Graduate Student Spotlight
Congratulations Alex Martinez!
Alex, a fifth year Pharmacology graduate student, received the Best Student Oral Presentation award at the 5th Annual Terry M. Mikiten, Ph.D., Graduate Student Research Forum and Lecture.
The annual graduate student research forum and lecture was held Friday, May 3rd, 2013, at the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI), on the North Campus. Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, staff and students gathered for the day long event, in the foyer and auditorium. The event began with the reseach poster and judging session and concluded with the distinguished lecturer presentation. The title of Alex's winning poster was: 'Rosiglitazone attenuates L-DOPA-induced increases of dyskinesia markers and PPAR beta/delta expression'.
Alex conducts his research in the lab of Pharmacology Associate Professor Andrea Giuffrida, Ph.D..
Congratulations Raehannah Jamshidi!
Rae, a second year Pharmacology-MD/PhD graduate student, received the Outstanding Poster Presentation award at the 5th Annual Terry M. Mikiten, Ph.D., Graduate Student Research Forum and Lecture.
The annual graduate student research forum and lecture was held Friday, May 3rd, 2013, at the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI), on the North Campus. Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, staff and students gathered for the day long event, in the foyer and auditorium. The event began with the reseach poster and judging session and concluded with the distinguished lecturer presentation. The title of Rae's winning poster was: 'Long-term regulation of kappa opioid receptor (KOR) function in peripheral sensory neurons in vivo and ex vivo'.
Rae conducts her research in the labs of Pharmacology Distinguished Teaching Professor William Clarke, Ph.D. and Pharmacology Associate Professor/Research Kelly Berg, Ph.D..
Congratulations Stephanie Perez!
Pharmacology Neuroscience Graduate Student Stephanie Perez to receive the Seton Home 'Jennifer Torres Shining Star Award'.
The 4th Annual Dr. Leslie Parks Tribute to Motherhood Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, at the Whitley Theological Center at the Oblate School of Theology, where Stepahnie will be honored with the 'Jennifer Torres Shining Star Award'. For the past 31 years, Seton Home has been a nurturing home for homeless, pregnant and/or parenting teens ages 12 – 22 who have chosen to keep and raise their children and rebuild their lives. Seton Home meets the physical and emotional needs of their young moms and their children through therapy, parenting and life skills classes and medical and educational support.
Stephanie is currently conducting her research in the lab of Pharmacology Assistant Professor, Daniel Lodge, Ph.D..
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Jacob Junco appears on cover of
2014 PhRMA Foundation Awards Brochure!
Jacob has been selected to appear on the cover of the 2014 Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Foundation's '2014 Awards in Pharmacology, including Toxicology, Morphology and Clinical Pharmacology' application brochure.
Jake received the PreDoctoral Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology, from the PhRMA Foundation, in 2012. He conducts his research in the lab of Pharmacology Professor Thomas J. Slaga, Ph.D..
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Congratulations Raehannah Jamshidi!
Rae, a second year Pharmacology-MD/PhD graduate student, has been selected by the GSBS Award Committee to be the next Presidential Ambassador Scholar to represent the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. She was honored at a ceremony on April 16, 2013, by University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio President, Dr. William L. Henrich.
Each year, the Graduate School selects a student to receive a UTHSCSA Presidential Ambassador Scholarship. The student is awarded $2,000 and will be asked to fulfill various requirements for one year beginning in April, 2013.
Rae conducts her research in the labs of Pharmacology Distinguished Teaching Professor William Clarke, Ph.D. and Associate Professor/Research Kelly Berg, Ph.D..
Congratulations Raehannah Jamshidi!
Rae, a second year Pharmacology-MD/PhD graduate student, was awarded the 'Outstanding Poster Presentation Award' for her presentation titled: 'Prolonged reduction in kappa opioid receptor function after a single ad- ministration of the antagonist, norBNI, in peripheral sensory neurons ex vivo and in vivo', at the 2013 Behavior, Biology and Chemistry: Translation Research in Addiction Conference.
The conference was held March 9-10 at a nearby hotel and focuses on translational aspects of addiction research among chemists, biologists, and behavioral scientists.
Rae conducts her research in the labs of Pharmacology Distinguished Teaching Professor William Clarke, Ph.D. and Associate Professor/Research Kelly Berg, Ph.D..
Congratulations Raehannah Jamshidi!
Rae, a second year Pharmacology-MD/PhD graduate student, was awarded the 'Outstanding Oral Presentation Award' for her presentation titled: 'Peripheral Kappa Opioid Receptors as Targets for Analgesia', at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's 4th Annual MD/PhD Retreat.
