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Meet the Staff: Nguyen Cao

Nov. 18, 2024

Meet the Staff: Nguyen Cao

As senior analyst for data management at the Graduate School, Nguyen Cao, MBA, serves as the main point of contact for the preparation and provision of data related to alumni, faculty members, and students. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and collecting orchids.

Neuroscience student McKenzie receives NIA F99/K00 fellowship

Neuroscience student McKenzie receives NIA F99/K00 fellowship

Takese McKenzie, a PhD student in the Neuroscience program, has been awarded a National Institute on Aging (NIA) F99/K00 fellowship to support her research on Alzheimer’s disease. McKenzie is advised by Jian Hu, PhD.

November 12, 2024

Meet the Staff: Mayra Leonard

Meet the Staff: Mayra Leonard

On Veterans’ Day, we pay tribute to the outstanding service and dedication of our nation’s veterans. The Graduate School is proud to highlight the journey of senior administrative assistant Mayra Leonard, MS, as a soldier and military spouse. Before coming to UTHealth Houston, Leonard served 11 years in the U.S. Army, filling several diverse roles in infantry, administration, logistics, and human resources, eventually retiring with the rank of Staff Sergeant.

November 11, 2024

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New student Julia Langman shares her inspiration for pursuing neuroscience degree

Fall 2024 incoming PhD student Julia Langman, who was inspired to go into science by her grandfather, hopes to join the Neuroscience program at the Graduate School.

November 7, 2024

New ISA officers look forward to making international students feel at home

New ISA officers look forward to making international students feel at home

International Student Association (ISA) officers Mitheera (Mith) V, president; Bhoomika Muruvekere Lakshmisha, vice president; Haoyi Yu, secretary; Shraddha Subramanian, treasurer; and Guillaume Trusz,...

November 5, 2024

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Meet the Staff: Jennifer Price

Jennifer Price, MBA, MHRM, is the program manager of Faculty Affairs at the Graduate School, where she oversees multiple committees and ensures the Faculty Affairs department runs efficiently. In her spare...

October 28, 2024

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Meet the 2024-2025 Association of Minority Biomedical Researchers Officers

The new officers of the Association of Minority Biomedical Researchers (AMBR) look forward to helping students navigate grants and funding, hosting social events to encourage work-life balance, promoting...

October 17, 2024

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Neuroscience student Jalloul receives Terry J. Crow, PhD scholarship

Dounya Jalloul, PhD candidate in the laboratory of Michael Beierlein, PhD, is the 2024 recipient of the Terry J. Crow, PhD Scholarship in Neuroscience.

October 11, 2024

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Graduate School announces spring 2024 Common App award winners

Congratulations to all!

October 8, 2024

Meet the Staff: Joy Lademora

Meet the Staff: Joy Lademora

Joy Lademora is the senior coordinator for special programs at the Graduate School. Joy handles multiple aspects of the Office of Academic Affairs’ operations. In her free time, she loves to cook...

September 23, 2024