The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - a joint venture of UTHealth Houston and MD Anderson.
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Jun 10
As Director of Student Affairs and Admissions, Elvis Parada helps welcome future students while supporting orientation, student organizations, and many of the programs that help build a vibrant Graduate School community.
Learn more about his journey to the UT MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. πgsbs.uth.edu/news/story/meetβ¦
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Highlights from an exciting day of exploring the fundamentals of single-cell analysis! π§¬
The Association of Science Communication and Quantitative Sciences program recently partnered with 10x Genomics to host a beginner-friendly workshop where students, postdocs, and researchers experienced single-cell RNA sequencing discussions and heard from fellow PhD students Yibo Dai, MS, Quantitative Sciences; Ryan Sloan, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases; and Shruthi Kannan, Immunology.
π₯ Take a look at some moments from the workshop! #WeAreGSBS #ScienceCommunication #SingleCellRNASequencing #QuantitativeSciences
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π Congratulations to Kristin Eckel-Mahan, PhD, recipient of the 2026 John P. McGovern Award for Outstanding Teaching!
Selected by students at the UT MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Eckel-Mahan was recognized for creating a classroom where curiosity drives discovery and students are challenged to think critically, ask questions, and grow as scientists.
Read more: loom.ly/jXCO1qQ
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MD Anderson-UTH Grad retweeted
In this episode of Beyond the CV, Alejandro Aballay, PhD, dean of @MDA_UTHGrad, reflects on the curiosity that first drew him to science, the resilience required in research, and what it means to prepare the next generation of scientists.
π₯ go.uth.edu/BeyondAballay
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May 27
𧬠Exploring the latest breakthroughs in cancer therapy β congratulations to Genetics and Epigenetics student Mackenzie Wienke recently received a Poster Presentation Award at the 20th International p53 Workshop in Toronto, Canada.
A member of the Ishak Lab, Wienke studies the role of p53 as a repressor of repetitive elements in ovarian cancer, helping uncover mechanisms involved in the early development of disease.
The experience gave her the opportunity to engage with researchers from around the world and learn more about the evolving p53 field.
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May 27
Congratulations to these three UTHealth Houston researchers for receiving Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grants, including UT MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences faculty member Qingyun βJimβ Liu, PhD, who received renewed CPRIT support for advancing large-molecule cancer therapeutics. The nearly $2 million award will support a core facility focused on moving promising therapies closer to clinical testing and patient care. #CancerResearch
Three UTHealth Houston researchers received more than $6M in CPRIT funding to advance cancer research, treatment and prevention. The projects support training future researchers, developing next-generation therapies and studying a novel treatment approach. go.uth.edu/CPRIT6M
ALT Circular portraits of three individuals are displayed above a caption that reads, "CPRIT awards more than $6M to UTHealth Houston researchers." The logo for the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas is at the bottom.
ALT This image shows a person wearing glasses and a suit, standing in front of a concrete structure. Text on the image includes: "Zhongming Zhao, PhD, MS, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, $4 million, Supporting the Biomedical Informatics, Genomics, and Translational Cancer Research Training Program."
ALT A person in professional attire stands in front of a blurred office background. Text on the image reads: "Qingyun Liu, PhD, McGovern Medical School, $1,999,997, Supporting a preclinical development core for large molecule therapeutics.
ALT This image features a person in a professional portrait against a gray background, wearing glasses and a blue blazer. Text on the image reads: "Xiaoming Du, PhD, McGovern Medical School, $250,000. Supporting noninvasive deep brain neuromodulation for cigarette smoking cessation in people with multiple failed quit attempts.
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May 25
The Graduate School honors the service and sacrifice of those remembered on Memorial Day β our administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. The offices will reopen Tuesday, May 26. For assistance during this time, please contact talk2gsbs@uth.tmc.edu.
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May 20
Cancer Biology PhD student Kaylene Lu is leading in the lab and beyond. She is advancing glioblastoma research β one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer β while reflecting on her growth as a leader at the Graduate School.
As a Kopchick Fellow and chair of the 2025 Kopchick Symposium, she developed skills in collaboration, delegation, and team leadership β experiences that continue to shape her approach to science.
π₯ Watch to learn more about Lu's research and PhD experience.
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May 19
A day years in the making. π Weβre still smiling about last weekβs UT MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Commencement Ceremony celebrating the Class of 2026. Behind every hooding, handshake, and celebration was years of research, resilience, mentorship, friendship, and support β and a future full of possibility.
Congratulations again, Class of 2026, and thank you to everyone who helped make the our celebration so meaningful!
π½οΈHear from a few graduates about their next steps, and see some of our memories from the day: loom.ly/2qdFBkQ
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May 15
Congratulations to UT MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences students Shannon Erhardt, MS, and Kaylene Lu on receiving this award! π
Named in honor of Thomas F. Burks β an outstanding researcher, inspirational teacher, academic leader, and mentor β this scholarship recognizes students at UTHealth Houston schools who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and dedication to their field.
π Join us in celebrating Erhardt and Lu on this well-deserved honor! #WeAreGSBS #AcademicExcellence
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May 14
Our May 13, 2026 commencement ceremony livestream is available at youtube.com/live/uFuGI8c6hCc. Congratulations, graduates! π
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May 13
From summer student to PhD. π Eight years after first discovering UT MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Rolando (Roli) Vedia is graduating from the Therapeutics and Pharmacology program, where he advanced CAR T-cell therapy research and took on leadership roles across the GSBS community.
βIt takes a village,β he said β crediting the mentors, lab mates, family, and friends who supported him along the way.
Now, heβs continuing that work at UT MD Anderson, helping enable the next generation of research. Read his story: loom.ly/Mz5Asc4
Commencement day is here! Congratulations to Vedia and all of our graduates! π
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May 11
Meet alum Jared Fradette, MS '24, whose research uncovered how miR-200 loss drives early immune changes in non-small cell lung cancer. Today, he works as a lab manager supporting thoracic oncology research for the Don L. Gibbons Lab at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Swipe to learn more about his graduate journey and beyond! #WeAreGSBS #GeneticsEpigenetics @UTGSBSGnE
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π¬ The Quantitative Sciences program brought research, community, and a little adventure together at their 2026 Retreat at the Health Museum recently. Students shared the depth and range of their work through pre- and post-candidacy talks and poster presentations. The group also welcomed keynote speaker Kamila Naxerova, PhD, associate professor of Genetics at Harvard, who spoke on somatic evolution in health and disease, with a focus on metastasis progression in colorectal cancer.
Between sessions, a scavenger hunt, great food, and time together created space for conversation and collaboration.
Congratulations to this yearβs award winners for outstanding presentations and research! π₯ Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the day.
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Congratulations to our 2026 Melva S. Ramsay Award winner!π
Erica Leday, senior administrative coordinator at the Graduate School, has been recognized for her dedication, responsiveness, and behind-the-scenes impact supporting Graduate School students, faculty, and staff.
π Learn more about Leday and her work: gsbs.uth.edu/news/story/ericβ¦
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Weβre continuing to spotlight students who have successfully defended their thesis or dissertation this year β an incredible milestone that reflects their hard work, passion, and contributions to their field. ππ
Join us in celebrating these scholars and keep an eye out for more defense highlights coming soon! π #WeAreGSBS
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Apr 30
Celebrating the first awardees of the Graduate Schoolβs Peer Review Challenge. π
This new program gives students hands-on experience in proposal writing and peer review β preparing them to compete for national fellowships and future funding.
π Congratulations to this yearβs awardees, and to all participants building the skills that support strong, competitive science.
Read more here: loom.ly/aR1Rbrs
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