FORMER BIOLOGY STUDENTS FOLLOW-UP

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Flores, Lisa (2008) is currently teaching biology in Laredo (TX) and is pursuing a masters in psychology at Texas A&M International University in Laredo.

Robles, Barbara (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Zapata, Tony (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Sanchez, Eduardo (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX)

Garcia, Joshua (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Patel, Roshni (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Loria, Hilda (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Rubenstein, Tiffany (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Garcia, David (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Ortiz, Orlando (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Assefaw, Aaron (2008) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX).

Verdusco, Rene (2007) is currently studying pharmacy at the University of Texas in Austin.

Carpenter, Elizabeth (2006) is applying for the Physician Assistant Program. Plans to get married with Andrew Gonzalez in the near future.

Anyssa Hesbrook (2006) plans to enroll in the master program of biology at our department.

Magaly Salinas (2006) is doing her masters in the Chemistry Department with Dr. N. Bhat. She is also a TA in General Chemistry and is in charge of three lab sessions.

Linda Lopez (2006) is enrolled as a medical student at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas. Happy to have successfully finished her first year.

Javier Garza (2006) has been admitted as a Ph.D. candidate in the Faculty of Medicine at LSU. He plans to conduct research in parasitology.

Martin Gonzalez (2005) graduate in respiratory therapy at UTMB in August 2007. Now working at Rennainsance Doctors Hospital and at Mission Regional Medical Center in Edinburg and Mission, respectively.

Deneb de Luna (2005) is currently enrolled as a graduate student of cell and molecular biology at the University of Rhode Island. She is planning to take a career in medicine at American University of Antigua.

Amanda Willford (2005) currently enrolled in Veterinary Medicine at Texas A& M University in College Statio. Plans to graduate in 2009 and will specialize in orthopedic surgery.

Elizabet Willford (2005) has completed her 3rd year of medicine at UTMB in Galveston, TX. She is planning to specialize in geriatrics and return to the Rio Grande Valley.

Noel C. Sánchez (2004) is currently a student at the UTMB in Galveston, TX.

De La Garza, Ariana (2004), Physician Assistant, currently working as a Tutor at Veterans Memorial High School (Mission, TX). She plans to continue her education into Public Health Administration.

Laura Rubinos (2004) is currently at Stanford University School of Medicine under a 1 year fellowship to work on cardiovascular research. Upon completion of this present fellowship, she will return to Baylor College of Medicine (Houston) to complete her medical studies.

Joseph Archer (2003) studying medicine in Universidad del Valle de Mexico in Reynosa. Plans to graduate in 2012.

Edith Reyes (now Peña) (2003) graduate in dentistry in May 2008 in San Antonio. She will open her office in San Antonio.

Saba Ahmed (2003) student of dentistry at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas.

Reshma A. Lahianni (2003) studying medicne at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Juan Cano (2003) involved in marble and granite. His business "International Company of Marble" (Tel. 956-522-8843) is located in San Juan, TX.

Laura Domínguez (2003) student of medicine at UTMB at Galveston, Texas.

Verónica Grimaldo (2003) married and lives in Tucson, Arizona since January 2004.

Marisol Hernández (2003) works with Aloecorp in Lyford, Texas. In charge of microbiological quality of Aloe products.

Stephanie Hill (2003) student of medicine in UTMB at Galveston, Texas.

Jessica Ann Garcia (2003) student of medicine at UTMB at Galveston, Texas.

Sarah Owens (2003) an outstanding student of medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

Donna Poliquit (2003) student of medicine at UTMB at Galveston, Texas.

Lara Powell-Gomez (2003) was a student of medicine at UTMB at Galveston. Tragically died in late August 2004 in Galveston, Texas.

Jennifer Pulido (2003) now working in a commercial firm in San Antonio. Misses UTPA. Plans to return to the Valley and apply for admission to the PA program.

Alma Rodríguez (2003) student of dental hygiene at the University of Texas, Houston Health Science Center.

