Radygradstudents News Archive

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Rady grad student profile: Deanne Nixie Miao seeks genetic clues to hearing loss caused by cancer drug
September 14, 2023 —
Master's student investigates how the drug cisplatin affects gene expression changes at the single-cell level in the inner ears of mice.

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New MPAS students aim to make positive impact
September 7, 2023 —
Angel Sen was about to tear up when she received her stethoscope during the Master of Physician Assistant Studies’ (MPAS) Inaugural Exercises.

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Rady grad student profile: Erwin Taguiam studies gene expression in tuberculosis and HIV co-infection
September 1, 2023 —
Erwin Taguiam’s research focuses on searching for a “signature” in blood that could potentially be used to quickly and easily detect TB in people living with HIV.

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Rady grad student profile: Khushali Trivedi aims to be role model
August 14, 2023 —
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.

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Rady grad student profile: Benjamin Bydak investigates cell-to-cell communication in Type 2 diabetes
August 10, 2023 —
After Benjamin Bydak graduated with his first degree, a bachelor’s in psychology, he decided to take his passion for exercise and helping others and pursue a career in kinesiology.

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Rady grad student profile: Shahin Shabanipour’s fascination with neuroscience fuels passion for Alzheimer’s research
August 8, 2023 —
About 50 million people in the world are diagnosed with dementia and this number is projected to triple. This graduate student is working to find out why.

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Rady grad student profile: Diana Topolnitska’s love of science inspires her cancer research
July 31, 2023 —
UM Today sat down with Topolnitska to talk about her pathway to a PhD program and what motivates her to conduct immuno-oncology research.

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Rady grad student profile: Helgi Kuzmychova studies glioblastoma and its resistance to therapies
July 26, 2023 —
Helgi Kuzmychova has always been fascinated by molecular biology, particularly with how it relates to cancer research.

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Rady grad student profile: Dr. Olubukola Olatosi passionate about early childhood oral health
July 24, 2023 —
Dr. Olubukola Olatosi’s PhD research combines her passion for pediatric dentistry with public health.

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Rady grad student profile: Md Mahamudul Haque investigating new ways to combat bacterium
July 17, 2023 —
Md Mahamudul Haque is in a battle with a pathogenic microbe.