College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
Category: P&N
July 7, 2025 • CBTS, faculty, P&N, Research
Dr. David Siderovski, professor of pharmacology and neuroscience at the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, was recently quoted in the Washington Post article about the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri. Though infections are rare, the article highlights the increased risk of coming into contact with the amoeba during the summer when water temperatures heat up…
July 1, 2025 • CBTS, faculty, MIG, P&A, P&N
The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences recently held a reception to celebrate these outstanding faculty members and highlight their contributions to UNTHSC and their fields. The event recognized faculty who were promoted last year as well. Congratulations to faculty who were promoted and/or received tenure in 2024 and 2025: Caroline Rickards, PhD, Physiology and…
June 27, 2025 • BSBMSC, CBTS, faculty, P&N
This month, Dr. Marcel Satsky Kerr, Professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at UNTHSC's College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, achieved a significant professional milestone by earning the Accredited Professional Statistician™ (PStat®) designation from the American Statistical Association (ASA). This distinguished credential recognizes statisticians who demonstrate advanced statistical training, substantial…
May 14, 2025 • CBTS, faculty, P&N, Research, students
By 2050, 21% of the global population—about 2 billion individuals— will be older than 60, driving a sharp rise in age-related diseases. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is helping lead the charge against this growing crisis. On Tuesday, May 20, scientists from across the country will gather at UNTHSC…
May 5, 2025 • CBTS, P&N, Research, students
R. Max Petty successfully defended his dissertation titled, “Reconstituted High-Density Lipoprotein Nanoparticles as a Drug Delivery System for the Retina.” He completed the requirements for his PhD in Visual Sciences under the supervision of Dr. Raghu Krishnamoorthy. Max’s research focuses on using reconstituted HDL nanoparticles, which mimics “good cholesterol” carriers in the body, to deliver…
April 28, 2025 • BSBMSC, CBTS, faculty, Med Sci, MIG, P&A, P&N, Research, students
The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences brought celebration and recognition to life at its Annual Award Ceremony, held April 18 at the Fort Worth Zoo. This signature event honors the remarkable achievements of students, faculty, and staff, featuring special awards for outstanding students as…
April 25, 2025 • CBTS, P&N, Research, students
Big congrats to Percy Agogo-Mawuli for successfully defending his dissertation titled “Exploring mechanisms of an RGS12 variant: implications for bipolar disorder.” Percy completed the requirements for his PhD in Pharmacology and Neuroscience under the supervision of Dr. David Siderovski. Percy’s research explores the effects of a genetic change in the RGS12 protein in patients with bipolar…
April 11, 2025 • CBTS, MIG, P&A, P&N, Research, students
On April 4, the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences hosted its first-ever CBTS Research Day—a vibrant, day-long celebration of innovation, collaboration, and scientific discovery. The event spotlighted the incredible research taking place across the college, featuring a lively poster session with presentations from students, a fast-paced Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, and a thought-provoking…
March 31, 2025 • MIG, P&A, P&N, Research, students
College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences RAD Award Winners College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences students and postdoctoral scientists earned awards for the research at 2025 Research Appreciation Day at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. RAD is an institutional tradition encompassing medicine, public health and basic science. The program…
March 12, 2025 • CBTS, MIG, P&A, P&N, Research, students
We’re excited to share that the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences will host oral presentations as part of this year’s Research Appreciation Day events. Join us on Monday, March 24 in RES 114 starting at 9 a.m. to hear oral presentations from our outstanding graduate students. Light snacks will be provided. Presentation Schedule Time…
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