UTMB Announcements for 3/25/2025

Monday, April 7, 2025    11:00am - 4:00pm

Levin Hall Foyer and Dining Room

Schedule of Events

11:00am - Noon

Poster/Abstract Presentation

Noon - 1:15pm

Lunch and Keynote Address

1:15pm - 1:30pm

Q & A with Dr. Suzie Bergman

1:30pm - 1:45pm

Excellence in Interprofessional Education Awards Presentation

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Afternoon workshop with Dr. Bergman

Guest Keynote Speaker

Suzie Bergman, DDS, FTMJF

“Interdisciplinary Pathways for Facial Pain Diagnosis and Management”

For more information about registering for the luncheon, submitting an abstract, award nomination and/or registering for the workshop, please visit our website.

https://www.utmb.edu/ipep/about-us/upcoming-event-details/2025/04/07/default-calendar/4th-annual-interprofessional-education-symposium

The John Sealy School of Medicine’s Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. It is now time to submit your commencement regalia rental orders to ensure they arrive on time for the ceremony. 

To complete your regalia rental order, please use the following link and review the additional considerations listed below

• Regalia order link:  https://www.buildagrad.com/utmbsomedfaculty
• Google Chrome is recommended, but any browser should work provided Flash in enabled.
• If paying by PO, select “Pay with PO#”.  Please do not include taxes when paying with PO.  Please get with your department’s administrative support for assistance with submitting your PO.
• If paying online, select “Pay Online”.
• Your UTMB email address is required to receive a confirmation.
• Please note there will be a $40 late fee on all orders placed during late registration.
• The deadline to submit late orders without a late fee is April 4, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

Note: Regalia will arrive the week before Commencement for distribution. An email will be sent when it is available to be picked up with designated days and times, along with the pick-up location. If you are unable to pick up your regalia in person, please email the campus bookstore at utmbstores@utmb.eduauthorizing someone to pick it up on your behalf.  The person you authorize must have a driver’s license or UTMB ID to pick up your regalia.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the Campus Store for assistance at (409) 772-1939.

Please join us for this informative seminar!!!

Title: A Deep Learning Approach to Nonparametric Propensity Score Estimation with Optimized Covariate Balance

Presented By: Maosen Peng, MD Anderson

Abstract: Causal inference in observational studies presents significant challenges, particularly when estimating treatment effects under model misspecification, poor covariate overlap, and inadequate balance. This talk introduces a novel propensity score weighting method designed to address these issues, motivated by a case study on the effect of erythrocyte-to-platelet ratio (EPR) changes on sepsis outcomes using the MIMIC-IV electronic health records database. The proposed approach is grounded in two essential conditions: local balance, which ensures conditional independence of covariates and treatment assignment across a dense grid of balancing scores, and local calibration, which guarantees that balancing scores accurately reflect true propensity scores. A neural network is employed to construct a nonparametric propensity model that optimizes covariate balance, minimizes bias, and stabilizes inverse probability weights. Extensive numerical studies validate the effectiveness of this method, and findings from the case study indicate that high EPR changes are associated with a 16% increased risk of 28-day mortality (HR: 1.16, 95% CI: 1.04–1.29). Additionally, a live demonstration of the R package implementation will be provided, illustrating how this method can be seamlessly applied to real-world causal inference problems.

Maosen Peng

MD Anderson

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Noon – 1PM

Virtual Seminar: Contact asbabu@utmb.edu for any additional information or queries.

Zoom Invitation Below (More Information URL):

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: April 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606031888?pwd=9jP5evH9G0vnd7Lweto0V2HU5XYzZv.1

UTMB Optical is offering two fantastic deals you won’t want to miss!

👓 Spring Into Savings! 40% Off All Eyewear! 🌟

1:  Upgrade your look during our limited time offer

40% OFF all eyewear this week only March 24 – March 28!

Explore our new designer collections and find your perfect pair.

📌 Offer Details:
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2:  Exciting Eyewear Promotion Continues!

