The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UT Health San Antonio was pleased to invite our very own alumnus Leland Page, Ph.D., to deliver the candidacy ceremony address.

Dr. Page received his Ph.D. from our Radiological Sciences program– Medical Physics track in 2012. He is now an adjunct associate professor in the Dept. of Radiology at UT Health San Antonio.

During his talk, Dr. Page spoke about the great memories that he’s had at UT Health San Antonio.

“It’s been 10 years since my doctorate and I still remember the highs and lows,” he said. “You will face challenges but never give up.”

Dr. Page mentioned that his football coach gave him great advice which is that attitude plays a huge role in one’s life.

“Think to yourself what will be your legacy,” he said.

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This year’s convocation speaker was Dr. Patrick Sung, interim chair and professor, Department of Biochemistry & Structural Biology and associate dean of research of Long School of Medicine.

During convocation, we also announced winners of several awards.

Debbie Canales Yrle Award

Heather Hunter

Program Coordinator, Department of Pharmacology

Armand Guarino Award for Academic Excellence in Masters Studies

Macie Mattila, MS

Program: Cell Systems & Anatomy

Armand Guarino Award for Academic Excellence in Doctoral Studies

Eithan Kotkowski, PhD

Program: Radiological Sciences, MD/PhD

Joe Robles Leadership Award

Maritza Quintero

Program: IBMS, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry

Joe Robles Leadership Award (Honorable Mention)

Ivan Rubalcava

Program: Cell Systems & Anatomy

Heather Menzie Junior Graduate Student of the Year Award

Courtney Johnson

Program: IBMS, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry

GSBS Senior Graduate Student of the Year Award

Ngonidzashe Benson Madungwe

Program: Biomedical Engineering

GSBS Senior Graduate Student of the Year Award (Honorable Mention)

Shahida Flores

Program: IBMS, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine