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Paula and Rusty Walter Neurological Restoration Initiative

Jerold B. Katz Academy of Translational Research

Innovative Education

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Houston Methodist Medical Education

EnMed's First Class

Weill Cornell Medicine: Mentored Clinical Research Training Program

Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program

MITIE

Translational Luminaries

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President’s letter

2019 Metrics

Cycle of a Cure

Visionary Gifts

Discovery to Clinic

Innovative Education

Translational Luminaries

Introduction

Fondren Inflammation Collaborative

The Ann Kimbell and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics

Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics

Paula and Rusty Walter Neurological Restoration Initiative

Jerold B. Katz Academy of Translational Research

Introduction

Outcomes Research

Restorative Medicine

Precision Medicine

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Building Blocks for Bone Regenration

RNA Therapeutics

Mobile App for Healthy Habits for Breast Cancer Survivors

Designing a Flexible Approach to Breast Reconstruction

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The Sepsis Early Recognition and Response Initiative

Bringing the Outside In

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Tracing Tau to Tackle Alzheimer's Disease

Translational Imaging Center Revamps for Revolutionary 7T MRI

Hope for Slowing ALS

The Heart of Progress: Innovative Valves Create a Legacy for the Future

Test-Driving Carbon Fiber Materials in Space

Lab-on-a-chip Shines Light on Bystander Effect

Creating an Antibody to Fight Silent Killers

A New View of Strep

Introduction

Houston Methodist Medical Education

EnMed's First Class

Weill Cornell Medicine: Mentored Clinical Research Training Program

Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program

MITIE

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Visionary Gifts

Jerold B. Katz Academy of Translational Research

Nicole and Evan Katz

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Part of the generous Katz contribution is used to acquire specialized technology for translational research and to establish an additional $5 million in TRI funding. The hospital is raising $5 million to match these TRI funds, bringing the philanthropic impact to $26 million. According to Evan H. Katz, one of Jerold B. Katz’s sons and a trustee of the Jerold B. Katz Foundation, the gift is designed to continually seed innovation and facilitate the discovery of improved treatments and medications.

A $21 million commitment from the Jerold B. Katz Foundation established the Jerold B. Katz Academy of Translational Research. This gift from the Katz family, who are dedicated supporters of Houston Methodist’s research vision, currently supports eight Katz investigators.

Nestor Esnaola

, MD, MPH, MBA, FACS

Nestor Esnaola, MD, MPH, MBA, FACS, is the surgical director and associate director of Cancer Control and Population Science in the Cancer Center, professor of surgery and division head of surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery. He works closely with Cancer Center Director Jenny Chang to drive efforts in the areas of cancer prevention, community outreach and engagement, cancer health disparities, and population science research in accordance with NCI cancer center guidelines.

Spotlight: Katz Investigators

Khurram Nasir

, MD, MPH

Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, is chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness in the DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and co-director of the Center for Outcomes Research. He works closely with William Zoghbi, MD, Elkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiac Health, to advance a multidisciplinary preventive cardiology service for personalized health care based on precision medicine.

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