[{"id":21198,"date":"2025-12-10T11:35:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T17:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/?page_id=21198"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:28:10","slug":"summer-college-prep-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/summer-college-prep-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer College Prep Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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#ffe500;}\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-link-icon-hover .heading .icon > span {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-color: #e9a825 !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-box-hover .heading .icon > span {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tborder-color: #e9a825 !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><p>The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy&#8217;s Summer College Prep program offers academic workshops in math, English, study skills, research, time management, and professionalism, designed for High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors interested in pursuing a career in health science or medicine.<\/p>\n<p>The UMA is pleased to announce that, in addition to participating in academic workshops, students will have the opportunity to apply for one of two Track specialties: the College Readiness Track and the Medical Skills Track. Space is limited for both tracks, and acceptance decisions will be made holistically based on the overall strength of the student&#8217;s application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The College Readiness Track<\/strong> is a well-rounded academic experience that provides students the opportunity to meet UMA alumni, medical professionals, and scientific researchers in various specialties, gaining a deeper understanding of college life, academic preparation, and the diverse career opportunities in health science and medicine. Students will have the opportunity to visit a Houston-area medical school, PVAMU&#8217;s Agricultural Research Farm, and the Houston Health Museum\u2019s Debakey Cell Lab to learn about a variety of health science and STEM career and research opportunities. Participants of the College Readiness Track will earn two certificates: College &amp; Career Readiness and Machine Learning &amp; Artificial Intelligence Ethical Awareness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Medical Skills Track<\/strong> integrates experiential learning to provide students with the opportunity to earn their American Red Cross First Aid\/CPR\/AED certificate, as well as their American College of Surgeons&#8217; Stop the Bleed certificate. Participants of the Medical Skills Track will learn skills in blood pressure management, pathogen safety, suturing techniques, and other emergency preparedness skills. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to participate in several college and professional readiness sessions, tour a Houston-area medical school, and participate in a Live Brain Dissection Demonstration at the Houston Health Museum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Program Dates:<\/strong> June 22-26, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> May 8th, 2026 (by 11:59 PM CST)<br \/>\nApplications will be reviewed and admitted as received; applying early is highly encouraged!<br \/>\n<strong>Ages:<\/strong> 15-18 (High School Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors &#8211; Based on the 2026-2027 School Year)<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong> $400.00 (Paid Upon Acceptance to the Program)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>UMA Summer College Prep 2026 Flyer &amp; Sample Itinerary: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Prep-2026-1-4.pdf\">2026 Flyer: http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Prep-2025-1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_4' style='display:none'>\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <h2 class=\"gform_title\">UMA Summer College Prep Program - 2026 Application<\/h2>\n                            <p class='gform_description'>Submitting an application does not guarantee your acceptance to the program. \r\nApplications will be reviewed as received until the deadline (May 8th, 2026) and acceptance emails be sent accordingly.\r\nUpon acceptance to the program, you will be provided the information to pay and secure your place in the program.<\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_4'  action='\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages' data-formid='4' novalidate>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_fields_4' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_4_55\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Applicant Information<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_4_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name of Applicant<\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_4_1'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_4_1_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.3' id='input_4_1_3' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_4_1_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_4_1_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.6' id='input_4_1_6' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_4_1_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_4_61\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Gender<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_4_61'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_4_61_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_61' type='radio' value='Female'  id='choice_4_61_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_4_61\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_4_61_0' id='label_4_61_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Female<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_4_61_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_61' type='radio' value='Male'  id='choice_4_61_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_4_61_1' id='label_4_61_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Male<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_4_61_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_61' type='radio' value='Other'  id='choice_4_61_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_4_61_2' id='label_4_61_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Other<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_4_61'>This information will be used only for housing and roommate determination, if accepted to the program. Disclosure will have no effect on your acceptance to the program.<\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_4_63\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_63'>Please Specify:<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_63' id='input_4_63' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_4_63\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_4_63'>This information will be used only for housing and roommate determination, if accepted to the program. Disclosure will have no effect on your acceptance to the program.<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_4_3\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--input-type-address field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Permanent Address<\/legend>    \n                    <div class='ginput_complex ginput_container has_street has_street2 has_city has_state has_zip ginput_container_address gform-grid-row' id='input_4_3' >\n                         <span class='ginput_full address_line_1 ginput_address_line_1 gform-grid-col' id='input_4_3_1_container' >\n                                        <input type='text' name='input_3.1' id='input_4_3_1' value=''    aria-required='false'    \/>\n                                        <label for='input_4_3_1' id='input_4_3_1_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Street Address<\/label>\n                                    <\/span><span class='ginput_full address_line_2 ginput_address_line_2 gform-grid-col' id='input_4_3_2_container' >\n                                        <input type='text' name='input_3.2' id='input_4_3_2' value=''     aria-required='false'   \/>\n                                        <label for='input_4_3_2' id='input_4_3_2_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Address Line 2<\/label>\n                                    <\/span><span class='ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col' id='input_4_3_3_container' >\n                                    <input type='text' name='input_3.3' id='input_4_3_3' value=''    aria-required='false'    \/>\n                                    <label for='input_4_3_3' id='input_4_3_3_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>City<\/label>\n                                 <\/span><span class='ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col' id='input_4_3_4_container' >\n                                        <select name='input_3.4' id='input_4_3_4'     aria-required='false'    ><option value='' selected='selected'><\/option><option value='Alabama' >Alabama<\/option><option value='Alaska' >Alaska<\/option><option value='American Samoa' >American Samoa<\/option><option value='Arizona' >Arizona<\/option><option value='Arkansas' >Arkansas<\/option><option value='California' >California<\/option><option value='Colorado' >Colorado<\/option><option value='Connecticut' >Connecticut<\/option><option value='Delaware' >Delaware<\/option><option value='District of Columbia' >District of Columbia<\/option><option value='Florida' >Florida<\/option><option value='Georgia' >Georgia<\/option><option value='Guam' >Guam<\/option><option value='Hawaii' >Hawaii<\/option><option value='Idaho' >Idaho<\/option><option value='Illinois' >Illinois<\/option><option value='Indiana' >Indiana<\/option><option value='Iowa' >Iowa<\/option><option value='Kansas' >Kansas<\/option><option value='Kentucky' >Kentucky<\/option><option value='Louisiana' >Louisiana<\/option><option value='Maine' >Maine<\/option><option value='Maryland' >Maryland<\/option><option value='Massachusetts' >Massachusetts<\/option><option value='Michigan' >Michigan<\/option><option value='Minnesota' >Minnesota<\/option><option value='Mississippi' >Mississippi<\/option><option value='Missouri' >Missouri<\/option><option value='Montana' >Montana<\/option><option value='Nebraska' >Nebraska<\/option><option value='Nevada' >Nevada<\/option><option value='New Hampshire' >New Hampshire<\/option><option value='New Jersey' >New Jersey<\/option><option value='New Mexico' >New Mexico<\/option><option value='New York' >New York<\/option><option value='North Carolina' >North Carolina<\/option><option value='North Dakota' >North Dakota<\/option><option value='Northern Mariana Islands' >Northern Mariana Islands<\/option><option value='Ohio' >Ohio<\/option><option value='Oklahoma' >Oklahoma<\/option><option value='Oregon' >Oregon<\/option><option value='Pennsylvania' >Pennsylvania<\/option><option value='Puerto Rico' >Puerto Rico<\/option><option value='Rhode Island' >Rhode Island<\/option><option value='South Carolina' >South Carolina<\/option><option value='South Dakota' >South Dakota<\/option><option value='Tennessee' >Tennessee<\/option><option value='Texas' >Texas<\/option><option value='Utah' >Utah<\/option><option value='U.S. Virgin Islands' >U.S. Virgin Islands<\/option><option value='Vermont' >Vermont<\/option><option value='Virginia' >Virginia<\/option><option value='Washington' >Washington<\/option><option value='West Virginia' >West Virginia<\/option><option value='Wisconsin' >Wisconsin<\/option><option value='Wyoming' >Wyoming<\/option><option value='Armed Forces Americas' >Armed Forces Americas<\/option><option value='Armed Forces Europe' >Armed Forces Europe<\/option><option value='Armed Forces Pacific' >Armed Forces Pacific<\/option><\/select>\n                                        <label for='input_4_3_4' id='input_4_3_4_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>State<\/label>\n                                      <\/span><span class='ginput_left address_zip ginput_address_zip gform-grid-col' id='input_4_3_5_container' >\n                                    <input type='text' name='input_3.5' id='input_4_3_5' value=''    aria-required='false'    \/>\n                                    <label for='input_4_3_5' id='input_4_3_5_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>ZIP Code<\/label>\n                                <\/span><input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='input_3.6' id='input_4_3_6' value='United States' \/>\n                    <div class='gf_clear gf_clear_complex'><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_4_5\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_5'>Student Email Address<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_5' id='input_4_5' type='email' value='' class='large'     aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_7\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--input-type-phone gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_7'>Student Phone Number<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_7' id='input_4_7' type='tel' value='' class='large'    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_6\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_6'>Parent\/Guardian Email Address<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_6' id='input_4_6' type='email' value='' class='large'     aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--input-type-phone gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_8'>Parent\/Guardian Phone Number<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_8' id='input_4_8' type='tel' value='' class='large'    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_9'>Polo Shirt Size (Adult Unisex Sizes)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_9' id='input_4_9' class='large gfield_select'     aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='XS' >XS<\/option><option value='S' >S<\/option><option value='M' >M<\/option><option value='L' >L<\/option><option value='XL' >XL<\/option><option value='2XL' >2XL<\/option><option value='3XL' >3XL<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_66\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">UMA Summer College Prep - Track Preference<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_4_68\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><p>The UMA is pleased to announce that, in addition to participating in academic workshops, students will have the opportunity to apply for one of two Track specialties: the College Readiness Track and the Medical Skills Track. Space is limited for both tracks, and acceptance decisions will be made holistically based on the overall strength of the student's application.<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>The College Readiness Track<\/b> is a well-rounded academic experience that provides students the opportunity to meet UMA alumni, medical professionals, and scientific researchers in various specialties, gaining a deeper understanding of college life, academic preparation, and the diverse career opportunities in health science and medicine. Students will have the opportunity to visit a Houston-area medical school, PVAMU's Agricultural Research Farm, and the Houston Health Museum\u2019s Debakey Cell Lab to learn about a variety of health science and STEM career and research opportunities. Participants of the College Readiness Track will earn two certificates: College &amp; Career Readiness and Machine Learning &amp; Artificial Intelligence Ethical Awareness. <\/p>\n<p> \n<b>The Medical Skills Track<\/b> integrates experiential learning to provide students with the opportunity to earn their American Red Cross First Aid\/CPR\/AED certificate, as well as their American College of Surgeons' Stop the Bleed certificate. Participants of the Medical Skills Track will learn skills in blood pressure management, pathogen safety, suturing techniques, and other emergency preparedness skills. