The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is pleased to announce eight new members to its Board of Visitors (BOV), the institution’s nonfiduciary advisory board. These members bring vast expertise across multiple industries to help advance the institution’s mission to end cancer. The following business and community leaders join nearly 300 members from across the United States and around the world: David J. Beck – Houston, TX Shell K. Berry – Augusta, GA Cherie...

Dr. Samuel Mathis was appointed as Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs – Director of Clinical Foundations and Early Immersion (Phase 1). Dr. Majka B. Woods states that in this role, Dr. Mathis will lead early clinical and interprofessional learning across Phase 1, helping connect foundational science with clinical skills and prepare students for the transition to clerkships. In addition to being a UTMB Health Family Medicine and Community Health faculty physician, he is the Vice...

Memorial Hermann Health System announced that President and CEO David L. Callender, MD, will retire at the end of the year following seven years of distinguished leadership and service to Memorial Hermann and the Greater Houston community. Alec H. King, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Callender as President and CEO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Since joining Memorial Hermann in 2019, Callender has led the System through a period of significant change...

The American Heart Association (AHA) Houston has named Carmen M. Herrera as the new vice president of development for the Houston market. Herrera brings more than 30 years of experience in fundraising, strategic partnerships and revenue growth across nonprofit and private-sector organizations. In her role, she will lead fundraising and development efforts across the Houston market, helping advance the Association’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.    ...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is recognizing the exceptional leadership of Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president, following his announced plan to retire from UT MD Anderson to focus on the next chapter of his career. The UT System Board of Regents and Chancellor John M. Zerwas, M.D., have named Jeffrey E. Lee, M.D., interim president, effective immediately. Pisters will work with Lee on a thoughtful transition through the end of September.   Since returning...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced the newest class of Andrew Sabin Family Fellows, marking 102 fellows funded through this transformative philanthropic investment that provides support for emerging scientists and clinicians making breakthrough discoveries in cancer research and patient care. Established through the generosity of the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation, the Sabin Family Fellowship supports high-impact research across UT MD Anderson, providing funding from a $30 million endowment to early career faculty advancing impactful...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced the appointment of Kim Slusser, Ph.D., R.N., as the institution’s inaugural chief nurse executive (CNE). As CNE, Slusser will serve as the enterprise-wide leader of more than 5,400 nurses, fostering a shared vision for high-quality nursing care. She will oversee strategic initiatives spanning clinical practice, operations, quality, safety, emergency preparedness and interdisciplinary collaboration, while championing innovation and compassion as UT MD Anderson continues to expand its reach and impact. This...

Dr. Daniela Matei, a nationally recognized cancer clinician and translational scientist, will become the next director of the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center following a national search. Dr. Daniela Matei A renowned expert in ovarian cancer treatment and research, Matei currently serves as chief of the Division of Reproductive Science in Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is the leader of...

Memorial Hermann Health System announces that Desiree Gandrup-Dupre is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective Apr. 13, 2026. In this role, Gandrup-Dupre will join the system’s executive leadership team and lead the operational management of the Information System’s Division while advancing the implementation of technologies that elevate high-value care delivery. Recognized for her deep expertise in digital strategy and tech-enabled care ecosystems, Gandrup-Dupre brings more than two decades of leadership in transformational...

Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Guy B. Giesecke, DHA, is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. With nearly two decades in pediatric leadership, Dr. Giesecke has significant experience leading transformative hospital growth that has expanded access to high-quality, specialized care for children and families. “We look forward to the many ways Dr. Giesecke’s leadership will help shape the future of pediatric health at Children’s...