Ashmi Patel (M3) recently presented a radiation oncology and urology primary research project titled “A Feasibility Study on Utilizing a Cadaveric Training Model for Novel Robotic Bladder Cancer Brachytherapy Techniques” at the American Brachytherapy Society’s 2022 conference in Denver.

Ian Murray, Ph.D. has been appointed interim associate dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with the Texas A&M University’s School of Medicine. Murray will bring his extensive DEI-related skills to support the institutional strategic initiative in support of embracing cultural differences across the school.

The Society for Science announced that Dr. Roderic I. Pettigrew was elected to their board of trustees. “As a global leader in health, medicine and engineering, I am thrilled to welcome Roderic to the board of trustees,” said Maya Ajmera.

For Rhome Hughes, M.D., teaching is a passion. “I believe the most effective teachers are mentors who are capable of helping students identify their individual strengths and weaknesses by providing constructive pathways for continued development,” said Hughes.

Ian Murray, Ph.D., was among 92 faculty members celebrated by Texas A&M University’s Center for Teaching Excellence in May who earned credentials through the Instructional Excellence Project. To date, 160 faculty have earned the credential through the initiative.