College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences

30th Anniversary Celebration

23 080 Sbs 30th Anniversary Icon V5 1On April 20, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth marked the 30th anniversary of the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences with a celebration and dinner at the Kimbell Art Museum.

It was an event to remember, and an opportunity for friends, supporters, alumni and our community to reconnect in support of SBS and its decades of excellence in science and education.

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Proceeds from the event supported scholarships for deserving CBTS students.

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Thank you to all of our hosts and sponsors! Without you, the event would not have been possible.

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  • Elena & Thomas Yorio, Event Chairs
  • Annita & Andre Bens
  • Susan & Abe Clark
  • Julie & Bill Crider
  • Dawn & Glenn Dillon
  • Soohee & Dimitrios Karamichos
  • Jami & Jason Kern
  • Janice Knebl & Thomas Fairchild
  • Deanna & Brett Mueller
  • Sheila & Ray Page
  • Michele & Michael Smith
  • Mary & Johnathan Tune
  • Lavanya & Jamboor Vishwanatha

Gold

  • Elena & Thomas Yorio

Bronze

  • Annita & Andre Bens
  • Julie & Bill Crider and Jami & Jason Kern
  • Dawn & Glenn Dillon
  • HSC Center for Anatomical Sciences
  • HSC Department of Pharmacology & Neuroscience
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  • HSC Office of the Provost
  • Soohee & Dimitrios Karamichos
  • Janice Knebl & Thomas Fairchild
  • MUELLER VISION, Brett Mueller
  • Ray Page, DO, PhDImage003
  • Michelle & Fred Reynolds
  • Lavanya & Jamboor Vishwanatha

The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences 1993-2023: 30 years of education, discovery and service

For 30 years, the College or Biomedical and Translational Sciences at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has carried a rich legacy of training and mentoring future generations of scientists, innovators and health care professionals and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery through biomedical research.

In 1993, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the establishment of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences on the campus of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. That year, the two schools combined under a new health science center model and a new name: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

The School transferred biomedical sciences training from UNT in Denton to the campus in Fort Worth and offered innovative academic programs, including a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences that allowed students to select from several specializations. In addition to new degree programs, the school put its focus on outreach to underrepresented students to build diversity and representation in biomedical sciences fields. An effort that remains central to CBTS’ mission.

Along the way, the school gained distinction by attracting renowned faculty and building a successful research enterprise. CBTS developed research strengths in visual sciences, cardiovascular health, neuroscience, genetics, health disparities and more.

Through the years, CBTS has expanded its academic offerings to include specialized masters’ programs like the high-demand M.S. in Medical Science program that prepares students for entry into medical or other health professional schools.

Today, CBTS continues to break new ground in education and research. In 2022 CBTS launched the Health Science Center’s first undergraduate degree.


Contact Lee Ann Embry, director of corporate relations, for more information: LeeAnn.Embry@unthsc.edu