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to participate in several college and professional readiness sessions, tour a Houston-area medical school, and participate in a DIY Dissection Lab at the Houston Health Museum. <\/p> <\/div><fieldset id=\"field_4_64\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >What Summer College Prep Track are you Applying for?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_4_64'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_4_64_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_64' type='radio' value='Medical Skills Track'  id='choice_4_64_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_4_64_0' id='label_4_64_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Medical Skills Track<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_4_64_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_64' type='radio' value='College Readiness Track'  id='choice_4_64_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_4_64_1' id='label_4_64_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>College Readiness Track<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_4_65\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >As part of the Medical Skills Track, students will complete First Aid\/CPR\/AED training in a blended online &amp; in-person format. The online portion of the training will be emailed to accepted students by June 1st, 2026 and MUST be completed no later than June 19th, 2026 (by 5 PM CST). Students&#039; who do not complete the online training will not be able to complete the in-person training and earn the American Red Cross First Aid\/CPR\/AED certificate. By selecting &quot;I understand and agree&quot; below you acknowledge that you have read and understand this, and will complete the required online training prior to camp, by June 19th, 2026 (by 5 PM CST).<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_4_65'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_4_65_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_65' type='radio' value='I understand and agree to complete the online First Aid\/CPR\/AED module between June 1st and June 19th, 2026 (by 5 PM CST).'  id='choice_4_65_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_4_65_0' id='label_4_65_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I understand and agree to complete the online First Aid\/CPR\/AED module between June 1st and June 19th, 2026 (by 5 PM CST).<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_4_22\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Academic Information<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_4_21\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_21'>Name of High School<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_21' id='input_4_21' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_10'>Grade Level Applicant Will Start in Fall 2026<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_10' id='input_4_10' class='large gfield_select'     aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='Sophomore (10th Grade)' >Sophomore (10th Grade)<\/option><option value='Junior (11th Grade)' >Junior (11th Grade)<\/option><option value='Senior (12th Grade)' >Senior (12th Grade)<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_11'>Career Interest(s) (i.e. physician, dentist, veterinarian, pharmacist, etc.)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_11' id='input_4_11' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_42\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-fileupload gfield--input-type-fileupload gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_42'>Upload Most Recent High School Transcript (An Unofficial Transcript is Acceptable)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_fileupload'><input type='hidden' name='MAX_FILE_SIZE' value='52428800' \/><input name='input_42' id='input_4_42' type='file' class='large' aria-describedby=\"gfield_upload_rules_4_42\" onchange='javascript:gformValidateFileSize( this, 52428800 );'  \/><span class='gfield_description gform_fileupload_rules' id='gfield_upload_rules_4_42'>Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.<\/span><div class='gfield_description validation_message gfield_validation_message validation_message--hidden-on-empty' id='live_validation_message_4_42'><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_20\" 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field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_31'>Name of Organization<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_31' id='input_4_31' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_35\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-half field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_35'>Position<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_35' id='input_4_35' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_34\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_34'>Description of Service or Activities<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_34' id='input_4_34' class='textarea large'   maxlength='300'   aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_37\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Statement of Interest<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_4_40\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_40'>Please use the following space to write a 100-word statement of interest addressing why you are interested in attending the UMA&#039;s Summer College Prep program, what you hope to gain from the experience, and what you will bring to the learning experience.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_40' id='input_4_40' class='textarea large'   maxlength='700'   aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_4_43\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Professional or Academic References<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_4_43'>Please provide the names and contact information for two academic or professional references (not a family member). Then upload a letter of recommendation from each reference person that addresses the applicant's maturity, academic rigor, and ability to follow directions.<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_4_45\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name of Recommender 1<\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_4_45'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_4_45_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_45.3' id='input_4_45_3' value=''   aria-required='false'    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Undergraduate Medical Library is to enhance the scholarly pursuit of knowledge, foster intellectual curiosity, and promote lifelong learning and research through our innovative services, resources, and cultural programs, which support the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy and Prairie View A&amp;M University\u2019s global mission of teaching, service, and research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Library Hours: <\/strong>Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy Library is located on the first floor of the E. 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All materials, except Reference books, may be checked out with a valid PVAMU ID in O&#8217;Banion 129 or Harrington 301.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Subject Areas in the Main UMA library (O&#8217;Banion\u00a0129)<\/strong>: Anatomy &amp; Physiology, Biostatistics, Dentistry, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Exam Prep for MCAT, DAT, PCAT and GRE, Genetics, Histology, Human Sexuality &amp; Reproduction, Immunology, Medical History, Memoirs\/General Nonfiction, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Research and Writing, Veterinary Science, and Women\u2019s Health<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subject Areas in the UMA Research lab (Harrington 301):<\/strong>\u00a0Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/UMA\">Learn more about the UMA library&#8217;s resources and services!<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a 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Established in 2004, the UMA has grown remarkably over the past two decades, nurturing the talents and aspirations of numerous students. Our alums have gone on to make extraordinary contributions to healthcare, research, and community service. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and the example they have set for future generations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">As we look forward to the next 20 years, we are committed to providing our students with more resources and opportunities, including scholarships, research experiences, student travel, and cultural appreciation. To achieve these goals, we need the continued support of generous donors. Your contribution will benefit the next generation of physicians, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and researchers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">To make your mark on the UMA\u2019s future, you may donate by clicking on the link below. No matter the size, your donation will make a significant impact. It will help current students and honor the legacy and vision of the UMA.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Thank you for your ongoing support and continued dedication to the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy. 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href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form\/?svcid=renxt&amp;formId=6a1b91c0-930a-475b-aa3d-c953841aa036&amp;envid=p-O-qtElbkSkalVDneUfntiQ&amp;zone=usa\"><i class=\"fa-hand-holding-usd fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Donate to the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"269\" alt=\"Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy logo\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2013\/08\/cropped-UMA-logo-e1375382274623.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-19288\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Building Doctors Since 2004<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1937,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":146,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[],"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[18,65,33,24,227,395,244,243,14,79,66,62],"class_list":["post-19809","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1937"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19809\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=19809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":19754,"date":"2020-02-25T14:37:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T20:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/?page_id=19754"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:05:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:05:13","slug":"uma-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/uma-testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"UMA Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>A glance at the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy&#8217;s highlights, attributes, and success stories from a few of our esteemed alumni. These individuals continue to uphold and personify the standards that UMA has instilled into each of them as they journey into the next steps of their educational and professional lives. Here are some of their stories&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1144\" alt=\"Haile Allen headshot\" title=\"Haile\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Haile-1-800x1144.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Haile-1-200x286.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Haile-1-400x572.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Haile-1-600x858.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Haile-1-800x1144.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Haile-1-1200x1716.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Haile-1.png 2282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Haile Allen<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Biology Major<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">2022 Jade Class<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-1\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-1 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-1 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-1 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-1 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8220;As a proud student of the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy (UMA), I have experienced unparalleled academic growth nurtured by a community of dedicated faculty members who provide endless support and guidance. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences, the UMA has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the medical field.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The UMA&#8217;s commitment to service-learning projects, such as working closely with our\u00a0local\u00a0Pregnancy Prevention Center to donate crocheted baby hats and volunteering with a Senior Living Facility, has instilled in me a profound sense of responsibility towards our community. Through various outreach initiatives, I have had the privilege of giving back and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">One of the most transformative experiences during my time in the UMA was the opportunity to assist Dr. Iacobas in groundbreaking genomics research. This collaboration not only broadened my understanding of the field but also resulted in my first publication, marking a significant milestone in my academic journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">As a student of the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy, I am grateful for the invaluable opportunities for growth, the unwavering support of the faculty, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to academia and society.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1144\" alt=\"Keeland Harville headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Keeland-1-800x1144.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Keeland-1-200x286.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Keeland-1-400x572.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Keeland-1-600x858.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Keeland-1-800x1144.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Keeland-1-1200x1716.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Keeland-1.png 2282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Keeland Harville<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Biology Major<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">2023 Mercury Class<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-2\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-2 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-2 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-2 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-2 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8220;As a senior in high school, I had many offers from different institutions. However, Prairie View A&amp;M University had something that no other school had: The Undergraduate Medical Academy. I accepted my scholarship to PVAMU and was happy to gain acceptance into the UMA. I became a Jasper Scholar in 2022, in which I began my pre-med journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">As a Jasper Scholar, I was mentored by Ms. Huynh, who closely facilitated my professional growth and academic performance. Furthermore, I was given the opportunity to attend study skills with Ms. Straker to develop top-tier study skills. Outside of academics, the UMA has provided a plethora of opportunities such as visiting professional schools, crochet club, suturing labs, volunteering, and networking.