BIMS
BioMed-a-thon Is Back On
As the VMBS gears up for the third annual competition for student innovation in January, participants look back on the successes of the 2025 event. At the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), competitors prepare to set off as the air horn looms. However, rather than donning athletic gear, these undergraduate […]
Counting Down To Commencement: BIMS Senior Reflects On The Passions, People That Shaped Her Veterinary Dreams
Senior biomedical sciences (BIMS) major Christine Wang has three major pieces of advice for students: “find your passions, find your people, and don’t give up.” These have been important lessons she has learned during her own undergraduate journey at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Throughout her four years as […]
Leadership In Action: Texas A&M BIMS Student Prepares For Career In Emergency Medicine
When Ujwal Boinpally walks the commencement stage on Dec. 18, he won’t just be celebrating his new undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences (BIMS) — he’ll be reflecting on the many experiences from the past four years that have shaped his career goals, his unique skillset, and his passions. From conducting psychiatric research to saving lives […]
McAllen BIMS Student Pursues Specialized Nursing Career
Andres “Andy” Garza Jr., a junior biomedical sciences (BIMS) major with a minor in public health at Texas A&M University’s Higher Education Center at McAllen, has built his life around helping others — a commitment shaped by personal tragedy, strengthened through science, and rooted in community. Although Garza has never sought the spotlight, his passion […]
From Uncertain Beginnings To Bold Leadership: How One Texas A&M McAllen Student Overcame Challenges And Formed A New Community
Rather than backing down in the face of difficulty, Rita Mahurin rose to meet the challenges of her biomedical sciences courses, empowering her to serve as a force for good in her future role as a healthcare professional. Rita Mahurin’s story is a reminder that true growth doesn’t come from an easy path — it […]
Caring For A Queen: Texas A&M BIMS Student Completes Year Alongside University Mascot
Sophomore year has been anything but typical for Sarah DeLacerda, a pre-veterinary biomedical sciences (BIMS) major who has spent the past 12 months caring for Reveille X, Texas A&M University’s mascot and the Queen of Aggieland. As third handler, DeLacerda was one of three students who helped provide Reveille’s daily care and accompanied her to […]
Discovering New Interests: BIMS Student Embraces Legen-dairy Research Opportunities
Thanks to opportunities through the BIMS program, undergraduates are being introduced to new career paths. Benjamin Lamp, a senior biomedical sciences major at Texas A&M University, has discovered a new passion and career goal thanks to undergraduate research opportunities at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Lamp, a Plano native, was first […]
VMBS Expands Hands-On Education For Aggie ACHIEVE, BIMS Students
Two new classes at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) aim to give students in both the Aggie ACHIEVE program and the biomedical sciences (BIMS) major more experience handling animals before heading into the job market or pursuing further education. Students participating in Aggie ACHIEVE — a four-year postsecondary program […]
Texas A&M Graduate Student Combines Patient Advocacy And Breast Cancer Research
Doctoral student Hannah Carter finds motivation from her family history of breast cancer and other survivors as she explores treatment options for one of the nation’s most common — and deadly — diseases. For doctoral student Hannah Carter, research is never just about science for the sake of new knowledge — there’s always a personal […]
New Leader Of Texas A&M BIMS Program Looks To The Future
Under the leadership of Dr. Jim Herman, Texas A&M’s biomedical sciences program looks forward to building upon a long tradition of preparing Aggies for careers in the health professions. For many future doctors, veterinarians, and other medical professionals, Texas A&M University’s biomedical sciences (BIMS) program provides a foundation for success as they begin their journey […]
