James T. Willerson, M.D.
President

Susan Coulter, J.D.
Vice President, Office
of Institutional Advancement

Wendy K. Mohon
Editor

Linda Ha
Web Developer

August, 2006

August 2006, Table of Contents

 

$60 Million Approved for New Dental Branch Building
New building for oldest school will enhance oral health research and patient care

$8.3 Million to TEEM from Texas Workforce Commission
Learning-readiness program benefits at-risk children in 20 Texas communities

Shell Foundation Donates $1 Million to IMM

TIAA-CREF Honor Arnett as Distinguished Medical Educator
Award to inspirationasl educator and scholar makes two years in a row for UT Medical School faculty members

Texas Heart Institute Ranked Among Nation’s Top Heart Centers

$2.7 Million Collaboration Helps Deliver Healthy Babies
Research networks study prevention and treatments for maternal and infant complications

Elder Friendly Services

Medication Helps Multiple Sclerosis Patients Maintain Mobility

Task Force Ranks Air Quality Health Risks in Houston
Mayor calls study the basis for a new regional plan of action to clean the air

UT Health Science Center Joins New Border Health Collaboration

Awards – Outstanding Teachers

Medical, Nursing, Dental Schools Announce Appointments

New Doctoral Degree Offers Entry to a New Level of Practice
School of Nursing takes giant step in addressing Texas health care needs and shortage of nursing faculty

Congressional Visitor

Caetano To Serve as Dual Dean in Dallas

Preparing for Disaster – Workshop teaches forensic dentistry skills
Workshop teaches forensic dentistry skills for identifying victims

Facing Problems of Women and AIDS

Development Board Welcomes 11 New Members
Community leaders agree to join in helping UT Health Science Center gain support

Leaders of Tomorrow Have A Taste of Timely Topics

Polish Scientists Tour IMM Facilities

Tee Up for Student Scholarships

Contracts & Grants

Kudos

News Briefs

Media Spotlight