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Pictured (L-R): Jane Cizik, Diane Santa Maria, Paule Valery Joseph, Jane's daughter Paula Cizik and her daughter-in-law Melanie Cizik.

Loss of smell as an early warning sign

Apr 06, 2026

Dr. Paule Valery Joseph, co-director of the National Smell and Taste Center, discusses the diagnostic value of smell during Cizik Lecture.


A graphic with a headshot of Kylie Morales wearing a black sweater with text that reads UTHealth Houston Countdown to Commencement 2026 Kylie Morales Cizik School of Nursing.

From loss to calling: Kylie Morales’ nursing journey

Apr 02, 2026

Long before she ever stepped into a hospital as a nursing student, Kylie Morales was already learning what compassionate care looked like, watching closely as a nurse comforted her mother during repeated hospital visits.




Shabana Momin in business attire stands smiling outdoors beside a sign for UTHealth The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Cizik School of Nursing and Student Community Center, with brick walls, and greenery in the background.

The assignment that turned into a job offer

Mar 26, 2026

While pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration, Shabana Momin created a LinkedIn profile as a class assignment and landed a leadership role before graduation.