School of Biomedical Sciences
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August 2, 2023 • Uncategorized
HSC’s School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Marcel Satsky Kerr to the position of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, effective immediately. This strategic promotion results, in part, from Dr. Kerr’s exceptional leadership as the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education. In her newly elevated role, Dr. Kerr will oversee…
August 2, 2023 • Uncategorized
Angelica Washington, MS in Medical Science graduate and first-year TCOM student, received the Texas Medical Association’s Diversity in Medicine Scholarship for 2023. The scholarship is awarded to students who are members of minority groups that are historically underrepresented in Texas medical schools and the state’s physician workforce. They are selected for their academic achievement, commitment to community service and desire to care for Texas’ increasingly diverse population. …
August 2, 2023 • Uncategorized
Victoria Ford, president and CEO of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute in Austin, will be the featured keynote during the next event in HSC’s 2023 Health Care Workforce & Education Series on Aug. 10. The public is invited to attend the free event co-hosted by the School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of North Texas…
August 1, 2023 • Uncategorized
Congratulations to Pankaj Chaudhury, PhD, Research Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics. He the R21 grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health is titled “Emerging role of tumor-derived exosomes in immune modulation and breast cancer health disparity” that will start Aug. 1, 2023. The grant R21CA283524 was awarded by…
June 30, 2023 • Uncategorized
Congrats to our undergraduate faculty for receiving a grant from the International Association of Medical Science Educators. The grant is titled "Fostering Student Self-Directed Learning through Asynchronous Problem-Based Online Discussion" Joseph Malaer, PhD, assistant professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, is the primary investigator. Amber J. Heck, PhD, associate professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics,…
June 22, 2023 • Uncategorized
This week, we celebrate the recent promotions of SBS faculty members. Our outstanding faculty are shaping the future of the biomedical workforce through education, research and service. Join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments. Michael Allen, PhD, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, promotion to Full Professor Rachel Menegaz, PhD, Department of Physiology…
June 20, 2023 • Uncategorized
Elizabeth Cho, PhD, joins the Department of Physiology and Anatomy as Assistant Professor. Learn more about Dr. Cho's research.
June 20, 2023 • Uncategorized
Growing the life sciences industry is critical for innovation and economic development in Texas. Join industry experts for a discussion about how to fuel that growth with a dynamic workforce. Register: https://www.unthsc.edu/events/shaping-tomorrows-innovators/ Event Details: Aug. 10, 2023 5 - 8 p.m. MET 109-111
May 1, 2023 • Uncategorized
Payal Ranade, PhD student in the Vishwanatha Lab, received the 2023 Young Investigator Award in the Graduate Student Category from the American Association for Indian Scientists in Cancer Research.
April 27, 2023 • Uncategorized
See you in DC! Members of the Ortega Lab will be attending and presenting at the American Association of Immunologists annual meeting. Congrats on receiving awards from AAI! Katherine Hernandez, PhD student: Minority Scientist Award Kaitlyn Bambino, Research Assistant II: Trainee Abstract Award Nathan Jones, PhD student: Minority Scientist Award
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