Texas Biomedical Research Institute

No matter where you are in the world, together, we can shape the future of #globalhealth. Join us for #TxBiomedGHS March 27-28 in #SATX AND online. https://bit.ly/TxBiomedGHS

Congratulations to Texas Biomed Assistant Professor Riti Sharan, Ph.D., who has received CQUniversity's Alumnus of the Year for Industry Engagement Award! Watch this 1-minute video to hear how her PhD experience in Australia shaped her career and how she now approaches leading her own lab at Texas Biomed. And read more about the award and her research into TB and HIV here: https://lnkd.in/gzpugbMt https://lnkd.in/gvQ5ieY9

We are one month away from #TxBiomedGHS 2025 and want to give a big shoutout to our partners at UT Health San Antonio for sponsoring this important event. Innovation and collaboration are as important as ever, and we look forward to bringing together leaders across sectors who are passionate about making the world a healthier place to spark new ideas and connections. Join us in #SATX or Virtually on March 27-28: https://bit.ly/TxBiomedGHS #SanAntonio #science #research

We were honored to welcome U.S. State Department Lewis Local Diplomat Timothy Liston to Texas Biomed this week, alongside City of San Antonio Chief Diplomacy and Protocol Officer Shahrzad (Sherry) Dowlatshahi, Executive Director of Economic Development Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, CEcD and Strategic Development Assistant Director Alfred Breuer. Mr. Liston is currently serving as San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg's Foreign Policy Advisor. The Lewis Local Diplomat program supports local offices across the U.S. with international engagement priorities. Thank you all for spending time to discuss the importance of science and research as critical economic drivers and explore potential opportunities for international collaboration! #SATX #SanAntonio #globalhealth #science #research #STEM #diplomacy #economicdevelopment w/ Texas Biomed Interim Vice President for Research Shelley Cole, Education Outreach Programs Director Rosemary Riggs and Vice President for Communications NICOLE F. FOY

With bird flu being detected closer to home, it is important to have the facts about the virus and know how scientists here in San Antonio are working to ensure we are prepared with effective countermeasures to keep people and animals safe. Texas Biomed Professor Luis Martinez-Sobrido spoke with San Antonio Report's Shari Biediger about what he and his colleagues are learning about bird flu as it infects more people. #SATX #SanAntonio #birdflu https://lnkd.in/g8pJ8ERM

How can artificial intelligence be leveraged to make the world healthier and safer? What needs to be done to ensure this is achieved in ways that benefit all? Join our expert panels from across industry and academia for invigorating discussions around #AI, #globalhealth, #healthaccess and #pandemic preparedness at #TxBiomedGHS 2025. Coming up March 27-28 in #SATX and Virtually! https://bit.ly/TxBiomedGHS Himanshu Arora, Maia Hightower, Milind Tambe, Christopher P. Boone, Diako Ebrahimi, Rumi Chunara, Laila Ramsy, Samuel Scarpino

Congratulations to Texas Biomed Professor Jordi B. Torrelles for being named an American Academy of Microbiology Fellow. The Academy is the honorific leadership arm of the American Society for Microbiology, one of the largest professional societies in the world representing those in the life sciences. A limited number of fellows are elected each year through a competitive, peer-reviewed process. Learn more about Dr. Torrelles's contributions to the field ------> https://lnkd.in/gEJ7eTa6

Healthcare innovations do no good if people don't trust them. At #TxBiomedGHS 2025, leading experts will explore ways to improve #healthcare and #globalhealth programs in collaboration with communities. Join us March 27-28 in #SATX or Virtually: https://bit.ly/TxBiomedGHS Edward Kelley; Jennifer Sharpe Potter; Jamo Rubin, MD; Shelley Cole; Paurvi Bhatt, MPH; Julie Gerberding; Peter M. Loomer; Amelie Ramirez; UT Health San Antonio

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lee-Ann Allen as Texas Biomed's Executive Vice President of Research. Dr. Allen will lead Texas Biomed's faculty and research programs and serve as Professor. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Allen to Texas Biomed,” said Larry Schlesinger, M.D., President and CEO of Texas Biomed. “Her research experience will significantly add to the Institute’s work on infectious disease, inflammation and immunity, and her track record in leadership, research, education and scientific excellence will be an outstanding fit as we continue our growth in executing on our Strategic Plan.” Dr. Allen will officially take the reins in April. Welcome to #SanAntonio! #SATX #science #leadership https://lnkd.in/gwhMpYpR

We have an incredible lineup of speakers for #TXBiomedGHS 2025 who will be tackling the biggest #globalhealth issues of our day. Join us in #SATX or Virtually March 27-28! Full lineup/register: https://bit.ly/TxBiomedGHS Shannon Sedgwick Davis; Henry Cisneros; Julie Gerberding; Jennifer Sharpe Potter; Christopher P. Boone, PhD; Samuel Scarpino; Rumi Chunara; Craig Boyan