CBTS News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Research funded by a seed grant from the Department of Physiology and Anatomy at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has produced new findings on the developmental abnormalities associated with osteogenesis imperfecta. The collaborative studies explored the effects of osteogenesis imperfecta, known as brittle bone disease, on skull development, the […]

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 […]

The Center for Student Life recently recognized registered student organizations and RSO Advisors for their countless hours and contributions at HSC, in the Fort Worth community and beyond. These College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences student organizations took home awards: