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Dean of the MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School https://gsbs.uth.edu/. Scientist studying organismal responses to infections. Views are my own.
Thanks to our Program Directors for all they’ve done for the GSBS and their dedication and leadership!
18.06.2025 15:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I’m pleased to help introduce our Paper of the Month series — a great way for researchers and anyone interested in science to learn more about our work to advance healthcare.
10.06.2025 21:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Congratulations again, to Molly Bray! It was an honor to present her with this award at our commencement. Dr. Bray is an outstanding role model for our young scientists. #WeAreGSBS
10.06.2025 17:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0It’s great to see Heather's research in the spotlight. Her NIH-supported research reflects the kind of curiosity and commitment that drives scientific discovery and improves human health. We look forward to seeing the impact she will continue to make in the field of neuroscience. #WeAreGSBS
29.05.2025 22:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Proud of the three students who presented their research at MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Town Hall today and answered questions about their important work to better understand brain and colorectal cancer, embryonic development and fertility challenges. Thanks for your dedication to science!
16.05.2025 18:40 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Today’s commencement reminded me what it looks like when a community stands behind science. In these uncertain times, when funding is tight and priorities shift, I’m inspired by our students’ perseverance, families' support, and faculty dedication. The future of biomedical science is in good hands!
14.05.2025 02:22 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate the research, resilience, and rising talent that define the GSBS.
I remain proud that our school is not just holding steady—we’re growing. Thanks to the support of our donors and institutional partners.
Another opportunity to celebrate our students' commitment to leadership as part of their journey. Takese, Bhargavi, Zeph, and Larissa, your commitment to becoming thoughtful leaders as well as strong researchers is inspiring. Congratulations to each of you! #FutureLeaders #WeAreGSBS
18.04.2025 15:57 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Had a great time last night at the Deans’ Dinner for the UTHealth Student InterCouncil. Proud to be there with our GSBS representatives—grateful for their dedication to student leadership and for representing our school so well.
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#UTHealth #StudentLeadership
Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2025 was full of special moments with our students, and we are already looking forward to creating more next year! #WeAreGSBS #GSAW2025 #GraduateStudentAppreciationWeek @mda-uthgrad.bsky.social
11.04.2025 21:38 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2Every gift from our donors makes a difference in advancing biomedical science — one student and one breakthrough at a time. We greatly appreciate your support.
11.04.2025 21:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's #UTHealthHoustonGivingDay and we’re on a mission to make a big impact in a short amount of time. Whether you’re making a gift, sharing our message, or cheering us on, I hope you will join me in supporting breakthroughs in biomedical science. Every gift makes a difference at go.uth.edu/GDGSBS25.
08.04.2025 16:18 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1Big day! Congratulations to our MD/PhD students on your matches — enjoy your residencies at these universities across the country.
25.03.2025 23:48 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
We are pleased to welcome MD Anderson Cancer Center scientist and educator Francesca Cole, PhD, as our new associate dean for academic affairs! She is pictured fourth from left in the Cole Laboratory. Read more at go.uth.edu/FrancescaCole-AssociateDean-AcademicAffairs
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It's great to see our students thriving in their labs. Keep up the fantastic work on cancer research, Andrea! #cancerresearch
14.03.2025 18:16 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
