University of Texas Medical Branch- South Central AIDS Education & Training Center in collaboration with 

Ryan White & HIV Prevention Program proudly presents,  

“CONNECT for CARE: HIV Resource Exchange Session”  
Thursday, April 2, 2026  
8:00am- 3:30pm (CST)  

This hybrid event will be free to anyone who wants to participate.    
Zoom link is provided upon registration. 

Keynote Speaker:  

Joan Nichols, PhD 

Professor, Departments of Surgery and Nanomedicine 

Director, HMRI BSL3/ABSL3 

Director, Center for Tissue Engineering 

Dr. and Mrs. Alan L. Kaplan Centennial Professor in Cellular Therapeutics and Organ Bioengineering, Department of Surgery 

Houston Methodist Research Institute 

Houston Methodist Hospital 

Registration link: https://scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=11361  

In Person Location: 

University of Texas Medical Branch   
Health Education Center Building 
Room 1.200 
301 11th st., Galveston, TX 77550  

 *Breakfast and lunch will be provided.* 
**Parking will be validated for Garage 4 upon request.  
1215 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550 ** 
 

VIRTUAL: Zoom link will be provided upon registration.  

  
We hope to see you there!  

For More Information About UTMB-AETC Visit:  

UTMB AETC website: https://www.utmb.edu/spph/practice/information/aetc   

For More Information About UTMB- Ryan White & HIV Prevention Program Visit:  
https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/infectious-diseases/ryan-white-program  

UTMB AETC Facebook Page:   
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