CBTS News

On top of earning her PhD in Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Dr. Courtney Miller received the Chancellor’s Award for Scholarly Excellence at UNTHSC’s commencement ceremony on May 21. The award recognizes an outstanding graduate who represents scholarly excellence with an emphasis on research. Miller completed her PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Rachel Menegaz.

Dr. Stephen Mathew, associate professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, and PhD student Alexsis Garcia were awarded travel grants from the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) to present their research this month at the Immunology 2025 conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. They presented Dr. Mathew’s research on pediatric leukemia, which explores the immune receptor expression and […]

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 […]