Texas A&M Health Simulation & Immersive Learning Center

09/30/2026

Background: Volunteer firefighters face occupational exposures that increase risks for cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, mental health conditions, an...

09/29/2026

How does ketamine shape brain activity for older adults?

New research is examining how brain-wide communication changes over time following ketamine treatment in older adults with treatment-resistant depression.

The study identified distinct patterns of brain activity one hour, 24 hours and seven days after treatment, offering new insights into potential biological markers associated with ketamine’s antidepressant effects.

Read the full story from Texas A&M Stories: tx.ag/C1gVwTO

09/29/2026

A Texas A&M Health expert explains the different mental health conditions impacting new moms and how to support them.

09/27/2026

Are you interested in earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the Texas A&M College of Nursing?

Join us for an in-person or virtual info session to learn about the program, application process and state-of-the-art Nursing Education and Research Building.

Register today at tx.ag/BSNMcAllenInfo!

09/27/2026

The Sim Center is hiring casualty role players.
$30/hour — training is paid.
Apply: https://tx.ag/DTC26Finals
Help the Sim Center support the DARPA Triage Challenge Finals at Disaster City (TEEX) in College Station. Role players will portray casualties in mass-casualty scenarios while autonomous drones and ground robots are tested for military and civilian medical triage.
WHEN
• Mandatory in-person training: early October
• Main event: November 2–14, 2026
WHERE
Disaster City®, TEEX — College Station, Texas
The Sim Center hires and coordinates all role players, and TEEX provides the venue for the DARPA Triage Challenge.

09/27/2026

The Sim Center is hiring casualty role players.
$30/hour — training is paid.
Apply: https://tx.ag/DTC26Finals
Help the Sim Center support the DARPA Triage Challenge Finals at Disaster City (TEEX) in College Station. Role players will portray casualties in mass-casualty scenarios while autonomous drones and ground robots are tested for military and civilian medical triage.
WHEN
• Mandatory in-person training: early October
• Main event: November 2–14, 2026
WHERE
Disaster City®, TEEX — College Station, Texas
The Sim Center hires and coordinates all role players, and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX provides the venue for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA Triage Challenge.

09/27/2026

The Sim Center is hiring casualty role players.
$30/hour — training is paid.
Apply: https://tx.ag/DTC26Finals
Help the Sim Center support the DARPA Triage Challenge Finals at Disaster City (TEEX) in College Station. Role players will portray casualties in mass-casualty scenarios while autonomous drones and ground robots are tested for military and civilian medical triage.
WHEN
• Mandatory in-person training: early October
• Main event: November 2–14, 2026
WHERE
Disaster City®, TEEX — College Station, Texas
The Sim Center hires and coordinates all role players and TEEX provides the venue for the DARPA Triage Challenge.

09/16/2026

07/10/2026

Today is Chronic Disease Awareness Day, and it's a reminder that not every battle is visible.

Millions of people wake up each day carrying the weight of chronic illness while doing their best to live, work, care for their families, and find moments of joy. Behind every smile may be pain, fatigue, uncertainty, or a challenge that others can't see.

If you live with a chronic disease, know that your strength is seen, your struggles are valid, and you are never alone. Your resilience is inspiring, even on the days when simply getting out of bed feels like a victory.

Let's also remember the caregivers, healthcare professionals, family members, and friends who walk alongside those living with chronic conditions. Compassion, understanding, and support can make an incredible difference.

Today, let's choose empathy over judgment, listen without assumptions, and continue advocating for better research, better treatments, and better access to care. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind those affected that they are valued, heard, and loved.

💙 Every story matters. Every voice counts. Every step toward awareness brings hope.

03/04/2026