program: Integrated Biomedical Sciences Programs

Kenneth M. Peterson, graduated with a Ph.D. in Microbiology in 1988 (now the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program—Molecular Immunology & Microbiology discipline). His mentor was Dr. John Alderete and his dissertation was on “Studies on the Biology of a... Read More →

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.... Read More →

Neuroscience student Alex McCoy is passionate about creating better antidepressants and also raising awareness about mental illnesses. “Depression and psychiatric disorders are physical illnesses, it’s well-documented that there are physical changes to the brain that happen with... Read More →

Aleeza Stephens was a sophomore in high school when her cousin had a football injury. He was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury affecting his frontal lobe. “He’s ok now but it definitely affected his personality,” explained Stephens, a student in the Neuroscience discipline... Read More →

Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction is a data social event with brief presentations and general discussion regarding various aspects on addiction. The next event, Novel perspectives on potential pitfalls of opioid therapy for pain management, will be Monday 28 October from... Read More →

Dr. Kelly Trujillo is the new director for the Achieving in Research, Math and Science Center (ARMAS) at New Mexico Highlands University. The nationally acclaimed ARMAS Center provides comprehensive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) support services to... Read More →

Who is the GSA? The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a student-led organization that aims to foster a sense of community among UT Health San Antonio graduate students and organize events focusing on student life, career guidance, and advocacy. If you’re a graduate... Read More →

Dr. Armand Brown is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).  He graduated with a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology in 2014.  His first author publication,... Read More →