CSA News
Dr. Exing Wang – New Director of the Optical Imaging Institutional Core Laboratory!
April 16, 2025
Dear All, I am delighted to share that Dr. Exing Wang, a faculty member in the CSA Department and Associate Director of the Optical Imaging Core Facility, has been appointed as the new Director of the Optical Imaging Institutional Core Laboratory, effective April 1, 2025. This well-deserved appointment reflects Dr. Wang’s exceptional expertise, dedicated service, […]
Dr. Exing Wang – Dr. Exing Wang’s promotion to Professor/Research!
April 16, 2025
Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to share that Dr. Exing Wang’s promotion to Professor/Research has been officially approved by UTHSA. Dr. Wang is a faculty member in the CSA Department and has served as Associate Director of the Optical Imaging Core Facility for many years. He is highly deserving of this promotion, and we […]
Congratulations to Dr. Bishop, Dr. Lechleiter, Dr. Norton and their teams on these outstanding achievements!
April 16, 2025
I’m pleased to share that three manuscripts from CSA labs have recently been accepted for publication: Dr. Alex Bishop’s lab: “ATM phosphorylation of CD98HC impacts heterodimeric amino acid transporters: Implications for Metabolic Dysfunction in Ataxia Telangiectasia” – accepted by Nature Communications. Dr. Jim Lechleiter’s lab: “β-Hydroxybutyrate enhances brain metabolism in normoglycemia and hyperglycemia, providing cerebroprotection in a mouse […]
Congratulations to Dr. Robin Leach and her student, Kaitlyn Bejar!
March 3, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Robin Leach and her student, Kaitlyn Bejar! Kaitlyn Bejar Program: IBMS – Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine Discipline Mentor: Dr. Robin Leach Kaitlyn Bejar, a fifth year IBMS student, is a co-author on two papers published recently in Viruses and Emerging Microbes & Infections! Updated with correct journal information: Kaitlyn, a fifth year […]
Jessica Bergden – Academy of Educational Scholars Star Educator!
February 21, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Bergden! Jessica has been chosen as an Academy of Educational Scholars Star Educator! This recognition highlights Jessica’s stellar contributions in teaching, mentoring, and/or collaborative curriculum development. The Academy of Educational Scholars (AES) is committed to recognize faculty who genuinely make a difference in education and celebrate their dedication and accomplishments throughout the academic year. Best, […]
Kristine Vogel – Second 2025 Presidential Award in the category of Teaching Excellence—Sustained!
February 19, 2025
Dear Colleagues, We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Kristine Vogel has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Presidential Award in the category of Teaching Excellence—Sustained! This is the second time she has received this prestigious honor. We are incredibly proud of her outstanding achievements and dedication to excellence in teaching. […]
Suhyuk Ko and Lizhen Chen – Nature Communications accepted their research article!
January 27, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Suhyuk Ko and Dr. Lizhen Chen! Their research article entitled “GPX modulation promotes regenerative axonal fusion and functional recovery after injury through PSR-1 condensation” has been accepted by Nature Communications (IF=14.7). Warm regards, Lily Dong Chair, CSA Department
Habil Zare – National Institute on Aging (NIA) Funding for R21-R33 grant proposal!
January 27, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Habil Zare! His R21-R33 grant proposal has been selected for funding by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). This is a multi-PI grant, with Dr. Habil Zare serving as the contact PI. Warm regards, Lily Dong Chair, CSA Department
Pei Wang – Award funding for “The Role of BRCA2 mutations in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Development”!
January 27, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Pei Wang! Her application entitled “The Role of BRCA2 mutations in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Development” to the joint CIO-MCC/PSP RFA is selected for funding. This award will be funded by the Center for Inherited Oncogenesis and the Mays Cancer Center. Warm regards, Lily Dong Chair, CSA Department
Yidong Bai & Collaborators – New San Antonio Medical Foundation Grant!
October 31, 2024
Congratulations to Yidong Bai and collaborators Sukeshi Patel Arora and Debaditya Chakraborty on a new grant from the San Antonio Medical Foundation!