Annette Rodríguez (2003) now a microbiology technician at Microbiology Specialty Lab in Edinburg, Texas.

Jaime Rueda, Jr. (2003) has started Medicine in the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston (TX). He is interested in pediatrics and medicine. Expects to graduate in 2007.

Erica Salinas (2003) student of medicine in the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas.

Roberto González (2002) starting his fourth year of medicine in UT-Houston and plans to return to the Rio Grande Valley to practice Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Pedro Bustamante (2002) studied medicine in Baylor. Currently a Psychiatry resident at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

René Luna (2002) studying medicine in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

David Benavides (2002) studying medicine at UTMB at Galveston, TX.

Steven García (2002) studied medicine at UTMB Galveston. Currently an Anaesthesiologist resident at UTMB, Galveston, TX.

Alfredo Hernández (2002) starts postgraduate work in Biochemistry at Texas A&M University as of September 1, 2004.

Gonzalo Pérez-García (2002) studied medicine in Baylor. Currently a Psychiatry resident at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Nicolás Guerra (2002) studied medicine in Baylor. Currently a Pediatrics resident at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Patricia Wawroski (2002) studied medicine in Baylor. Currentlly an Anaesthesiologist resident in Florida.

Gaudencio Olguin (2002) studied medicine at UT-Southwestern University in Dallas.

Linda Jo Saenz (2002) studied medicine at UT-San Antonio, TX.

Amanda Garza (2002) studied medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Jessica Ruiz (2002) works as a sales representative for Pearson Addison-Wesley and Pearson Benjamin Cummings scientific books. E-mail: jessica.ruiz@aw.com.

Crystal Acevedo (2002) studied medicine at UTMB in Galveston. She is a Pediatrics resident, TX.

Crystal Kelly (2002) studied medicine at UTMB at Galveston. Applying for OB/GYN.

Mayra B. Elizondo (2002) studied of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Family medicine resident.

Natalie Ayala (2002) student of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Annabelle Lozano (2002) student of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Ruby Gómez (2002) is now a teacher at La Joya Independent School District. She manifests that she misses everything and everybody in the Biology Department.

Iulia Elena Gherman (2002). Native of Romania. Iulia has been enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine in Saba (Caribbean Island) in association with the University of New York.

Janis DeLuna (2002) plans to study medicine at UT-Health and Science Center. At present, Janis is working in Telemundo/Fox TV news.

Rafael Carrales (2002) is teaching in Mission Veterans High School. He plans to take a masters in microbiology in the near future.

Andy Rodríguez (2002) works with Frank Smith Toyota as a vehicle salesperson.

Haruna Kato (2002) currently studying medicine a Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Eduardo Aguilar (2002) is working as a cross-country and track assistant coach at Valley View High School in Pharr, Texas. He plans to continue with his masters at UTPA Biology.

Elizabeth Gutiérrez (now Cavazos) (2002) has successfully finished her Master of Public Health degree this summer- She presently holds a position as a Coordinator for the Hidalgo/Starr County MedEd Program UTHSCSA - South Texas Programs.

Peña Edith (2002) started Dental School in San Antonio in the summer of 2004. Edith can be reached at edithpena@sbcglobal.net

Sylvia Vela (2002) has been accepted in the faculty of Medicine at UTMB at Galveston, Texas.

Martha Martínez (2001) works with the World Birding Center with headquarters in Weslaco (TX).

Carla Perez (2001) currently finishing her career in Law at the University of Seattle. Carla is specializing in immigration law and plans to finish in August 2008. Married to Aravind Ramakrishnan, oncologist and stem cell researcher. Both live in Seattle (WA).

Celia Saldaña (2001) has been teaching secondary science at Mission High School. Now, pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Cecilia Sánchez (2001) studying medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, soon she will start continue a specialization in ophtalmology.

Brian Jameson (2001) graduated with honors in Dietetics. He has been working as a clinical dietitian in the last five years. Plans to continue studying medicine.

Joseph Kowalski (B.S. 1997, M.S. in 2001). Magna cum Laude in 1997. Currently science department chair at Nikki Rowe High School, McAllen.

