The Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to a graduate who has achieved special recognition in his or her professional career. We are proud this year to honor:

Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni received a B.S. degree in biology from the University of Texas-El Paso, in 1975, and her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and cell biology from the University of Texas Medical Branch Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 1979. She also conducted postdoctoral research in developmental neuroimmunology at the University of California-Los Angeles from 1980 through 1982.  

Dr. Tiffany-Castiglioni joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in 1982 as an assistant professor. In 1998 she was appointed associate dean for undergraduate education and in 1999 named head of the department of veterinary anatomy and public health. She has served as the major professor for 14 Ph.D. and M.S. students. She continues to carry out research on the neurotoxicity of environmental contaminants. 

Dr. Tiffany-Castiglioni has received numerous awards and honors including the Texas A&M University Former Students Association Distinguished Faculty Award for Research (1998) and the Carrington Award for Research, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. (1993), and Who’s Who in America (2000, 2001). She currently serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, and the editorial board of Neurotoxicology. 

Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni, Ph.D.

Professor and Head - Department of Veterinary Anatomy & Public Health
Texas A&M University

(Picture of Dr. Tiffany-Castiglioni
and Dr. Cary Cooper.)

Dr. Tiffany-Castiglioni is on the Executive Committee of the GSBS Associates, the alumni association organized to serve the interest and needs of current and future students of the UTMB Graduate School. In the fall of 2001, she provided an extraordinary presentation at about “What Mentors Should Expect” at the GSBS Committee for Career Development mentoring workshop. She exemplifies the qualities of UTMB’s most distinguished alumni. She is an outstanding research scientist, dedicated teacher and thoughtful mentor. She has the respect of her peers and is valued for her outstanding leadership abilities.