Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of NM Speaker Series: Dr. Eppie Rael
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One of 77 upcoming events at National Hispanic Cultural Center, and 569 across Albuquerque.
Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of NM Speaker Series: Dr. Eppie Rael Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:30 am – 12:00 pm NHCC | Dominici Educ. Bldg. Rm.122-124 Please join the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center as we welcome Historian, Micro-Biologist, and Educator Dr. Eppie Rael to the NHCC Campus. The topic of discussion will be The Spanish & Other Pueblo de Cochiti Vistors. About the Speaker: Dr. Eppie D. Rael is a Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Albuquerque in 1965, an M.S. from New Mexico Highlands University in 1970, and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Arizona in 1975. His Research focused in immunology, biochemistry, and toxinology—specifically focusing on snake venoms (such as the Mojave rattlesnake), venom metalloproteinases, and cytotoxic polypeptides. He served as Chairperson of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and has been recognized as an influential Hispanic faculty member and mentor in STEM fields. Free Community Event, no advance registration required. Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico PO Box 24250 Albuquerque, NM 87125 505-833-4197 HGRC-NM, Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico
