2016 Article Archive
As Academic Colleges evolve, mentorship need soars
Experienced mentors will continue to be in demand in coming years, as the students’ curriculum needs expand. The good news is that the ranks of the mentors will grow as well.
3 faculty members inducted into Shine Academy
Three UT Southwestern Medical Center faculty members – Dr. Elizabeth Brickner, Dr. Celia Jenkins, and Dr. Biff Palmer – were elected recently to the UT Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy of Health Science Education.
Scientists find potential treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified synthetic RNA and DNA that reverses the protein deficiency causing Friedreich’s ataxia, a neurological disease for which there is currently no cure.
Cornea surgery allows little boy to see color of his mother’s eyes for first time
“My son was a miracle when he was born and his life ended making miracles for others,” Vicky Blair said of her 17-year-old son, Shon, who lost his life in 2014.
Class Notes
Class of 1980: Joe Spann, M.D. was presented the 2015 Travis County Medical Society Physician Humanitarian Award on Dec. 9, 2015, for his volunteer medical work in Liberia during last year’s Ebola crisis.
February Newsmakers
Dr. Thomas Carroll, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and of Molecular Biology, has been selected to hold the NCH Corporation Chair in Molecular Transport.
Clinical Nutrition grad receives Schermerhorn award
Lilian Nwora, a December 2015 graduate of the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions’ Master of Clinical Nutrition program, has received the 2015 Student Service Award in Honor of Dr. John W. Schermerhorn.
Podolsky serving on AAMC board
Dr. Daniel K. Podolsky, President of UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been appointed to the 2015-16 Board of Directors for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Awards for January 2016
Federal, non-federal, and industry-sponsored grants awarded to UT Southwestern faculty in in January 2016.
Willson joins CPRIT; Cobb named Interim Director of Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Melanie Cobb, Professor of Pharmacology and former Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (2003-2010) has been named Interim Director the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center