Professor Kathleen Brasky, V.M.D., was honored with the 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Lifetime Excellence in Research Award, one of veterinary medicine’s most prestigious accolades.
Congratulations to faculty member Diako Ebrahimi, Ph.D., on his promotion to Associate Professor this year. Dr. Ebrahimi joined Texas Biomed in 2019, bringing with him a unique research program investigating how genetic variations across human populations and primate models affect the immune response to viruses, cancer and other diseases.
Emily Speranza, Ph.D., first heard about Ebola virus when she was five years old. “I remember hearing about it on the news and little me thought, ‘This is terrifying. I need to know everything about it so I am not so scared,'” she said. “In that process, I realized, ‘Wow! These viruses are actually kind of cool.'”
Meet five veterinarians who have joined our staff, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.
From executive leaders to new professors, get to know these four powerhouses who have joined our leadership and faculty ranks throughout the past year.
Throughout his 23-year career, Stanton Gray, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACLAM, has sought to improve animal and human health as a veterinarian, colony manager and researcher.
Smita Kulkarni, Ph.D., who was promoted to Associate Professor this year, relishes the diverse opportunities for collaboration at Texas Biomed. It enables her to work on pathogens she would not otherwise…
Professor Vitaly Ganusov, Ph.D., combines math and immunology to investigate two of the world’s leading killers: malaria and tuberculosis (TB).
Associate Professor Shouxiong Huang, Ph.D., specializes in the small and unusual parts of the human immune system, with a singular goal propelling his research.
Wearing many hats comes naturally to Kathryn Shelton, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACLAM. This is a strength she’ll tap into as she joins Texas Biomed and Southwest National Primate Research Center with not one, not two, but three official roles…
Three research faculty promoted to Professor and Dr. Riti Sharan joins the faculty as an Assistant Professor.
A Texas Biomed fan and collaborator, Amber Mallory, PhD, brings passion for service and expertise in biomedical research at the Department of Defense.
Texas Biomed’s scientists are unlocking solutions for tough health challenges. The expanded Business Development and Strategic Alliances team helps launch innovations and establish ever-more strategic partnerships that support the Institute’s growth, mission and impact.
Texas Biomed’s newest professor combines passion for animals, high containment labs and infectious disease research.
FROM TRAINEE TO FACULTY Olena Shtanko, PhD, started at Texas Biomed in 2011 as a post-doctoral fellow, and has been an independent Staff Scientist for the past five years. When Texas Biomed began recruiting for a new virology faculty member, Dr. Shtanko successfully competed with external applicants, becoming Texas Biomed’s newest Assistant Professor in April.