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Fobian receives honor for innovative research in pediatric health

  • January 14, 2019
A UAB psychiatrist was recognized with the Association for Psychological Science’s Rising Star designation.
Written by: Hannah Bae
Media Contact: Savannah Koplon


FobianJoomlaAaron Fobian, Ph.D.Aaron Fobian, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, has been given the prestigious designation of Rising Star by the Association of Psychological Science.

The honor seeks to recognize early career Ph.D. scientists who have conducted groundbreaking research and show potential in their future research endeavors that will further the field of psychology.

APS Rising Stars must be nominated by one APS member and one APS fellow. Since the designation is for Ph.D. scientists in the beginning stages of their lines of research, nominees must have received their doctoral degrees within the past five years and have significant publications, recognitions or discoveries.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized for my research in behavioral interventions and pediatric disorders as a ‘Rising Star,’” Fobian said. “I hope my work will continue to assist the physical improvement and psychological well-being of children and adolescents.”