2009 Graduates from the BCM MVM Program

Tasha Biesinger
B.S. - Biology/Biochemistry, Utah State University UT
Ph.D. 1/29/2009 Mentor: J. Kimata Ph.D.

Regulation of HIV-1 and SIV Infection of CD4+ T cells and Viral Fitness

Lauren Boyd
B.S. - Biochemistry and Microbiology, Mississippi State University MI
Ph.D. 5/23/2008 Mentor: L. Zechiedrich Ph.D.

Molecular and Bioinformatic Characterization of Fluoroquinolone-Resistant in Clinical E.coli Isolate

Razvan Ducu
M.S. - Cell and Molecular Biology, Babes Bolyai University of Biology and Geology, ROMANIA
M.D. - General Medicine, Hatleganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, ROMANIA
Ph.D. May 5, 2008 Mentor: S Marriott Ph.D.

The Effect of HTLV-1 Tax on Cellular DNA Double Strand Break Repair

Chisa Echendu
M.S. - Biiochemistry, Youngston State University, OH
B.S. - Chemistry, Youngston St. University, OH
Ph.D. June 24, 2008 Mentor: P Ling, Ph.D.

Investigating the Contributions of Epstein-Barr Virus and EBNA-2 and EBNA-LP to Transcription Activity and Resistance to Innate Immune Responses

Dustin Edwards
B.S. - Biology, University of Houston, Clear Lake, TX
Ph.D. 6/6/2008 Mentor: S. Marriott Ph.D.

Regulation of Cellular PCNA Expression and Function by HTLV-1 Tax

Kristin Killoran
B.S. - Biology, University of Houston, Houston TX
A.S. - Biology, Richard College, Dallas, TX
Ph.D. 8/25/2008 Mentor: M Conner Ph.D.

Understanding the Mechanisms of Intestinal Intussusception

Ou Ma
B.S. - Cell Biology and Genetics, Peking University, Beijing, CHINA
Ph.D. 2/10/2009 Mentor: L Donehower Ph.D.

MMP13, Birc2 (cIAP1) and Birc3 (cIAP2), Amplified on Chromosome 9, Collaborate with p53 Deficiency in Mouse Osteosarcoma Progression

Glendie Marcelin
B.S. - Biology, Pace University, New York, NY
Ph.D. 8/20/2008 Mentor: M. Conner Ph.D.

Understanding the Mechanisms of Rotavirus Pathogenesis and Immunity

Tzu-Ling (Daphne) Sung
M.S. - Virology, National Taiwan University, TAIWAN
B.S. - Zoology, National Taiwan Univ., TAIWAN
Ph.D. 1/30/2009 Mentor: A Rice Ph.D.

Regulation of Cyclin T1 Expression and Function in HIV-1 Target Cells