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Jun. 16, 2022

Targeting a specific protein in smooth muscle cells may dramatically reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation

A new study shows targeting a protein in smooth muscle cells can block and decrease buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in mouse models, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston.

Graduate School welcomes Ayisha Hawkins to the genetic counseling program

Graduate School welcomes Ayisha Hawkins to the genetic counseling program

Ayisha Hawkins joined the genetic counseling program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences as the senior coordinator this April.

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Q&A with Cancer Biology PhD student Ana Bolivar

In this Q&A, Cancer Biology PhD student Ana Bolivar discusses receiving the WISE Award from Adaptive Biotechnologies, and how applying awards for can help fellow students build up their resumes, and hone their research and interprofessional skills. Her advisor is Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez, MD, PhD.

Research skills, tenacity help recent GSBS grads secure competitive career opportunities

Research skills, tenacity help recent GSBS grads secure competitive career opportunities

As the 2021-2022 school year draws to a close, many GSBS students have gone through the job search process and have come out victorious. Highlighted here are three students with fantastic careers on the horizon. Learn how each student landed their post-grad positions, and their future goals.

GSBS, McGovern Medical School researchers receive NIH grant funds novel hydrocephalus research

GSBS, McGovern Medical School researchers receive NIH grant funds novel hydrocephalus research

A five-year, $2.85 million grant to use novel technology to study babies with hydrocephalus has been awarded to a team of researchers from the GSBS McGovern Medical School researchers by the National Institute...

Graduate School welcomes Stacey Mueller-Ortiz to the MD-PhD program

Graduate School welcomes Stacey Mueller-Ortiz to the MD-PhD program

Stacey Mueller-Ortiz, PhD, joined The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences as a program manager for the MD-PhD program this April.

Student Anik Banerjee gets review published in Stroke American Heart Association (AHA) journal

Student Anik Banerjee gets review published in Stroke American Heart Association (AHA) journal

Anik Banerjee, an MS graduate from MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School who is now pursuing a PhD in the immunology program at the GSBS mentored under Louise McCullough, MD, PhD, and Jennifer Wargo, MD...

GSBS graduates Darlan Conterno Minussi, PhD, and Vinay Nair, PhD, are all smiles after receiving their doctoral degrees.

2022 GSBS commencement recap

On Friday, May 13, 64 graduates from MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School were honored in a commencement ceremony with UTHealth Houston School of Biomedical Informatics and McGovern Medical School at Minute...

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QS Program ranks #13 in Biostatistics on U.S. News & World Report list

The GSBS Program in Quantitative Sciences at MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School was recently ranked #13 in the list of Best Biostatistics Programs by U.S. News & World Report.

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Hu named 2022 McGovern teaching award winner

GSBS student have selected Jian Hu, PhD, as the recipient of the 2022 John P. McGovern Award for Outstanding Teaching. The award recognizes excellence in teaching based on the following criteria: ...