Dr. Laimar Garmo defends thesis

On Tuesday, June 24, Dr. Laimar Garmo successfully defended his thesis, entitled, "Mechanistic insights into PFAS-mediated disruption of bone homeostasis: Impacts on marrow adiposity, osteoclastogenesis, macrophage polarization and prostate cancer progression."

Congratulations, Dr. Garmo!

Comments from the Department Chair, Dr. Sokol Todi

"It was such a pleasure to see Laimar’s public presentation today. He did a very good job presenting his scientific findings and relaying their importance to the general public. His gregarious presence and friendly demeanor will certainly be missed by the Department."

Comments from the Faculty Mentor, Dr. Izabela Podgorski

“The road to a dissertation is rarely a straight one, and as Laimar’s mentor, I had the privilege of watching him navigate it with persistence and curiosity. Seeing his work presented as a cohesive, publicly relevant story was very rewarding. I’m proud of how far Laimar has come and excited to see what’s next for him in his scientific adventures. He will be missed!”