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.3333333333%;width:calc(33.3333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1144\" alt=\"Anisa Cole headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Anisa-800x1144.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Anisa-200x286.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Anisa-400x572.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Anisa-600x858.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Anisa-800x1144.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Anisa-1200x1716.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Anisa.png 2282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Anisa Cole<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Biology Major<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">2023 Mercury Class<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-3\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-3 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-3 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-3 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-3 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8220;Right after high school, I redirected my premed career trajectory. Recognizing my potential at the end of high school, I aimed for a 4.0 GPA in college, a goal that came to fruition due to the support of the UMA&#8217;s faculty. From registering for classes to honing leadership skills, the UMA guided me toward my premed aspirations. As a freshman, my faculty advisor, Ms. Huynh, instilled discipline, aiding me in creating a comprehensive portfolio for future endeavors, leading to acceptances into prestigious internships like SHPEP, SUPER at UT Austin, and CREST at Stanford Medicine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Choosing Stanford, I utilized skills honed in the UMA&#8217;s laboratory under Dr. Sultana, which made me proficient in cell culture and distinguished me at my internship. Early professional development facilitated my early assurance into Texas A&amp;M School of Medicine, ensuring admission as a sophomore. This summer, I secured internships at esteemed institutions like Yale SURF, Harvard Medical School HEART-SHURP, and more, thanks to the groundwork laid by the UMA. These accomplishments surpass the expectations of my high school self, reflecting the transformative impact of early professional development.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" 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class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1937,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":138,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[],"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[149,18,65,595,395,244,243,14,66,62],"class_list":["post-19754","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19754","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1937"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19754"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19754\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=19754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":19679,"date":"2020-02-25T14:11:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T20:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/?page_id=19679"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:29:42","slug":"undergraduate-research-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/undergraduate-research-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"UMA Research Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zotero.org\/groups\/2725855\/texas_undergraduate_medical_academy_research_publications\/library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy Publications Repository<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% 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fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1106\" alt=\"Anisa Cole at Harvard Medical School\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC1-1-e1726595043232.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC1-1-e1726595043232-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC1-1-e1726595043232-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC1-1-e1726595043232-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC1-1-e1726595043232-800x1066.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC1-1-e1726595043232.jpg 830w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"749\" alt=\"Anisa Cole Poster Presentation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC2-200x177.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC2-400x355.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC2-600x532.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC2-800x709.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC2.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"795\" alt=\"Anisa Cole at Harvard Medical School\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC3-200x192.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC3-400x384.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC3-600x576.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC3-800x768.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AC3.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Anisa Cole<\/strong>, 2023 Mercury Class<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-4\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-4 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-4 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-4 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-4 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>This summer, I had the extraordinary opportunity to be one of only nine students accepted into the prestigious Harvard\/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training (HEART) MD-PhD Summer Program, a specialized track within the Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) at Harvard Medical School.<\/p>\n<p>During the program, I interned in the lab of Dr. Benjamin Gewurz MD, PhD at Brigham and Women&#8217;s Hospital&#8217;s Infectious Disease Division, where I conducted research on the pathophysiology of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). I worked closely with Dr. Bidisha\u00a0Mitra to study the role of LMP1, a key protein in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated B cell cancers, using CRISPR &#8220;knock-in&#8221; techniques to tag and investigate its function in lymphoblastoid cell lines. Working in such a high-caliber research environment, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the field, was both challenging and exhilarating. It reaffirmed my commitment to pursuing a career as a physician-scientist, where I hope to continue contributing to cutting-edge research while also providing compassionate care to patients.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to my research, I had the privilege of shadowing Dr. Gewurz as he made rounds in infectious diseases at the hospital, observing firsthand the intersection of research and patient care. This experience was complemented by biweekly shadowing at the Crimson Care Collaborative, a student-run clinic at Harvard Medical School, where I was able to observe and learn from physicians at both Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. These clinical exposures not only enhanced my understanding of patient care but also deepened my desire to bridge the gap between research and medicine, especially in underserved communities.<\/p>\n<p>Being selected for the HEART program was not just an academic achievement; it was a testament to the importance of diversity in science and medicine. The HEART program is designed to create equitable opportunities for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in MD-PhD training. As someone who has always been passionate about contributing to a future where individuals like myself have a seat at the table in the scientific and medical communities, being part of this program felt like a dream come true.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-13{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Keeland Harville<\/strong>, 2023 Mercury Class<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-5\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-5 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-5 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-5 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-5 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>This summer I had the opportunity to research at Cincinnati Children&#8217;s Hospital, specifically in the division of Allergy and Immunology. I focused on penicillin allergy labels within the pediatric population and built a REDCap database to conduct this study. I had an amazing summer in which I learned so much about research, and I am excited to continue researching in the future.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"856\" alt=\"Keeland Harville Poster Presentation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KH1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KH1-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KH1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KH1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KH1.jpg 642w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-14{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"646\" alt=\"Debra Davis at the 2024 Paris Olympics\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD1-200x154.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD1-400x307.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD1-600x461.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD1-800x615.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD1.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"528\" alt=\"Debra Davis in her research laboratory at Sorbonne Universit\u00e9\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD2-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD2.jpg 703w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1027\" height=\"939\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD3-200x183.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD3-400x366.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD3-600x549.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD3-800x731.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DD3.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Debra Davis<\/strong>, 2023 Mercury Class<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-6\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-6 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-6 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-6 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-6 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>During the summer, I was awarded an opportunity to engage in an international research experience at Sorbonne Universit\u00e9 in Paris, France, where I learned the theoretical and practical application of Fourier-Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometry. FT-ICR is a mass analyzer that provides ultra-high resolution to detect and characterize molecules. The purpose of using an instrument of this caliber is to elucidate the relative abundance of ions at varying masses through enhanced signal amplification. Over 12 weeks, I contributed to developing a suitable method for utilizing FT-ICR to assess the effects of environmental stresses on the molecular composition of dissolved organic matter in aquatic environments.<\/p>\n<p>This experience has significantly boosted my confidence as a researcher, affirming my application of\u00a0intellectual rigor in unfamiliar settings. Initially intimidating,\u00a0I learned to transcend my apprehensions by embracing risks, understanding that personal and professional growth often stems from stepping outside one&#8217;s comfort zone. The experience underscored the importance of cross-cultural collaboration in adapting to new environments. As I navigated the language barrier, I became accustomed to my surroundings through outward engagement with native French speakers. Working alongside a brilliant, multilingual team inspired me to learn a new language, highlighting patience as an integral element in mastering new skills and nurturing mutual understanding. This experience has enabled me to extend grace to myself and others.<\/p>\n<p>I am eager to continue this journey by participating in the Spring\u00a02025 American Chemical Society conference in San Diego, California.\u00a0There, I will present our findings on the effects of antibiotics and climate change on the molecular composition of dissolved organic matter in water, as analyzed through FT-ICR mass spectrometry.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-15{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Kenton Moore<\/strong>, 2023 Mercury Class<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-7\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-7 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-7 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-7 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-7 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>This summer, I interned at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, as part of the Hopkins Undergraduate Summer Training and Research (USTAR) program. USTAR is a 10-week, 2-summer program targeted toward students interested in aging research. As a part of the program, I was matched with a research advisor, Dr. Carrie Nieman, M.D, M.Ph. Dr. Nieman is an ENT surgeon who works at the Johns Hopkins Hospital; she also conducts public health research, studying the sociological barriers that prevent access to hearing healthcare. Under Dr. Nieman\u2019s guidance, I assisted her with one of her public health projects, researching the barriers that prevent elder Korean Americans from receiving hearing healthcare at a rate similar to other racial and ethnic groups in the US. I created a poster on the research I did and was able to present it during a program poster presentation at the end of the summer. This summer was amazing; I loved exploring Baltimore, interacting with my cohort, and learning about public health. I plan on returning to Hopkins next summer to continue my research.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"901\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM1-3-rotated.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM1-3-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM1-3-400x534.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM1-3-600x801.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM1-3-rotated.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"666\" alt=\"Kenton Moore at Johns Hopkins University\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM2-200x184.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM2-400x367.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM2-600x551.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KM2.jpg 725w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-16{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-17 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-20 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"1057\" alt=\"Eryka Appiah-Amaning Poster Presentation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/EAA1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/EAA1-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/EAA1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/EAA1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/EAA1.jpg 793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Eryka Appiah-Amaning<\/strong>, 2022 Jade Class<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-8\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-8 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-8 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-8 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-8 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>This summer, I had the privilege of participating in a transformative 10-week research internship at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa. Working in the Howard Lab, my research focused on addressing Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive pediatric brain tumor with one of the lowest survival rates among childhood cancers.