#CTRID #T32 Trainee Dr. Justin Courson won 3rd place in the basic science research category at the BCM IM Residency 2024 Virtual Housestaff Research Symposium, for his poster, "Impact of Obesity & Age on Mouse Corneal Innervation at the Epithelial-Stromal Interface"!

Join us for Dr. Vlad Sandulache's #CTRID #research #seminar this week, "Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cancer: Beyond Dark Alleys and Dead Ends"! 🕓 Thursday, 5/2 at 4pm CST 🎦Zoom: tinyurl.com/CTRIDsem 📍VA Houston Bldg 109, Rm 208

Join us for Dr. Md Shenuarin Bhuiyan's #CTRID #research #seminar this week, "Regulatory Mechanisms of Cellular Proteostasis in the Heart"! 🕓 Thursday, 5/9 at 4pm CST 🎦Zoom: tinyurl.com/CTRIDsem 📍VA Houston Bldg 109, Rm 208

Join us, May 15th at 8:30am for this year's VA Research Week Symposium highlighting the impactful research collaborations between Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine. The symposium will feature a plenary session with special guest speaker,

2024 National VA Research Week at VA Houston was a success! Research Week serves as an opportunity to highlight our exceptional researchers and the incredible work they do for Veterans. This year's theme was "Building Community Through Research," - safe to say we crushed it!

Spotted: #CTRID Awardees - Dorellyn Lee, Eva Milstead, and Christine Eriks! & big congratulations to all award winners at the final 2024 Research Week event! You are what make VA Houston & VA Research excellent!

Our T32 postdoctoral research training program, Collaborative Research Training in Thrombosis and Inflammation, was recently spotlighted on the front page of the national U.S. Veterans Affairs website! Read it here: tinyurl.com/VAnewsCTRIDT32 VA Research VA Houston BCM Department of Medicine

We have some exciting additions to our labs this summer... Get to know our undergraduate interns! Welcome aboard Isaac, Megan, and Lalith! 🎓📚🧪

A BIG congratulations are in order for #CTRIDmembers Dr. Sarah E. Sartain Sarah E Sartain and Dr. Andrew Yee who recently received an NIH #R21 Grant! 👏

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth! Since its inception, Juneteenth has grown into a vibrant celebration and reflection on the ongoing fight for equality and justice for all. Read about the history of Juneteenth below: tinyurl.com/AboutJuneteent…

Happy 4th of July from CTRID! As we celebrate our nation's independence, we extend our deepest gratitude to our #Veterans and active military. VA Houston Veterans Affairs

Save the date! On Oct 10, we're taking a walk down memory lane for the 10th Annual VA Houston Research Poster Session! All VA Scientists, including trainees & project team members, are invited to submit posters. Get ready for a collaborative & memorable time! VA Research

Last week to submit posters for the 10th Annual VA Houston Research Poster Session on Thurs, Oct 10 from 2–4pm at #CTRID (MEDVAMC, Building 109)! If you would like to participate, please message us before Friday, Sept 27 (submission deadline) We can't wait to see your research!

Yesterday was National Research Administrators Day! We are incredibly fortunate to have such a talented, dedicated, and innovative admin team at #CTRID, who consistently support our faculty & trainees to reach their research & career goals You make the world go round! 🌎📚🧬🩺

On Oct 10, VA Houston and #CTRID hosted the 10th Annual #MEDVAMC Research Poster Session, celebrating a decade of VA Research, collaboration, & growth! With 10 years of poster sessions now in the books, we're looking forward to more research & collaboration in the future!

Today, we honor all Veterans from all branches of the armed forces and extend our gratitude for their service. We salute you today and always!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CTRID! 🦃🍂 We're grateful for our colleagues, partners, and community who make everything we do possible. VA Research VA Houston @BCMHouston BCM Department of Medicine @bcmfromthelabs

Don't forget to join us for our weekly #Research Seminars hosted at VA Houston on Thursdays! These sessions promote collaboration among new & established investigators, and our audience includes researchers, clinicians, trainees & staff Upcoming schedule tinyurl.com/CTRIDsched

From door decorating contests to fajita parties, #CTRID has been busy celebrating for the holidays! We're so thankful for our outstanding faculty, trainees & staff who make our Center extraordinary. Wishing you a joyful holiday season & we look forward to a #science-filled 2025!

It's that time of year for another #CTRID #Wrapped! Here’s a glimpse of some highlights from our year. While these moments represent just a snapshot, every CTRID member has reached incredible milestones, and we’re so grateful for our talented researchers and staff!