Posts written by zimmers


Congratulations to Sara Gaiser – Robles Leadership Award

August 10, 2026

The Robles Leadership Award is presented in honor of General Joe Robles (USAF ret) and his wife Patty. General and Mrs. Robles have demonstrated outstanding leadership, as well as genuine care and concern for each community in which they have served. As such, this award recognizes a graduate student (MS or PhD) who demonstrates excellence […]




Congratulations to Dr. Tori Baxter

August 10, 2026

Dr. Tori Baxter was selected as one of two 2025-2026 Graduate Mentors of the Year from UT San Antonio, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  An honor that recognizes exceptional faculty who go above and beyond in supporting the academic, professional and personal development of their graduate students. Victoria Baxter, PhD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the […]




Lupus Research of Drs. Laurence Morel & Yong Ge

June 25, 2026

First potential probiotic treatment for lupus identified at UT San Antonio  




Congratulations to Natalie Six – 3MT Competition

March 12, 2026

Natalie Six was the winner of the Mikiten 3M Competition.




Congratulations Sara Gaiser – School of Dentistry Award

March 12, 2026

Sara Gaiser won the 2nd place award for student oral presentation at the 44th Annual School of Dentistry Research and Clinical Symposium.  




Congratulations to Stephanie Almaraz – GSBS Award

March 12, 2026

Stephanie Almaraz was selected as the recipient of the GSBS Outstanding MS Student Research Award.  The award committee was so impressed with her remarkable research productivity especially given the extensive and technically challenging nature of her work.  Her nominator shared that “Stephanie is extremely independent, hard-working and diligent.”




Congratulations to Sara Gaiser – GSBS Award

March 12, 2026

Sara Gaiser was selected as the recipient of the GSBS Outstanding Community Service and Engagement Award.  The award committee was so impressed with her founding work and leadership in Lab RATS, catalyzing student volunteerism across campus while directly supporting and enriching our local community.  Her nominators shared that she is “of outstanding character and fully […]




Thank you to Drs. Wickes and Kadosh and graduate students

January 20, 2026

Many thanks to Drs. Wickes & Kadosh, along with numerous graduate students, who participated in this research: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/superbug-texas-21276946.php




Congratulations – Kaiyue Zhang

December 5, 2025

Congratulations Kaiyue Zhang.  MIMG is proud of you.




Congratulations Brittan Burns

October 16, 2025

Brittan Burns won the “Exceptional Early Trainee Flash Award” at the Masoro-Barshop Conference on Aging 2025.