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Alejandro Aballay, PhD

@aaballay1

Dean of the MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School @MDA_UTHGrad. Scientist studying organismal responses to infections. Views are my own.

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Thank you to the amazing team that helped set up for Commencement 2025! I’m so grateful for all the work that went into preparing for this important celebration. Looking forward to honoring our incredible graduates and sharing this milestone with their families and friends!

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Today’s commencement ceremony reminded me what it looks like when a community stands behind science. In these uncertain times, when funding is tight and priorities shift, I’m inspired by our students’ perseverance, the steady support from families, and the dedication of our

Today’s commencement ceremony reminded me what it looks like when a community stands behind science. In these uncertain times, when funding is tight and priorities shift, I’m inspired by our students’ perseverance, the steady support from families, and the dedication of our
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Proud of the three graduate students who presented their research at MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Town Hall today and answered questions about their important work to better understand brain and colorectal cancer, embryonic development and fertility challenges.

Proud of the three graduate students who presented their research at MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Town Hall today and answered questions about their important work to better understand brain and colorectal cancer, embryonic development and fertility challenges.
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This is what happens when AI prioritizes sounding smart over being accurate: I recently asked ChatGPT whether a certain grant had been awarded and specifically requested that it be verified in the NIH RePORTER database. The response I received stated confidently that the grant

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It’s great to see Heather's research in the spotlight. Her NIH-supported research reflects the kind of curiosity and commitment that drives scientific discovery and improves human health. We look forward to seeing the impact she will continue to make in the field of neuroscience.

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Congratulations again, to Molly Bray! It was an honor to present her with this award at our commencement. Dr. Bray is an outstanding role model for our young scientists. Diane Bodurka Carin Hagberg, MD Kevin Morano

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I’m pleased to help introduce our Paper of the Month series — a great way for researchers and anyone interested in science to learn more about our work to advance healthcare. Carin Hagberg, MD Diane Bodurka Kevin Morano

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Love seeing our students lead this. If you know a high schooler who’s curious about science, medicine, or research, the Summer Biomedical Academy is an incredible opportunity. Programs like this build skills, boost confidence, and open doors to college and careers in STEM. Grad

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🎉Congratulations to our PhD students Amanda and Sseu-Pei, on this well-deserved recognition, along with their mentors for their outstanding guidance! We appreciate The University of Texas System’s continued support with this prestigious award established by former UT System

🎉Congratulations to our PhD students Amanda and Sseu-Pei, on this well-deserved recognition, along with their mentors for their outstanding guidance! We appreciate The University of Texas System’s continued support with this prestigious award established by former UT System
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Proud of our students and deeply grateful to our generous sponsors—Dr. John Kopchick, Sue and Logan Brown, and the John P. McGovern Foundation—for helping make Graduate Student Research Day 2025 a success!

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Great catching up with Dr. John Kopchick and hosting his traditional breakfast and Kopchick Research Symposium planning meeting with Kopchick Fellows while he was in Houston for Graduate Student Research Day last week. We look forward to seeing him again along with Charlene

Great catching up with Dr. John Kopchick and hosting his traditional breakfast and Kopchick Research Symposium planning meeting with Kopchick Fellows while he was in Houston for Graduate Student Research Day last week. We look forward to seeing him again along with Charlene
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Great opportunity to join Eduardo Groisman’s lab at Yale. His work on Salmonella stress responses and virulence is world class!

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Proud of our students like Peyton, who are taking advantage of the many networking and funding opportunities available to advance their important research. I look forward to reading your upcoming article in Cell Reports Medicine, Peyton High 🧬. #WeAreGSBS #CancerResearch