Celebrating excellence in biomedical research



The winners of the 2026 Dean's Research Awards pose for a group photo in front of a gray wall.

Winners of the 2026 Dean’s Research Award at the 2026 ceremony pictured from left Rodrigo Morales, program director, Madison Shyer, Paula Bender, Jesus Duran Ramirez, Shannon Erhardt, Ryan Sloan.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Dean’s Research Award, Madison Shyer, Paula Bender, Jesus Duran Ramirez, Shannon Erhardt, and Ryan Sloan.

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston awarded five scholarships ranging from $1,500-$3,000 to recognize post-candidacy graduate students who have achieved distinction in biomedical research.