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8 Faculty graduate UAB SAIL Program, cohort 8 | Heersink School of Medicine News

Dr. HaoSheng Sun, assistant professor, graduated from the eighth cohort of the SAIL (Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead) program!

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12.03.2026 15:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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12 Faculty graduate UAB LEAD Program, cohort 8 | Heersink School of Medicine News UAB Medicineโ€™s Leadership Development Office (LDO)ย celebrated the graduation of 12 faculty members from the LEading, Advancing, Developing (LEAD) program for spring 2026. The cohort brought togetherโ€ฆ

Dr. Susan Campbell, associate professor, graduated from the Spring 2026 cohort of the Leading, Advancing, Developing (LEAD) program!

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12.03.2026 15:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to two of our faculty members on completing leadership development programs this spring!

12.03.2026 15:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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QKI dysregulation induces extensive splicing changes in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia - PubMed Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is essential for developing more effective therapeutic strategies. Despite therapeutic advances, the roleโ€ฆ

Congrats to Nitesh Sharma, Ph.D., and Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska, Ph.D., on their new publication in the NIH National Library of Medicine! ๐ŸŽ‰ Their study shows QKI downregulation drives major splicing changes in pediatric T-ALL and may represent a promising therapeutic vulnerability.
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13.02.2026 13:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Benveniste named 2026 Distinguished Fellow of AAI | Heersink School of Medicine News Etty (Tika) Benveniste, Ph.D.Etty (Tika) Benveniste, Ph.D., senior vice dean at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, has been selected as a 2026 Distinguished Fellow of the American Association ofโ€ฆ

Congratulations to Tika Benveniste, Ph.D., who has been named a 2026 Distinguished Fellow of the American Association of Immunologists. Read more about her exceptional scientific achievement, leadership, and service in immunology.

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09.02.2026 19:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@UABheersink CDIB presented awards during its State of the Department to recognize excellence and contributions across the department. Here are a few photos from the awards portion of the event. Congrats to everyone recognized!

16.01.2026 18:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet the Minds of CDIB: Van Sciverโ€™s journey to PKD discovery | Heersink School of Medicine News Meet the Minds of CDIB spotlights the diverse faculty who power the departmentโ€™s groundbreaking research. Through candid interviews, it gives readers a closer look at the career paths, passions, andโ€ฆ

In this installment of Meet the Minds of CDIB, Robby Van Sciver, Ph.D., discusses his research on polycystic kidney disease and cilia biology using mouse models.

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15.01.2026 20:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy holidays from all of us at UAB CDIB!

23.12.2025 15:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Tika Benveniste, Ph.D., for earning the Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award, honoring her commitment to collaboration across campus. Read more about her accomplishment below.
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18.12.2025 16:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology | Heersink School of Medicine News Each month, faculty in the Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology (CDIB) come together for a social event that invites all faculty, staff, trainees, and students to fosterโ€ฆ

The CDIB Lab Olympics brought science and fun together! Hosted by the Sun Lab, faculty, staff, trainees, and students competed in scientific games. Thanks to everyone who joined in making Novemberโ€™s event a success!
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16.12.2025 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CDIB Seminar Series: December Dec. 10

Join us Wednesday, Dec. 10 for our next Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology Seminar Series. Bryan Luikart, Ph.D., professor in the Department of @UNeurobiology will present "Theย Ptenย mouse model for autism spectrum disorder."

08.12.2025 22:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blazers Against Hunger 2025 Join me and make a gift to Blazers Against Hunger 2025

A reminder during this week of gratitude: Blazers Against Hunger is happening throughout November. Support Blazer Kitchen as it provides healthy meals and resources to UAB students, employees, and patients
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26.11.2025 14:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Medical Education | Heersink School of Medicine News On Friday, November 14, 2025, students from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine gathered to celebrate faculty excellence during the annual Argus Awards Ceremony. Established to recognize outstandingโ€ฆ

Join our department in celebrating Will Brooks, Ph.D., recipient of the Dale J. Benos Award for Educational Excellence at this yearโ€™s Argus Awards! www.uab.edu/medicine/new...

21.11.2025 22:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Medical Education | Heersink School of Medicine News On Friday, November 14, 2025, students from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine gathered to celebrate faculty excellence during the annual Argus Awards Ceremony. Established to recognize outstandingโ€ฆ

Congratulations to Inga Kadisha, Ph.D., on being named Best Educator: Musculoskeletal & Skin at the 2025 Argus Awards! Grateful for her commitment to exceptional medical education.

21.11.2025 22:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology | Heersink School of Medicine News The UAB Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology (CDIB) continues its article series Meet the Minds of CDIB. The series spotlights the diverse faculty who power the departmentโ€™sโ€ฆ

โ€œMeet the Mindsโ€ of CDIB features Susan Campbell, Ph.D., who is uncovering the ways the gut microbiome shapes brain health and seizure treatment. Dive into her research and journey in our latest feature: www.uab.edu/medicine/new...

