December 2007, Table of Contents
Willerson Receives 2007 Katz Prize in
Cardiovascular Research
Columbia University Medical Center Award Recognizes Outstanding Scientists
Houston Dentist Donates $1 Million to UT Dental Branch
Gift is equal to largest donation in school’s 102-year history
UT Houston Development Board Member Named to UT System Board of Regents
Science Symposium for Donors Held at IMM
School of Public Health Awarded $1.47 Million NIH Grant
Funds will create network for neurological research to explore genetic, environmental impact on diseases
Dental Branch Dean to Serve on Committee for Children’s Initiatives
Family Impact Spurs Research Interests of Neurosurgeon Dong Kim
“Quite simply, we want to be the best!”
SPH Austin Faculty Appointed to Endowed Positions
Disability Rights Champion Joins UT Health Science Center Faculty
Fat-cell Biologist Perry Bickel Fighting Obesity on Molecular Level
Medical School Microbiologist Samuel Kaplan Elected AAAS Fellow
“This is an outstanding and well-deserved
recognition for Dr. Kaplan”
Holocaust Museum Houston Series Explores Medical Ethics
Curriculum and student interest group at UT Medical School address similar issues
State of Tomorrow™ PBS Series Wins Two Lone Star EMMYs
Governor Perry Tours Institute of Molecular Medicine
Governor Speaks at Conference
at Health Science Center