Department of Chemistry

For Jehan Perera and Imansha Madhushan, the journey to the UAB began thousands of miles away in Sri Lanka. Today, the two PhD candidates in UAB’s Department of Chemistry are conducting research that could help advance an emerging approach to cancer treatment known as Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT).

At first glance, a chemistry degree may not seem like a natural pathway into business. But Kate Flowers is quick to challenge that assumption.

Mason Bayles will walk across the stage on May 2 at Bartow Arena, but his passion for chemistry and drive to change the field are already making a difference.