Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama

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Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama

Scholarly endeavor, intellectual curiosity, and the extension of new knowledge by faculty and students are essential components of such an environment.

Our mission is to provide innovative research, education and clinical care in a culture of excellence, discovery and scholarship to the next generation of physicians, scientists and educators to advance patient-centered and equitable healthcare. The Whiddon College of Medicine strives to create an environment conducive to learning and research in all fields of human biology and healthcare, permitting both students and faculty to maximize their potential. The college is noted for its exceptional educational opportunities and success in the training of physicians and scientists.

09/11/2026

The future is taking shape! 🏗️ Construction continues on the new 295,000-square-foot Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building, scheduled to open next year. Take a look at the latest progress!

Naming opportunities in support of the new building are still available: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/campaign/

09/10/2026

Six high school students spent part of their summer immersed in biomedical research at the Whiddon College of Medicine. Through the Borchert Lab’s summer research program, students from Alabama School of Mathematics and Science, UMS-Wright Preparatory School and Davidson High School gained hands-on experience with wet-lab and computational research while working alongside graduate student mentors. The program introduces advanced high school students to genomic and oncology research and gives them a firsthand look at what a career in science could look like. 🧬
Learn more: https://heyor.ca/Hykar2

09/04/2026

Fifteen students from the Whiddon College of Medicine Class of 2027 have been elected to the USA chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. The honor signifies a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research and community service.🏅

Read more: https://heyor.ca/WejQYq

09/03/2026

Dr. Aishwarya Prakash's journey in cancer research began with a personal loss and a determination to understand why cancer develops. Today, she is investigating the biological differences within tumors at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute — work that could pave the way for more precise, personalized treatments and, ultimately, new clinical trials.
Learn more: https://www.southalabama.edu/whereboldbegins/impact/prakash/

08/31/2026

Amanda Tuckey, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Jonathon Audia, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology, recently presented her research at the inaugural Microbes as Therapeutics Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in Lewiston, Maine. She is an alumna of the Whiddon College of Medicine’s Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program. Way to go, Dr. Tuckey! 👏

Read more: https://heyor.ca/wdmw7h

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Catherine Bostwick, Katlyn Bouler, Stefan Bourgeois and Makala Cox, who have been named recipients of the 2025-26 Edwin R. Hughes Memorial Award! The four Ph.D. students tied for the highest academic performance in the Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program's first-year core curriculum. 👏
Read more: https://heyor.ca/m9FyKM

08/26/2026

Medical students from all four classes recently enjoyed an evening of fellowship, tacos and coffee at REDBAR Espresso & Market. 🌮 ☕ The event was hosted by the Wellness Council, which strives to promote camaraderie and resiliency among the student body.

08/25/2026

The Whiddon College of Medicine has announced the top oral and poster presentations from the 53rd Annual Medical Student Summer Research Day. These exceptional students have demonstrated outstanding dedication, creativity and excellence in the research projects they worked on as part of the Medical Student Summer Research Program.

Congratulations to Oral Presentation Award winner Juanita Monteiro-Pai and Poster Presentation Award winners Lauren Assaf, Gavin Day, Jayne Freeman, Lucy Harrison, Matthew Streitman, Madilyn Webb, Caroline Weisenfeld and Daniel Wilson. 👏

Read more: https://heyor.ca/JwZK3Q

08/24/2026

The Whiddon College of Medicine welcomed its newest cohort of Ph.D. students to the Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) Graduate Program with orientation activities Aug. 10-14. The incoming students bring a variety of academic backgrounds, research interests and experiences to the program as they begin their journey toward becoming independent scientists. 🔬 🥼
Read more: https://heyor.ca/SSO1Dk

08/21/2026

Cancer researcher Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Whiddon College of Medicine, received a $156,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to develop new tools for studying proteins that play a critical role in repairing damaged DNA. 🧬

Read more: https://heyor.ca/wXzqZ9

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5795 USA Drive N
Mobile, AL
36688

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http://www.southalabama.edu/com/

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