College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
Category: MIG

January 31, 2025 • BSBMSC, CBTS, faculty, MIG
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…

January 27, 2025 • CBTS, faculty, MIG
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.

October 10, 2024 • CBTS, faculty, MIG, Research
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…

September 19, 2024 • Alumni, CBTS, MIG, Research, students
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…

September 13, 2024 • CBTS, faculty, MIG
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…

August 9, 2024 • MIG
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…

June 12, 2024 • CBTS, faculty, MIG, P&A
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…

May 1, 2024 • CBTS, faculty, MIG, Research
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…

April 25, 2024 • CBTS, MIG, 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…

April 22, 2024 • CBTS, faculty, Med Sci, MIG, P&A, P&N, Research
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…
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