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Meet the Staff: Bunny Perez

Meet the Staff: Bunny Perez

Lourdes ‘Bunny’ Perez is the chief of student records at the Graduate School. Perez works both internally and externally to maintain records and track progress for Graduate School students...
December 3, 2024
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Molecular and Translational Biology student René Girard accepted to Yale Ciencia Academy

PhD student in the Molecular and Translational Biology program René Girard, has been accepted to the Yale Ciencia Academy for 2024-2025. Funded by a grant from the National Institute of Health, ...
December 2, 2024
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MID Alum Jing-Ren Zhang, PhD, encourages students to work hard, but think harder

MID Alum Jing-Ren Zhang, PhD, encourages students to work hard, but think harder

Jing-Ren Zhang, PhD ’97, is one of the earliest graduates of the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (MID) program, formerly Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Zhang currently serves as a professor...
November 22, 2024
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Molecular & Translational Biology and Neuroscience PhD student Stephen Farmer receives NINDS F99/K00 fellowship

Stephen Farmer, a PhD candidate in the Molecular & Translational Biology and Neuroscience programs, has been awarded the prestigious National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ...
November 21, 2024
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Meet the Staff: Nguyen Cao

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...
November 18, 2024
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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...
November 12, 2024
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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...
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
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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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