University of Texas Health Science Center - IATRO Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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PATHOLOGY AND LAB. CHAIRMAN: STEWART SELL, M.D. Ie the Department of Pathology and. Laboratory Wedivcne: stale of lhemarl technology “ss applied bo the study of Abrrrtr. Aetivilies are alenred among porceegal leaching, aed! waa. Research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows peciudemmmnolecnl ar biology, immunology, microbiology, chemistry, al! cancer biology. Gorell laboraloriestaredmatnlatned acntelectron microscopy, immunohistology, pecombinanl dD NA tissue aphipers hybridoma [monoclonal antibody production), flow cytometry, zee! immunochemistry. Histology, im- munology, pathology, al! laboratory orchidier. along otf some microbiology are laught lo the Pedi cale bladents dur ing the first Gnd econ. ¥¢ors, land. eleclives are provided MEDICINE during the third and. fourth years. Depa electives of [our weeks or more are avaleble lo seniors in aulopsy pathology, surgical pathology, cytopathology, neuropathology, laboratory Medicine: and. basic ard! Clwicale research arranged with indidaal. faculty members. Fs department ale has a fully certified residency pro- gram in anatomic and clinical pathology. With over 30 active grants, current retcerd ardbilly image processing, immunopathology of syphilis, oncogene expression, neuro-immunology Pescarchisnthe role of lentibodies (athe [rf chemical hepatocarcinogenesis, alhafeloprotein expression, ral alloantigen, anli-idiolypes andathenimmnune response, nephritis, lendiothen

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OPHTHALMOLOGY CHAIRMAN: RICHARDS. RUIZ, M.D. In September 1984 The Hermann Eye Center acquired a new crypton laser for treating patients with diabetes and glaucoma. This laser is highly accurate, energy efficient, safe, and economical. Kesearch pro- jecls were aided with the use of pattern electrogram in the evaluation of storage diseases. The department also ulililized computer services for database searching and statistical analysis which allowed them to ex- change information with scientists and physicians in both the United States and abroad. The development of telediagnosis is also being actively explored. Such a program would allow ophthalmologists in even remote areas to have direct access to the sophisticated technology found in a large medical center. The Basic Science Course and the Houston Keview Course in Ophthalmology, co-sponsored by the department along with the Hermann Cye Center, continued to experience a steadily increasing student par- ticipation. Hew departmental members were Steven I. Gilbard, MLD., John D. Goosey, MD,, and Thomas C. Prager, MD. OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURG. CHAIRMAN: ROBERT A. JAHRSDOERFER, M.D. The Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Weck Surgery is active and growing. Kesidents are trained in diverse procedures from delicate ear operations for children s infections or brain tumors to treat- ment of life threatening facial trauma or cancer of the head and neck. The Chairman, Kobert : pakrsdoerfer, rz) recognized for his work in congenital aural atresia. Me has pioneered innovative surgery lo drill a new ear canal and fo construct a new ear drum in patients who are deaf from birth because they have wheormal ternal or middle cette [reali bere Gerd ee een surgery and microsurgery to round out this relatively new department. In addition, the department specializes in evoked potential testing on patients with head injuries; thus, the status of the ear and brainstem can be monitored during coma or surgery. asic research is being con- ducted to explore the roles of early experience on the development of the auditory system. This department encourages the use of current computer technology in biomedical research as well. 34

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PEDIATRICS CHAIRMAN: R. RODNEY HOWELL, M.D. Luring 1984-85 Tas, Elather A binson: a dysmorphologist, developed the Deze, Thratogen Srnite; ool Hels rhe a telephone information and referral service for pregnant women and heath care providers concerned about leralogen exposure during pregnancy. Sb. Eugene Ab beads Chief. of the bptetir of Mhonatology, obtained funding from the Wharch of, aby in 1984-85 to direct a Parinatal Onbreach Education Program. Sha program ts aimed specifically al working with community hospitals fo upgrade their skills and abilily bodeliver a high levels of, newborn care. ole UW MiamAorlon recetied a major grant from the Shriners Hospital, for Gippled Children to study the biochemistry nd eecien microscopy of honensiinhersled abeletalh dysplasias. Vee facully PrereoeEs aodeded! way RS ive Luescher By, Warily n Griffiths, rie ED Whi bac if Ship) Gleason, who was appointed Director of Prdatric Gastroenterology. The department received a major capital gift from lhe ouslon ChiLiren y Charity und fo support Th Gleason j efforts. ay jalellile office was opened in the Spring of 1985 for ambulatory eC PN be Eabthelnorlhwesiicred of the cily (. Oi W 1960). Ve office onthe pod de of the reguests of many physicians who practice tia We core ol fell it pA) be appropriate lo have pedialric subspecially Pani ahoas ratlable lacally fo herr patients. Hf me] | OOS INTERNAL PHYSIOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY CHAIRMAN: STANLEY G. SCHULTZ, M.D. Hs. Department of Physiology and CH Biology has achieved national: aryl in- Be iceiataas ade one was the first recipient of a Sele Scholarship hope in the Varnationata recognition for ils collective research accomplishments. hres piemnberd of ASAE of sae the department erat filed! among the 1000 most cited bing Cerenliitsinathaliort la fe rll During the past year hater Gard of the department published more thar seventy among the lop seventy-six physiologists in that group); four are currently recipients we papers in distinguished journals and two members served a4 Editors-in-chieff of The Research Career Development Awards from the Yational Institutes of Health; lwo American dournal of Physiology and Physiological Reviews. are recipients of Established Investigator Paards from the el mertcan park