GSBS applications are now open! Whether you're a student exploring research careers or an advisor helping students plan their future, we invite you to learn more about our graduate programs and training opportunities. Visit gsbs.utmb.edu/prospective-st… for more information.

Congratulations to student team UTMBeach, co-led by captains GSBS students Kiyah Costin and Ryan Luib, on winning the Architectural Icon Award for their sand creation of UTMB’s Old Red! Students from all schools participated in this challenging, hot, day-long activity this past weekend, showcasing the collaborative spirit of UTMB as they came together to share their talents, support one another, and celebrate their school pride. Great work!

Congratulations to Adam "Moose" Trupp, a PhD student in our Neuroscience Graduate Program, for receiving a prestigious F31 predoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health! Under the mentorship of Dr. Adelaide Micci, Moose's project, "Differential effects of brain-derived tau oligomers on neurogenesis in Alzheimer's disease and cognitively resilient individuals," aims to advance our understanding of Alzheimer's disease. We're incredibly proud of his excellent work, and we look forward to the impact his research will have.

Congratulations to Samantha "Gabi" Cody, PhD student in our Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine program, on her new NIH F31 fellowship! Gabi is a student in the laboratory of Dr. Tina Wang, and the title of her project is "Pellino 1 as a critical therapeutic target to mitigate ZIKV-induced postnatal cognitive dysfunction following congenital infection." We look forward to seeing the impact of Gabi's research and congratulate her on this well-deserved achievement. @utmbITS

GSBS Trainees: Join us on October 6th for an engaging virtual session with Drs. Zachary Criss and Taylor Opheim, Clinical Trial Managers at Medpace. They will share insights into their career paths, discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of working as a Clinical Trial Manager, and offer practical advice for trainees interested in clinical research and industry-facing scientific roles. Information about opportunities for trainees interested in pursuing CTM roles at Medpace will also be shared.

One of our MD/PhD students, Jack Tiller, recently published a commentary on the impact of sleep habits on brain health in the Galveston County Daily News. It is exciting to see our students share their knowledge of science and medicine with the public!

Dr. Sara Dann plays an important role in both postdoctoral training and graduate education. We are proud of the recognition she has brought to our postdoctoral training program.

Congratulations to the GSBS' Postdoctoral Certificate Program on recent recognition by the National Postdoctoral Association! Learn more from UTMB News at utmb.edu/news/article/utmb-n….

Congratulations to Microbiology & Immunology PhD student Meagan Rippee-Brooks on earning a highly competitive NIH F31 Fellowship! Meagan is one of our Presidential Scholars. The title of Meagan's project is Characterizing Myeloid Nuclear Differentiation Antigen in Alzheimer's Disease. We look forward to her continued success and future contributions to the field.

The GSBS is excited to announce the 2026-27 Graduate Student Organization officers - we are excited for the energy and impact they'll bring this year! Please join us in welcoming these new leaders. A special thank you to our 2025-26 GSO Executive Board, John Hurley, Paityn Warwick, Emma Pfortmiller Elmore, and Lauren LeDay, for a year of excellent leadership, service and commitment!

*TOMORROW* - June 16th, 12-1pm. Join the GSBS Writing Studio for a virtual career seminar presented by Dr. Alexus Acton, Clinical Research Associate at Medpace. Dr. Acton will discuss her career path, day-to-day responsibilities of Clinical Research Associates, and advice for trainees interested in clinical research and industry-facing scientific roles. She will also share information about opportunities for trainees interested in pursuing Clinical Research Associate roles at Medpace. Register at utmb.us/g1r for the meeting link.

The GSBS is excited to announce the new Jeane B. Kempner fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. The Jeane B. Kempner Fellowship was established in the will of Daniel W. Kempner, for the purpose of giving financial aid to exceptionally brilliant students attending UTMB, to assist and encourage them in pursuing advanced studies. Congratulations to these trainees!

GSBS students and postdocs - please join us tomorrow as GSBS alum Dr. Vicente Santa Cruz discusses his career path to Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability Director at Lyondell Basell. Thursday, May 28th at noon, Levin Hall 3.324.

Are you applying for a McLaughlin fellowship? If so, join the GSBS Writing Studio workshop tomorrow, April 28th, at 1pm in HEC 3.222 to learn more about how to submit a successful application!

Be sure to stop by the McLaughlin Colloquium poster session in Levin Hall dining room today before 2:00 to see work by our students and postdocs! The keynote address by Dr. Joan Kenney is from 12-1pm in Levin Hall North Auditorium.

We're excited to launch our new MS program in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences! See UTMB's news story at utmb.us/fnk. Students attending @CURinAction National Conference on Undergraduate Research, if you're looking for MS or PhD programs in biomedical science, stop by table 50 today!