UNT System Regents Expected to Approve Dr. Scott Ransom as Fifth President of Health Science Center

The University of North Texas System Board of Regents are expected to vote July 18 (Tuesday) in a specially called meeting to confirm Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, as the fifth president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.The Regents meeting is set for 2 p.m. in the 8th floor…

Kurian Receives Community Service Award from UNT Health Science CenterA€AsASs School of Public Health

Anita Kurian , MBBS, MPH, received the Leon Brachman Community Service Award from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The award is given to the School of Public Health student who best exemplifies the ideals of academic excellence, leadership and community service. The honor is accompanied by a $250 monetary award as well…

Segars Named Top Doctoral Student in Epidemiology at UNT Health Science Center

Larry Segars, PharmD, was named the outstanding public health doctoral student in epidemiology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Segars is a native of Fort Worth. He is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, holding a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy. He earned a doctorate in pharmacy from the…

Willis Receives Outstanding Research Award from School of Public Health at UNT Health Science Center

Benjamin Willis, MD, received the Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, Award for Outstanding Research from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The award is given to the School of Public Health student who demonstrates excellence and quality in the application of research methods. The award includes a plaque to be displayed on campus…

Ashford Wins Haman Memorial Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Shane Ashford, DO, won a plaque and $1,000 as this yearâ??s recipient of the Haman Memorial Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet. The Haman Memorial Award is presented annually to a senior student who demonstrates a unique understanding of general and family practice and is committed to entering the primary care…

Bartosh Named Top Cell Biology and Genetics Student at UNT Health Science Center

T.J. Bartosh was named the top student in cell biology and genetics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Bartosh is from Duncanville. Bartosh is currently pursuing a doctor of philosophy degree from the health science center and is a graduate of University of Texas at Arlington. Bartosh received the award at the Graduate Student Associationâ??s…

Venegas-Rios Named Top Doctoral Student in Biostatistics at UNT Health Science Center

Heidi Venegas-Rios, MS, was named the outstanding doctoral student of public health in biostatistics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Veriegas-Rios is a native of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and currently resides in Arlington. She is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences with bachelor of science and master of…

Marshall Named Top Doctoral Student in Social and Behavioral Sciences at UNT Health Science Center

Khyia Marshall, DrPH, was named the outstanding public health doctoral student in social and behavioral sciences at UNT Health Science Center.Dr. Marshall received the award at the School of Public Healthâ??s annual awards banquet on May 5.Dr. Marshall is a native of Carrollton. She is a graduate of Spelman College, holding a bachelor of arts…

White Receives Outstanding MPH Graduate Award at UNT Health Science Center

Matthew White, MPH, received the Bob Crow Outstanding MPH Graduate Award from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The award is given to the public health student who best exemplifies the caliber of graduate that the School of Public Health would like to be known for. The factors used to select the student…

Tomer and Lu Named Outstanding Master’s Students in School of Public Health’s Biostatistics Department

Tanushree Tomer and Yan Lu were named outstanding master of public health students in biostatistics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Tomer is a native of Hisar, Haryana, India, and Lu is a native of Beijing, China. Tomer is a graduate of MBA Indian Institute of Finance, holding a masterâ??s of business…