Understanding Vaccines

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Without a doubt, 2025 has been the most challenging year for science in my 30+ year career. We could not succeed without you. Your generosity and enthusiasm for our mission, our science and our education programs is amazing.

Spotlight

Fluorescent microscopy shows ebola virus particles spreading

Biomed Briefs

The latest research into a potential Ebola therapy target; reversing prevailing consensus about parasitic worms that infect more than 200 million people worldwide, and a host-directed therapy for patients with TB and HIV.

community

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Community of support

Texas Biomed is extremely fortunate to have broad support throughout our local community and beyond. See how two organizations are enabling critical research and supporting early career scientists.

Impact

Texas Biomed marks 25 years of safe, maximum containment research

Since 2000, Texas Biomed has been at the forefront of studying deadly pathogens and testing vaccines and treatments against them, including anthrax and Ebola virus. Today, the Institute is an internationally recognized partner in defending the nation and world from potential biological threats.

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Catalysts

Texas Biomed continues long legacy of excellence with new appointments

From executive leaders to new professors, get to know these four powerhouses who have joined our leadership and faculty ranks throughout the past year.

Top talent recruited to Texas Biomed and Southwest National Primate Research Center

Meet five veterinarians who have joined our staff, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.

Connections

Global Health Symposium 2025

Texas Biomed’s Global Health Symposium brought together leaders from across sectors for an invigorating two days. See video, pictures and celebrate our Stand4Science honoree: Lyda Hill Philanthropies.

The human side of tuberculosis: Patients’ stories fuel scientists’ resolve

Tuberculosis is not something most people living in Texas think about, and especially not as a vibrant teenager.

Community

“The highlight of my summer”: Inspiring the next generation of innovators

Not every teen’s ideal summer involves sitting at a lab bench conducting experiments, but for the young scientists taking part in the Valero Young Scientist Program at Texas Biomed, it has been a dream come true.

Focus

Groundbreaking maternal nutrition research program marks 40 years of discovery

What happens to offspring of mothers who eat too much, too little, or a healthy amount during pregnancy and lactation? The Womb to Tomb research program is finding some unexpected answers.

Profile

Not just a job: Meet the leaders of our animal care and technician teams

Meet six team leaders who together represent 100 years of experience in primate care and management. We asked them to share what drew them to SNPRC, some of the highlights and challenges of working with primates, and what they wish more people understood about their work.

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Editorial Team

Thanks to our creative team who contributed words, images and design to this edition of TxBiomed magazine.