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Health, Well-being and the Environment

This focus area examines the interconnectedness of human health, well-being, and the environment, spanning basic research on health and disease to the development of new therapies. We explore how health inequities, climate change, urbanization, and mental health shape health outcomes while also considering the influence of culture and creativity on overall well-being.

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    AI Drives Development of Cancer Fighting Software

    CellChorus Inc., a UH spinoff company, is commercializing the UH-developed Time-lapse Imaging Microscopy In Nanowell Grids™ platform for dynamic single-cell analysis with label-free analysis with a $2.5 million grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.
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    UH Unveils Treatment Access Guidelines for Opioid Use Disorder

    Tyler Varisco, assistant professor of pharmaceutical health outcomes and policy, spearheaded the project to develop pharmacy guidelines funded by the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts and published on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy website.
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    Racial Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity Linked to Preexisting Health Conditions

    A study from UH’s Institute for Research on Women, Gender and Sexuality finds that Black women in Texas experience severe maternal morbidity nearly twice as often as white women, underscoring a critical need for expanded health care for women well before they are hospitalized for the delivery of their child.

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