School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

UT Dallas Dental Expert to Consult for Air Force Surgeon General

Dr. David Murchison Dr. David Murchison, a senior lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UT Dallas, has been appointed Civilian National Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Materials to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General. Murchison, a retired Air Force colonel with 30 years of service, joined the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in 2010. read more

Small Molecule Could Have Big Impact on Prostate Cancer

Dr. Jung-Mo Anh Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn, associate professor of chemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas, has designed and synthesized a novel small molecule that might become a large weapon in the fight against prostate cancer. In a study published online May 28 in the journal Nature Communications, Ahn and his colleagues at UT Southwestern Medical Center describe the rational design of the molecule, as well as laboratory tests that show its effectiveness at blocking the cancer-promoting function of proteins called androgen receptors. read more

Professor Helps Advance Health Science Using Biostatistics

Dr. Swati Biswas By applying statistics to genetics, Dr. Swati Biswas is aiding efforts to analyze the human genetic code for clues to fighting disease. Biswas is biostatistician who recently joined the UT Dallas faculty as an assistant professor of mathematical sciences. read more

NSM Awards Recognize Exemplary Teaching and Staff Service

David Taylor, winner of the Dean The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas recently honored three individuals for teaching excellence and service. The 2013 Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award went to Dr. Mohammad Akbar, senior lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Rodrigo Vinluan, a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry, received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. read more

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