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Dr. Stefanie Robel has been selected as the next editor of The Neuroscientist. As only the second editor in the journal's history, Robel's appointment reflects her leadership in the field and will further strengthen UAB's presence within the neuroscience community.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Dr. Stefanie Robel has been selected as the next editor of The Neuroscientist. As only the second editor in the journal's history, Robel's appointment reflects her leadership in the field and will further strengthen UAB's presence within the neuroscience community.
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Congratulations to the 10 predoctoral trainees appointed or reappointed to competitive NIH T32 training grants for 2026-2027.
These appointments reflect both the trainees' hard work and the strength of mentorship and training across CDIB.
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These appointments reflect both the trainees' hard work and the strength of mentorship and training across CDIB.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Congratulations to the 10 predoctoral trainees appointed or reappointed to competitive NIH T32 training grants for 2026-2027.
These appointments reflect both the trainees' hard work and the strength of mentorship and training across CDIB.
Read more: buff.ly/sLK6vtI
These appointments reflect both the trainees' hard work and the strength of mentorship and training across CDIB.
Read more: buff.ly/sLK6vtI
Congratulations to Dr. HaoSheng Sun and Dr. Kirstie Cummings on receiving the 2026-2027 FCIDD McNulty Civitan Scientist Award! This 3-year award will help fuel their cross-field research in postnatal brain development.
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September 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Congratulations to Dr. HaoSheng Sun and Dr. Kirstie Cummings on receiving the 2026-2027 FCIDD McNulty Civitan Scientist Award! This 3-year award will help fuel their cross-field research in postnatal brain development.
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Dr. Zhiyong Liu is exploring how cells regulate their cleanup systems.
Funded by an R35 award from NIGMS, his research is uncovering a link between calcium signaling and Rab GTPases, which help direct cellular recycling.
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Funded by an R35 award from NIGMS, his research is uncovering a link between calcium signaling and Rab GTPases, which help direct cellular recycling.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Dr. Zhiyong Liu is exploring how cells regulate their cleanup systems.
Funded by an R35 award from NIGMS, his research is uncovering a link between calcium signaling and Rab GTPases, which help direct cellular recycling.
Read more: www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
Funded by an R35 award from NIGMS, his research is uncovering a link between calcium signaling and Rab GTPases, which help direct cellular recycling.
Read more: www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
Extreme heat puts cells under stress, triggering a survival response.
Dr. Holly Chen explains what happens inside our cells—and what it could teach us about aging and disease.
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Dr. Holly Chen explains what happens inside our cells—and what it could teach us about aging and disease.
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August 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Extreme heat puts cells under stress, triggering a survival response.
Dr. Holly Chen explains what happens inside our cells—and what it could teach us about aging and disease.
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Dr. Holly Chen explains what happens inside our cells—and what it could teach us about aging and disease.
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In this installment of Meet the Minds of CDIB, Dr. George Green discusses his research on cancer immunology, neuro-oncology, and the gut-brain-tumor axis, as well as his passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
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August 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
In this installment of Meet the Minds of CDIB, Dr. George Green discusses his research on cancer immunology, neuro-oncology, and the gut-brain-tumor axis, as well as his passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
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Congratulations to UAB graduate student Jonathan Ross Folmar on his appointment as an NIGMS T32 trainee! Mentored by Dr. Sasanka Ramanadham, Folmar will investigate the role of lipid signaling in Type 1 diabetes.
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August 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations to UAB graduate student Jonathan Ross Folmar on his appointment as an NIGMS T32 trainee! Mentored by Dr. Sasanka Ramanadham, Folmar will investigate the role of lipid signaling in Type 1 diabetes.
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Congratulations to Dr. Robert Van Sciver, recipient of the 2026 Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholar Grant! 🎉
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July 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Robert Van Sciver, recipient of the 2026 Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholar Grant! 🎉
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Congratulations to the 2026 KidneyCure Grant Recipients! 34 new investigators join 22 continuing grantees in a cohort of 56 researchers. More than $4 million in research funding supports their work advancing kidney research and improving patient care.
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July 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations to the 2026 KidneyCure Grant Recipients! 34 new investigators join 22 continuing grantees in a cohort of 56 researchers. More than $4 million in research funding supports their work advancing kidney research and improving patient care.
🔗https://www.kidneycure.org/pages/qa.aspx
🔗https://www.kidneycure.org/pages/qa.aspx
Another successful Gross Anatomy for Teacher Education (GATE) workshop is in the books! Thanks to the @UABHeersink CDIB education faculty for making it possible.
July 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Another successful Gross Anatomy for Teacher Education (GATE) workshop is in the books! Thanks to the @UABHeersink CDIB education faculty for making it possible.
