University of Houston

In a newly released report on 2022 fertility trends after Texas’ 2021 six-week abortion ban, the University of Houston’s Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality ( IRWGS) found that Hispanic women in Texas and Harris County…

New biomarkers with improved diagnostic performance for early detection of lupus nephritis have been discovered in the University of Houston lab of Chandra Mohan, a pioneer in lupus research. Early identification of renal involvement in…

A University of Houston optometry researcher is warning against the use of low-level red light (LLRL) therapy as a method to control myopia, or nearsightedness, especially in children. Over the last few years, LLRL has emerged as a viable…

Researchers at the University of Houston received a $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a community partnership to provide a culturally responsive STEM experience to underserved high school students enrolled in…

Harris County and Houston are home to the world's top medical institutions, but even they need a hand in addressing the growing health issues facing today’s communities. This is especially true in underserved neighborhoods with little or no…

A groundbreaking, easy-to-use 3D printable finger prosthesis created by a recent University of Houston graduate could offer amputees a low-cost solution to restore finger functionality. David Edquilang first designed Lunet, which doesn’t…

As part of a new federally funded program, a group of highly trained, well-prepared educators from the University of Houston will soon help ease current and chronic challenges that surround teacher recruitment and retention. The immediate…

The University of Houston has long been viewed as a microcosm of the multicultural metropolis in which it resides. Just as Houston is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse cities, UH is known for its culturally…

On any given Monday or Thursday in downtown Houston, inside the University of Houston nurse-managed clinic, you can catch a glimpse of why nursing is called the “caring profession.” The clinic, on the grounds of St. Paul’s United Methodist…

Houston is gearing up for the 2023 Energy Day Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21. The free event, targeted to Houston-area K-12 students and their families, highlights the fun and positive aspects of STEM – science, technology, engineering and…