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Some of the greatest advancements in medical research happens in our own backyard at UT Health San Antonio – and that’s because of YOU!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Students, residents, fellows, staff, faculty and members of the community are invited to celebrate our accomplishments and collaborate with one another at Breakthroughs in Research<\/strong><\/em>, Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Academic Learning and Teaching Center (ALTC).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This day-long event will highlight the latest scientific advances across multiple disciplines involving cancer, aging, neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders, the microbiome, immune modulation, CRISPR genetic manipulations, and artificial intelligence. We will also hear from expert investigators and have the opportunity to develop our skillsets in various sessions.<\/p>\n

Snacks and boxed lunch to be provided. Wine and hors d\u2019oeuvres reception to follow the event.<\/p>\n

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Ignite Solutions to Biomedicine\u2019s Most Difficult Problems<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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William L. Henrich,<\/strong>
\nMD, MACP<\/strong>
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Robert A. Hromas,<\/strong>
\nMD, FACP<\/strong>
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Jennifer Sharpe Potter,<\/strong>
\nPhD, MPH<\/strong>
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Manzoor A. Bhat,<\/strong>
\nMS, PhD<\/strong>
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Laurence Morel, <\/strong>PhD<\/strong>
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Patrick Sung,<\/strong>
\nDPhil<\/strong>
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Sudha Seshadri,<\/strong>
\nMD, DM<\/strong>
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Ralph A. DeFronzo,<\/strong>
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Daohong Zhou,<\/strong>
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Amelie G. Ramirez,<\/strong>
\nDrPH, MPH<\/strong>
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Martin Paukert,<\/strong>
\nMD<\/strong>
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Mitzi Gonzales,<\/strong>
\nPhD, ABPP-CN<\/strong>
\nSurfing the career wave – Why mentoring makes a difference<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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