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July 1, 2014 • Molecular and Medical Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences
Triple-negative breast cancer is often aggressive and difficult to treat, making the need for effective therapies all the more urgent. With the help of a $25,000 UNT Health Science Center seed grant, Alakanada Basu, PhD, is laying the groundwork for just such a therapy that could one day improve the outlook for those with a…
June 30, 2014 • Pediatrics, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
When the Pediatric Mobile Clinic pulled into the Northside neighborhood, Beatric Rodriguez was waiting with her 3-year-old son, Esteban, who she brought in for a checkup. "I am thankful this clinic is here because without it, I couldn't afford to take my son to the doctor," she said. Helena Castanoa brought her two children for…
June 27, 2014 • Pharmacology and Neuroscience, School of Biomedical Sciences
Words of admiration for a distinguished scientist whose career has spanned four decades filled Luibel Hall as faculty, staff and students honored Thomas Yorio, PhD, recipient of the prestigious Barany Prize. Dr. Yorio, Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmacology & Neuroscience, will receive the award from the International Society for…
June 25, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Emily Casterline learned about testicular cancer as a second-year medical student.A few weeks later, she encountered the disease in a very personal way. Her husband, Micah, was diagnosed with it in February.Her coursework at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine taught her that if caught in time, testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate. But…
June 25, 2014 • College of Pharmacy, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Public Health, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
The UNT Health Science Center and all UNT Health clinics will be closed on Friday for the Independence Day holiday. Fitness Center also will be closed on Friday. The Lewis Library will have abbreviated hours on Thursday and Friday. Have a happy, safe and healthy Independence Day.
June 25, 2014 • Behavioral and Community Health, School of Public Health
Dennis Thombs, PhD This fall, UNT Health Science Center will introduce a new Master of Public Health (MPH) degree concentration in Maternal and Child Health. "Demand for this program has been high," said Dennis Thombs, PhD, Chair of Behavioral and Community Health and director of the new program. "This program prepares students for a…
June 18, 2014 • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Amy Raines-Milenkov, MPH, DrPH World Refugee Day honors the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under the threat of persecution, conflict and violence. UNT Health Science Center will host an event for those who want to learn more about refugees and opportunities for promoting the…
June 16, 2014 • School of Public Health
UNT Health Science Center's Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is now the first and only North Texas MHA program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). This designation gives UNTHSC School of Public Health (SPH) students a career advantage and assures that the program has met the rigorous review for…
June 16, 2014 • Behavioral and Community Health, School of Public Health
A community health expert from UNT Health Science Center traveled to Mexico last month to address an international conference on the growing problem of childhood obesity and related health concerns. Heather Kitzman-Ulrich, PhD, Assistant Professor of Behavioral and Community Health, was a featured speaker at the 1st International Childhood Obesity Forum and Diabetes Conference at…
June 15, 2014 • Center for Community Health, Research, Texas Prevention Institute
The second annual Blues 4 Breast Cancer concert on June 21 will benefit a UNT Health Science Center project that increases breast cancer prevention in Dallas County. The concert will be held at Babbs Bros BBQ and Blues, 330 Bedford St., in West Dallas. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the music starts at noon.…
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