We are Texas Biomed
At Texas Biomed, we are at the forefront of pioneering and sharing scientific breakthroughs to safeguard you, your families and our global community from infectious diseases. Meet the faces behind I am Texas Biomed, our multimedia campaign to showcase the real people behind this transformative work.
Advancing global health is a team effort. Everyone has a role to play, be it conducting experiments in the lab, providing outstanding veterinary care or supporting campus operations. Where else do you get a chance to make a truly profound and positive impact on the world, no matter which role you choose? Check out what motivates and inspires each person by hovering or clicking on each image below.
We also celebrate each other and what makes us who we are – our families, our communities, our backgrounds, our interests. This is what biomedical science looks like – it is not one-size-fits-all. Our scientific research environment thrives because it is made up of diverse, talented and passionate individuals, and together, We are Texas Biomed.
You can play a crucial part of making the world a healthier place. We are growing our team and invite you to discover open positions, comprehensive benefits and our culture rooted in our values of Teamwork, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence and Safety (TIDES).
Eusondia Arnett
Staff Scientist III/Lab Director
- I am a cell biologist
- I am a hiker
- I am a leader
“My goal at Texas Biomed is to identify targets for host-directed therapies that can be used to help control M. tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.”
Eusondia Arnett, Ph.D.
Staff Scientist III/Lab Director
Host Pathogen Interactions
Grey De La Torre Research Associate
- I am an animal lover
- I am a neurobiologist
- I am the future of science
“The greatest gift that we can give the next generations is our science. It is up to us to advance our technology, protect our health, and improve quality of life. Here at Texas Biomed, my research of primates is my promise toward that future.”
Grey De La Torre, M.S.
Research Associate
Host Pathogen Interactions
Laura Petersen Communications Specialist
- I am a writer.
- I am a world traveler.
- I am an ocean person.
“I love sharing the stories of Texas Biomed and the fascinating people behind the science.”
Laura Petersen, M.A.
Communications Specialist
Corporate Communications
Oscar Rodriguez
Vivarium Supervisor
- I am an animal lover
- I am a leader
- I am passionate about science
“At Texas Biomed, what we do makes a difference on a very grand scale. I’m fortunate that the impact I can make is all under this community. What I learned from being a caretaker really prepped me in the process to being vivarium supervisor and Texas Biomed offers a lot of opportunities for growth in that way.”
Oscar Rodriguez, A.S.
Vivarium Supervisor
Scientific Cores
Lakmini Premadasa
Staff Scientist
- I am a scientist
- I am a representative of women in global health
- I am a lifelong learner
“Through my research at Texas Biomed using non-human primate models for HIV research, my goal is to improve the lives of people living with HIV around the globe.”
Lakmini Premadasa, Ph.D.
Staff Scientist
Host Pathogen Interactions
Eduardo Meza
Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
- I am a first-generation American.
- I am a Spartan racer.
- I am a bibliophile.
“I love helping people. I have a great team and colleagues I interact with frequently. I am grateful to contribute toward our mission. Our scientists are compassionate.”
Eduardo Meza
Director
Sponsored Programs Administration
Anthony Wang
Director, Environmental Health & Safety
- I am the proud father of two
- I am a figure skater
- I am a molecular biologist by training
“Safety is part of our DNA. You don’t find that everywhere. Same thing with collaboration. It’s very much like a family, both my team and Texas Biomed as a whole.”
Hsiang-Ming (Anthony) Wang, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Director
Environment Health & Safety
Kiara Mermea
Animal Caretaker
- I am an entrepreneur
- I am a mother of three
- I am a lover of animals
“My drive stems from a profound passion for animal welfare, a commitment to scientific advancement and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on research that can benefit humans and animals.”
Kiara Mermea
Animal Caretaker
Southwest National Primate Research Center
Join Texas Biomed today and proudly say “I am Texas Biomed.” Become part of our dedicated team of researchers and professionals, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries that improve lives and advance medical science.