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Scholarships support Genetic Counseling students on the path to impactful careers

Scholarships support Genetic Counseling students on the path to impactful careers

Three scholarships for our Genetic Counseling MS students help them settle in, stay focused, and grow as future genetic counselors. Hear directly from first year recipients about how these awards offer...
August 13, 2025
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Peyton High pursues dual-targeting colorectal cancer therapies with support from Kopchick Fellowship

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...
August 8, 2025
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Genetics and Epigenetics Program Community Committee members standing for photo.

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, ...
August 1, 2025
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Hwang posing for professional photo.

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. ...
July 29, 2025
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Jalloul headshot.

Kopchick Fellowship empowers Dounya Jalloul to explore brain function and insights into mental illness

Alumnus John J. Kopchick, PhD '80 champions student research that advances scientific discovery and patient care, with Dounya Jalloul among the 2025 fellowship recipients. Find out more about her work ...
July 18, 2025
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Genetics & Epigenetics student Heather Tsong and one of the judges standing by Heather's poster and talking about it.

Graduate Student Research Day 2025: celebrating scientific discovery

Graduate Student Research Day 2025 celebrated the spirit of scientific discovery as 77 talented students presented their research across poster, oral, and elevator pitch competitions. With more than 300...
July 9, 2025
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Notice-Sarpaning standing at commencement 2025.

Microbiology & Infectious Diseases graduate Lee-Ann Notice-Sarpaning explores new horizons

Recent graduate Lee-Ann Notice-Sarpaning looks back on her PhD journey as she prepares for the next phase of her career. From falling in love with the Graduate School’s supportive environment during...
June 24, 2025
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Professional photos of students Kaylene Lu, Alec Solis, and Candise Tat.

Graduate Student Research Day 2025: A celebration of research and innovation

Our annual Graduate Student Research Day (GSRD) — a celebration of innovation and achievement — is coming up next Thursday, June 26! Three students share what they expect to experience as participants...
June 18, 2025
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Paper of the Month: Decoding cancer etiology with cellular reprogramming

Paper of the Month: Decoding cancer etiology with cellular reprogramming

Learn about the key advancements utilizing stem cell technology that could drive future cancer research and the development of therapies, covered in a scientific review article written by PhD students ...
June 10, 2025
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Bray addressing students at the podium at 2025 commencement.

2025 Distinguished Alumna: Molly S. Bray on science, mentorship, and change

2025 Distinguished Alumna Molly S. Bray, PhD ’98, returned to the MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to reflect on a career shaped by curiosity, change, and mentorship...
June 6, 2025
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