Cover Story
Genetics Reversed
Scientists develop tool to speed up worldwide COVID-19 research
Strengthening the STEM pipeline
It’s a common refrain: Texas schools aren’t keeping pace with preparing young people for in-demand STEM careers.
Biomed Briefs
Research highlights: A promising bladder cancer treatment, diversifying next-gen TB vaccines and using CRISPR to get beyond blood brain barrier for HIV treatment.
Your support makes the difference
Texas Biomedical Research Institute was built on the dream of our visionary founder, Tom Slick, Jr. to develop a “great center for human progress through scientific research.”
Texas Biomed Welcomes Assistant Professor Tori Baxter
Texas Biomed’s newest professor combines passion for animals, high containment labs and infectious disease research.
Early career researchers take on high-risk, high-reward projects
Four Texas Biomed staff scientists have received funding from the National Institutes of Health(NIH) to take on exploratory research projects with potential for significant impact.
Profile
Keeping us safe: Meet Anthony Wang
There are many things you should know about Hsiang-Ming (Anthony) Wang, PhD, Texas Biomed’s Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). He and his wife are proud parents of two children. He is a figure skater, photographer and first-time cat dad. He enjoys building computers and 3D-printing his own contraptions. And, he is a total people person.
Thank you, Texas Biomedical Forum
The Texas Biomedical Forum has been an integral part of the Institute community since its founding in 1970.
Tackling Guinea worm disease in Ethiopia, together
Texas Biomed has joined a unique public health collaboration with The Carter Center aimed at eradicating the painful parasitic disease caused by Guinea worm in Ethiopia.
Fireside Chats are back
Fireside Chats at The Argyle are an intimate way to connect the Texas Biomed team with those who care deeply about the Institute’s mission.