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Dr. David Siderovski, professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, was named to Dallas Innovates’ AI 75 Class of 2025. The list recognizes the top artificial intelligence innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth in seven categories including AI Academics, where Siderovski was highlighted as a Treatment Trailblazer. The publication noted Dr. Siderovski’s use of AI and machine learning in […]

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 […]

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 […]

                    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 […]

Savanna Smith, PhD candidate in the lab of Dr. Mark Cunningham, published her first first-author manuscript titled, “Placental ischemia during pregnancy induces hypertension, cerebral inflammation, and oxidative stress in dams postpartum” in Hypertension in Pregnancy.    Women who have had preeclampsia have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure again later in life. Based […]

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 […]

Courtney Miller successfully defended her dissertation titled “Musculoskeletal Craniofacial Evolution & Developmental Plasticity during Early Life Oral Motor Development.” Courtney completed the requirements for her PhD in Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences under the supervision of Dr. Rachel Menegaz. Courtney’s research explores how early life events shape skull development, with a focus on how behaviors […]

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 […]

Austin Davis successfully defended his dissertation titled “Pulsatile Perfusion Therapy: A Novel Approach to Improve Tissue Oxygenation and Entrain Sympathetic Activity.” Austin completed the requirements for his PhD in Integrative Physiology under the supervision of Dr. Caroline Rickards. His research explores a new treatment for blood loss and other conditions that decrease blood flow to […]

David Keller, PhD, an alumnus of CBTS, has been named its new dean, officials announced April 8. Keller has served since 2014 as associate dean and chair of the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington. He will begin his new role at UNTHSC […]