Just 45-minutes south of Houston, Galveston Island has played a key role in the historic, globally-important development of a COVID-19 vaccine. The University of Texas Medical Branch has been at the forefront of vaccine development, conducting research and running vaccine trials.
UTMB is the island's largest employer and plays a substantial role in the vibrancy of Galveston. The island is a community focused on higher education and our connection to the larger world. Galveston is a historic beach and arts town with a purpose.
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