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Pharmacy Poster Forum highlights student and trainee research projects
The College of Pharmacy hosted a Pharmacy Poster Forum in February to highlight research projects presented by students, faculty and research trainees. With 28 posters presented, students competed for first- and second-place awards in five categories: teaching and education, clinical...
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
New findings by a team of researchers at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Biomedical Sciences are expanding people's understanding of the potential benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy...
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Dr. Laszlo Prokai receives Fulbright Specialist Award to share glaucoma expertise in Hungary
Laszlo Prokai, PhD, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to share his expertise on drug discovery and design with researchers and students at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. The Robert A. Welch Chair in Biochemistry and professor of Pharmacology...
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SBS researchers publish innovative study in Nature Scientific Reports
People with leg amputations, including those with diabetes, run the risk of overuse injuries like osteoarthritis, muscle atrophy or bone breaks in their intact limbs. Now, new research is quantifying the impacts...
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Farewell conference features Institute for Health Disparities program
A variety of biomedical scientists descended upon Los Angeles last month, as well as scores more participating from home, for what would be the final National Institutes of Health Diversity Program Consortium annual conference. The theme was appropriately titled “Ending...
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SBS graduate is exploring vaccines to stop the spread of cancer
A recent School of Biomedical Sciences graduate wants to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients by stopping the spread of tumors throughout the body. Michael Donkor, PhD, created a vaccine that stops the spread of breast cancer to...
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SBS graduate is innovating online education
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools were forced online, many teachers and students were forced to navigate a new world of virtual learning. While classrooms are open again, enrollment in online courses continues to grow. Despite the popularity of...
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Wheels for Wellness and a cure: Fort Worth nonprofit supports cancer research at HSC
Every September, thousands of car buffs pack Downtown Fort Worth to get an up-close look at hot rods, classic cars, restomods and one-of-a-kind first-responder vehicles. For some, a trip to this car show could save their lives. They come for...
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NorTex receives grant to improve outcomes for people with developmental disabilities and substance use disorder
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities has awarded the North Texas Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth a five-year grant up to...
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SBS students awarded prestigious American Heart Association fellowships
Austin Davis and Selina Tucker, both Ph.D. candidates in The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Biomedical Sciences, were awarded two-year predoctoral fellowships from the American Heart Association. AHA grants predoctoral fellowships to enhance...
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