Broadway legend Tommy Tune’s larger-than-life legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey — a remarkable new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry and imagination of a show business icon.
Accelerating advancements in cancer prevention and cures, a UH pharmacologist has received a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to develop a drug that could offer lasting tumor control and improved survival for patients with pancreatic and lung cancers.
With nearly $1 million in federal funding, a University of Houston researcher will study the connection between an enzyme found in cancerous tumors and immune cells of lupus patients — innovative research that could transform how lupus is diagnosed and treated.
During UH’s annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Nov. 21, a dozen Coogs delivered succinct yet detailed research presentations using only a single slide. Presented by UH’s Graduate School, the event provides students with a unique opportunity to further develop their talents as communicators, presenters and scholars.
December is here, and winter break is just weeks away. Most importantly, commencement will be here before we know it. I know we are all busy wrapping up the semester, but please take time for yourselves, your students and your colleagues.