The retreat was held February 16th, 2013 at the UTHSCSA's Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute and included oral and poster presentations, which are judged by both faculty and fellow MD/PhD students, a guest speaker and an awards ceremony.
Rae conducts her research in the labs of Pharmacology Distinguished Teaching Professor William Clarke, Ph.D. and Associate Professor/Research Kelly Berg, Ph.D..
Congratulations Stephanie Perez!
Pharmacology Neuroscience graduate student Stephanie Perez received welcomed news when she was notified she had received the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship Grant.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services awarded the grant to Stephanie for her project titled: 'Restoration of GABAergic Function in a Rodent Model of Schizophrenia'. Stephanie conducts her research in the lab of Daniel Lodge, Ph.D., in the Department of Pharmacology
The research fellowship is for three years (2012-15) and is meant to help graduate students with expenses for living, research, education, travel and more.
To read more about the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), click: here.
Congratulations Peter LoCoco!
Pharmacology third year graduate student Peter LoCoco has been selected as a Greehey Graduate Fellow in Children's Health.
Candidates were nominated by a faculty member, for the Greehey Fellowship, because they have a strong academic record, have a commitment to 'translational' scientific research and exhibit scientific excellence, with special consideration given to students with specific interests in children’s cancer and those that have rotated through the GCCRI and/or Greehey funded research laboratories.
The Greehey Graduate Fellowship in Children’s Health was established to support graduate students who wish to pursue graduate scientific study in children’s health sciences, especially children’s cancer. Nominations for fellowship support are submitted to the Graduate Dean’s Office, and fellowships are awarded by the Dean to the most deserving candidates who meet this criterion based on the recommendation of the GSBS Scholarship Committee. The fellowship will provide stipend support and tuition/fees for Peter for the remaining 2013 fiscal year.
Peter had to submit an essay with a summary of his scientific research as it relates to children's cancer and health along with a letter of recommendation from his supervising professor, William P. Clarke, Ph.D..
Congratulations Teresa Evans!
Pharmacology Neuroscience graduate student Teresa Evans received the Technology Innovation in Novel Translation(TINT) Program Award.
Her abstract, titled: 'Elucidating the link between traumatic brain injury and peripheral nervous system pathology' was reviewed and selected to receive the award. The TINT program promotes studies on an innovative technology or methodology to promote translation in basic and clinical science research. The ultimate goal is to move basic science discovery to patient-based applications and clinical practice to improve human health.
Teresa conducts her research in the lab of Holly Van Remmen, Ph.D., in the Department of Cellular and Structural Biology
To read more about the Technology Innovation in Novel Translation(TINT) Program Award, click: here.
Congratulations to
Alexandra Soto-Pina, Ph.D.!
Alexandra presented her dissertation titled: 'Does the peripheral sympathetic nervous system contribute to hypertension induced by chronic dexamethasone treatment?' on November 30th, 2012, to a lecture hall audience, whose members included her defense review committee. Her defense committee notified her, that afternoon, that she had successfully defended her dissertation and would be receiving her Ph.D.. On December 11th, 2012, the Department of Pharmacology honored Dr. Soto-Pina with an afternoon reception and presented her with the departmental gift, a personalized office chair. Ale did her research work in Dr. J. Randy Strong's lab, a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and who was also Ale's mentor. Ale is pictured above (L-R) with Pharmacology Chairman, Alan Frazer, Ph.D. (left) and J. Randy Strong, Ph.D. (right), as he comments about Ale's work as a Pharmacology graduate student. Dr. Soto-Pina is currently entertaining several options for the next step of her career. Congratulations and Best Wishes Dr. Soto-Pina!
Congratulations to
Elaine Por, Ph.D.!
Elaine presented her dissertation titled: 'β-arrestin-2 mediates TRPV1 desensitization' on November 19th, 2012, to a lecture hall audience, whose members included her defense review committee. Her defense committee notified her, that afternoon, that she had successfully defended her dissertation and would be receiving her Ph.D.. On November 27th, 2012, the Department of Pharmacology honored Dr. Por with a breakfast reception and presented her with the departmental gift, a personalized office chair. Elaine did her research work in Dr. Nathan Jeske's lab, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and who was also Elaine's mentor. Elaine is pictured here (right) with Pharmacology Chairman, Alan Frazer, Ph.D. (center) and the Pharmacology Neuroscience Program Coordinator , David Morilak, Ph.D. (left), as he comments about Elaine's work as a Pharmacology Neuroscience graduate student. Dr. Por is currently entertaining several options for the next step of her career. Congratulations and Best Wishes Dr. Por!