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July 7, 2010 • Archive
Could oxidative stress actually inhibit inflammatory colon and bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease? And could those effects ultimately treat colon cancer? These questions are challenging Ladislav Dory at the Health Science Center to research the long-term benefits of intermittent oxidative stress on cells and enzymes related to inflammatory bowel disease and possible effects of…
June 25, 2010 • Archive
The UNT Health Science Center has received the Fort Worth Independent School District's (FWISD) Golden Achievement Award for Partnership Excellence for the seventh consecutive year. The award recognizes the Health Science Center for providing programs and resources to support the academic achievement of FWISD students. Each year, the Health Science Center hosts several programs that…
June 22, 2010 • Archive
This summer, students from around Fort Worth and across the country are visiting UNT Health Science Center to learn about the health sciences as part of several educational outreach programs. Recently, fifth-graders from Fort Worth's Maude Logan Elementary School attended a "Mini-Med School" sponsored by the Pediatrics Club. The Health Science Center is hosting eighth-graders from Fort…
June 18, 2010 • Archive
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) at the UNT Health Science Center has received the highest ranking of eight Texas medical schools named in "The Social Mission of Medical Education" list published by the Annals of Internal Medicine. TCOM ranked 55th out of the 141 schools mentioned in the study, which focused on defining…
June 14, 2010 • Archive
Ignacy Gryczynski, PhD, professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy, and Zygmunt "Karol" Gryczynski, PhD, professor of Molecular Biology and Immunology, are working with Don Stewart from Omm Scientific, Inc. to construct a relatively inexpensive fluorescent-based device to help with the early, precise detection of diseases. The device will apply fluorescence technology to enhance the detection…
June 7, 2010 • Archive
Cancer at any age is tragic, but it's especially difficult for children. But at what age are cancer patients no longer children? When should they be treated as "adult" cancer patients? Should a 17-year-old dealing with leukemia be treated as an adult on his 18th birthday? Or should he be given the same treatments as…
June 2, 2010 • Archive
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) recently presented a $300,000 check to the University of North Texas Health Science Center for a cancer prevention program in South Dallas. The check was accepted by Provost Thomas Yorio and Dean Richard Kurz from School of Public Health. These monies, part of CPRIT's $61 million inaugural grants, will fund…
June 1, 2010 • Archive
Maryam Shambayati, TCOM '12, was recently named Student of the Year by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Medical Student Section. The recipient for this award is chosen each year by the TMA Medical Student Section council after students from every medical school in Texas submit nominations.TCOM students nominated Shambayati for her involvement in different organizations.…
May 28, 2010 • Archive
Jennifer Trevino and Elizabeth Trevino Dawson were recognized in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2010 by the Fort Worth Business Press. They were honored at an awards dinner Thursday evening at the Fort Worth Club.Trevino, chief of staff to the president at the Health Science Center, handles day-to-day operations in the Office of the President and works…
May 26, 2010 • Archive
Bruce Budowle, PhD, director of the Health Science Center's Institute of Investigative Genetics and vice chair of the Department of Forensic and Investigative Genetics, has been named a Health Care Hero by Dallas Business Journal. He joined the Health Science Center in 2009, bringing renowned expertise in the areas of counterterrorism, primarily in identification of…
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