Three GSBS students were recently featured in UTMB News for their NIH awards. Learn more about their accomplishments and the support available through the GSBS Writing Studio. utmb.edu/news/article/utmb-n…

GSBS Students and Postdoctoral Fellows: Don't forget about tomorrow's GSBS Writing Studio workshop on Networking Effectively! This session will be held at noon in Levin Hall 3.324. Please register using the QR code on the flyer or visit the Writing Studio's website for a registration link and more information.

GSBS Applicants for the 2027-28 academic year: Please join us today at 4pm cst for a Virtual Open House, to learn more about our MS and PhD programs and meet with program representatives. Register at zoomgov.com/meeting/register…

GSBS Alumni and Faculty and Friends, Please consider making a donation to the GSBS for UTMB Giving Day. give.utmb.edu/schools/Univer… Funds generated through philanthropic investments provide support to help us recruit and retain top students, provide travel and fellowship awards, and support development of new programs. The goal is to have 50 donors. The campaign ends October 7th!

The registration deadline to present a poster at the 2026 GSBS Research Expo is approaching! Poster presenter registration deadline is October 9th. Event Attendee registration deadline is October 21st. Registration Link: utmb.us/ggr We hope to see all of our GSBS students, postdocs, and faculty at the Research Expo on November 3rd!

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!