<\/p>\n<p>Under the mentorship of Dr. Michelle Howard, my project aimed to identify a therapeutic agent that could enhance radiation therapy for DIPG patients by disrupting redox regulation within the tumor. At the end of my internship, I was excited to present my findings through an oral presentation and a poster at the UI Summer Undergraduate Research Conference.<\/p>\n<p>I am deeply grateful to the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy for connecting me to this invaluable opportunity and encouraging me to take a bold step out of my comfort zone!<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-17{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-18 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Caleb Owens<\/strong>, 2023 Jasper Scholar<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-9\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-9 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-9 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-9 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-9 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Conducted in Dr. May&#8217;s lab, my research delved into understanding how Vitamin D3 influences the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Using Matlab, we developed regression equations representing bacterial load as a function of time, IL-12, IL-10, TNF-\u03b1, NO, H2O2, and LDH during high and low Mycobacterium tuberculosis.<\/p>\n<p>This presentation marks the culmination of my incredible 10-week journey through the CMBS program in Wisconsin and the Frontiers in Science (FIS) program in Houston. During my time in Wisconsin, I had the opportunity to deliver a final PowerPoint presentation at the Pyle Center. Additionally, I concluded the FIS program with a final poster session at Rice University&#8217;s Bioscience Research Collaborative facility on\u00a0August\u00a02nd.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-27{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-27 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-27{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-27 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-27{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-27 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-21 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"769\" alt=\"Caleb Owens Poster Presentation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO1-e1726598105771.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO1-e1726598105771-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO1-e1726598105771-400x534.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO1-e1726598105771.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-22 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1431\" height=\"676\" alt=\"Caleb Owens Oral Presentation of Research\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO2-200x94.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO2-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO2-600x283.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO2-800x378.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO2-1200x567.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/CO2.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-28{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-28 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-28{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-28 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-28{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-28 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-18{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-23 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"1103\" alt=\"Mariata Ba headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/MB1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/MB1-200x246.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/MB1-400x491.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/MB1-600x737.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/MB1-800x983.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/MB1.jpg 898w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-29{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-29 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-29{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-29 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-29{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-29 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Mariata Ba<\/strong>, 2022 Jade Class<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-10\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-10 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-10 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-10 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-10 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>In the course of my internship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (in New York), I was provided with the opportunity of developing new skills and abilities, in addition to expanding my knowledge and learning many essential research techniques. Furthermore, I have also had the privilege of forming new connections, learning from my mentors, and interacting with other students in the program, with whom I shared similar motives and objectives. During my time, I was able to conduct various experiments to determine the effects that different doses\/concentrations of the drugs\/inhibitors (Avutometinib and Trametinib) would have on relevant pathways such as PI3K and RAS, essential proteins, as well as the overall growth of specific lung and melanoma cancer cell lines. Throughout the process, I have cultured, treated, collected, and utilized BCA to prepare the Lung cell line NCI-H1666 as well as the Melanoma cell lines SK-MEL-208 and SK-MEL-264, prior to then running western blots and analyzing the data. These procedures were done in order to determine and evaluate the outcomes that were derived, all while ensuring that the conclusions made in the end were analytical, logical, and correct based on the overall experiments, alongside the results that were obtained.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-30{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-30 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-30{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-30 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-30{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-30 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-19{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-20 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Alexay Bullard<\/strong>, 2023 Jasper Scholar<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials clean fusion-testimonials-11\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-11 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-11 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-11 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.clean.fusion-testimonials-11 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-shortcode-blockquote\"><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>This summer I was in SHPEP where they educated us on health professions through lectures and seminars. I was also able to do several simulations like an Intraosseous infusion, intubation, drawing blood, intravenous infusion, suturing, case studies, and working with patient care mannequins. I was also able to shadow a pediatric surgeon and a geriatric family medicine doctor. I would recommend SHPEP for any student eligible that wants an immersive experience into the world of a health professional.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-31{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-31 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-31{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-31 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-31{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-31 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-32 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-24 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"712\" alt=\"Alexay Bullard at McGovern Medical School\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AB1-e1726598851615.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AB1-e1726598851615-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AB1-e1726598851615-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AB1-e1726598851615.jpg 534w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-32{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-32 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-32{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-32 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-32{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-32 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-20{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-21 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-33 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-25 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"300\" alt=\"uma logo\" title=\"UMA logo\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2013\/08\/UMA-logo-279x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-252\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\" style=\"color:#582c83;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Building Doctors Since 2004<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1937,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":127,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[],"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[65,602,33,110,395,244,243,66,62],"class_list":["post-19679","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1937"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19679"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19679\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21318,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19679\/revisions\/21318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=19679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":46,"date":"2016-11-21T19:48:34","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T01:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/faculty-staff\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:13:02","slug":"faculty-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/faculty-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty &amp; Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-22 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Office of The Director<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-26 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:2px solid #f6f6f6;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"360\" alt=\"Portrait of the UMA Administrative Team\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Group-400x360.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Group-200x180.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Group-400x360.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Group-600x541.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Group-800x721.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Group-1200x1081.png 1200w, 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style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-27 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Dr. Dennis E. Daniels Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-2 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Dr. Dennis E. Daniels<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Director &amp; Professor <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<br \/>\nDepartment of Medical Humanities<br \/>\nTexas A&amp;M University-College of Medicine<br \/>\nMedical_Academy@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3073<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-28 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Mrs. Paula Campbell Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Campbell-1-2-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Campbell-1-2-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Campbell-1-2-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Campbell-1-2-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Campbell-1-2-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Campbell-1-2-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Campbell-1-2.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-3 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Mrs. Paula Campbell<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Administrative Coordinator II<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">B.S. in General Studies<br \/>\nprcampbell@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3073<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-29 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Mrs. Quyen Huynh Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-4 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Mrs. Quyen Huynh<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Assistant Director &amp; Clinical Assistant Professor<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">M.S. in Mathematics<br \/>\nB.S. in Computer Science<br \/>\nqmhuynh@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3090<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-30 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Mrs. Sherylle Fuller Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Fuller-4-2-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Fuller-4-2-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Fuller-4-2-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Fuller-4-2-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Fuller-4-2-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Fuller-4-2-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Fuller-4-2.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-5 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Mrs. Sherylle Fuller<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Budget Specialist I<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">M.S. in Counseling and Guidance<br \/>\nB.S. in Business Education<br \/>\nshfuller@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3071<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-23{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-24 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-39 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Academic Support Team<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-24{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-25 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-40 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-31 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Mr. Joel Swisher Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Swisher-1-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Swisher-1-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Swisher-1-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Swisher-1-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Swisher-1-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Swisher-1-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Swisher-1.