⭐️ Research Spotlight ⭐️
Dr. Brittany Lasseigne and members from the Lasseigne Lab were recently published in Human Genetics for their article "AI in Variant Analysis: Fast Track to Genetic Diagnoses."
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Dr. Brittany Lasseigne and members from the Lasseigne Lab were recently published in Human Genetics for their article "AI in Variant Analysis: Fast Track to Genetic Diagnoses."
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July 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
⭐️ Research Spotlight ⭐️
Dr. Brittany Lasseigne and members from the Lasseigne Lab were recently published in Human Genetics for their article "AI in Variant Analysis: Fast Track to Genetic Diagnoses."
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Dr. Brittany Lasseigne and members from the Lasseigne Lab were recently published in Human Genetics for their article "AI in Variant Analysis: Fast Track to Genetic Diagnoses."
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We are so excited to welcome Dr. Monica Vasiliu to the Department of Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology as Executive Administrator!
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July 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Monica Vasiliu to the Department of Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology as Executive Administrator!
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Congratulations to Megan Rollins on graduating from the Emerging Leaders Series! We’re proud of this accomplishment and look forward to her continued impact within CDIB.
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July 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Congratulations to Megan Rollins on graduating from the Emerging Leaders Series! We’re proud of this accomplishment and look forward to her continued impact within CDIB.
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In this installment of Meet the Minds of CDIB, Anna Thalacker‑Mercer, Ph.D., discusses her research on identifying and understanding nutrients and their metabolism in skeletal muscle aging and chronic disease.
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July 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
In this installment of Meet the Minds of CDIB, Anna Thalacker‑Mercer, Ph.D., discusses her research on identifying and understanding nutrients and their metabolism in skeletal muscle aging and chronic disease.
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Exciting opportunity ahead for McKay Freeman, a graduate student in the Lasseigne Lab, who was selected to participate in the PKD-InVent Summer Enrichment Program in Seattle! 👏
June 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Exciting opportunity ahead for McKay Freeman, a graduate student in the Lasseigne Lab, who was selected to participate in the PKD-InVent Summer Enrichment Program in Seattle! 👏
Dr. Colleen Garnett and Dr. David Resuehr received an award for their poster presentation at the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society annual conference!
June 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Dr. Colleen Garnett and Dr. David Resuehr received an award for their poster presentation at the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society annual conference!
We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Anna Thalacker-Mercer, who has been named a 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellow by the American Society for Nutrition for her exceptional contributions to the field!
June 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Anna Thalacker-Mercer, who has been named a 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellow by the American Society for Nutrition for her exceptional contributions to the field!
CDIB Theme Week was a success! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our winners for helping make the week so much fun.
June 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
CDIB Theme Week was a success! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our winners for helping make the week so much fun.
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Alexa Mattheyses on receiving an O’Neal Invests Catalyst Grant for her project, “Sialylation-Dependent Changes in Cell-Cell Adhesion Facilitate Metastasis,” funded by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.
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June 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Alexa Mattheyses on receiving an O’Neal Invests Catalyst Grant for her project, “Sialylation-Dependent Changes in Cell-Cell Adhesion Facilitate Metastasis,” funded by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.
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In case you missed it: Dr. Inga Kadisha received the 2026 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching. Read more about her dedication to her students, her passion for anatomy education, and her leadership in advancing digital learning tools.
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May 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
In case you missed it: Dr. Inga Kadisha received the 2026 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching. Read more about her dedication to her students, her passion for anatomy education, and her leadership in advancing digital learning tools.
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Congratulations to Dr. Cheng (Jack) Song, who has been elected to the UAB Faculty Senate, representing the Heersink School of Medicine Joint Health Sciences!
May 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Cheng (Jack) Song, who has been elected to the UAB Faculty Senate, representing the Heersink School of Medicine Joint Health Sciences!
At the 2026 Graduate School Dean’s Award Ceremony, Dr. Alexa Mattheyses received the GBS Faculty Teaching Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication to graduate education.
May 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
At the 2026 Graduate School Dean’s Award Ceremony, Dr. Alexa Mattheyses received the GBS Faculty Teaching Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication to graduate education.
Dr. Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska has been named the latest recipient of the Heersink School of Medicine Featured Discovery award!
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Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska, Ph.D.Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology, has been named the latest recipient of the…
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May 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Dr. Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska has been named the latest recipient of the Heersink School of Medicine Featured Discovery award!
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Rishab Samant and Neha Singaravelan, B.S./MPH students in cancer biology and public health, have been named National Goldwater Scholars!
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Three UAB students honored as Goldwater Scholars
Three UAB students honored as Goldwater Scholars
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May 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Rishab Samant and Neha Singaravelan, B.S./MPH students in cancer biology and public health, have been named National Goldwater Scholars!
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