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Xinlei (Sherry) Wang, Jenkins Garrett professor of statistics and data science at UTA, says understanding these gene regulators is “central to many biological processes, including growth, development and disease.” [Photo: UTA]
North Texas Researchers Develop New Tool That Uncovers Disease-Driving Gene Switches
by Lance Murray | Jul 2, 2025
UTA and UT Southwestern researchers have built BIT, a new computational framework that helps scientists identify the proteins that switch genes on and off in cancer and other diseases. The work could pave the way to more targeted treatments and boost gene research accuracy.
Ho Din Award: Southwestern Medical Foundation Recognizes UTSW Medical Student With Its Highest Honor
by Lance Murray |
May 12, 2023
Plano native Whitney Leigh Stuard is the winner of the 2023 Ho Din Award. As a co-founder of a student interest group focused on disabilities and a non-profit organization providing support to mothers, Stuard's contributions extend beyond her medical prowess. She also authored and received a TMA Foundation Grant for a STEM project that impacted more than 4,000 students.
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