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-6 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Mr. Joel Swisher<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Admissions Counselor II<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">B.A: Mass Communications<br \/>\njdswisher@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3072<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-41 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-32 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Ms. Kathleen Straker Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Straker-8-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Straker-8-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Straker-8-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Straker-8-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Straker-8-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Straker-8-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Straker-8.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-7 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Ms. Kathleen Straker<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Academic Coach &amp; Study Skills Instructor<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">M.Ed: Master of Education<br \/>\nkastraker@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3087<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-42 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-33 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Ms. Tenley Sablatzky Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sablatzky-1-1-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sablatzky-1-1-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sablatzky-1-1-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sablatzky-1-1-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sablatzky-1-1-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sablatzky-1-1-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sablatzky-1-1.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-8 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Ms. Tenley Sablatzky<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Medical Librarian I<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">M.L.I.S: Library &amp; Information Science<br \/>\nHealth Informatics &amp; Data Management<br \/>\nB.A: English: Creative Writing<br \/>\ntnsablatzky@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3075<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-43 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-34 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Mr. Jeremy Kiesler Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Kiesler-2-1-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Kiesler-2-1-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Kiesler-2-1-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Kiesler-2-1-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Kiesler-2-1-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Kiesler-2-1-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Kiesler-2-1.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-9 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Mr. Jeremy Kiesler<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Experiential Education Coordinator<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Master of Science &#8211; MS, Biological Sciences<br \/>\nBachelor of Science &#8211; BS, Biology Education<br \/>\njakiesler@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3092<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-26 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-44 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Faculty<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-26{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-27 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-45 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-35 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Dr. Dennis E. Daniels Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-10 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Dr. Dennis E. Daniels<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Director &amp; Professor <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy<br \/>\nPrairie View A&amp;M University<br \/>\nDepartment of Medical Humanities<br \/>\nTexas A&amp;M University College of Medicine<br \/>\nMedical_Academy@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3073<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-46 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-36 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Dr. Naznin Sultana Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sultana-1-2-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sultana-1-2-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sultana-1-2-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sultana-1-2-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sultana-1-2-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sultana-1-2-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Sultana-1-2.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-11 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Dr. Naznin Sultana<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Clinical Associate Professor &amp; Bioengineering &amp; Molecular Biology Laboratory Coordinator<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Ph.D: Biomedical Engineering<br \/>\nM.S: Food Engineering<br \/>\nB.S: Chemical Engineering<br \/>\nnasultana@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-9757<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-47 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-37 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Dr. Dumitru Iacobas Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Iacobas-2-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Iacobas-2-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Iacobas-2-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Iacobas-2-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Iacobas-2-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Iacobas-2-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Iacobas-2.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-12 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Dr. Dumitru Iacobas<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Research Professor &amp; Personalized Genomics Laboratory Coordinator<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Ph.D: BioPhysics<br \/>\nM.S: BioPhysics<br \/>\nB.S: Physics<br \/>\ndaiacobas@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3086<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-47{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-47 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-47{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-47 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-47{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-47 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-48 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-38 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Dr. Gail Brekke Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Brekke-2-2-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Brekke-2-2-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Brekke-2-2-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Brekke-2-2-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Brekke-2-2-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Brekke-2-2-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Brekke-2-2.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-13 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Dr. Gail Brekke<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">English Lecturer I<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Ph.D: Higher Education<br \/>\nM.A: Applied English Linguistics<br \/>\nB.A: English Literature<br \/>\ngabrekke@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3076<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-48{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-48 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px 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0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-39 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Mrs. Quyen Huynh Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Huynh-1-2.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-center fusion-person-14 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Mrs. Quyen Huynh<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Assistant Director &amp; Clinical Assistant Professor<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">M.S. in Mathematics<br \/>\nB.S. in Computer Science<br \/>\nqmhuynh@pvamu.edu<br \/>\n936-261-3090<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-49{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-49 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-49{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-49 > 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class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-50 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-40 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"269\" alt=\"Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy logo\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2013\/08\/cropped-UMA-logo-e1375382274623.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-19288\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Texas 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fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 6<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8d13c1499917dab503c\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-volume5\" href=\"#tab-8d13c1499917dab503c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 5<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-67d27a450fba9b59802\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-volume4\" href=\"#tab-67d27a450fba9b59802\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 4<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8d35b9f3b1ba3f17667\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-volume3\" href=\"#tab-8d35b9f3b1ba3f17667\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 3<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-78e26ae93c55e462b52\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-volume2\" href=\"#tab-78e26ae93c55e462b52\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 2<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-1a37c8ee84a512e267f\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-volume7\" href=\"#tab-1a37c8ee84a512e267f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 7<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-volume7\" id=\"tab-1a37c8ee84a512e267f\">\n<p><strong>Volume 7: September 2025-May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Historian:<\/strong> <strong>Jamia Boutte<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Copy Editor: Dr. Gail Brekke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor-in-Chief: Tenley Sablatzky<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Newsletter-Nov-2025-Feb-2026-2.pdf\">Volume 7, Issue 2: November 2025-February 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Newsletter-Sept-Oct-2025.pdf\"><strong>Volume 7, Issue 1: September-October 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d07885da7cde602a54c\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-volume6\" href=\"#tab-d07885da7cde602a54c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 6<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-volume6\" id=\"tab-d07885da7cde602a54c\">\n<p><strong>Volume 6: September 2024-May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Historian:<\/strong> <strong>Anisa Cole<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Copy Editor: Dr. Gail Brekke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor-in-Chief: Tenley Sablatzky<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Newsletter-Feb-April-2025.pdf\"><strong>Volume 6, Issue 3: February 2025-April 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Nov-Jan-2024-2025-Newsletter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volume 6, Issue 2: November 2024-January 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Newsletter-3-1.pdf\">Volume 6, Issue 1: September-October 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8d13c1499917dab503c\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-volume5\" href=\"#tab-8d13c1499917dab503c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 5<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-volume5\" id=\"tab-8d13c1499917dab503c\">\n<p><strong>Volume 5: September 2023-May 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Historian: Kenton Moore<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor: Tenley Sablatzky<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Feb-March-April-Newsletter.pdf\">Volume 5, Issue 4: February-April 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Dec-Jan-Newsletter.pdf\">Volume 5, Issue 3: December 2023-January 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/October-2023-Newsletter.pdf\">Volume 5, Issue 2: October 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/September-2023-Newsletter-1.pdf\">Volume 5, Issue 1: September 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-67d27a450fba9b59802\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-volume4\" href=\"#tab-67d27a450fba9b59802\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 4<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-volume4\" id=\"tab-67d27a450fba9b59802\">\n<p><strong>Volume 4: September 2022-May 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Historian: Erin Renfro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor: Tenley Sablatzky<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Mar-April-Newsletter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volume 4, Issue 4: Mar-Apr 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Newsletter-Jan-Feb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volume 4, Issue 3: Jan-Feb 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/November-December-2022-Newsletter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volume 4, Issue 2: Nov-Dec 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Newsletter-September.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volume 4, Issue 1: Sept 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8d35b9f3b1ba3f17667\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-volume3\" href=\"#tab-8d35b9f3b1ba3f17667\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 3<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-volume3\" id=\"tab-8d35b9f3b1ba3f17667\">\n<p><strong>Volume 3: September 2021-December 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Historian: Jacari Tate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor: Tenley Sablatzky<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Newsletter.