BS in Biomedical Sciences
Congratulations to all the BMED students who presented and was recognized at the Engaged Scholar Symposium 2022.
BMED students received presentation awards at the Engaged Scholar Symposium (ES2)
- Emily Jordan – Distinguished Scholar in the Research Category (Presentation Title: “The Dual Delivery of Y15 and Metformin in a PLGA Scaffold for the Treatment of Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer”)
- Monica Lozano Garcia and Chelsea Erazo Macias – Honorable Mention in the Sustainability Category (Presentation Title: “Can You Feel This?: A Protocol for Temporary Deafferentation”)
BMED student Smaran Marupudi received the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) 2021 Undergraduate Student Research Development Award ($1000) to support his research with Dr. Ryan Russell and Dr. Yu Lun Tai from the Department of Health and Human Performance
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Congratulations to Health and Biomedical Science students and faculty mentors for being recognized for their presentation at the
2019 College of Health Professions Research Symposium!
Edinburg Campus
| Place | Student and Mentor | Poster Title |
| 1 |
Aaron Carrillo & Luis Trevino, Mentor: Dr. Kelsey Baker |
Spinal Cord Injury: Does Size Matter? Pursuing Degree: BS in Biomedical Science |
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Alyssa Canales & Alondra Medina, Mentor: Dr. Kelsey Baker |
Scarred for Life: The Role of Spinal Scars in Functional Recovery Pursuing Degree: BS in Biomedical Science |
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Veronica Levrier, Mentor: Dr. Deepu George |
Behavioral Interventions for Treatment Resistant Depression: A Brief Review Pursuing Degree: BS in Biomedical Science |
Brownsville Campus
| Place | Student and Mentor | Poster Title |
| 1 |
Homero Coss & David Moreno, Mentor: Dr. Alejandro Lopez-Juarez |
Different Mechanisms for Brain White Matter Pathogenesis in two RASopathies Pursuing Degree: BS in Biomedical Science |
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Andrea Bustos, Marisol Villareal, Mentor: Dr. Alejandro-Lopez |
White Matter/Myelin Abnormalities and Related Behaviors in Infant and Juvenile NF1 Mice Pursuing Degree: BS in Biomedical Science |
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Astrid S. Gutierrez, Mentor: Dr. Sue Anne Chew |
The Evaluation of Osteogenic Inducing MiRNAs for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications Pursuing Degree: BS in Biology |
Congratulations Roman!
Out of the almost 60 poster attendees at the Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference held on Nov 3rd, 2018 at The University of Texas at Austin, Roman Sanchez Martinez was recognized as one of the top 6 students (the only UTRGV student) for an Outstanding Presentation of a Research Poster Award. He was also interviewed by The Daily Texan - Nov. 5, 2018 - "Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference highlights interdisciplinary undergraduate research"
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Congratulations to BMED student May-Hui Ding for being awarded the 2018 Texas Society Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) Undergraduate Student Award as well as First Place in the Student Poster Presentation Competition at the 41st Annual TSAHP Conference "Preparing the 21st Century Workforce" for her poster titled “The Study of Osteogenic Inducing MicroRNA’s for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications”. |
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Imran Murtuza |
"Coming from Dallas, I did not know a single person when I entered college. However, I was very fortunate, became BMED is like a family so I was welcomed in with open arms. Being a Biomedical Sciences Major has not only allowed me to succeed academically but also grow as a person. The X-factor of the BMED department is embodied by a quote one of the faculty members (Dr. Hugo Rodriguez) always preaches: “A goal without a plan is only a wish.” The BMED department prepared me from day one for not only getting into medical school but on ways to thrive once in. They work with your needs and are constantly improving their curriculum and methods to cater to the students. It fosters a student-oriented environment which is the trend many schools are following now. I was extremely fortunate to be a student in the BMED department. My parting piece of advice to current and future students would be to start preparing and planning towards your goal from the day you walk into your first class. Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do, take charge and talk to your professors. If you do not go to them, they will find you." |
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Hector Filizola |
“The Biomedical Sciences program and its innovative curriculum provided me a top-tier education to meet my goal of getting accepted into my dream medical school. I am confident the lessons I have learned here helped me grow as a professional and will aid me in my future endeavors. Furthermore, the constant support from the BMED faculty in addition to working alongside other passionate students with similar goals served as constant motivation. Everyone was beyond friendly, which promoted a fantastic learning environment.” |
| Congratulations to BMED students Roman Sanchez Martinez and Lakshman Vigneswaran for being recipients of the 2017 Texas Society of Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Student Award. They were selected based on their service to their community and profession, as well as their scholastic achievement and future professional potential. | |
 Lakshman Vigneswaran |
 Roman Sanchez Martinez |
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Congratulations to our BMED alumni, Victor Hinojosa who has been awarded a 2017 Texas Medical Association (TMA) Minority scholarship. Victor is one of the twelve minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall that were presented a $10,000 scholarship award during the TMA’s Annual Convention in Houston in the beginning of May. |