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Bruce Dubin, D.O., J.D., associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor of internal medicine, was named the American Osteopathic Foundation's Educator of the year.

The award is presented annually to an educator "who goes above and beyond to bring a sense of pride to the profession; demonstrates a strong commitment to osteopathic philosophy; displays compassion; has exceptional leadership abilities; and is committed to the education and enrichment of students and self."

Dubin was lauded for establishing the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Rural Osteopathic Medical Education curriculum track and for adding bioterrorism preparedness training as a required element of the TCOM curriculum.

"Dr. Dubin's complete devotion to educating the students of TCOM has been evident from the first day he stepped onto our campus," said Dr. Marc B. Hahn, senior vice president for health affairs and TCOM Dean. "It is an honor to have him as part of our TCOM team."

The American Osteopathic Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Osteopathic Association.

Students

The Health Science Center's 2008 Research Appreciation Day (RAD) provided a forum for students to share their research efforts; showcased joint research projects; and increased the community's awareness of the Health Science Center's research programs. Students from each school competed for awards for best poster presentation and best oral presentation.

Dr. Bruce Budowle, senior scientist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Washington, D.C., was the featured luncheon speaker for Research Appreciation Day on March 28 in the Center for BioHealth. Budowle spoke about the "Forensic Challenges to the Bioterrorism Threat."

Recently, Dr. Budowle has focused on counterterrorism, primarily in identification of victims from mass disasters and microbial forensics. Dr. Budowle was a principal advisor in efforts to identify the victims from the World Trade Center attack in 2001 and helped establish a mitochondrial DNA sequencing program to enable high-throughput sequencing of remains. The was a very special opportunity for our students to get a look into the world of Forensic Genetics.

This year, participants also had the opportunity to see the daVinci surgical robot in action.