Current News & Events
UTMB’s School of Health Professions was ranked 6th out of U.S. schools of allied health in terms of NIH funded research in 2008.
Graduate student, Erin Glynn successfully defended her dissertation, examining the Effects of Physical Activity and Nutritional Intake on Skeletal Muscle Protein Turnover and Cellular. Click here for PowerPoint presentation. (Posted 3/5/2010)
Christine Baker was appointed as the newest holder of the Ruby Decker Professorship. Dr. Baker has been a vital member of the faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy for 23 years and clearly exemplifies the qualities and captures the spirit of the founding leader of the School of Health Professions Department of Physical Therapy. (Posted 2/11/2010)
Blake Rasmussen was appointed as the inaugural holder of the Lloyd and Sue Ann Hill Professorship in Healthy Aging to support translational and/or clinical aging research in the areas of muscle biology, muscle function, exercise, nutrition, metabolism, rehabilitation, integrative physiology, biomechanics, obesity and/or cardiovascular health. (Posted 2/11/2010)
Douglas Paddon-Jones' article in the September issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association studied the amounts of protein is necessary to produce muscle and received national attention for it's findings.  Contrary to ancient belief, this study showed that consuming moderate amounts of protein throughout the day maximizes muscle synthesis.(Posted 10/29/09)
Rafael Samper-Ternent received funding through the Herzog Foundation Enrichment Award to support his studies in the Clinical Science PhD program, administrated by Preventive Medicine and Community Health, for the academic year of 2009-2010. (Posted 8/15/09)

Barbara Doucet for her received funding through Moody Endowment Board of Galveston approved funding "A Chronic Stroke Recovery Program for Skilled Nursing Residents." The purpose of the grant is to examine the effects of using neuromuscular electrical stimulation in combination with task-oriented training to facilitate improved upper extremity motor skills in this population. Additionally, to investigate whether these improved motor skills can translate to greater functional abilities, positive emotional state, and a reduced need for caregivers. (Posted 7/09)