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MIMG’s Magnificent 7 – Li He, Ph.D.
October 3, 2023
Determining the efficacy of the polymerase and exoribonuclease inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2. We use the recombinant SARS-CoV-2 virus that expresses mCherry or luciferase to quantify the antiviral activity of the inhibitors.
See a PostDoc…Thank a PostDoc
October 3, 2023
UT Health San Antonio has over 160 postdoctoral research fellows from 29 countries. MIMG is extremely proud of the “MIMG Magnificent 7” who are exceptional early-career scientists working on the “incredible, innovative and ground-breaking biomedical research and discovery that our institution is known for.”
David Kadosh, Ph.D. receives R56 Award
October 3, 2023
Dr. David Kadosh was awarded an R56 from NIH recently “Regulation of Candida albicans gene expression in response to host environmental stresses.” Project period is 8/1/23-7/31/24. Congratulations.
Lab Pumpkin Decorating Contest
October 3, 2023
MIMG will purchase one pumpkin for each lab who chooses to participate and decorate for the Halloween season. Watch your email for more info. Time to start planning your theme. The MIMG pumpkin patch (AKA the Admin Suite) will open on Friday, Oct 6th @ 10:00 am.
The Conklyn Mini-Symposium
October 3, 2023
The Conklyn Family Endowment in Autoimmune Research sponsored the student led Conklyn Mini-Symposium in July 2023 was a huge success. The next symposium will be in the Summer of 2024. Thanks to Zaineb Hassouneh, Sarah Wedemeyer, Natalie Six, Lauren Padilla and Jackie Zhu who will organize the next Symposium. Stay tuned for the exciting details.
2024 MIMG Annual Retreat
October 3, 2023
Bruce Beutler, M.D., winner of the 2011 Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine will be the invited speaker for the Annual MIMG Retreat to be held in the Greehey Auditorium on April 15, 2024. Dr. Beutler works in the field of Immunology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/10593/bruce-beutler.html
Lab Bowling Extravaganza
September 5, 2023
Dr’s Na Xiong and Yan Xiang’s labs took to the lanes for a bit of light hearted competition. Each person selected their “special ball” to roll on the freshly waxed lanes. Laughter was heard from on high as the pins began to fall and a great time was had by all. Na and Yan have […]
Congratulations – The Bunnik Lab
September 5, 2023
Laboratory safety is an important aspect of science and is critical to both the health and safety of our researchers, clinicians, students, educators, and ultimately to the mission of UT Health San Antonio. Laboratories who demonstrate a commitment to laboratory safety will receive the “Superior Lab Safety Award” as recognition to their efforts to maintain […]
Congratulations – The Zadeh Lab
September 5, 2023
Laboratory safety is an important aspect of science and is critical to both the health and safety of our researchers, clinicians, students, educators, and ultimately to the mission of UT Health San Antonio. Laboratories who demonstrate a commitment to laboratory safety will receive the “Superior Lab Safety Award” as recognition to their efforts to maintain […]