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Congrats to Nitesh Sharma, Ph.D., and Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska, Ph.D., on their new publication in the NIH National Library of Medicine! 🎉 Their study shows QKI downregulation drives major splicing changes in pediatric T-ALL and may represent a promising therapeutic vulnerability.
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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 role…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Congrats to Nitesh Sharma, Ph.D., and Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska, Ph.D., on their new publication in the NIH National Library of Medicine! 🎉 Their study shows QKI downregulation drives major splicing changes in pediatric T-ALL and may represent a promising therapeutic vulnerability.
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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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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 of…
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February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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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@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!
January 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
@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!
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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Meet the Minds of CDIB: Van Sciver’s journey to PKD discovery | Heersink School of Medicine News
Meet the Minds of CDIB spotlights the diverse faculty who power the department’s groundbreaking research. Through candid interviews, it gives readers a closer look at the career paths, passions, and…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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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Happy holidays from all of us at UAB CDIB!
December 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Happy holidays from all of us at UAB CDIB!
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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December 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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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 November’s event a success!
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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 foster…
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December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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 November’s event a success!
www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
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 "The Pten mouse model for autism spectrum disorder."
CDIB Seminar Series: December
Dec. 10
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December 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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 "The Pten mouse model for autism spectrum disorder."
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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Blazers Against Hunger 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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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Join our department in celebrating Will Brooks, Ph.D., recipient of the Dale J. Benos Award for Educational Excellence at this year’s Argus Awards! www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
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 outstanding…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Join our department in celebrating Will Brooks, Ph.D., recipient of the Dale J. Benos Award for Educational Excellence at this year’s Argus Awards! www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
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.
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 outstanding…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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.
“Meet the Minds” 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...
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 department’s…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“Meet the Minds” 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...
Dr. Matlawska-Wasowska, was published in the @jci.org for her study, “T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia exploits a neural proinflammatory pathway to colonize the meninges.” Learn more: www.jci.org/articles/vie...
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dr. Matlawska-Wasowska, was published in the @jci.org for her study, “T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia exploits a neural proinflammatory pathway to colonize the meninges.” Learn more: www.jci.org/articles/vie...
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.
Cold comfort: What cells do to survive winter
Cold comfort: What cells do to survive winter
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November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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.
🌙 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...
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌙 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...
Yanling Wang, M.D., Ph.D., explores “Alzheimer’s Disease at the Interface: Mechanisms in Brain Parenchyma and Borders” in the upcoming CDIB seminar series on Nov 5 at noon CST.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Yanling Wang, M.D., Ph.D., explores “Alzheimer’s Disease at the Interface: Mechanisms in Brain Parenchyma and Borders” in the upcoming CDIB seminar series on Nov 5 at noon CST.
Register here: uab.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: uab.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“Meet the Minds” of CDIB features Dr. Bellis, Alma B. Maxwell–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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Meet the Minds of CDIB: Bellis’ path to cancer research and mentorship - Heersink School of Medicine News
The UAB Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology (CDIB) has launched a new article series titled Meet the Minds of CDIB. The series spotlights the diverse faculty who power the…
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October 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“Meet the Minds” of CDIB features Dr. Bellis, Alma B. Maxwell–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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🎓 On Oct. 8, students from UAB and across Alabama came together to explore master’s, Ph.D., and certificate programs at the 2025 Graduate School Fair! Check out the recap video to see the highlights 👇
2025 Fall Graduate School Fair
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October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎓 On Oct. 8, students from UAB and across Alabama came together to explore master’s, Ph.D., and certificate programs at the 2025 Graduate School Fair! Check out the recap video to see the highlights 👇
From the lab bench to leading-edge Alzheimer’s research, Lynne Nacke’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 Alzheimer’s. www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
Meet the Minds of CDIB: Saxena and Nacke reflect on mentorship, growth, and Alzheimer’s research - Heersink School of Medicine News
Ankur Saxena, Ph.D.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
From the lab bench to leading-edge Alzheimer’s research, Lynne Nacke’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 Alzheimer’s. www.uab.edu/medicine/new...
How do stem cells turn into neurons even amid noisy signals? Researchers at UAB uncovered a “bistable toggle” switch in olfactory progenitors, revealing how small groups of cells coordinate fate commitment and neighborhood assembly to sustain neurogenesis. www.uab.edu/news/researc...
September 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
How do stem cells turn into neurons even amid noisy signals? Researchers at UAB uncovered a “bistable toggle” switch in olfactory progenitors, revealing how small groups of cells coordinate fate commitment and neighborhood assembly to sustain neurogenesis. www.uab.edu/news/researc...
🎓 Last month, CDIB’s undergraduate researchers took center stage at our annual poster session, sharing their work, ideas, and discoveries with peers, faculty, and staff.
August 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🎓 Last month, CDIB’s undergraduate researchers took center stage at our annual poster session, sharing their work, ideas, and discoveries with peers, faculty, and staff.
🎉 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.
On August 1, he transitioned from Assistant Dean and continues to support students across the college with leadership and dedication.
August 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎉 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.
On August 1, he transitioned from Assistant Dean and continues to support students across the college with leadership and dedication.
Congrats to Amitis Moradkhani of the Robel Lab! 🧠👏
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!
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!
August 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Congrats to Amitis Moradkhani of the Robel Lab! 🧠👏
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!
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!
👏 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.
August 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
👏 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.
Congrats to CDIB’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. 👏 www.uab.edu/facultysenat...
August 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Congrats to CDIB’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. 👏 www.uab.edu/facultysenat...