The Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced the appointment of its inaugural cohort of IDSO Affiliates. These 33 talented scientists, clinicians and staff bring diverse expertise to help IDSO leadership and focus area co-leads advance collaborative data science projects and align the institute’s efforts with MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer.   “We are proud to welcome these exceptional individuals to the growing IDSO community, and we look forward to the...

Houston Methodist’s Michael Garcia, a senior vice president, is the new chief executive officer of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Garcia, JD, RN, NE-BC, has more than a decade of experience within Houston Methodist, having started his career as vice president of operations at Houston Methodist Hospital in 2013. He was promoted to chief operating officer in 2015 and served in that role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am honored to join Houston Methodist Sugar...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome gastroenterologist Nisreen S. Husain, M.D..   Husain is joining Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates, located in Medical Office Building 4, Suite 110 on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land campus.   Husain earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her internal medicine residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Husain also completed her gastroenterology/hepatology fellowship at Baylor...

The Gruber Foundation at Yale University has named eminent geneticist, Dr. Hugo Bellen, Distinguished Service Professor and March of Dimes Chair in Developmental Biology at Baylor College of Medicine and principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital, as the recipient of the 2024 Gruber Genetics Prize. This prize honors Dr. Bellen’s varied and deeply impactful contributions to genetics research that range from identifying underlying mechanisms for many fundamental biological...

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 Healthcare Review’s list of ‘Chief Marketing Officers to Know’ for 2023.   According to Becker’s, the list recognizes bold strategic leaders who drive the planning and execution of marketing and communications initiatives that successfully position their hospitals and health systems as leaders within the market via brand development, data-backed marketing...

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nikhil Nayak as the organization’s new President and CEO. With over 25 years of distinguished experience in health and life sciences, Nikhil Nayak brings a wealth of expertise to lead the center into its next chapter of service and innovation.   Before joining Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, Nikhil was the Chief Business Officer of San Diego Blood Bank, where he spearheaded their...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome obstetrician/gynecologist Aliyya Childs, M.D., to Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates at Sugar Land. She recently began seeing in Medical Office Building 2 on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land campus.   Childs specializes in abnormal uterine bleeding, adolescent and adult gynecology, comprehensive obstetrical care, contraception and family planning, health education, minimally invasive and robotic gynecologic surgeries, menopausal care, pelvic pain, uterine fibroid management, and well-women exams....

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome cardiologist Gabriela Orgeron, M.D., FACC, to Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates at Sugar Land. Dr. Orgeron is currently accepting new patients. Orgeron specializes in cholesterol disorders, echocardiography, heart failure, hypertension, nuclear cardiology, palpitations/arrhythmias, peripheral artery disease, prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular disease, and women’s cardiovascular disease. She is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology.   “I am excited to join Houston...

Continuing to provide comprehensive, specialized health care to the local community, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital this month welcomed breast surgical oncologist Michelino Scarlata, M.D. The addition of Scarlata means that breast cancer patients in Clear Lake and surrounding areas can receive specialized surgical techniques tailored to their individual needs without traveling far from home. Scarlata is a board-certified surgeon who is fellowship-trained in surgical oncology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Verona School of Medicine...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes urologist Courtney Chang, M.D., who started seeing patients.   Chang is joining Laura Martinez, M.D., and Zachary Mucher, M.D., at Houston Methodist Urology Associates in Medical Office Building 2 on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land campus.   Chang earned her medical degree and completed her urology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She pursued a fellowship in urology robotics and oncology at Houston Methodist...