College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
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Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum presents research at Society for Neuroscience conference

Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum, PhD candidate in the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, was among the recipients of the 2024 Trainee Professional Development Award from the Society for Neuroscience, recognizing scientific merit and excellence in research. The travel award allowed Kusi Boadum to attend the SfN2024 Conference in Chicago, where he made two poster presentations…
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Percy Agogo-Mawuli participates in AI symposium at Emory University 

Percy Agogo-Mawuli, a PhD candidate in the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, recently attended the Health AI Bias Summer School, Symposium and Datathon at Emory University School of Medicine. The week-long event brought together students, faculty and professionals from institutions like MIT…
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Alumni spotlight: Jordan Easterling featured on dermatology podcast 

Jordan Easterling, a graduate of our BS in Biomedical Sciences program, was recently featured on Dermasphere, a podcast that delves into the latest dermatology research. In the episode, Easterling reviews an article on the impacts of exposing surgical wounds to water. Easterling pitched the article to the podcast’s hosts, and they invited her to join…
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Nina Donkor shares her academic journey with Board of Regents

PhD Student Nina Donkor was selected to represent the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at a recent UNT System Board of Regents Meeting. Nina shared her academic journey, from becoming a Pharmacist in Ghana, to joining the PhD in Biomedical Sciences program at HSC and pursuing research that explores the mechanisms involved in the…
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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…
Serena Dossou, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences Graduate

Highlighting College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences graduates

We shine a spotlight on the remarkable accomplishments of some of our outstanding College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences graduates. These individuals have not only excelled academically but have also made significant contributions to their communities, demonstrated exceptional leadership and embarked on promising career paths. Spotlight on College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences Graduates Charles…
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SACNAS receives grant to help answer the question: “What can you do with a PhD?” 

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science chapter at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has received a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to expand career development opportunities in science for PhD students at HSC. For the third year, the grant will support a speaker…
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Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum earns AHA fellowship for research that aims to help smokers quit

Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum, PhD candidate in the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, was awarded a prestigious American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship to support his research project that explores the nervous system’s role in nicotine addiction.   According to the CDC, cigarette smoking is…
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Students honored for outstanding research at NBAAD Symposium

College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences students were honored for outstanding research at the 2024 Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Symposium at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth on May 14. The Symposium is funded by a T32 Training Grant in the Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease from…
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CBTS students earn awards for outstanding cardiovascular research

CBTS announced new student awards and an upcoming symposium to support and enhance translational cardiovascular research at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Students Selina Tucker and Lindsey Hudson are recipients of the inaugural Robert J. Hardin Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Translational Cardiovascular Research. The awards will be presented…