M.D./Ph.D. Alumni
Our M.D./Ph.D. graduates exemplify the impact of physician-scientists in advancing medical research and patient care. Equipped with rigorous training in both clinical medicine and biomedical research, they have gone on to make meaningful contributions in academia, industry, and healthcare. Below, you’ll find profiles highlighting their achievements, career paths, and the ways they continue to bridge the gap between science and medicine. Their journeys serve as an inspiration for future physician-scientists dedicated to innovation and discovery.
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Rick Bliss
Molecular Biophysics
Internist
Website (U.S. News - Health)
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2008 | 2011 |
| Mentor | Strahlendorf | Berk |
Jason Cooper
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Hematology and Oncology and Department of Medicine at the University of Washington
Assistant Medical Director
Inpatient Oncology at the University of Washington Medical Center and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2009 | 2011 |
| Mentor | Kang, Williams | Cobos |
Aruna Jahoor
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Pulmonologist
Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls
Baylor Scott & White Health
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2009 | 2011 |
| Mentor | Williams | Kimbrough |
Mohammed Abedi
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Physician
Texas Oncology - Cedar Park, Marble Falls
Texas Oncology
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2012 | 2014 |
| Mentor | Maurer | Arentz |
Connor Hall
Translational Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Clinical and Research Fellow
Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at Johns Hopkins Hospital/National Institutes of Health
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2012 | 2014 |
| Mentor | Kang | Al-Khalil |
Michael Holliday
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Assistant Professor
Medicine - Nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2012 | 2014 |
| Mentor | Maurer | D'Cunha |
James C. Wang
Immunology & Infectious Diseases
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
James Wang, M.D. Website
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2014 | 2016 |
| Mentor | Hamood | Cordero |
Ravi Rajmohan
Translational Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Clinical Instructor
Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California - Irvine
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2014 | 2016 |
| Mentor | Freeman, O'Boyle | Kim |
Michael Song
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Physician
Texas Oncology - San Antonio Babcock Next Oncology
Texas Oncology
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2014 | 2016 |
| Mentor | Reynolds | Kang |
Brooke Elberson
Molecular Biophysics
Neurology Resident
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2015 | 2017 |
| Mentor | Cuello | Cuello |
Jeremy Thompson
Translational Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Pain Medicine Physician
Washington University
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2015 | 2017 |
| Mentor | Neugebauer | Neugebauer |
Ty Whisenant
Molecular Biophysics
Fellow
Internal Medicine, TTUHSC
Cardiology & Interventional Fellows, TTUHSC
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2015 | 2017 |
| Mentor | Cuello | Jenkins |
Henry Nguyen
Translational Neuroscience & Pharmacology
Clinical Fellow
Division of Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2016 | 2018 |
| Mentor | Reynolds, Kang | Pruitt |
Hannah Zhao
Immunology & Infectious Diseases
Resident Physician
Neurology, Mayo Clinic - Rochester
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2016 | 2018 |
| Mentor | Rumbaugh | Dissanaike |
Karl Mueller
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Allergist-Immunologist
University of Texas Medical Branch
U.S. News - Health
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2019 | 2021 |
| Mentor | Dufour | Dufour |
Kandis Wright Boothe
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Internal Medicine Chief Resident
University of Arizona, College of Medicine - Tucson, Department of Medicine
Department of Medicine
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2019 | 2021 |
| Mentor | Dufour | Dremaine |
Tim Brown
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Diagnostic Radiology Resident
UNC School of Medicine
UNC
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2020 | 2022 |
| Mentor | Ganapathy | Ganapathy |
Jonathan Kopel
Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
Neurology Resident
Georgetown MedStar Neurology - NIH Program
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2021 | 2023 |
| Mentor | Ganapathy | Ganapathy |
Ismail Mohiuddin
Translational Neuroscience & Pharmacology
Resident
Houston Methodist
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2021 | 2023 |
| Mentor | Kang | Kang |
Marilyn Mathew
Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology
Resident
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Oregon Health & Science University
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2024 | 2025 |
| Mentor | Dr. Ganapathy | Dr. Awasthi |
Joshua Willms
Translational Neuroscience & Pharmacology
Resident
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School - Austin, TX
| Degree | Ph.D. | M.D. |
| Graduation | 2023 | 2025 |
| Mentor | Dr. Bergeson |