21.11.2025 15:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dr. Matlawska-Wasowska, was published in the @jci.org for her study, โ€œT-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia exploits a neural proinflammatory pathway to colonize the meninges.โ€ Learn more: www.jci.org/articles/vie...

14.11.2025 21:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cold comfort: What cells do to survive winter Cold comfort: What cells do to survive winter

As the temperature drops, cold weather affects the body down to the cell. Holly Chen, Ph.D., explains how cells sense the cold, adapt to lower temperatures, and ways to help support cellular health through the winter.

14.11.2025 15:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ™ Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, set your clocks back an hour and enjoy a little more rest. Check out these tips for a smooth transition: www.uab.edu/medicine/new...

31.10.2025 19:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yanling Wang, M.D., Ph.D., explores โ€œAlzheimerโ€™s Disease at the Interface: Mechanisms in Brain Parenchyma and Bordersโ€ in the upcoming CDIB seminar series on Nov 5 at noon CST.

Register here: uab.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

31.10.2025 14:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet the Minds of CDIB: Bellisโ€™ path to cancer research and mentorship - Heersink School of Medicine News The UAB Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology (CDIB)ย has launched a new article series titled Meet the Minds of CDIB. The series spotlights the diverse faculty who power theโ€ฆ

โ€œMeet the Mindsโ€ of CDIB features Dr. Bellis, Alma B. Maxwellโ€“UAHSF Endowed Chair in Biomedical Research and professor. Learn about how her lab studies sugar molecules on cancer cells and her unique path to getting where she is today.

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23.10.2025 19:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
2025 Fall Graduate School Fair
2025 Fall Graduate School Fair

๐ŸŽ“ On Oct. 8, students from UAB and across Alabama came together to explore masterโ€™s, Ph.D., and certificate programs at the 2025 Graduate School Fair! Check out the recap video to see the highlights ๐Ÿ‘‡

22.10.2025 15:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet the Minds of CDIB: Saxena and Nacke reflect on mentorship, growth, and Alzheimerโ€™s research - Heersink School of Medicine News Ankur Saxena, Ph.D.

From the lab bench to leading-edge Alzheimerโ€™s research, Lynne Nackeโ€™s journey is one of growth, grit, and guidance. With mentorship from Dr. Ankur Saxena, the duo at @uabheersink is uncovering how sensory neuron regeneration may hold clues to Alzheimerโ€™s. www.uab.edu/medicine/new...

16.09.2025 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How do stem cells turn into neurons even amid noisy signals? Researchers at UAB uncovered a โ€œbistable toggleโ€ switch in olfactory progenitors, revealing how small groups of cells coordinate fate commitment and neighborhood assembly to sustain neurogenesis. www.uab.edu/news/researc...

12.09.2025 17:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ“ Last month, CDIBโ€™s undergraduate researchers took center stage at our annual poster session, sharing their work, ideas, and discoveries with peers, faculty, and staff.

29.08.2025 17:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ Congrats to Dr. Mark Bevensee on his new role as Associate Dean of the UAB Honors College!
On August 1, he transitioned from Assistant Dean and continues to support students across the college with leadership and dedication.

27.08.2025 16:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats to Amitis Moradkhani of the Robel Lab! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ‘
She took 3rd place in the Biological & Life Sciences category at the Summer 2025 Expo for her work on blood-brain barrier failure after traumatic brain injury. Incredible research from one of our undergrads!

22.08.2025 13:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘ Congrats to Dr. Michael Herr II, associate professor in CDIB, on becoming an official IAMSE Fellow! The fellowship recognizes his commitment to advancing curriculum design, teaching, and leadership in medical education.

14.08.2025 23:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congrats to CDIBโ€™s Dr. Colleen Garnett on being elected Senator for Joint Health Sciences, and Dr. Michael Herr II on his election as Associate Chair of the Faculty Senate! Proud to see our faculty stepping into key leadership roles across campus. ๐Ÿ‘ www.uab.edu/facultysenat...

05.08.2025 17:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿงฌ Dr.โ€ฏBraden McFarland, assistant professor in @uabheersink CDIB, breaks down how UVA and UVB rays go far beyond sunburn, damaging DNA, accelerating aging, and increasing cancer risk. Check out our โ€œBeyond the burnโ€ article to learn more about skin safety! www.uab.edu/news/news-yo...

04.08.2025 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New study co-authored by Dr. Ankur Saxena in Stem Cell Reports reveals how โ€œprogenitor neighborhoodsโ€ act as transient niches to sustain olfactory neurogenesis in zebrafish. A key step in understanding sensory regeneration! www.cell.com/stem-cell-re...

01.08.2025 14:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0