School of Biomedical Sciences
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May 6, 2024 • Alumni, faculty, P&A, Research, SBS, students
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…
May 1, 2024 • Med Sci, P&A, SBS, students
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 School of Biomedical Sciences student organizations took home awards:
April 30, 2024 • faculty, Med Sci, SBS, students
Each year, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment hosts a pinning ceremony to thank HSC student ambassadors for their commitment and service during the academic year. These ambassadors are selected from an application pool to represent the student population at HSC. They provide campus tours for prospective students and their families – both in-person and…
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April 29, 2024 • faculty, P&A, Research, SBS
Rebecca Cook, PhD Dr. Rebecca Cook joins the School of Biomedical Sciences as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology & Anatomy (School of Biomedical Sciences). Cook is an evolutionary anthropologist and clinical anatomist whose research program focuses on changes in hip joint biomechanics during human evolution and the design of improved hip prosthetics…
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April 29, 2024 • Alumni, faculty, P&A, Research, SBS
Graci Finco, PhD, CPO, MS Dr. Graci Finco joins the School of Biomedical Sciences as assistant professor with joint appointments in the Department of Physiology & Anatomy (School of Biomedical Sciences) and Department of Physical Therapy (School of Health Professions). Finco is a certified prosthetist and orthotist whose biomechanics-focused research centers on improving rehabilitation techniques…
April 25, 2024 • MIG, Research, SBS
Dr. Amit Tripathi, a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth was honored recently with the P.R. Vijayalaxmi Award for Innovation in Cancer Research 2024 by the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research. The award was granted for his innovative…
April 22, 2024 • faculty, Med Sci, MIG, P&A, P&N, Research, SBS
On Friday, April 19, the School of Biomedical Sciences celebrated the remarkable achievements and outstanding contributions of its students, faculty and staff at the annual SBS Awards Celebration. Outstanding students were honored with Dean's Awards and Program Awards. The Student Association of Biomedical Sciences also awarded faculty, staff and students for outstanding teaching and service.…
March 30, 2024 • MIG, P&A, P&N, Research, SBS, students
School of Biomedical Sciences students and postdoctoral scientists earned awards for the research at 2024 Research Appreciation Day at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. RAD is an institutional tradition encompassing medicine, public health and basic science. The program provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to share their…
March 7, 2024 • BSBMSC, faculty, SBS
Dr. Marcel Satsky Kerr, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the HSC School of Biomedical Sciences, outlined the the development and implementation of SBS' online bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences in an article published by the Association of STEMM Pathway and Bridge Programs. In the article, "Redefining the Value…
March 6, 2024 • faculty, MIG, P&A, P&N, Research, SBS, students
SBS has launched a new newsletter to celebrate our accomplishments and highlight all the ways that our teams are making a difference day in and day out. The newsletter is full of stories that exemplify the spirit of collaboration and professionalism in SBS and confirm our mission to solve critical health challenges as leaders in…
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