mda-uthgrad.bsky.social
The MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is dedicated to the highest level of education and research, training the researchers of tomorrow to turn discovery into life-saving solutions.
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@mda-uthgrad.bsky.socialOur new work shows that live E. faecium reduces motor neuron degeneration and improves locomotion in a C. elegans ALS model. Protective effects depend on the induction of cytochrome P450 genes regulated by the intestinal nuclear hormone receptor NHR-86: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Show PostStudents from several GSBS programs joined me for the first Lunch with the Dean of 2026 yesterday — it was a great opportunity to talk with them about the importance of mentorship, lab environments, and building a strong foundation for research and career growth. #WeAreGSBS
Show PostCircadian timing shapes infection outcomes. In our new paper, we show that baseline inflammatory state—measurable before infection—strongly predicts which individuals will survive a bacterial challenge. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Show PostI had the pleasure of joining our Graduate Student Association this afternoon for a thoughtful town hall discussion. What I appreciated most was the openness of the conversation — hearing directly from students about their experiences. Our goal is simple: to help every student succeed. #WeAreGSBS
Show PostMoving from a childhood dream of “mad scientist” experiments to cancer research, alumna Kendra Carmon, PhD ’08, now develops therapies to destroy cancer cells at @mda-uthgrad.bsky.social and McGovern Medical School. Read how scholarships helped make her journey possible: go.uth.edu/KendraCarmon
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