When you purchase an annual supply of contact lenses, you’ll receive 

40% off a complete pair of frames and prescription lenses

Note: Visit with one of our locations for promotion inclusions and limitations. Contact lens sale excludes sunglasses from Maui Jim, Oakley, and Costa.

Visit us to take advantage of these limited-time specials on eyewear:

📍 Locations and Hours:

• Galveston Optical
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The School of Public and Population Health Student Association Presents: 

National Public Health Week Documentary and Panel Session

4/8/2025

12-2 PM

HEC 3.200

RSVP here: https://utmb.us/dpu

The School of Public and Population Health

Announces-The Final Examination of Yejin Kang

For the Degree of 

Doctor of Philosophy 

April 1,  2025

10:00 AM 

Virtual Meeting

Link:  https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609677636?pwd=EGm4Eoyygzs5wg4d1Rj8D00Ms1MGkD.1

Passcode: 596804

Title of dissertation:

MEDIATING ROLE OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND ACCULTURATION ON TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT AMONG ASIAN AMERICAN SUBGROUPS

~Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action and Building a Healthier Future Together~

You're invited to join us for this series which brings together leaders from government, healthcare, education, industry, advocacy, and the community to address key health issues through an interprofessional approach and using open dialogue, policy advocacy, research, and public health initiatives.

April 2025 Topic:  Healthcare Workforce Talent Pipeline

Free event - Open to all

April 11, 2025, 7:30am - 9:30am

Levin Hall Dining Room - 1006 Market Street, 2nd Floor

7:30am - 8:00am - Light Breakfast Refreshments

8:00am - 9:30am - Panel discussion and Q & A

Panelists

Victoria Ford, MPA - President and CEO, Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI)

W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D – President, Galveston College

Jones, Deborah PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN - Senior Vice President and Dean, UTMB School of Nursing, Chief Integration Officer and Rebecca Sealy Distinguished Centennial Chair

Philesha Evans, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR - Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Vice President, UTMB Human Resources

Moderator

Dr. Ashley Parikh, UTMB Office of Interprofessional Education & Practice

Click on the link below for more information and to RSVP

Sponsored by the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP)

and the Health Education Center (HEC)

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Announces – The Final Examination of

Melanie Adams

For the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy

March 27, 2025

10:00 am

1.304 SHP/SON Building & Microsoft Teams

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

Exploring the Relationship between Postpartum Anxiety and Ethnicity/Race: A Secondary Analysis of TriNetX Data

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Chair: Patricia Blair, PhD, Associate Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas

J. Michael Leger, PhD, Professor & Dean, Tarleton University, Stephenville, Texas

Brandie Taylor, Director of Scientific Research, Advocate Aurora Health Research Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hoang Nguyen, PhD, Professor, Nursing PhD Program, School of Nursing, UTMB Galveston, Texas

DeMonica Junious, PhD, Assistant Professor, Nursing PhD Program, UTMB Galveston, Texas

COME OUT AND MEET OUR NEWEST VENDOR TO UTMB

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT THE CLEAR LAKE CAMPUS!

Beyond Bling Boutique offers lots of bling fashion jewelry ranging from $3.00 - $25.00,

including bracelets, charm necklaces, rings, earrings, fashion headbands (Valentine's & Easter),

bows, freshies, diffusers (for your car), and wristlets that are perfect for the rodeo.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27^TH

AND

FRIDAY, MARCH 28^TH

9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

1^ST FLOOR – MAIN LOBBY

Credit cards, Debit cards, Cash App, and Venmo are accepted.

Proceeds benefit Patient and Volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

March 25th, 10:30-11:30 AM: Parenteral Nutrition with Misty Anderson, RD-AP, LD, CNSC

Don't miss our special presentation on March 25th from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Teams or In-Person in Jennie Sealy 2.506B. Misty will share an insightful overview of parenteral nutrition in acute care.

In-person space is limited so please RSVP to Tiffany Nance (tinance@utmb.edu) to reserve your spot.

Joining via Teams: Meeting ID: 291 559 176 123; Passcode: SC65xn3U

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

Indulge in a Culinary Adventure at Our Cafe!

We're thrilled to serve our latest menu offerings that promise to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your culinary curiosity! Get ready to embark on a journey of flavor exploration with the freshest ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.

Click the link below to explore our tantalizing menu options for this week:

Food & Nutrition (utmb.edu)🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

Indulge in a Culinary Adventure at Our Cafe!

We're thrilled to serve our latest menu offerings that promise to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your culinary curiosity! Get ready to embark on a journey of flavor exploration with the freshest ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.

Click the link below to explore our tantalizing menu options for this week:

Food & Nutrition (utmb.edu)

March 26th, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Be sure to stop by and say hello to some of our RDs at our booth celebrating Healthy snacking and eating on the go. You can find them in the Jennie Sealy Hallway on the 2nd floor.

Join us this week as we explore making better choices when snacking and eating on the go. Let's celebrate the power of food to connect us all!

On Thursday March 27, 2025 at the Moody Medical Library, the UTMB Police Department will be conducting "free basic" Bicycle Maintenance. The maintenance provided includes air in the tire and oil on the chain. The UTMB PD will also register bicycles. Registering bicycles helps to deter bicycle theft and it also aids law enforcement in the recovery of lost/stolen bicycles. Those registering their bicycles will receive a free U-lock and lights for their bicycles (while supplies last). The service will be held at 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and is provided to all UTMB Students, Faculty, and Staff. All are required to have valid identification and their UTMB ID badge. If you have any questions, please contact Corporal Dorsey at 409-772-2691.  

UTMB is updating its 5-year, FEMA approved, Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is a requirement to receive funding for hazard mitigation projects and disaster recovery reimbursement. Having an updated, active plan allows UTMB to better optimize healthcare delivery before, during, and after disaster strikes (e.g., hurricane, flood, freeze). It allows us to keep our employees, students, patients, and the communities we serve safer.

UTMB Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

Your input on this quick 14-question survey will help paint a complete picture of the risks we face and the strategies we should take to become a more disaster resistant institution.

“Advanced Cardiac Imaging – What is it and what are the guidelines?”

Objectives:  At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

1. Describe clinical applications of advanced cardiac imaging modalities including Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CT, Three-dimensional (3D) Echocardiography and Myocardial PET.

2. Identify clinical scenarios where advanced cardiac imaging can change management.

3. Recommend the most appropriate imaging test for cardiac pathologies by applying relevant guidelines for advanced cardiac imaging.

The University of Texas Medical Branch is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Medical Branch designates this live activity for a maximum of _1_ AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience and Needs:  Internal Medicine faculty, staff, registered nurses, residents, fellows, students, and internists specializing in Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, Geriatrics, Hematology & Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, and Rheumatology need to be regularly updated with new research and guidelines regarding the evaluation and management of medical disorders and implement them in clinical practice to enhance the quality of patient care and improve patient outcomes.

Educational Methods:  Educational methods will include lectures, case presentations, literature review, and panel discussion.

    Activity Evaluation:  Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.

Financial Disclosure:

The following are reports of relationships with commercial interests by those individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity.

Dr. Okon does not have any financial disclosures to provide.  

UTMB Pediatrics Grand Rounds

Friday, March 28, 2025, 8:00 – 9:00 AM (Central Time)

Virtual: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 296 569 076 100; Passcode: YM7EB77z

Marianelly Fernandez Ferrer, MD

Assistant Professor

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Department of Pediatrics

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Early Recognition, Diagnosis, & Management

Objectives: Following this session, participants should be able to:

• Identify the clinical presentation and symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis
• Understand the diagnostic approach to eosinophilic esophagitis
• Review current treatment options, including dietary elimination & pharmacologic therapies 

Speaker:

Dr. Steven Epstein

Professor of Sociology and John C. Shaffer Professor in the Humanities

March 27th, 2025

Noon to 1:30p.m. presentation

1:30-2pm Meet and Greet 

Lunch on a first come first serve basis

Location: Open Gates 1st Floor 

Part of the NSF-funded “Knowledge of AIDS” Network Workshop

Abstract: It has become common to speak of the “crisis” of expertise and to link growing distrust of experts with declining confidence in authorities of all sorts. To better understand and evaluate these perceptions of crisis, I focus attention on two underlying shifts in the politics of knowledge in the United States in recent decades that have transformed what it means to be an expert and who can plausibly serve as one: first, the diversification and proliferation of cultural authority, marked by a growing competition to provide answers and make pronouncements on how life should be lived; and second, the simultaneous rise to prominence of hybrid forms of “lay expertise” that include knowledge-empowered social movements. To ground my analysis, I focus on two domains—health and sexuality—where these transformations are especially evident. To bookend my analysis, I trace developments from the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic to the recent experience of Covid-19, proposing that in the crucible of pandemics the fault lines of expertise become particularly visible. Throughout, I seek to highlight recent scholarship that contributes to the rethinking of expertise. My aim is to provide a somewhat more hopeful account of the crisis of expertise, one that recognizes the risks of populist dismissal of experts but also emphasizes the potential virtues of democratic challenges to traditional expertise in the service of epistemic justice.

UTMB Research Day, brought to you by the Vice Provost for Research and the Council of Vice Chairs for Research, is scheduled for May 29, 2025.  The day celebrates excellence in research across our institution's key areas of emphasis highlighting the strengths and opportunities for recognition and promoting collaboration across traditional disciplines.  This year highlights our expertise in Cardio/Renal/Metabolic health.   

Research Day 2025 will feature a poster forum highlighting the best of UTMB’s current research as well as the popular Core Showcase. Selected abstracts from all disciplines will be considered for awards and featured as oral presentations during the annual Research Day Program.

The abstract form below includes presenter information, abstract information (including a list of authors), IRB/IACUC protocol number and approval/pending date and mentor approval for students & postdocs.  Have these things ready before starting the form. 

Abstracts must be submitted by 04/01/2025 at 11:59 PM CST. 

UTMB Research Day Abstract Submission Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/3vfVNLVP16

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Announces – The Final Examination of

MELISSA HENWOOD

For the Degree of

 Doctor of Philosophy

March 26, 2025

1:00 PM

HEC 3.201

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

SPINAL HEMISECTION IN MICE AS A MODEL FOR SENSORY RECOVERY AND CENTRAL NEUROPATHIC PAIN

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Chair: Bo Chen, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Ping Wu, MD, PhD, Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Jin Mo Chung, PhD, Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Thomas Green, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Pablo Valdes Quevedo, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Graduation Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

James Grau, PhD, Mary Tucker Currie Professor and Fellow, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Announces – The Final Examination of

LUBNA MAHMOUD

For the Degree of

 Doctor of Philosophy

March 26, 2025

11:00 AM

Basic Science Building2.212

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ACCELERATES ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE PATHOLOGY IN THE TGF344-AD RAT MODEL

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Chair: Maria Micci, PhD, Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Bartosz Szczesny, PhD, Associate Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Elvis-Yane Cuevas-Martinez, PhD, Associate Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Douglas Dewitt, PhD, Professor (Retired), Neuroscience Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Claudia Robertson, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Student Government Association will be hosting a townhall meeting Wednesday, March 26th! This townhall meeting will be from 12-1pm in HEC 3.222 and online.

This is a great time to learn about what SGA does, ask questions about the election process, and make your voice heard!

Thinking about retirement? Human Resources is hosting a Teachers Retirement of Texas (TRS) session on Thursday, April 17, for employees interested in retiring. 

The session will go over how to calculate your eligibility for retiree benefits, the required documentation, and other important action items.

Click on the link below to register for the session. You will receive a confirmation email to save the session to your Outlook calendar.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Benefits Information Session – 12PM CST to 1PM CST.

TRS Retiree Benefits Information Session

For questions or more information about the retirement information session, please contact HR Benefits at benefits.services@utmb.edu or (409) 772-2630.

Thinking about retirement? Human Resources is hosting a retirement benefits information session on Thursday, April 17, for employees interested in retiring. 

The session will go over how to determine your eligibility for retiree benefits, the required documentation, and other important action items.

Click on the link below to register for the session. You will receive a confirmation email to save the session to your Outlook calendar.

Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Benefits Information Session – 2 to 3 p.m.

