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[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

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:
https://t.co/F5fpxNWJ4q

[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

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.

Read more:
https://t.co/LgsQpOdM18

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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.

https://t.co/i2mxuSx1BG

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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.

[American Society for Nutrition @nutritionorg]

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: https://t.co/ByrZ1jSJOX

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

Dr. Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska has been named the latest recipient of the @UABHeersink Featured Discovery award!

Read more: https://t.co/YsnPFfdTsS

[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

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: https://t.co/aXVWcvonN8

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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

[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

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.

[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

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! 💚

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

Rishab Samant and Neha Singaravelan, B.S./MPH students in cancer biology and public health, have been named National Goldwater Scholars!

https://t.co/BDfFgcSg02

[UAB Neuroscience Roadmap Scholars Program @UAB_NeuroRMS]

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

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

A recent @wsfa12news segment features insights from @UABHeersink expert Dr. Braden McFarland on the scientific evidence surrounding energy drinks.

Watch here: https://t.co/K0Cfo8hMYs

@UABNews

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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: https://t.co/idtE9k3EOd

@UABNews @UABMedicine

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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

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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.

https://t.co/wLb4IdCdez

@MDPIOpenAccess @UABHeersink

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

Last month, Dr. Brittany Lasseigne was featured in the Research Spotlight series by the PKD Foundation, highlighting her impactful work.

Check it out here: https://t.co/QRIop99R36

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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!

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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

https://t.co/j34XEJgw0Y

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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

[UAB CDIB @UABCDIB]

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

https://t.co/6NApVty1au