Recent News

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • The Conklyn Mini-Symposium

    September 5, 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 Pa …

  • Holiday Party

    September 5, 2023

    The Holly Foyer has been reserved for our annual Holiday Party on December 14, 2023.  More details will be forthcoming as they become available.

  • Thanksgiving Potluck

    September 5, 2023

    We have so much to be thankful for. MIMG is starting an annual Thanksgiving Potluck luncheon on November 7, 2023. The department will purchase the turkey. Please bring your favorite dish from your native country to share with everyone.  More details to …

  • Lab Pumpkin Decorating Contest

    September 5, 2023

    Lab Pumpkin Decorating Contest – October 2023. MIMG will purchase one pumpkin for each lab to decorate for the Halloween season.  Be sure to watch your email for more information, so you can pick your prized pumpkin, from the MIMG pumpkin patch.  More …

  • Yan Xiang, PhD’s article featured in Virology Podcast

    September 5, 2023

    Dr. Yan Xiang’s recent article Human SAMD9 is a poxvirus-activatable anticodon nuclease inhibiting codon-specific protein synthesis was recently featured and discussed on the TWIV Podcast https://www.microbe.tv/twiv/twiv-1035/.  “This podcast is very p …

  • Elizabeth Leadbetter, PhD is an MPI on new R01 Award

    September 5, 2023

    Elizabeth Leadbetter, PhD is an MPI on an R01 award entitled Adiponectin signaling and macrophage function.  Congratulations Dr. Leadbetter.    

  • David Kadosh, PhD receives R21 award

    January 30, 2023

    David Kadosh, PhD received an R21 award entitled Translational Regulation of Candida glabrata Azole Resistance.  This two-year grant began January 20, 2023.  Congratulations, Dr. Kadosh!