College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
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…
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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.

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…
Serena Dossou, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences Graduate

Uncertain Ph.D. path ends with a sprint to an industry job

This article was first published by ASBMB Today, the news magazine of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Read the original. By Senegal Carty Akpedje Serena Dossou explains her research with incandescent enthusiasm. An expert in tumor immunology, macrophage biology and nanoparticle technology, she conveys the importance of her scientific findings and the joy of…
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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…
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Dr. Amber Heck gives plenary presentation at educators conference

Dr. Amber Heck, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics, delivered the plenary lecture at this week's Health Professions Educators Conference. Her presentation was titled "Constructivism in the Classroom: Laying the Foundation for Active Learning," Here's a summary of her talk: In health professions education, educators are challenged to create learning environments that support students’ understanding of…
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CBTS celebrates faculty promotions 

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently announced promotions for seven College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences faculty members.   Please join us in congratulating the faculty members who received promotions:   Rance Berg, PhD, promoted to professor Michael Coble, PhD, promoted to professor Harlan Jones, PhD, promoted to professor with…
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Dr. Nicole Phillips earns HSC’s 2024 Faculty Achievement Award

On May 1, Dr. Nicole Phillips, assistant professor, microbiology, immunology and genetics, in the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences was awarded The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s prestigious Faculty Achievement Award. The Faculty Achievement Award Committee annually selects one winner based on a nominee’s achievements in teaching, research and…
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Dr. Amit Tripathi receives award for innovation in cancer research 

Dr. Amit Tripathi, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth was honored recently with the P.R. Vijayalaxmi Award for Innovation in Cancer Research 2024 by the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research. The award was granted for…
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Congratulations 2024 CBTS Award Winners

On Friday, April 19, the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences celebrated the remarkable achievements and outstanding contributions of its students, faculty and staff at the annual CBTS Awards Celebration. Outstanding students were honored with Dean's Awards and Program Awards. The Student Association of Biomedical Sciences also awarded faculty, staff and students for outstanding teaching…