Rajeshwar R. Tekmal, Ph.D.

Dr. Tekmal received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the N.D.R.I./Kurukshetra     
  University, India, in 1982. He was a faculty member of this department from 1989-1995. In June 1995, Dr. Tekmal moved to Emory University, where he rose to the rank of Professor. Dr. Tekmal rejoined our department in June 2003 as Professor and Director of the Division of Reproductive Research. Dr. Tekmal is the holder of Carl J. Pauerstein Professorship Reproductive Research. He is also Theme Leader of Women's Cancer of Cancer Therapy and Research Center, a NCI-designated Cancer Center. He is the Managing Editor (Hormonal Carcinogenesis) of Frontiers in Biosciences and Associate Editor/Editorial Board of Cancer Research. Dr. Tekmal is a member of a number of professional organizations. His current research interests are the role of hormonal carcinogenesis in breast and gynecological malignancies, hormone-mediated gene regulation, and the role of cytokine growth factors in endometriosis.

• Professional Background

  Education

  • 1982 - Doctor of Philosophy - Biochemistry - National Dairy Research Institute, Kurukshetra University
  • 1977 - Master of Science - Biological Sciences - Osmania University
  • 1975 - Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences - Osmania University

  Training

  • 1987 - Fellowship - Molecular Biology - The University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • 1984 - Fellowship - Molecular Genetics - Michigan State University

  Appointments

  • 2005 - Carl J. Pauerstein Professorship in Reproductive Research and Research Professor - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • 2005 - Research Professor - University Health System
  • 2004 - Faculty Member - The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • 2003 - Director and Division Chief of Reproductive Research - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • 2003 - Member - Cancer Therapy and Research Center
  • 2003 - Professor - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio