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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Alexa Mattheyses on receiving an O’Neal Invests Catalyst Grant for her project, “Sialylation-Dependent Changes in Cell-Cell Adhesion Facilitate Metastasis,” funded by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.
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UAB CDIB retweeted
The Heersink School of Medicine recently held the 2026 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty.
Read more about the honorees and see photos from the event:
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UAB CDIB retweeted
Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology, has been named the latest recipient of the school's Featured Discovery award.
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In case you missed it: Dr. Inga Kadisha received the 2026 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching. Read more about her dedication to her students, her passion for anatomy education, and her leadership in advancing digital learning tools.
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UAB CDIB retweeted
Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the Henrik Dam & Flemming Quaade Awards!
🌟 Anna Thalacker-Mercer, PhD
🌟 Rachel Whooten, MD, MPH
Recognized for advancing nutrition science, obesity research and public health. @novonordiskfond
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Dr. Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska has been named the latest recipient of the @UABHeersink Featured Discovery award!
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UAB CDIB retweeted
Eight faculty members recently graduated from cohort 8 of the SAIL (Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead) program for spring 2026.
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ALT A group of people stand in a line holding diplomas.
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Congratulations to Dr. Inga Kadisha on being named one of the recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Excellence Awards in Teaching.
Congratulations to our 2026 Dean's Excellence Awards in Teaching awardees - Jonathan Kalehoff, M.D., Winn Seay, M.D., Inga Kadisha, Ph.D., and Ashita Tolwani, M.D.
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UAB CDIB retweeted
Introducing the 2026 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty honorees! This group of individuals exemplify our mission and values in their work here at Heersink. Congratulations to all! 💚
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Rishab Samant and Neha Singaravelan, B.S./MPH students in cancer biology and public health, have been named National Goldwater Scholars!
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UAB CDIB retweeted
RMS Lunch Meeting today featuring guest speaker Dr. Susan Campbell!
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A recent @wsfa12news segment features insights from @UABHeersink expert Dr. Braden McFarland on the scientific evidence surrounding energy drinks.
Watch here: wsfa.com/video/2026/04/10/ua…
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Ever wonder if energy drinks are linked to cancer? @UABHeersink expert Dr. Braden McFarland breaks down what the science says and what it means for your health.
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⭐️ Research Spotlight ⭐️
Dr. Braden McFarland was recently published in Nutrients, studying how nutrition may help support treatment and recovery for patients with glioma.
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Last month, Dr. Brittany Lasseigne was featured in the Research Spotlight series by the PKD Foundation, highlighting her impactful work.
Check it out here: instagram.com/p/DVysAZNiLZ5/…
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