Celeste Moreno (2001) works as an 8th grade science teacher in La Joya High School, La Joya (TX).

Christi Pereira (2001) works in Abott Laboratories in Irving, Texas; and, is in charge of the immunochemistry analyzer equipment.

Lynette Guerra (2001) has been promoted to a Counselor position in La Joya High School.

Kimberly Mackie (2001) is teaching anatomy and physiology, and physics and chemistry at Mission High School. Expects to get her masters in biology by August 2007 and will apply to the Physician Assistant Program at UTPA.

Mónica Gutiérrez (2001) at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She is involved in a Masters in Nutrition.

Veronica Romero (2001) teaches science at Anne Richard High School in La Joya, Texas. Graduate student at this department.

Erica (Ruiz) Espinoza (2001) medical student at UTMB, Galveston, Texas. After her graduation, Erica has been recently accepted in a family medicine residency program at Baylor College of Medicine/Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas.

Alejandro Martínez (2000) graduated from the Texas Chiropractic College of Houston in 2004. He is planning to open his office in McAllen by March 2005. His email is alejandrotmartinez@hotmail.com

Xavier Garcia-Rojas (2000) will graduate in medicine in May 2005 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Xavier has been funded by a grant from the Howard Huges Medical Institute for Research in Human Medical Genetics. He plans to specialize in radiology.

Anthony M. Martínez (2000) graduated in medicine in 2004 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. He is currently in Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Houston Medical/Hermann Hospital.

Omar Daniel Rodríguez (2000) after several stints in medical studies and laboratory research, discovered his true passion for food and is getting ready to embark on further studies a the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York starting Fall 2004.

Jesús Alejandro Rodríguez (2000) got involved in biomedical research at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio for one year before enrolling into the Medical School there in 2001. He is currently on track to receive his MD in 2005 and plans his residence in Family Medicine.

Jeffrey M. Pierce (2000) graduated in medicine in 2004 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. He is currently a resident in Family Medicine at the University of California-Santa Rosa in Northern California.

Melissa Ríos (Eddy) (2000) is an AP Biology teacher at McAllen Memorial High School. McAllen, Texas.

Esperanza Gutierrez (2000) is a science teacher who teaches anatomy and microbiology at the PSJA School District.

María Guadalupe Luna (2000) received her MD from Baylor College of Medicine in 2004 and is currently a resident in internal medicine at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX.

Carlos Stewart (2000) presently employed as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Trauma via the Emergency Nursing Association at San Antonio's Baptist Hospital. He can be reached at (210) 666-3002. Carlos is trying to join the U.S. Navy as a Nurse Corps Officer.

Chris Barreiro (1999) graduated from the Texas Chiropractic College of Houston in 2003. He has his office in San Antonio, Texas.

Dalia Galicia (1999) graduated in medicine in 2003 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Emiliana Guerra (1999) has been working as a science teacher in Roma (Texas).

Oscar Eduardo Lara (1999) lives in McAllen and works as a paramedic in Brownsville (Texas).

Merlita González (1999) graduate in medicine in the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico. Her email is merlys06@yahoo.com.

Maria E. Lozano Gorena (1999) graduated in medicine in 2003 at the Baylor Collegel of Medicine, Houston.

Melissa Ochoa Pérez (1999) graduated in medicine in 2003 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Noe Olvera (1999) graduated in medicine in 2003 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Angela Partida (1999) graduated in medicine in 2003 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Adriana L. Rivera (1999) graduated in medicine in 2004 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Ruben Ruiz (1999) obtained his masters in May 2006. Worked for some years in the Texas Department of Transportation. Since 2007, Ruben has been an active member of the US Customs and Border Protection where he works as an agriculture specialist.

Santiago Treviño (1999) working as a varsity coach in Brownsville (TX). He coaches two diving teams, one private and the other one public. His email is coachsanca@yahoo.com.
Planning to undertake a master degree program at UTPA.

