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Congratulations to Dr. Cheng (Jack) Song, who has been elected to the UAB Faculty Senate, representing the Heersink School of Medicine Joint Health Sciences!

At the 2026 Graduate School Dean’s Award Ceremony, Dr. Alexa Mattheyses received the GBS Faculty Teaching Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication to graduate education.

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 Read more: hubs.la/Q04gqrv50

Dr. Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska has been named the latest recipient of the @UABHeersink Featured Discovery award! Read more: buff.ly/0RGo8ZM

Eight faculty members recently graduated from cohort 8 of the SAIL (Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead) program for spring 2026. Read more about the program: uab.edu/medicine/news/…

Congratulations to Dr. Inga Kadisha on being named one of the recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Excellence Awards in Teaching.

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! 💚

Rishab Samant and Neha Singaravelan, B.S./MPH students in cancer biology and public health, have been named National Goldwater Scholars! uab.edu/news/campus-co…

RMS Lunch Meeting today featuring guest speaker Dr. Susan Campbell!

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/… @UABNews

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. Learn more: buff.ly/MPtJkY9 @UABNews @UABMedicine

Congratulations to Dr. Carmel McNicholas-Bevensee, who has been elected to the UAB Faculty Senate, representing the Heersink School of Medicine Joint Health Sciences!

Congrats to Alexis Cox-Holmes, graduate student in the McFarland Lab, on receiving the 2026 Outstanding GBS/JHS Student Award! 🎉

⭐️ Research Spotlight ⭐️ Dr. Braden McFarland was recently published in Nutrients, studying how nutrition may help support treatment and recovery for patients with glioma. buff.ly/D6ZWAGK @MDPIOpenAccess @UABHeersink

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/…

Last week, we gathered to celebrate Ashley Davis, JHS Administrative Director II in CDIB, as she begins her next chapter. We are grateful for her many contributions and wish her all the best in what’s ahead!

Dr. HaoSheng Sun, assistant professor, graduated from the eighth cohort of the SAIL (Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead) program! buff.ly/bXw2NEz

Dr. Susan Campbell, associate professor, graduated from the Spring 2026 cohort of the Leading, Advancing, Developing (LEAD) program! buff.ly/I7YbUlh

🎉 Congratulations to two of our faculty members on completing leadership development programs this spring!

2026 UAB Renal Symposium is scheduled for May 14 hybrid (ALGEN 102 & zoom for outside UAB attendees)! Dr. Karl Nath @MayoClinic will present the 10th Schafer Lecture! uab.edu/medicine/obrie…… @UABCDIB @UAB_NRTC @DrPaulKidney @yoderlab_uab @DrTimmyLee1