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Sarah Williams-Blangero, Ph.D.
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Email: sarah.williams-blangero@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7501 (Brownsville campus) Phone: (956) 665-6426 (McAllen Biomedical Research Facility - MBMRF)

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Miriam Aceves

Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Email: miriam.aceves@utrgv.edu
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Miriam Aceves

Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience
Email: miriam.aceves@utrgv.edu
McAllen - MBMRF 2.206

Marcio Almeida

Associate Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Email: marcio.almeida@utrgv.edu
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Marcio Almeida

Associate Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Genetic Analysis, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics
Email: marcio.almeida@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BBRHB 2.234

Juan Carlos Alvarenga

Associate Professor of Research, Primary and Community Care ISU
Email: juan.lopezalvarenga@utrgv.edu
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Juan Carlos Alvarenga

Associate Professor of Research, Primary and Community Care ISU
Metabolic Disease, Biostatistics
Email: juan.lopezalvarenga@utrgv.edu
Edinburg - ETBLC 2.142

John Blangero

Professor, Director, Genomics Computing Center, Department of Human Genetics
Email: john.blangero@utrgv.edu
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John Blangero

Professor, Director, Genomics Computing Center, Department of Human Genetics
Statistical Genetics, Cellular Modeling
Email: john.blangero@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BBRHB 2.230

Jose Cano

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Primary and Community Care ISU
Email: jose.cano@utrgv.edu
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Jose Cano

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Primary and Community Care ISU
Preventive Care, Alzheimer's Disease
Email: jose.cano@utrgv.edu
Mercedes – MKNH FM Knapp Residency Clinic

Chelsea Chang

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Chair, Primary and Community Care ISU
Email: chelsea.chang@utrgv.edu
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Chelsea Chang

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Chair, Primary and Community Care ISU
Preventive Care, Population Health
Email: chelsea.chang@utrgv.edu
Edinburg – EREBL 2.106

Joanne Curran

Professor, Director, Ph.D. Program, Department of Human Genetics
Email: joanne.curran@utrgv.edu
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Joanne Curran

Professor, Director, Ph.D. Program, Department of Human Genetics
Molecular Genetics, Diabetes, Lipidomics
Email: joanne.curran@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BBRHB 2.235

Vincent Diego

Associate Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Email: vincent.diego@utrgv.edu
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Vincent Diego

Associate Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Biostatistics
Email: vincent.diego@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BBRHB 2.233

Jacob Galan

Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Email: jacob.galan@utrgv.edu
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Jacob Galan

Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Proteomics, Multi-omics, Exposomics
Email: jacob.galan@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BCHGB 1.407

Deepu George

Associate Professor, Primary and Community Care ISU
Email: deepu.george@utrgv.edu
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Deepu George

Associate Professor, Primary and Community Care ISU
Behavioral Health, Social Determinants of Health
Email: deepu.george@utrgv.edu
Edinburg – EREBL 1.204

Harald Goring

Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Email: harald.goring@utrgv.edu
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Harald Goring

Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology
Email: harald.goring@utrgv.edu
San Antonio - SSATC 320.07

Daniela Hernandez

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Primary and Community Care ISU
Email: daniela.hernandez@utrgv.edu
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Daniela Hernandez

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Primary and Community Care ISU
Metabolic Disease, Translational Research
Email: daniela.hernandez@utrgv.edu
Weslaco - WINMC Clinic

Tom Howard

Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Email: tom.howard@utrgv.edu
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Tom Howard

Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Molecular Genetics, Clinical Genetics
Email: tom.howard@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BCHGB 1.403

Dae Joon Kim

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Oncology, School of Medicine
Email: dae.kim@utrgv.edu
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Dae Joon Kim

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Oncology, School of Medicine
Email: dae.kim@utrgv.edu
McAllen – MBMRF 1.202

Mark Kos

Associate Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Email: mark.kos@utrgv.edu
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Mark Kos

Associate Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Genetic Epidemiology, Statistical Genetics
Email: mark.kos@utrgv.edu
San Antonio -SSATC 320.07

Satish Kumar

Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Email: satish.kumar@utrgv.edu
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Satish Kumar

Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics
Email: satish.kumar@utrgv.edu
McAllen - MBMRF 2.219

Ana Cristina Leandro

Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Email: ana.leandro@utrgv.edu
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Ana Cristina Leandro

Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics
Email: ana.leandro@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BLCBR 1.311A

Michael Mahaney

Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Email: michael.mahoney@utrgv.edu
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Michael Mahaney

Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Genetic Epidemiology
Email: michael.mahoney@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BCHGB 1.406

Juan Peralta

Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Email: juan.peralta@utrgv.edu
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Juan Peralta

Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Human Genetics
Bioinformatics, Computational Genetics
Email: juan.peralta@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BBRHB 2.236

Genaro Ramirez Correa

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Email: genaro.ramirezcorrea@utrgv.edu
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Genaro Ramirez Correa

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Molecular Genetics, Cardiovascular Disease
Email: genaro.ramirezcorrea@utrgv.edu
McAllen - MBMRF 1.408

Blanca Restrepo

Professor, University of Texas School of Public Health
Email: jblanca.i.restrepo@uth.tmc.edu
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Blanca Restrepo

Professor, University of Texas School of Public Health
Bioinformatics, Computational Genetics
Email: jblanca.i.restrepo@uth.tmc.edu
McAllen – MBMRF 2.222

Candace Robledo

Associate Professor, Primary and Community Care ISU
Email: candace.robledo@utrgv.edu
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Candace Robledo

Associate Professor, Primary and Community Care ISU
Environmental Epidemiology, Maternal Health
Email: candace.robledo@utrgv.edu
Edinburg – ETBLC 2.103

Laura Seligman

Professor, Department of Psychological Science
Email: laura.seligman@utrgv.edu
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Laura Seligman

Professor, Department of Psychological Science
Anxiety, Depression, Dental Phobia
Email: laura.seligman@utrgv.edu
Edinburg – EACSB 1.123F

John Thomas

Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Email: john.thomas@utrgv.edu
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John Thomas

Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Virology, Clinical Testing
Email: john.thomas@utrgv.edu
McAllen - MBMRF 2.211

John VandeBerg

Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Email: john.vandeberg@utrgv.edu
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John VandeBerg

Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Molecular Genetics, Animal Model Developement
Email: john.vandeberg@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BCHGB 1.404

Sarah Williams-Blangero

Director, South Texas Diabetes & Obesity Institute Chair, Department of Human Genetics
Email: sarah.williams-blangero@utr...
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Sarah Williams-Blangero

Director, South Texas Diabetes & Obesity Institute Chair, Department of Human Genetics
Genetic Epidemiology, Family Studies
Email: sarah.williams-blangero@utrgv.edu
McAllen - MBMRF 2.220 / Brownsville- BCHGB 1.408

Anderson Winkler

Associate Professor, Director, Imaging Genomics Center, Department of Human Genetics
Email: anderson.winkler@utrgv.edu
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Anderson Winkler

Associate Professor, Director, Imaging Genomics Center, Department of Human Genetics
Imaging Genomics, MRI Imaging
Email: anderson.winkler@utrgv.edu
Brownsville - BCHGB 1.110
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