Marisa Ross

Two Texas State University professors have been recognized for their work to help patients who need bone marrow transplants. Marisa Ross has more in this Bobcat Update.

The Texas State Radiation Therapy Program has been leading an effort to sign students for a national database of potential bone marrow donors. Chair of the Radiation Therapy Program, Dr. Ronnie Lozano, is one of two professors awarded the 2014 Be The Match Volunteerism Award. He says the award serves as great exposure for the program.
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The program has prompted more than eleven-thousand students to be included in the national database of potential donors. Graduate students have participated, and helped with research as well.
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Zach Moore, Community Engagement representative for Be The Match, says it's important to share patients' stories and educate the community. Since 2008, the Texas State Radiation Program has built strong relationships and continues to maintain those connections between patients and donors. Samuel Hillhouse, Special Events Coordinator for Be The Match, says encouraging others to donate and providing knowledge on bone marrow transplants are embedded in the program's mission of service.
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To learn more information about bone marrow transplants or if you want to donate, go to w-w-w-dot-be-the-match-dot-org. For Bobcat Update, I'm Marisa Ross.