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Test: In what year will the Dallas Cowboys win the Superbowl again?

A. 2026

B. 2035

C. 2040

D. 2050

E. Never

Answer explanation

The Dallas Cowboys will next win the Superbowl with the running back pictured here!

In what year was the Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research founded?

A. 1972

B. 1983

C. 1994

D. 2005

Answer explanation

In 1972, Dr. Donald Seldin recruited Dr. Charles Pak from the NIH to lead the first formal Division of Mineral Metabolism in the country, and to establish the federally-supported General Clinical Research Unit in Dallas.

In 1994, the Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research (CMMCR) was established.

In 2004, the Center was renamed to the Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research.

In what year did Dr. Orson Moe assume the role of CMMCR Center Director?

A. 2000

B. 2002

C. 2004

D. 2006

Answer explanation

In 2002, the Directorship of the CMMCR was transferred from Dr. Pak to Dr. Orson Moe.

In 2020, the CMMCR reached autonomous departmental status on UTSW campus.

How many current UTSW employees have their primary affiliation with the CMMCR?

A-25

B-30

C-35

D-40

Answer explanation

Individuals with primary appointment in CMMCR:

• 4 Faculty

• 4 Adjunct Faculty

• 7 Administrative Core

• 8 Clinical Research

• 8 CLIA Lab

• 9 Basic Research

Closely affiliated:

13 CMMCR Clinic

7 Endocrinology

8 Nephrology

8 Other Departments (Biomedical Engineering, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery)

Where was the founder of the CMMCR Dr. Charles Pak born?

A- Chicago, IL

B- Seoul, Korea

C- Honolulu, HI

D- Houston, TX

Answer explanation

Dr. Pak was born in Seoul, moved to Honolulu at age 13, and attended the University of Chicago

After Dr. Pak, which CMMCR member has worked the longest at UTSW?

A- Dr. Khashayar Sakhaee

B- Dr. Orson Moe

C- Ms. Kathy Hill

D- Mr. John Poindexter

Answer explanation

2. Dr. Pak's start date at UTSW: 3/1/1972

3. Dr. Sakhaee's start date: 7/1/1977, as a renal fellow

Diana Trujillo has been working at the CMMCR clinic since:

A. 2006

B. 2008

C. 2010

D. 2015

Who is the newest member of the CMMCR (based on date of hire)?

A- Grazziella Garza (CMMCR Administration)

B- Xiang Tian (Wang Lab)

C- Shanice Ibegbu (CMMCR Clinic)

D- Cinthia Moraes Carbonara (Moe Lab)

Answer explanation

4. Grazziella (Gracie) Garza (Administration) and

Shanice Ibegbu (clinic RN) both started working in CMMCR on 4/21/2025

How many research papers did Charles Pak publish between age 60-70 years?

A- 53

B- 73

C- 93

D- 113

Answer explanation

Dr. Pak published: 170 papers from age 40-50;

185 papers from 50-60; 113 papers from 60-70

Who is the longest-serving non-faculty CMMCR employee?

A- Ms. Kathy Hill

B- Mr. John Poindexter

C- Ms. Leslye Dykes

D- Ms. Ann Heard-Sakhaee

Answer explanation

3. Mr. John Poindexter has been an employee at USTW for ~38yrs, 10 months – since 5/27/1986 – current (~1.5 months break for retirementl)

Ms. Kathy Hill has been an employee at UTSW for. ~38 yrs, 1 month – 9/1/1981 – 7/1996, 2/18/2002 – current (~5.5 year break for teaching)