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The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UT San Antonio offers academic programs in the biomedical sciences.

10/29/2026

For the first time, the GSBS will host the SciCom Showdown Finals next Thursday, November 5 at 4:00 pm in ALTC 2.214.

Join us next week to watch four talented students share their research and compete for the $650 top prize!

Meet our finalists and the research they will be presenting:
⭐ Kathryn Codiamat: Understanding the Metabolic Function of Fatty Acid Transporter CD36 on Age-Associated B Cells in Autoimmunity
⭐ Chet Voelker - Supporting Medical Preparedness by Evaluating the Usability and Safety of Expired Blood Bags
⭐ Annie Smelter - The Liver's Fight Against Ammonia
⭐ Sofia Herandez Torres - Automated Junctional Tourniquets

Snacks and beverages provided!

10/02/2026

Last month, we celebrated our first dog-toral candidate! 🐾🐕‍🦺

Congratulations to Freedom and Gus Gus for receiving their white coat and white bandana! 🎉 🎉

Freedom and Gus Gus have been partners for 10 years and are currently in the South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program pursuing an MD/PhD dual degree!!

We are looking forward to celebrating many more milestones with Freedom and Gus Gus!!

09/24/2026

When Ishana Syed interned at Eli Lilly and Company this summer, she quickly discovered how important AI proficiency is becoming in the biomedical industry.

“Every intern project I encountered involved using AI to build a dashboard or automate a process; it is even used to discover novel druggable targets. Proficiency with these tools has effectively become a baseline expectation for hiring.”

As a Clinical Development Trial Lead (CDTL), Ishana developed an automated system to help CDTLs process study participant transfers while also supporting a Phase 3 neuroscience trial and keeping the study team informed of ongoing updates.

Through her internship, she gained experience into AI, clinical trial operations and the many moving pieces involved in required to run a clinical trial successfully.

09/23/2026

One step closer to a PhD! 🎉🥼

Last Friday, we celebrated an incredible milestone for our White Coat Candidates as they take the next step in their journey from PhD student to PhD candidate!

Congratulations to our candidates from:
⭐️ Biomedical Engineering
⭐️ Health Sciences
⭐️ Integrated Biomedical Sciences
⭐️ South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program
⭐️ Radiological Sciences
⭐️ Translational Sciences
⭐️ Medical Physics

09/22/2026

Our GSBS students are putting our University's mission into action every day, using their science and research to make lives better.

This summer, IBMS Student Emily Leavitt, contributed to research at Gilead Sciences in Foster City, California that has the potential to make a difference in patients' lives.

As a Research Intern with the Immuno-Oncology group, Emily conducted wet lab research on new antibody-based cancer therapeutics and presented her findings to the Cancer Immunology team!

One of Emily's biggest accomplishments was establishing a new candidate cancer therapeutic had successful efficacy in vitro and will be pursued as a potential oncology drug.

Beyond the research, Emily gained valuable insight into the many teams and divisions involved in bringing a drug from discovery to development.

You can hear more about Emily's internship experience this Friday at the GSBS Student Industry Internship Panel. 🔗 Link in bio to register!

09/11/2026

Qualifying exams have been passed! 🧬🔬

⏰The countdown is on. Just ONE WEEK until we celebrate 46 incredible GSBS students as they take the next big step in their PhD journey and move from PhD Student to PhD Candidate!

Join us Friday, September 18, at 4 p.m. in the Holly Auditorium for the GSBS Candidacy Ceremony as we celebrate our doctoral students advancing to candidacy and receiving their white coats. 🎉

09/10/2026

Internship Spotlight: 👋 Meet Alejandra Lorenzen - a PhD Student in Integrated Biomedical Sciences in the Cell Biology, Genetics, & Molecular Medicine Discipline and Merck Intern!

This summer, Alejandra completed an internship at Merck headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey, serving as a Clinical & Regulatory Strategic Communications Intern within Global Clinical Trial Operations.

During the internship, she worked alongside medical writers to communicate changes to ongoing clinical trials and disclose clinical trial results to the NIH and European Union.

One of her biggest accomplishments was identifying gaps in internal reporting mechanisms for clinical trial changes, which will help improve federal compliance. She also strengthened their cross-functional communication skills by translating technical information into language that is accessible to broader audiences.

Beyond the work itself, the internship provided opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships and experience Merck’s collaborative culture and emphasis on work-life balance. Hear more about her experience at the GSBS internship panel on Friday, September 25!

In addition to her internship, Alejandra has passed her QE and will be receiving her white coat the Candidacy Ceremony next week! 🥼 🎉

09/03/2026

Nothing like kicking off the semester with goats and llamas! ✨️🦙 🐐

We had so much fun with our new friends at GSBS Convocation last month!

08/21/2026

Meet Laurence Maeyens 👋

Laurence is a bioengineer from Belgium who became a promising anti-aging scientist and Texan cowboy when he moved to San Antonio two years ago to pursue his doctoral degree.

Hometown: Antwerp, Belgium

Program: Integrated Biomedical Sciences – Biology of Aging Discipline

Research Topic: Laurence is exploring why men tend to age faster and live shorter lives than women. Laurence's research suggests that male s*x hormones limit lifespan by negatively affecting the adipose tissue.

Favorite Conference: American Aging Association Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska in 2025. During the conference, Laurence met renowned researchers in the field of aging and received an award for his oral presentation. After the conference, Laurence, his girlfriend, and his mentor took a road trip through the Alaskan wilderness

Favorite Things to do Outside of Lab: Laurence volunteers at a local horse ranch, where he has learned to ride horses, rope, and help with various ranch activities. In his free time, he takes fossil-hunting trips with the Paleontological Society of Austin

Fun Facts: Laurence speaks five languages - Dutch, French, German, English, and Spanish. Laurence also has a YouTube channel where he shares his passion for science. Follow him @ Talpham

Read more about Laurence and his journey on the Pipette Gazette: https://pipettegazette.uthscsa.edu/2026/08/20/from-belgium-to-the-barshop-laurence-maeyens-shares-his-journey-in-science-and-aging-research/

08/20/2026

The best time of the semester - GSBS Convocation!

Last week, we kicked off the new year with our Convocation Ceremony and Student Picnic featuring goats, llamas, and one of our faculty members dressed as a giant rat!

A big welcome to our new 125 certificate, master's, and doctoral students. 👋

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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