Grace N. Córtez Jackson (1999) graduated in medicine in 2004 at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Adame-Gamel Noemi (1998). She went to medical school at UTMB in Galveston and she is currently finishing up her residency in Utah.

Michel Gorena (1998) has finished medical school at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2003.

Jacob Schneider (1998) is teaching all level biology at MedHigh Shool in Mercedes, Texas.

Maribel Martínez (1998) now working with the Secret Service in McAllen, Texas.

José Alvarado (1998) works as an agricultural officer with the Border Patrol in Texas.

Marissa Gómez Martínez (1998) has finished medical school at the Baylor College of Medicine in 2002.

Hope Ellen Davis (1998) studying Law in Houston, Texas.

Maritza Gómez Martínez (1998) graduated in medicine in 2002 at the Baylor Collegel of Medicine, Houston.

Roberto 'Bobby' Zúñiga (1998) works at UPS in McAllen, Texas.

Azeneth Barrera (1997) obtained her Ph.D. at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2005. Recently working on herpesviruses and hepatitis B virus at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research and at the Children's Cancer Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas.

Jeff Rupert (1997) obtained his MS in Biology from UTPA. He has worked for Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (LRGVNWR), Alamo, Texas, since then. He is currently refuge manager for LRGVNWR.

Charles Castillo (1997) received a BS in Biology in 1995 and a MS in Biology in 1997 from UTPA. Worked as a General Biology and Anatomy & Physiology instructor at South Texas Community College, now South Texas College, for two years. Charles currently works at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, Texas, teaching General Biology (Botany & Zoology) and Anatomy & Physiology.

Corinna Rupert (1997) obtained his MS in Biology at UTPA. Corinna teaches biology at
South Texas College, McAllen, Texas.

Chris Gamel (1997). Master's degree from UTPA in 1997. PhD from TAMU-Galveston's cooperative program. He teaches Biology and Nature Photography at the Salt Lake Community College; Zoology and Ecology at Weber State University; and Advanced Nature Photography courses at the University of Utah's Continuing Education Program. He is the Chair of the Education Committee for the North American Nature Photography Association, and a monthly columnist for Photo Migrations Magazine.

Melissa Ochoa-Perez (1997) graduated as a doctor of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in May, 2003. She will continue with her education and will specialize in psychiatry.

Michael Alan Gorena (1997) graduated as a doctor of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in May, 2003. He plans to study internal medicine.

Dalia Giovanna Galicia (1997) graduated as a doctor of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in May, 2003. She will specialize in internal medicine.

Angela Elizabeth Partida (1997) graduated as a doctor of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in May, 2003. She will specialize in psychiatry.

Roberto (Bob) Gorena (1996) obtained his MS from UTPA/Biology Department under the direction of Dr. Tim Brush. Bobb obtained his Ph.D. in entomology from Texas A&M University and is now an entomologist of the Texas Department of Health, working on mosquito control. He also teaches part time at San Jacinto College in Houston (TX). He can be reached at his email address at www.harriscountyhealth.com.

Lyssa Neida Ochoa (1996) graduated as a doctor of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in May, 2003. She will continue to specialize in general surgery.

María E. Lozano-Gorena (1996) graduated as a doctor of medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in May, 2003. She plans to be an anesthesiologist.

Angelica Cisneros (1996) been working as a biology teacher at PSJA Memorial High School in Alamo (Texas). She has enrolled in graduate studies after 10 years of academic practice. Still single and she sings and play in a salsa band.

Roberto Chavana is a prestigious chiropractor in Edinburg.

Ardath Egle (1989) lecturer of biology at our department.

Juan Mata (1979) obtained a degree in physical therapy at the University of Texas, Southwestern campus in Dallas. He currently practices at the Mata Physical Therapy in McAllen.

Carlos Rodriguez (1979) obtained a degree in physical therapy at the University of Texas, Southwestern campus in Dallas. He works as a physical therapist in Harlingen, Texas.

Antonio de la Peña (1966), former assistant professor who was associated with our department since his graduation. Retired in December 2005. Enjoys golf.