-pdf.pdf\">Volume 3, Issue 2: Dec 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMANews8-23.pdf\">Volume 3, Issue 1: Aug \u2013 Sep 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-78e26ae93c55e462b52\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-volume2\" href=\"#tab-78e26ae93c55e462b52\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-newspaper fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Volume 2<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-volume2\" id=\"tab-78e26ae93c55e462b52\">\n<p><strong>Volume 2: January-May 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Historian: Sahar Fattani<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor: Tenley Sablatzky<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-May-2021-Newsletter.pdf\">Volume 2, Issue 4: May 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-April-2021-Newsletter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume 2, Issue 3: Apr 2021 <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-March-2021-Newsletter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume 2, Issue 2: Mar 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Jan-Feb-2021-Newsletter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume 2, Issue 1: Jan-Feb 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-52 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:20%;width:calc(20% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.2 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"fusion-social-links\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks boxed-icons\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-facebook fusion-icon-facebook\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;width: calc(16px + (2 * (8px)) + 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href=\"https:\/\/powerforms.docusign.net\/98576286-3718-462b-9756-1bf4f1ac21ef?env=na3&amp;acct=890c1674-bbaa-4b25-adae-8371749c990d&amp;accountId=890c1674-bbaa-4b25-adae-8371749c990d&amp;recipientLang=en\"> online UMA Application.<\/a> If preferred, submit a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Application-Form-2.pdf\">paper copy<\/a> of the application packet to:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Undergraduate Medical Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>P.O. Box 519 MS#2900<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Prairie View, TX 77446<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Or fax to: <strong>936-261-3089<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2. Submit 3 letters of recommendation. Each must have a completed Evaluation Form (The Evaluation Form is contained within the online UMA Application Packet)<\/p>\n<p>3. Submit an official transcript from their High School or College(s)<\/p>\n<p>4. 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class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\"><p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"><strong>Honors Admission: High School <\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; An official transcript that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"15\"><strong>1. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td>English:<\/td>\n<td>4 credits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Mathematics:<\/td>\n<td>4 credits (Algebra I and above)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Science:<\/td>\n<td>3 credits (Biology, Chemistry, and Physical Science)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td>Social Studies:<\/td>\n<td>4 credits (World History-1, World Geography-1, U.S. History-1, U.S. Government-\u00a01\/2 and Economics-1\/2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Foreign Language:<\/td>\n<td>2 credits in a single language<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Computer Science:<\/td>\n<td>1 credit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">A minimum high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">A minimum SAT score of 1200 or an ACT score of 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Passage of any state mandated examination used as a high school exit examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Application and Acceptance to Prairie View A&amp;M University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Completion of 24 hrs of college credits with a minimum GPA of 3.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7.\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Complete application submitted to the UMA no later than <strong>April 01, 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>8.\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Interview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" height=\"5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><strong>Regular Admission <\/strong>&#8211; College transcript(s) that include:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Enrolled student of Prairie View A&amp;M University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>2. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Major that requires completion of the prescribed core of basic sciences and Mathematics courses as required by U.S Medical Schools for admission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"30\"><strong>3. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies with a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work overall with at least 6 credit hours in biological or physical science college courses approved by the Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Demonstrated interest in a medical career<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Present highly competitive academic qualifications (minimum GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Demonstrated positive personal attributes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Demonstrated community service experiences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>8. <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Complete application submitted to the UMA no later than <strong>April 01, 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-32 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 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fusion-text-30\" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Building Doctors Since 2004<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div 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&amp; Publications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-33 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-56 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-43 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:8px solid #582c83;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" alt=\"Dr. Naznin Sultana provides hands-on training to a group of UMA Scholars on 3-D scaffold fabrication using a freeze-dryer in the UMA&#039;s Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) lab. \" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-1024x536.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-200x105.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-400x209.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-800x419.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-1200x628.png 1200w, 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The research lab is located on the third floor of the Harrington Science Building. The lab spans rooms 301 \u2013 305. Rooms 301A, 301B, 303A, and 304 form the computational core of our lab; rooms 303 and 303B form the analytical core of the lab; room 305 is our Medical Academy Student Research Center. The research facilities can accommodate numerous undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and\/or visiting faculty.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-2 classic horizontal-tabs icon-position-left\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#ffe500;background-color:#ffe500;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#ffffff;border-top-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .tab-pane{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-2 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#582c83;}<\/style><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-9b4bd12ebc7da609867\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-researchscientists\" href=\"#tab-9b4bd12ebc7da609867\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-atom-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Research Scientists<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-3cd8ab9fa77a9cc3a1a\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-socialscientists\" href=\"#tab-3cd8ab9fa77a9cc3a1a\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-head-side-brain fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Social Scientists<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-393b7eec24f08bbc1ac\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-statisticians\" href=\"#tab-393b7eec24f08bbc1ac\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-analytics fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Statisticians<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a58d0fdf89631e7a9a0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-equipment\" href=\"#tab-a58d0fdf89631e7a9a0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-atom fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Equipment<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-9b4bd12ebc7da609867\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-researchscientists\" href=\"#tab-9b4bd12ebc7da609867\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-atom-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Research Scientists<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-researchscientists\" id=\"tab-9b4bd12ebc7da609867\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0%2C44&amp;q=author%3A%22dennis+e.+daniels%22&amp;btnG=\">Dr. Dennis E. Daniels<\/a> &#8211; <em>UMA Director &amp; Professor<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=VFmHtewAAAAJ&amp;hl=en&amp;oi=ao\">Dr. Dumitru Iacobas<\/a> &#8211; <em>UMA<\/em> <em>Personalized Genomics Laboratory Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/works.bepress.com\/naznin-sultana\/\">Dr. Naznin Sultana<\/a> &#8211; <em>UMA Bioengineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-3cd8ab9fa77a9cc3a1a\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-socialscientists\" href=\"#tab-3cd8ab9fa77a9cc3a1a\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-head-side-brain fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Social Scientists<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-socialscientists\" id=\"tab-3cd8ab9fa77a9cc3a1a\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=Fp4UpAgAAAAJ&amp;hl=en&amp;oi=ao\">Dr. Gail Brekke<\/a>: <em>UMA English Faculty<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=h2ypk5sAAAAJ&amp;hl=en&amp;oi=ao\">Ms. Kathleen Straker<\/a>: <em>UMA Academic Coach &amp; Study Skills Instructor<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=Sw4hX9oAAAAJ&amp;hl=en\">Ms. Tenley Sablatzky<\/a>: <em>UMA Medical Librarian &amp; PhD Candidate in Media &amp; Communications<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-393b7eec24f08bbc1ac\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-statisticians\" href=\"#tab-393b7eec24f08bbc1ac\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-analytics fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Statisticians<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-statisticians\" id=\"tab-393b7eec24f08bbc1ac\">\n<p>Mrs. Quyen Huynh &#8211; <em>UMA Assistant Director &amp; Clinical Assistant Professor<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data Analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a58d0fdf89631e7a9a0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-equipment\" href=\"#tab-a58d0fdf89631e7a9a0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-atom fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Equipment<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-equipment\" id=\"tab-a58d0fdf89631e7a9a0\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-fusion-800 wp-image-20915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-800x450.png\" alt=\"The UMA's BSL-2 Lab, supervised and operated by Dr. Naznin Sultana.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Lab-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The analytical core of the Undergraduate Medical Academy&#8217;s research lab can accommodate multiple scientists concurrently and is made up of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>BSL2-certified Bioengineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory<\/strong><\/span>, under the supervision of <em>Dr. Naznin Sultana<\/em>, and the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>Personalized Genomics Laboratory<\/b>\u00a0(<b>PGL<\/b>)<\/span><strong>, <\/strong>under the supervision of <em>Dr. Dumitru Iacobas<\/em>. Our laboratory is fully equipped with state-of-the-art videoconferencing equipment that facilitates virtual meetings as well as virtual seminars. Resources within the lab space are secured with a DL2800 Trilogy Series with Standalone Access Control System.<\/p>\n<p>The<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong> BSL2-certified Bioengineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory<\/strong><\/span> is fully equipped to conduct drug delivery and regenerative medicine <span class=\"markedqc36ouu\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>. This UMA experimental lab has the following major federal-grade laboratory equipment:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Baker Sterigard, Class II Biosafety Cabinet<\/li>\n<li>Yamato Sterilizer SM 501<\/li>\n<li>Tuttnauer 2540 Heidolph Autocalve<\/li>\n<li>Thermo Scientific, Hamilton Safeaire II Fume hood<\/li>\n<li>Labconco Freezone 2.5 Freeze Dryer\/Lyophilizer<\/li>\n<li>Microplate reader (BioTek Synergy HT)<\/li>\n<li>Fisherbrand Isotemp Freezer<\/li>\n<li>Freezers (-80\u2103, -20\u2103),<\/li>\n<li>Hotplate and magnetic stirrer<\/li>\n<li>Water bath<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum pump<\/li>\n<li>UFLC, LC-MS 2020 Shimadzu mass spectrometer system<\/li>\n<li>Centrifuges (Eppendorf centrifuge 5415R, Thermo Scientific Heraeus Megafuge 8 and 16)<\/li>\n<li>Thermo Scientific Heracell 150i Carbon dioxide incubator<\/li>\n<li>Digital microscope (Olympus Microscope DP 27)<\/li>\n<li>VWR Inverted microscope<\/li>\n<li>Automatic cell counter (Nano Entek EVE)<\/li>\n<li>Analytical balance (Explorer Pro OHAUS)<\/li>\n<li>Digital voltmeters and pH meters<\/li>\n<li>Oxygen sensors<\/li>\n<li>Moisture content analyzer (Mettler HC 103)<\/li>\n<li>Water activity meter (Aqua Lab 4TE)<\/li>\n<li>Standard laboratory necessities<\/li>\n<li>Cell culture facilities,<\/li>\n<li>Microbial culturing facility<\/li>\n<li>Electrospinning set-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Addition, the <b><\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>Personalized Genomics Laboratory<\/b>\u00a0(<b>PGL<\/b>)<\/span>, located partly in MASRC in the M.T. Harrington Science Building, is fully equipped for various genomics experiments. Major federal-grade equipment include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SureScan Microarray Scanner Bundle (Agilent)<\/li>\n<li>Axon 4300 Scanner (Molecular Device)<\/li>\n<li>2100 Electrophoresis Bioanalyzer (Agilent)<\/li>\n<li>NanoDrop 2000 Spectrophotometer (Thermo Fisher Scientific)<\/li>\n<li>VAC CONC W\/PUMP MDL 5301 (Fisher Scientific)<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerated centrifuge (Eppendorf)<\/li>\n<li>S1000 Thermal Cycler (BioRad)<\/li>\n<li>Amplitronyx 4 Thermal Cycler (GMI)<\/li>\n<li>Thermo Scientific Western Blotting set-up<\/li>\n<li>Hybridization Oven (Agilent), Hyb-Oven (Illumina)<\/li>\n<li>-80\u00baC SO-LOW freezer (Environmental Equipment)<\/li>\n<li>-20\u00baC\/4 \u00baC refrigerators<\/li>\n<li>Biological Oxygen Monitor (YSI)<\/li>\n<li>Mouse Oximeter (Starr)<\/li>\n<li>Dissecting microscope<\/li>\n<li>Phase contrast microscope<\/li>\n<li>Tissue tears<\/li>\n<li>Recording pH meter<\/li>\n<li>GenPur Pro DI Water System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">UMA Team: Research Interests<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-3 classic horizontal-tabs icon-position-left\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#ffe500;background-color:#ffe500;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#ffffff;border-top-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .tab-pane{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-3 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#582c83;}<\/style><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0e7870742c9835e033c\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-dr.daniels\" href=\"#tab-0e7870742c9835e033c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Daniels<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-63818d02c5f9cb9b6fc\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-dr.iacobas\" href=\"#tab-63818d02c5f9cb9b6fc\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Iacobas <\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ac232537290da8b0064\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-dr.sultana\" href=\"#tab-ac232537290da8b0064\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Sultana<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c36184bf20d42345384\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-dr.brekke\" href=\"#tab-c36184bf20d42345384\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Brekke<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0ed1bae30854170f937\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-ms.straker\" href=\"#tab-0ed1bae30854170f937\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Ms. Straker<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-caf0fee1703f7295673\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-ms.sablatzky\" href=\"#tab-caf0fee1703f7295673\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Ms. Sablatzky<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0e7870742c9835e033c\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-dr.daniels\" href=\"#tab-0e7870742c9835e033c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Daniels<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-dr.daniels\" id=\"tab-0e7870742c9835e033c\">\n<ul>\n<li>Use of epidemiological methods in the control and prevention of chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes and hypertension) that are responsible for end-stage renal disease and the infectious disease HIV\/AIDS among older Americans<\/li>\n<li>Epidemiology of organ donation and transplantation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-63818d02c5f9cb9b6fc\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-dr.iacobas\" href=\"#tab-63818d02c5f9cb9b6fc\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Iacobas <\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-dr.iacobas\" id=\"tab-63818d02c5f9cb9b6fc\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cancer genomics<\/li>\n<li>Neurogenomics<\/li>\n<li>Cardiogenomics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ac232537290da8b0064\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-dr.sultana\" href=\"#tab-ac232537290da8b0064\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Sultana<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-dr.sultana\" id=\"tab-ac232537290da8b0064\">\n<ul>\n<li>Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering for Organ Regeneration<\/li>\n<li>Drug Delivery<\/li>\n<li>Biofabrication, Evaluation, and surface Modification<\/li>\n<li>Electrospinning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21131 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-1024x711.png\" alt=\"Dr. Naznin Sultana Highly-Ranked Scholar - Lifetime in \" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-200x139.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-400x278.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-600x417.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-800x556.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns-1200x834.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ns.png 1264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c36184bf20d42345384\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-dr.brekke\" href=\"#tab-c36184bf20d42345384\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Dr. Brekke<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-dr.brekke\" id=\"tab-c36184bf20d42345384\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cognitive Emotions<\/li>\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Critical Thinking Skills<\/li>\n<li>Theoretical Physics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0ed1bae30854170f937\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-ms.straker\" href=\"#tab-0ed1bae30854170f937\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Ms. Straker<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-ms.straker\" id=\"tab-0ed1bae30854170f937\">\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term memory<\/li>\n<li>Student Success<\/li>\n<li>Health science education<\/li>\n<li>Study skills<\/li>\n<li>Student retention<\/li>\n<li>Retrieval practice<\/li>\n<li>Professional identity formation<\/li>\n<li>Self-efficacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-caf0fee1703f7295673\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-ms.sablatzky\" href=\"#tab-caf0fee1703f7295673\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-book-reader fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>Ms. Sablatzky<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-ms.sablatzky\" id=\"tab-caf0fee1703f7295673\">\n<ul>\n<li>Digital Health Information-Seeking Behavior<\/li>\n<li>Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation<\/li>\n<li>Information Trust and Source Credibility<\/li>\n<li>Digital Technologies for Education and Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-44 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:5px solid #582c83;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" alt=\"Infographic of UMA Research Statistics. 502 Publications by UMA faculty, staff, alumni, and students. 26% of alumni have at least one publication to their name. 15% of students publish at least once by the time they graduate. 217 faculty and staff publications (from 2004 to the present).\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RStats-1.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RStats-1-200x25.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RStats-1-400x49.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RStats-1-600x74.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RStats-1.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zotero.org\/groups\/2725855\/texas_undergraduate_medical_academy_research_publications\/library\">UMA&#8217;s Research Repository<\/a> to read the publications by our faculty, staff, alumni, and undergraduate researchers.<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-0 fusion-content-boxes-8 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:60px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-content-boxes-8 .heading .content-box-heading {color:#333333;}\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-8 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-link-icon-hover .heading .content-box-heading,\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-8 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-link-icon-hover .heading .heading-link .content-box-heading,\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-8 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-box-hover .heading .content-box-heading,\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-8 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-box-hover .heading .heading-link .content-box-heading,\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-8 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-link-icon-hover.link-area-box 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type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-gallery-1 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-3 fusion-columns-total-10 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-1\" style=\"margin:-5px;\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zotero.org\/groups\/2725855\/texas_undergraduate_medical_academy_research_publications\/collections\/MREARKV5\" data-caption=\"UMA Scholar, Anisa Cole had the opportunity to participate in the Harvard\/MIT Equitable Access to Research (HEART) program during the Summer of 2024.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AnisaC.png\" width=\"1702\" height=\"630\" alt=\"UMA Scholar, Anisa Cole had the opportunity to participate in the Harvard\/MIT Equitable Access to Research (HEART) program during the Summer of 2024.\" title=\"AnisaC\" aria-label=\"AnisaC\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AnisaC-200x74.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AnisaC-400x148.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AnisaC-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AnisaC-800x296.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AnisaC-1200x444.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/AnisaC.png 1702w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zotero.org\/groups\/2725855\/texas_undergraduate_medical_academy_research_publications\/collections\/5IUKCT8Z\/items\/IQEHN5IM\/collection\" data-caption=\"UMA Scholar, Anisa Cole had the opportunity to participate in the Harvard\/MIT Equitable Access to Research (HEART) program during the Summer of 2024.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/HaileA.png\" width=\"1702\" height=\"630\" alt=\"UMA Scholar, Anisa Cole had the opportunity to participate in the Harvard\/MIT Equitable Access to Research (HEART) program during the Summer of 2024.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/HaileA-200x74.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/HaileA-400x148.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/HaileA-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/HaileA-800x296.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/HaileA-1200x444.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/HaileA.png 1702w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zotero.org\/groups\/2725855\/texas_undergraduate_medical_academy_research_publications\/collections\/G779TP5F\" data-caption=\"UMA Scholar, Shantal Taylor has had the opportunity to conduct research with Dr. Andrea D. Oseolorun on eco-technology and Texas sustainability goals. A preprint of her work is accessible in Elsevier&#039;s SSRN database.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ST.png\" width=\"1702\" height=\"630\" alt=\"UMA Scholar, Shantal Taylor has had the opportunity to conduct research with Dr. Andrea D. Oseolorun on eco-technology and Texas sustainability goals. A preprint of her work is accessible in Elsevier&#039;s SSRN database.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ST-200x74.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ST-400x148.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ST-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ST-800x296.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ST-1200x444.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/ST.png 1702w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zotero.org\/groups\/2725855\/texas_undergraduate_medical_academy_research_publications\/collections\/9MQCVC56\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Alade.png\" width=\"1702\" height=\"630\" alt=\"Ehiguese Alade Obiomon, UMA alumni (class of 2023), had the opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Dumitru Iacobas. His work on the genomic fabrics and cancer was published by Current Issues in Molecular Biology (MDPI).\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Alade-200x74.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Alade-400x148.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Alade-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Alade-800x296.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Alade-1200x444.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Alade.png 1702w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research.png\" data-caption=\"The 2023-2024 Jasper Scholars had the opportunity this semester to participate in Cell Culture training with Dr. Naznin Sultana in the UMA\u2019s BL2 certified research laboratory.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2341\" alt=\"The 2023-2024 Jasper Scholars had the opportunity this semester to participate in Cell Culture training with Dr. Naznin Sultana in the UMA\u2019s BL2 certified research laboratory.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research-200x143.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research-400x287.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research-600x430.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research-800x574.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research-1200x861.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Jasper-Scholars-Research.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week.png\" data-caption=\"The UMA was well-represented at PVAMU\u2019s Conference for Interdisciplinary Student Research (CISR) on April 2, 2024. Pictured below, from left-to-right: Dr. Naznin Sultana, Anisa Cole, Zoey Davis, Kate Johnson, Dr. Maguesh Rajun, Kenton Moore, Camryn Murray, Ehiguese Obiomon, Erin LaFleur, &amp; Cyrai Young.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2593\" alt=\"The UMA was well-represented at PVAMU\u2019s Conference for Interdisciplinary Student Research (CISR) on April 2, 2024. Pictured below, from left-to-right: Dr. Naznin Sultana, Anisa Cole, Zoey Davis, Kate Johnson, Dr. Maguesh Rajun, Kenton Moore, Camryn Murray, Ehiguese Obiomon, Erin LaFleur, &amp; Cyrai Young.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week-200x159.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week-400x318.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week-600x477.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week-800x636.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week-1200x953.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Research-Week.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1.png\" data-caption=\"Jasper Scholars working with Dr. Sultana in the UMA&#039;s BSL-2 lab. LEFT to RIGHT: Kristen Ashley, Alexay Bullard, Caleb Owens, and Kailynn Weaver.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"1861\" alt=\"Jasper Scholars working with Dr. Sultana in the UMA&#039;s BSL-2 lab. LEFT to RIGHT: Kristen Ashley, Alexay Bullard, Caleb Owens, and Kailynn Weaver.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1-200x114.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1-400x228.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1-600x342.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1-800x456.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1-1200x684.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/JS-1.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA.png\" data-caption=\"UMA Scholars working with Dr. Naznin Sultana in her Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) lab.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"1539\" alt=\"UMA Scholars working with Dr. Naznin Sultana in her Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) lab.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA-200x94.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA-400x189.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA-600x283.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA-800x377.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA-1200x566.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/SA.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2.png\" data-caption=\"UMA Scholars working in the UMA&#039;s BSL-2 lab under the guidance of Dr. Naznin Sultana.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2940\" alt=\"UMA Scholars working in the UMA&#039;s BSL-2 lab under the guidance of Dr. Naznin Sultana.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2-200x180.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2-400x360.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2-600x540.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2-800x721.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2-1200x1081.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BL2.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-zoomin\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ.png\" data-caption=\"UMA Scholar, Katie Johnson, poses with Dr. Naznin Sultana after being awarded third place for her presentation during PVAMU&#039;s 2024 Research Week.