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...

UTMB Health is proud to welcome Rosanna Moreno as the new Administrator and Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) of the Angleton Danbury Campus.   Moreno brings a wealth of experience in nursing and executive leadership to her new position. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Clinical Officer at Kindred Hospital Clear Lake, where she led the organization to earn the Platinum Award for Quality—its highest honor—in 2023 and 2024. Her career...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced that Jeffrey E. Lee, M.D., an internationally regarded leader in the field of oncology, has been appointed chief medical executive (CME).   Prior to his appointment, Lee served as CME ad interim, demonstrating strength as a leader committed to advancing the institution’s efforts in research, patient care, prevention and education. Assuming the role of CME is the culmination of Lee’s 34-year tenure at the institution, where he has...

Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of the UTMB Health System, has been awarded the Marilyn G. Farquhar Lifetime Research Achievement Award at the 15th International Podocyte Conference, held June 10 to 13, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany. Presented by the International Society of Glomerular Disease during the International Podocyte Conference, the Farquhar Award honors individuals whose research has been foundational to understanding glomerular biology or the pathobiology of glomerular disease. Named for a...

In recognition of their significant achievements to advance cancer care and research, Lauren Byers, M.D., and Paul Scheet, Ph.D., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This distinction stands as one of the highest accolades within the scientific research community. AAAS’s tradition of recognizing leading scientists, who are elected by their peers, dates back to 1874. This class of 471 fellows includes scientists, engineers and innovators...

Memorial Hermann Health System proudly announces that Lori Knowles, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of ‘Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know’ for the second consecutive year. This recognition acknowledges leading human resources executives for their pivotal role in developing and executing human capital strategies essential to the success of their hospitals and health systems. A key advocate for employee-centric...

Memorial Hermann Health System proudly announces that Amalia Maislos Stanton, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Communications and Marketing Officer, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of ‘Hospital and Health System Chief Marketing Officers to Know.’ According to Becker’s, this recognition honors strategic leaders who influence how their organizations are perceived and experienced through brand building, data-driven campaigns and strong customer relationship strategies. In her role, Stanton is responsible for elevating brand...