Rothwell Named Top Forensic Genetics Student at UNT Health Science Center

Sarah Rothwell was named the top student in the forensic genetics department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.Rothwell is from Lubbock.She is currently pursuing a master of science degree from the health science center and is a graduate of Texas A&M University.Rothwell received the award at the Graduate Student Associationâ??s annual awards…

Tauferner Wins Chancellor’s Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Dustin Tauferner, DO, won $1,000 and a plaque as this yearâ??s recipient of the Chancellorâ??s Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet.The Chancellor's Award is presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated high academic achievement, is active in areas of leadership or representation of the osteopathic profession during undergraduate medical…

Bambard Named Top Microbiology and Immunology Student at UNT Health Science Center

Nowland Bambard III was named the top student in the microbiology and immunology department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.Bambard is from Garland.Bambard will complete a postbaccalaureate program at the health science center spring 2006 and is a graduate of Texas A&M University.Bambard received the award at the Graduate Student Associationâ??s annual…

Stine Wins Larry L. Bunnell, DO, Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Matt Stine, DO, won $500 and a plaque as this yearâ??s recipient of the Larry L. Bunnell, DO, Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet.Some of the qualifications a recipient must exhibit to win the Bunnell Award include: a rank in the upper one-third of the class; a grade of 83…

Persaud Receives Top Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Award at UNT Health Science Center

Shalini Persaud was named the top student in the biochemistry and molecular biology department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.Persaud is a native of Keller.Persaud holds a master of science degree from the health science center, where she is currently a doctor of philosophy student.Persaud received the award at the Graduate Student…

Health Science Center Closed for Holiday, Clinics Open July 3

The UNT Health Science Center will be officially closed for the Independence Day Holiday beginning Saturday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 4. Administrative offices will re-open at 8 a.m. July 5. Some campus departments will be open during part of the holiday weekend, including the Gibson D. Lewis Library, which will be open Saturday, July…

Ignatius Wins Arrowsmith Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Jerry Ignatius, DO, won a plaque and $500 as this yearâ??s recipient of the Arrowsmith Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet.The Arrowsmith Award is presented annually to the student who exhibits the following traits: personal growth, both as an individual and as a future physician; endurance in the face of…

Tchedre Named Top Student in Biomedical Sciences at UNT Health Science Center

Kissaou â??Bertinâ? Tchedre was named the top student in the biomedical sciences department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.   Tchedre is a native of Togo and currently resides in Fort Worth.   Tchedre is a current doctor of philosophy candidate at the health science center, from which he holds a masters…

Texas Center for Health Disparities Announces First Group of STAR Fellows

The Texas Center for Health Disparities (Texas EXPORT Center), developed by UNT Health Science Center, recently announced its first group of STAR fellows, which includes faculty members from throughout the United States. The STAR, stands for Steps Toward Academic Research, fellowship program was developed by researchers at the health science center to help address health…

UNT Regents Name Scott Ransom, DO, as Finalist for Presidency of UNT Health Science Center

DENTON (UNTS), Texas - The University of North Texas System Board of Regents voted today to name Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, as the sole finalist for the position of president of UNT Health Science Center. The selection of Dr. Ransom completes a nationwide search following the announcement in October from Ronald Blanck, DO, health…