Dene Betz, Ph.D.
M.D./Ph.D. Student
Dene Betz is a graduate student in the South 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD Program) studying neuroscience under the mentorship of Mark Goldberg, MD.
About Me
My name is Dene, and I'm starting my fifth year in the program (GS3). I'm from Oklahoma and went to undergrad at UT Dallas. I love spending time outdoors and being active. My newest hobby since joining the program is fostering very young, "bottle baby", kittens and puppies until they're old enough to be adopted!
Hobbies/Interests
Gardening, tennis, reading, and watching cool new movies
Research Topic
Stroke recovery, neuroplasticity, neurorepair
Why I chose MD/PhD
My ultimate goal is to be a physician-scientist at an academic medical center, where I hope to integrate basic sciences research and clinical practice in my own laboratory. I chose an MD/Ph.D. to receive specialized training, mentorship, and dedicated time to help me achieve this goal.
Why I chose MD/PhD at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
The MD/Ph.D. program at UT Health San Antonio immediately stood out to me for its commitment to diversity, scientific excellence, and mentorship.
Education
B.S., Neuroscience, University of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø at Dallas, 2017
Awards
2021-2022 T32 Training Grant in Neuroscience - NS082145
2023-2025 American Heart Association Pre-doctoral Fellowship - 23PRE1018993