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"3096\" alt=\"UMA Scholar, Katie Johnson, poses with Dr. Naznin Sultana after being awarded third place for her presentation during PVAMU&#039;s 2024 Research Week.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ-200x190.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ-400x379.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ-600x569.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ-800x759.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ-1200x1138.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/KJ.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-34 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e0e0e0;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-57 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-45 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"460\" alt=\"Background image representing the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Brain.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Brain-200x58.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Brain-400x115.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Brain-600x173.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Brain-800x230.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Brain-1200x345.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Brain.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Mission<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy&#8217;s (UMA) mission is consistent with the overall mission of Prairie View A&amp;M University and the Texas A&amp;M University System. The UMA is dedicated to teaching, research, service, and professional development excellence. The UMA integrates leadership development, pre-medical science education, and compassion for the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2 i {color:#ffc21c;}.fusion-button.button-2 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffc21c;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:hover i,.fusion-button.button-2:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:focus i,.fusion-button.button-2:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:active{color:#ffdd77;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-2:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffdd77;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover, .fusion-button.button-2:focus, .fusion-button.button-2:active{border-color:#582c83;border-width:0px;}.fusion-button.button-2 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style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;width: calc(16px + (2 * (8px)) + 2px);background-color:#3b5998;border-color:#3b5998;border-radius:50%;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Facebook\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Facebook\" aria-label=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/115576931804634\"><\/a><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-twitter fusion-icon-twitter\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;width: calc(16px + (2 * (8px)) + 2px);background-color:#55acee;border-color:#55acee;border-radius:50%;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Twitter\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Twitter\" aria-label=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UMAPVAMU\"><\/a><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-instagram fusion-icon-instagram\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;width: calc(16px + (2 * (8px)) + 2px);background-color:#3f729b;border-color:#3f729b;border-radius:50%;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Instagram\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Instagram\" aria-label=\"instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/umapvamu\/\"><\/a><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-linkedin fusion-icon-linkedin\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;width: calc(16px + (2 * (8px)) + 2px);background-color:#0077b5;border-color:#0077b5;border-radius:50%;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"LinkedIn\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"LinkedIn\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/14505357\/\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-35 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-58 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\"><p>Welcome to the website of the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/\">Prairie View A&amp;M University<\/a>, a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/\">Texas A&amp;M University System<\/a>. I encourage you to visit the resources available regarding the purpose of the Academy, admissions information, medical\/scientific links, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>PVAMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a comprehensive public institution of higher education. The main campus is located in Waller County, approximately 40 miles northwest of Houston. Prairie View A&amp;M University, the second oldest public institution of higher education in Texas, originated in the Texas Constitution of 1876.<\/p>\n<p>We have a beautiful campus, a creative and spirited student body, and a committed faculty and staff team.<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy visiting our site, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dennis E. Daniels, MPH, DrPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-58{width:66.6666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-58 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-58{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-58 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-58{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-58 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-59 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-46 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Dr. Dennis E. Daniels Headshot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-262x300.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-200x229.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-400x458.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-600x686.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-800x915.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3-1200x1373.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Daniels-3.png 2853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-59{width:33.3333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-59 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-59{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-59 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-59{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-59 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-35{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-36 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-60 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>NEWS &amp; ANNOUNCEMENTS\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-gallery-2 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-3 fusion-columns-total-8 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-2\" style=\"margin:-5px;\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7.png\" width=\"3032\" height=\"3264\" alt=\"Two UMA faculty received PVAMU 2025 Faculty Excellence awards! Dr. Gail D. Brekke, received the excellence in service award, for her contributions in emergency preparedness and first aid training. Dr. Naznin Sultana, received the excellence in research award for her contributions in bioengineering research and teaching.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7-200x215.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7-400x431.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7-600x646.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7-800x861.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7-1200x1292.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-7.png 3032w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\" alt=\"On May 9th, 2025, Mr. Jeremy Kiesler, the UMA&#039;s Experiential Education Coordinator, earned his Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-9.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/blog\/this-pv-grad-aims-to-bring-care-to-underserved-communities\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-11.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2025\" alt=\"Shantal Taylor, a UMA 2025 graduate, was highlighted as a pioneering changemaker on the university&#039;s website. click to read Shantal&#039;s success story!\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-11-200x124.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-11-400x248.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-11-600x372.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-11-800x496.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-11-1200x744.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/12-11.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Summer-College-Prep-Application-2025.pdf\" data-caption=\"2025 UMA Summer College Prep June 23-26 2025.\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/UMA-Prep-2025-pdf.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"896\" alt=\"\" title=\"2025 UMA Summer College Prep\" aria-label=\"2025 UMA Summer College Prep\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21147\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.pvamu.edu\/trailblazing-women-of-pvamu\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-collage-1.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"1336\" alt=\"The UMA&#039;s Assistant Director, Mrs. Quyen Huynh was honored as one of four trailblazing women at PVAMU.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-21152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-collage-1-200x82.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-collage-1-400x164.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-collage-1-600x246.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-collage-1-800x327.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-collage-1-1200x491.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-collage-1.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2081\" alt=\"Anisa Cole, UMA Junior, was invited to present as a speaker during the 2024 PVAMU Faculty RISE Kick-Off Program. Anisa spoke about her experience working with Dr. Naznin Sultana in the UMA&#039;s research lab and her recent participation in the Harvard\/MIT Equitable Access to Research (HEART) internship during the summer of 2024.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2-200x128.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2-400x255.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2-600x383.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2-800x510.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2-1200x765.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/RISE-2.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2034\" alt=\"Dr. Dumitru Iacobas was selected as one of the Keynote Speakers for the 8th Cancer World Congress!\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2-200x125.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2-400x249.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2-600x374.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2-800x499.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2-1200x748.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/DI-Cancer-2.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3.png\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2051\" alt=\"Dr. Naznin Sultana was featured in PVAMU&#039;s newsletter for her innovative contributions to the field of organ regeneration.\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3-200x126.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3-400x251.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3-600x377.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3-800x503.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3-1200x754.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Organ-Sultana-3.png 3264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) 387px, (min-width: 704px) 580px, (min-width: 640px) 704px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-60{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom 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style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attract top students to Prairie View A&amp;M University by offering them a unique opportunity to enhance the skills needed to enter medical school and experience a rewarding career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Develop a nurturing cooperative network between the students of the Academy, faculty, and professionals in the medical community. Thus strengthening the successful transition of students practicing in the medical profession.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create opportunities for our students to participate in research initiatives with faculty and participating professionals in the medical community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify K-12 students early in their educational career to foster and encourage interest in science and mathematics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38\"><p>The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy (UMA) was established in 2004 and represents the partnership between Prairie View A&amp;M University and Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center College of Medicine.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 15px\">Academic Achievements<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 13px\">Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center College of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center College of Rural Public Health<\/li>\n<li>Baylor University, Graduate School<\/li>\n<li>Indiana University School of Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Meharry Medical College<\/li>\n<li>Oklahoma State University Center of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine<\/li>\n<li>University of Louisville School of Medicine<\/li>\n<li>University of North Texas Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences<\/li>\n<li>University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston<\/li>\n<li>University of Texas School of Medicine, Houston<\/li>\n<li>University of Texas School of Medicine Southwestern, Dallas<\/li>\n<li>Washington University, St. Louis<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown University School of Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Hofstra University School of Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-38 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"210\" alt=\"logos for medical, dental, veterinary sciences\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-design-2-1.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-20776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-design-2-1-200x58.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-design-2-1-400x115.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-design-2-1-600x173.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/uma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/BeFunky-design-2-1.png 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-62{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-62 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom 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no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e0e0e0;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-63 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-48 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"269\" alt=\"Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy logo\" 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