Caroline Miller Robinson, B.S., has been an integral contributor to the Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) program at UAMS since its inception in 2001, helping the program build a statewide research infrastructure that serves as a pipeline for future and emerging biomedical scientists. Read the full article.
Little Rock Central High School Student Won First Place at Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair for a Science Project Conducted in Dr. Lupashin’s Lab
Our lab is thrilled to share some exciting news. Ms. Ashira Thadisena, a high school student from Little Rock Central High, conducted her Science project in our lab, with guidance from senior graduate student Farhana Taher Sumya. Last week, Ashira presented her project titled “Disruption of Golgi Function in Human Cells by CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing” […]
Dr. Brian Storrie is Recognized for his Research Contributions to Hematology
In recognition of his research contributions to hematology, Professor Brian Storrie was invited by the Integrative Vascular Biology and Hematology Review Branch of the Center for Scientific Review, NIH, to join the Special Emphasis Panel for Integrative Vascular Biology and Hematology Review Branch Member Conflict Review for the 2024 review cycle.
Postdoctoral Fellow Japneet Kaur Receives Young Investigator Award
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Japneet Kaur has been chosen to receive a young investigator award to attend the AIMM-ASBMR John Haddad Young Investigators Meeting being held April 8-12, 2024, in Snowmass, Colorado, USA. She will present her research during a 15 to 20-minute interactive presentation with an additional 10 minutes for a detailed discussion. This prestigious […]
Physiology Faculty Members Recognized
Faculty members from Physiology are in the list of best Biology and Biochemistry scientists from UAMS. Congratulations!
Jerry Ware, Ph.D., Receives 2024 UAMS Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award in the Research Legend Category
Congratulations to Dr. Jerry Ware, recipient of the 2024 UAMS Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award in the Research Legend category. Dr. Ware was nominated by Dr. Larry Cornett and will accept his award at a ceremony taking place after the Cancer Institute Grand Rounds: Leadership Series on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 12:00 noon to […]
2023 Department Town Hall Meeting
The Physiology & Cell Biology Department held their annual Town Hall Meeting on December 13, 2023. Dr. Bellido shared updates highlighting growth and accomplishments of both students and faculty members, and acknowledging recent retirees, Drs. Frank and Rosie Simmen. Dr. Bellido’ s presentation was followed by a luncheon for all department members.
Celebrating Recent Retirements!
Dr. Rosie Simmen and Dr. Frank Simmen were each presented a Plaque in appreciation of ‘their teaching and mentorship, contributions to scientific discovery, and their legacy of learning and leadership’ at the Department’s Town Hall event last December 13, 2023. The Drs. Simmen retired on December 31, 2023, after 38 years of academic service, 22 […]
Dr. Jesús Delgado-Calle Received Outstanding Mentor Award and Hayley Sabol Received Outstanding Achievement Award
Congratulations to Dr. Jesús Delgado-Calle, who received the Outstanding Mentor Award, and graduate student Hayley Sabol, who received the Outstanding Achievement Award! They will be recognized at the Graduate School Winter Awards Reception scheduled Thursday, December 7, 2023. They will also be recognized by having their names displayed on the perpetual plaque that hangs in […]
COVID and Platelets: Does COVID Reconfigure the 3D Ultrastructure of Platelets?
This is a background video highlighting the collaborative efforts of three laboratories, coordinated by Dr. Brian Storrie, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, to define the ultrastructural changes of platelets in COVID infected patients versus Control. Paper publication date: November 7, 2023, journal Platelets.