Paulomi Modi (Ignatius Lab) Recognized as 2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholar

Ambassadors from left to right: Gina Baxter (SHP), Avani Ved (SON), Paulomi Modi (GSBS), Alejandra Garcia (LSOM) and Tyler Childs (SOD)

Paulomi Modi is a second-year PhD student in the Integrated Biomedical Sciences program at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  At 17, Modi moved to the United States on her own and later graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in biology with minors in chemistry and business administration. In August 2021, at 21 years old, she joined the Integrated Biomedical Sciences program as the youngest graduate student in her cohort. She is currently working in Dr. Myron Ignatius’ lab at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute to develop novel zebrafish models of rhabdomyosarcoma, or RMS — a rare type of pediatric cancer that forms in the soft tissue — and osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Modi’s dissertation project will be important in defining ways to enhance radiation therapy to prevent the regrowth of tumors in patients with RMS. She is interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis on drug development and furthering her knowledge of therapeutics for pediatric cancers. An avid traveler, Modi has visited 17 countries exploring diverse cultures and pursuing endless scuba diving and culinary adventures.

 

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Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to understanding its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer by discovering, developing, and disseminating new scientific knowledge. Our mission consists of three key areas — research, clinical, and education.

 

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Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to understanding its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer by discovering, developing, and disseminating new scientific knowledge. Our mission consists of three key areas — research, clinical, and education.

Stay connected with the Greehey CCRI on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.