Peyton High pursues dual-targeting colorectal cancer therapies with support from Kopchick Fellowship

Molecular and Translational Biology PhD student Peyton High is exploring dual-targeting antibody therapies to improve treatment for colorectal cancer — supported by the Dr. John J. Kopchick Fellowship. He shares how mentorship, meaningful research, and a supportive community have shaped his experience at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Genetics and Epigenetics Program honors excellence and community at inaugural awards night

The Genetics and Epigenetics Program’s Community Committee turned Onstead Auditorium into a celebration stage for its first-ever Awards Night, spotlighting student achievements, faculty support, and the power of community that makes the program unique.

July’s Paper of the Month explores how RNA modifications by TRMT1L ensure cell health during oxidative stress

Genetics and Epigenetics graduate student Sseu-Pei Hwang’s research unveils how TRMT1L-mediated modifications in tRNA are critical for efficient protein synthesis and cell survival under stress. Her innovative approach using nanopore-based tRNA sequencing uncovered TRMT1L’s role in maintaining cellular balance, especially under oxidative stress conditions. Hwang’s work enhances our understanding of RNA modifications linked to cancer development, opening new avenues for targeted therapies and emphasizing the intricate connections between RNA modification, translation efficiency, and disease progression.