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5 chosen as UAB VIPs for third-quarter 2022
Amber Anderson, Kristen Campbell, Jamye Hester, Kevin Speed and Donna Williamson are the third-quarter honorees of the UAB Shared Values in Action Program, which honors those whose work exemplifies and embodies Forging the Future's shared values. -
UAB neuroscientist earns new innovator award from NIH
The New Innovator awards support investigators in the early stages of their careers. -
Faculty recognized at Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception
Anupam Agarwal, M.D., interim dean of the Heersink School of Medicine, welcomed faculty members and their families to the Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception on Sept. 29. -
51 medical students named winners of annual Medical Student Research Day competition
Medical Student Research Day celebrates the research accomplishments of medical students and provides them with the opportunity to present their projects to fellow students and faculty. -
Parpura ranked second in the world in astrocyte expertise; leads the way for gliotransmission research in the Central Nervous System
Vladimir Parpura, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology, is listed as the second highest cited experts in the world on astrocytes. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for Spring and Summer 2022. Please join Heersink School of Medicine and the Office of Research in welcoming these new faculty. -
UAB investigators receive $3.9 million Department of Defense grant to study interventions for those with multiple sclerosis
The investigators will look at diet’s impact on mobility, physical and cognitive function, as well as on pain, fatigue, sleep, mood and anxiety, in people with multiple sclerosis -
Gavin named 2022 Dean’s Excellence Award winner in Mentoring
Cristin Gavin, Ph.D., assistant dean for undergraduate biomedical programs and assistant professor in the Department of Neurobiology, has been awarded the 2022 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring. -
18 Faculty named winners of the 2022 Dean’s Excellence Awards
Eighteen faculty members across Heersink School of Medicine’s departments have received 2022 Dean’s Excellence Awards in recognition of excellence in the areas of teaching, research, service, mentorship, and diversity. -
A novel therapy ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet
This therapy, using sustained release of nitric oxide, may be a novel, efficient and safe way to prevent and treat multiple metabolic diseases. -
In-person UAB commencement set for Bartow Arena on April 29, 30
More than 2,600 students will graduate from UAB this spring. Approximately 1,600 students will walk in one of the university’s three ceremonies. -
Neuroengineering Ph.D. program graduates first student
Adeel Memon will be the first graduate of the UAB neuroengineering Ph.D. program during the 2022 spring graduate commencement ceremony on April 29. -
Neuroengineering Ph.D. program graduates first student
Inspired by a family diagnosis and a viral video, Adeel Memon, M.D., Ph.D., is exploring the possibilities of brain-computer interfaces to treat Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. -
A key brain region for substance use disorders now has a searchable atlas of distinct cell populations
The distinct cell populations were identified by single-nucleus RNA sequencing of 21,600 cells of the rat ventral tegmental area, located in the midbrain. -
Visscher awarded the 2022 President's Diversity Champion Award
You may know Dr. Kristina Visscher as your friendly Human Neuroimaging instructor, but the rest of UAB now knows her as the Diversity Champion that she is! Dr. Visscher was recently awarded the 2022 President's Diversity Champion Award. -
UAB launches new Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interface Initiative
The fields of neuroengineering and brain-computer interfaces could have a tremendous impact on a number of neurologic conditions, such as stroke, neurodegenerative disorders, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other brain diseases. -
UAB recognizes 2022 diversity champions
Four individuals and one student organization were honored with the 2022 President’s Diversity Champion Award during a ceremony at the Alumni House March 3. -
Trainee Conference Awards
The Civitan International Research Center is offering conference awards for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2022. For additional details visit:Trainee Conference Awards
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Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders
First-of-its-kind book explores astrocytes as emerging player in psychiatric disorders
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First-of-its-kind book explores astrocytes as emerging player in psychiatric disorders
Cells that act as the brain’s “housekeepers and guardians” could be targeted to treat depression, addiction disorders and eating disorders, according to research detailed by UAB neurobiologist Vladimir Parpura, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues.