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Novel preclinical drug could have potential to combat depression, brain injury and cognitive disorders
The drug inhibits the kinase Cdk5, found in mature neurons. Cdk5 has long been implicated in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions, but previous inhibitors have largely failed to reach the brain through the blood-brain barrier. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for January to March 2022. Please join Heersink School of Medicine and the Office of Research in welcoming these new faculty. -
American Cancer Society Board of Directors recognizes two UAB faculty for their commitment to cancer research and education
The American Cancer Society Board of Directors recognized UAB and its faculty’s commitment to further cancer research and promote health behaviors that can lessen cancer occurrence. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for September-December 2021. Please join the Heersink School of Medicine and the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research in welcoming these new faculty. -
Faculty honored at 2021 Argus Awards ceremony
Medical students honored their outstanding mentors, professors, courses, and course directors at the annual Argus Awards Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5. -
UAB ranked among top 10 percent of universities in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report
UAB’s research and reputation land it among the top institutions in the world. -
Faculty nominees for the 2021 Argus Awards announced
The Department of Medical Education and the Argus Society are pleased to announce the 2021 Argus Awards nominations. Winners will be announced at the Argus Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021. -
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of Medicine
Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation. -
Bjornsti named to national role — vice president for Science Policy at FASEB
The largest coalition of biological and biomedical research associations in the United States, known as FASEB, advocates for the basic biomedical research community. -
Faculty honored at 2020 Argus Awards ceremony
Created in 1996, the Argus Awards give medical students the chance to honor their mentors, professors, courses and course directors for outstanding service to medical education.
