 2 in spring applies this work to applications.
Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Roberto Logroño, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare at UTMB. One award will recognize a faculty member and one will recognize a student/fellow/trainee across UTMB’s five schools.
Packets are due January 2, 2026.
Packets are due January 2, 2026.
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Roberto Logroño, MD Award and Lectureship for Professionalism in Healthcare at UTMB. One award will recognize a faculty member and one will recognize a student/fellow/trainee across UTMB’s five schools.
Packets are due January 2, 2026.
Packets are due January 2, 2026.
H-COR is recruiting for two roles at @utmbhealth.bsky.social:
Healthcare Data Analyst and Research Scientist II. Work with Epic, TriNetX, Medicare. Build cohorts, apply causal methods, publish with cross-campus teams.
Details utmb.us/esq utmb.us/esr
Healthcare Data Analyst and Research Scientist II. Work with Epic, TriNetX, Medicare. Build cohorts, apply causal methods, publish with cross-campus teams.
Details utmb.us/esq utmb.us/esr
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
H-COR is recruiting for two roles at @utmbhealth.bsky.social:
Healthcare Data Analyst and Research Scientist II. Work with Epic, TriNetX, Medicare. Build cohorts, apply causal methods, publish with cross-campus teams.
Details utmb.us/esq utmb.us/esr
Healthcare Data Analyst and Research Scientist II. Work with Epic, TriNetX, Medicare. Build cohorts, apply causal methods, publish with cross-campus teams.
Details utmb.us/esq utmb.us/esr
Kidney Week takeaways from our ConTex fellows: AI that assists (with guardrails), early-detection wins, the real impact of social conditions, global treatment gaps, and why smoking cessation remains essential. Read more: utmb.us/esv
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Kidney Week takeaways from our ConTex fellows: AI that assists (with guardrails), early-detection wins, the real impact of social conditions, global treatment gaps, and why smoking cessation remains essential. Read more: utmb.us/esv
Wed Nov 19
📸 8:45 AM Group photo at 1900 Storm Memorial (4894–4930 Seawall Blvd). Wear your light blue SPPH shirt. Need one? Contact Kathryne Dunn.
🦃 11:30 AM Thanksgiving potluck in the SPPH kitchen, UHC 4th floor. Bring a signature dish. Sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A5...
📸 8:45 AM Group photo at 1900 Storm Memorial (4894–4930 Seawall Blvd). Wear your light blue SPPH shirt. Need one? Contact Kathryne Dunn.
🦃 11:30 AM Thanksgiving potluck in the SPPH kitchen, UHC 4th floor. Bring a signature dish. Sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A5...
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Wed Nov 19
📸 8:45 AM Group photo at 1900 Storm Memorial (4894–4930 Seawall Blvd). Wear your light blue SPPH shirt. Need one? Contact Kathryne Dunn.
🦃 11:30 AM Thanksgiving potluck in the SPPH kitchen, UHC 4th floor. Bring a signature dish. Sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A5...
📸 8:45 AM Group photo at 1900 Storm Memorial (4894–4930 Seawall Blvd). Wear your light blue SPPH shirt. Need one? Contact Kathryne Dunn.
🦃 11:30 AM Thanksgiving potluck in the SPPH kitchen, UHC 4th floor. Bring a signature dish. Sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A5...
SPPH students, join the Faculty-Student Research & Scholarship Mixer.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
SPPH students, join the Faculty-Student Research & Scholarship Mixer.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
Wed, Dec. 3 | 12–1 p.m. | HEC 2.200
Learn about faculty projects, meet mentors, and explore collaboration. Food will be served.
Open to SPPH students only.
Memorial Hermann is hiring an Infection Preventionist I. Lead surveillance, education, NHSN reporting, and readiness efforts across care settings. Bachelor’s required. Master’s and CIC preferred. Apply by November 21, 2025. memorialhermann.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/extern...
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Memorial Hermann is hiring an Infection Preventionist I. Lead surveillance, education, NHSN reporting, and readiness efforts across care settings. Bachelor’s required. Master’s and CIC preferred. Apply by November 21, 2025. memorialhermann.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/extern...
Student wins in Rehab Sciences:
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Student wins in Rehab Sciences:
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
• Melanie Navos received ACRM 2025’s Best Early Career Poster in Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation for “Gait Speed and Mortality Risk…”
• Minal Sonawane is first author in Integrative Cancer Therapies on therapeutic yoga and biomarkers in cancer survivors
We’re sharing our Center for Correctional Health Excellence (CCHE) overview. Led by Dr. Olugbenga Ojo, CCHE connects care, research, training, and ethics to improve health for people in custody.
November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We’re sharing our Center for Correctional Health Excellence (CCHE) overview. Led by Dr. Olugbenga Ojo, CCHE connects care, research, training, and ethics to improve health for people in custody.
Screening: The Assessment (2024) — a sci-fi thriller about a seven-day evaluation for would-be parents. Join the Department of Bioethics & Health Humanities for the film and a group discussion after.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Screening: The Assessment (2024) — a sci-fi thriller about a seven-day evaluation for would-be parents. Join the Department of Bioethics & Health Humanities for the film and a group discussion after.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Levin Hall South Auditorium
Free entry. Snacks and beverages provided.
Next Wednesday, Dr. Jarrel De Matas leads What’s Your Story? Part 1 focused on the foundations of strong personal statements. Nov 12, 12–1 PM, HEC 5.200. Complimentary food while supplies last. Part 2 planned for Spring 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Next Wednesday, Dr. Jarrel De Matas leads What’s Your Story? Part 1 focused on the foundations of strong personal statements. Nov 12, 12–1 PM, HEC 5.200. Complimentary food while supplies last. Part 2 planned for Spring 2026.
Continuing Tuesday updates from APHA. MD/MPH student Megan Zachariah shared findings on opioid prescription controls and opioid-related mortality in Texas, 2019–2023.
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Continuing Tuesday updates from APHA. MD/MPH student Megan Zachariah shared findings on opioid prescription controls and opioid-related mortality in Texas, 2019–2023.
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
We also caught up at the booth with MPH alumna Faith, MD/MPH students Megan and Shilpa, and program manager Christina Ross. ❤️
APHA update: Yesterday, MD/MPH student Shilpa Rajagopal presented work with Texas DSHS Region 6/5 South on barriers in congenital syphilis care. Texas CS cases rose 148% since 2017. Central Middle School student Laila Serag presented on backpack weight and student health.
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
APHA update: Yesterday, MD/MPH student Shilpa Rajagopal presented work with Texas DSHS Region 6/5 South on barriers in congenital syphilis care. Texas CS cases rose 148% since 2017. Central Middle School student Laila Serag presented on backpack weight and student health.
New Online MPH in Biostatistics at UTMB SPPH. The 18-month format is fully online and centers on SAS, R, and Python with applied coursework, consulting practicums, and faculty mentorship. Built for working professionals and recent grads. Learn more at utmb.us/e0c
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
New Online MPH in Biostatistics at UTMB SPPH. The 18-month format is fully online and centers on SAS, R, and Python with applied coursework, consulting practicums, and faculty mentorship. Built for working professionals and recent grads. Learn more at utmb.us/e0c
UTMB SPPH welcomed Dr. Gregorio T. Obrador for a working lunch. We caught up on the four ConTex MPH fellows, including two from Universidad Panamericana, and outlined next steps for collaboration in training and research. Thank you for the partnership.
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
UTMB SPPH welcomed Dr. Gregorio T. Obrador for a working lunch. We caught up on the four ConTex MPH fellows, including two from Universidad Panamericana, and outlined next steps for collaboration in training and research. Thank you for the partnership.
Join us at Conex Coffee on Tue, Nov 18 for an all-day profit share benefiting the UTMB SPPH Student Association. Stop by 7 AM–7 PM and come by 5–7 PM for Game Night with classmates and colleagues. Conex Coffee, 2312 Market St. Thank you for supporting our students.
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Join us at Conex Coffee on Tue, Nov 18 for an all-day profit share benefiting the UTMB SPPH Student Association. Stop by 7 AM–7 PM and come by 5–7 PM for Game Night with classmates and colleagues. Conex Coffee, 2312 Market St. Thank you for supporting our students.
Today at APHA, Winrose Windsor presented national data showing that moderate leisure-time activity links with lower odds of stroke (57% men, 49% women) and supports the 150–300 minute weekly target. Read more: utmb.us/eqy
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today at APHA, Winrose Windsor presented national data showing that moderate leisure-time activity links with lower odds of stroke (57% men, 49% women) and supports the 150–300 minute weekly target. Read more: utmb.us/eqy
APHA began yesterday in D.C. Leslie delivered an oral presentation on collaboration for CEPH and PHAB accreditation. PhD student Said Abdelrhman presented a poster on diabetes, disability, and physical function among Mexican American older adults. More updates ahead! @apha.org @utmbscoa.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
APHA began yesterday in D.C. Leslie delivered an oral presentation on collaboration for CEPH and PHAB accreditation. PhD student Said Abdelrhman presented a poster on diabetes, disability, and physical function among Mexican American older adults. More updates ahead! @apha.org @utmbscoa.bsky.social
We’re sharing “SPPH Advancing Public Health,” a one-page overview of our school covering mission, strengths, and current work in teaching, research, and community practice. Save for quick reference. Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
October 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re sharing “SPPH Advancing Public Health,” a one-page overview of our school covering mission, strengths, and current work in teaching, research, and community practice. Save for quick reference. Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
New student-written guide on reading research clearly. Where to find facts, what key terms mean, how to spot red flags, and why scientists should share plain-language summaries and widen access. Read more: utmb.us/eqg
October 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
New student-written guide on reading research clearly. Where to find facts, what key terms mean, how to spot red flags, and why scientists should share plain-language summaries and widen access. Read more: utmb.us/eqg
Departments in Focus: a one-page briefing on PHHD, BDS, Epidemiology, and Bioethics & Health Humanities. Save for quick reference and share with a colleague.
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
October 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Departments in Focus: a one-page briefing on PHHD, BDS, Epidemiology, and Bioethics & Health Humanities. Save for quick reference and share with a colleague.
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph
Learn more: www.utmb.edu/spph