College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
David Siderovski

Drs. David Siderovski and Abbot Clark receive NEI grant to explore new treatments for glaucoma

Could a therapeutic target for glaucoma that was once considered “undruggable” be the key to a first-of-its-kind treatment? That was the question posed among friends and colleagues Dr. David Siderovski and Dr. Abbot Clark during one of their regular breakfast meetings at the Torched Apron Grill on The University of North Texas Health Science Center…
Greg Landry

Greg Landry awarded 2025 Society of Toxicology Undergraduate Educator Award

Greg M. Landry, Ph.D., DABT, adjunct instructor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics at the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, has been awarded the 2025 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Undergraduate Educator Award for his efforts to help undergraduate students understand and be included in the science of toxicology. This award, sponsored by…
Jennifer Cihlar

Dr. Jennifer Cihlar named graduate advisor for the Genetics Discipline

Dr. Jennifer Cihlar, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics has been named as the new graduate advisor for the Genetics Discipline. Dr. Cihlar, who has a wealth of experience in graduate education and research, mentoring, and project management, assumed the position on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Dr. Caroline Rickards’ lab team brings home awards from cerebrovascular research conference  

Members of the Cerebral and Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory lead by Dr. Caroline Rickards, professor of Physiology and Anatomy in HSC’s College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, attended the Cerebrovascular Research Network (CARNet) meeting in Quebec, Canada from Oct. 29-31. Viet Dinh, PhD candidate, presented his research on assessing Pulsatile Perfusion Therapy and its protective effects…
Schreihofer

CBTS faculty receive REAP grants

Congratulations to the recent FY 24 Research Enhancement Assistance Program grant recipients.   Ann Schreihofer, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Anatomy Recipient of the Bridge Grant Award “Identifying Mechanisms and Treatments for Obesity-related Deficits in Cardiovascular Regulation and Cognition”        Caroline Rickards, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Anatomy Recipient of the Bridge Grant…
Suchismita Acharya

AyuVis receives FDA Fast Track for drug preventing preterm infant lung disease

Congrats to Dr. Suchismita Acharya, founder and CEO of AyuVis and assistant professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at CBTS. AyuVis Research Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company incubated at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s HSC Next Innovation Labs, recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Fast Track designation…

Research Spotlight: Dr. Bruce Bunnell’s research highlighted by Lipedema Foundation

Dr. Bruce Bunnell, chair and professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetcs, is part of a research team that is exploring the role of extracellular matrix in influencing the adipose tissue of people with lipedema. The project, which is funded by the Lipedema Foundation, could reveal a "Lipedema ECM signature" as a potential biomarker for future…
Roxanne Zascavage

Dr. Roxanne Zascavage named Director for the Undergraduate Program

Dr. Roxanne Zascavage has been appointed as Director for the Undergraduate Program for the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. She will perform the administrative duties of this role along with those of her faculty position of Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics. In this role, Dr. Zascavage will use her deep understanding of…
Johnathan Tune 2019

Dr. Johnathan Tune named Interim Assistant Dean for Research

Dr. Johnathan Tune has been appointed as Interim Assistant Dean for Research for the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. He will perform the administrative duties of this role along with those of his primary faculty position of Chair and Professor of Physiology and Anatomy. Dr. Tune brings proven leadership and research expertise to this…
Cbts Mig Austin Reynolds

Population genomics researcher joins CBTS faculty 

Dr. Austin Reynolds, an expert in population genomics, joined the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth as assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics. Reynolds’ research explores human genomic variation and its influence on health and disease. His lab combines…