Optional Retirement Program of Texas (ORP) Benefits Information Session

For questions or more information about the retirement information session, please contact HR Benefits at benefits.services@utmb.edu or (409) 772-2630.

Moment of Hope
Each week the Pastoral Care Department brings you a Moment of Hope and a weekly anchor to encourage you. Additionally, Click here to listen to today's Moment of Hope featuring one of our UTMB Chaplains.

Today’s Anchor highlights two celebrations of our Muslim friends.

The first is Laylat al-Qadr (March 26), on an Islamic festival that commemorates the night on which God first revealed the Qurʾān to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (Jibrīl). The second festival is Eid al-Fitr (March 31), which marks the end of Ramadan. Muslims gather together over celebratory meals, gifts are exchanged, and special pastries are baked celebrating a month long fast. Here is portion of the Quran, which is the Muslim’s sacred text. We hope it encourages you today.

Quran 97

[97:1] In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. [97:2] Surely, We sent it down on the Night of Destiny. [97:3] And what should make thee know what the Night of Destiny is? [97:4] The Night of Destiny is better than a thousand months. [97:5] Therein descend angels and the Spirit by the command of their Lord — with every matter. [97:6] It is all peace till the rising of the dawn.

BOOKS AND GIFTS AT GREAT SAVINGS!

Come out and visit Angela’s Books and Gifts.  With great titles at unbelievable prices, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list! Product categories include Children’s Story Books, Cookbooks, General Interest Books, New York Times Best Sellers, Stationery, Scrapbooking, Music Collections, Early Learning Products, Children’s Educational Products, and gifts for all ages.

Enjoy first run, top-quality products from various world leading publishers!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26^TH

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

 AND

 THURSDAY, MARCH 27^TH  

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS - HOSPITAL ENTRYWAY

Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Thinking about retirement?

The Human Resources Benefits Center is hosting a virtual Teachers Retirement of Texas (TRS) informational session on:

Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm

This session will cover retirement benefits eligibility, required documentation, and other important critical items. To register for this retirement session, please click on the link below.  Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email, which will be saved to your Outlook calendar.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas Benefits Information Session

For questions or more information about this retirement information session, you may contact HR Benefits at:

benefits.services@utmb.edu

(409) 772-2630

If you are unable to attend this retirement session, future scheduled session dates for this 2025 are listed below.  Please look out for these dates in the UTMB Daily Announcements!

June 26, 2025

August 8, 2025

October 3, 2025

December 12, 2025

Thinking about retirement?

The Human Resources Benefits Center is hosting a virtual Teachers Retirement of Texas (TRS) informational session on:

Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm

This session will cover retirement benefits eligibility, required documentation, and other important critical items. To register for this retirement session, please click on the link below.  Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email, which will be saved to your Outlook calendar.

Optional Retirement Program of Texas Benefits Information Session

For questions or more information about this retirement information session, you may contact HR Benefits at:

benefits.services@utmb.edu

(409) 772-2630

If you are unable to attend this retirement session, future scheduled session dates for this 2025 are listed below.  Please look out for these dates in the UTMB Daily Announcements!

June 26, 2025

August 8, 2025

October 3, 2025

December 12, 2025

The UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation will hold the second annual Orthopaedic Research Forum on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Levin Hall on the Galveston Campus.

We invite anyone from UTMB conducting musculoskeletal-related research to submit an abstract for consideration. Selected abstracts will be invited to present their research at the event.

The person submitting the abstract must be the presenting author. There is no registration fee. For abstract submission instructions and application: https://forms.office.com/r/QcQtN7ZhfC.

The submission deadline is April 14, 2025.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Announces – The Final Examination of

RYAN MURPHY

For the Degree of

 Doctor of Philosophy

March 26, 2025

12:00 PM

HEC 3.206

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

MOLECULAR SIGNALING AND AGONIST DISCOVERY FOR GPR52

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Chair: John Allen, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Jia Zhou, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Kathryn Cunningham, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Stanley Watowich, PhD, Associate Professor, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Francis Willard, PhD, Research Advisor,  Eli Lilly and Company, Zionsville, IN