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Maybe you want to help endangered species, discover new viruses, work in a biotech company, be a science journalist, design eco-friendly gardens, or save the environment from the consequences of climate change. UAB’s Biology Department is the place for you. Our world-class scientists provide world-class training. We place more undergraduates in health-related professional schools and in nationwide
01/15/2026
Congrats to the Amslers!
Congratulations to Dr. Charles Amsler, professor emeritus in the UAB Department of Biology, and Maggie Amsler, a former Biology research associate, on receiving the 2025 Scientific Diving Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. The honor recognizes their more than 40 years of collaborative work as scientists and scientific divers.
Go Blazers! 🔥🐉
12/12/2025
Dr. Stephen Watts and his team are researching a promising protein source that may help reduce cholesterol and support overall health. Their findings could pave the way for breakthroughs in both health care innovation and global food security.
Bacteria-derived protein source shows positive results for health benefits, potentially reducing cholesterol Bacteria-derived protein source shows positive results for health benefits, potentially reducing cholesterol
11/05/2025
Dr. Megan Gibbons, Assistant Professor of Biology, is featured in the new Southern Exposure film "Salabama", a documentary about Alabama salamanders. Join Alabama Rivers Alliance and UAB Libraries for a public screening of the 2025 Southern Exposure Film Series on November 18th at 5pm in Sterne Library.
Screening: Southern Exposure Films Join the Alabama Rivers Alliance and UAB Libraries for a free public screening of Southern Exposure Films. Created in six weeks this summer, these films celebrate people and nature across the South while discovering hidden treasures and exploring complex issues. Michelle Forman, assistant professor....
11/03/2025
Dr. Greer Dolby, Assistant Professor of Biology, is the guest speaker at next week's Haddin Arts & Sciences Forum where she'll present her lecture titled "Earth's Fingerprint on Life and the Origins of Biodiversity."
RSVP by Nov 12th to [email protected].
Haddin Arts & Sciences Forum: “Earth’s Fingerprint on Life and the Origins of Biodiversity” Presenter: Greer Dolby, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Department of Biology) Topic: “Earth’s Fingerprint on Life and the Origins of Biodiversity” Where does biodiversity come from? We know Earth and its biodiversity are deeply interconnected, yet we often study them as separate disciplines. In b...
10/14/2025
Dr. Mickie Powell and Dr. Steve Watts have published research in the AJPM Journal, the official open access journal of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research and the American College of Preventive Medicine. Drs. Powell and Watts worked in partnership with Dr. Greg Kennedy of the Heersink School of Medicine on this interdisciplinary project. The team’s research, “Evaluating the Association of Anxiety, Depression, and Diet With Gastrointestinal Pain in Young College Adults,” explores the rise of students experiencing gastrointestinal issues. Read the article here ⤵️
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277306542500046X?via%3Dihub
10/03/2025
Jeff Steele, business manager in the Department of Biology, is among the 20 UAB faculty and staff leaders selected for the latest cohort of UAB’s Blazer Leadership Academy. The academy is designed to prepare high-potential faculty and staff for senior leadership opportunities and to become the stewards of UAB’s future. Learn more:
New class enters UAB’s Blaze Leadership Academy New class enters UAB’s Blaze Leadership Academy
08/28/2025
The $5+ million grant renewal for the UAB Nathan Shock Center, co-directed by Dr. Steven Austad, will position the United States as a key player in potentially changing how people think about aging.
NIH renews $5.75 million aging research funding for UAB NIH renews $5.75 million aging research funding for UAB
07/15/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Sami Raut for receiving the Provost's Award for Faculty Excellence!
Four honored with Provost’s Awards for Faculty Excellence Four honored with Provost’s Awards for Faculty Excellence
03/18/2025
Dr. Joanna Kelley of UC Santa Cruz will present next Monday's Biology Seminar.
03/12/2025
Join us next Monday for a Biology Seminar presented by Dr. Da-Zhi Wang.
02/18/2025
Amanda Lea, Ph.D. of Vanderbilt University will present next week's UAB Biology Seminar titled "Evaluating the Role of Evolutionary Mismatch in Shaping Human Health."
02/17/2025
The corgi races are back. Come and cheer on UAB Biology’s favorite corgis - Skye and Keegan - at the February 23rd UAB basketball game!
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