Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Alumni

In 1969, the University of Texas Board of Regents permitted the establishment of a degree-granting Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences on the UTMB campus. Today, the program has expanded to more than a dozen graduate programs, four institutes, and over 10 research centers. GSBS graduates are currently found in prestigious and influential positions in universities, government, and industry.

Group photo of GSBS Alumni

Alumni Associates

The UTMB Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Alumni Associates exists to strengthen and support the GSBS by promoting life-long relationships between alumni, trainees, faculty, university leadership, and friends of UTMB.

Membership Levels

Trainee
Currently enrolled
Early Career
1-5 years after graduation
Regular Graduate
6-49 years since graduation
Affiliate Membership
Friends and family members
Retired
Retired or 50+ years since graduation

Giving

For over 130 years, UTMB has been changing the world of research. Today, your generous gift can make all the difference in the world for a future researcher.

GSBS students working in a lab

Support the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Gifts to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Annual Fund are used to meet the needs and emerging priorities of the school as determined by the Dean in conjunctions with leadership and faculty.

Supporting the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Scholarship Fund empowers students by helping them meet their financial needs.

2025 Distinguished Alumnus Awardee

The GSBS Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented annually to a graduate who has made outstanding contributions in the area of service, involvement, and leadership or has achieved special recognition in his or her professional career. This is the highest honor bestowed to an alumnus by the GSBS Alumni Associates.

Comprehensive List of Award Winners

GSBS Alumni Associates Board

Officers

Alexander, Karen
Karen Alexander, PhD, RN
President
Class of 2011 - Nursing
Clayton, R. Patrick
R. Patrick Clayton, PhD
President-Elect
Class of 2018 - Human Pathology
Siller, Efrain
Efrain Siller, MD, PhD
Immediate Past President
Class of 2012 - Cell Biology
Bjarnason, Dana

Dana Bjarnason, PhD, RN, NE-BC
Secretary
Class of 2000 - Medical Humanties and Class of 2008 - Nursing

Board of Directors