/science/departments/biology/biology-news 2025-11-07T03:30:53-06:00 UAH webmaster@uah.edu Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2025-10-09T08:08:21-05:00 2025-10-09T08:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19779-uah-researcher-wins-50k-nih-grant-study-sex-specific-role-special-enzyme-development-diabetes Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/pancreatic-islet-720.jpg" alt="The image depicts morphologies of pancreatic islets. Sections were stained with antibodies to insulin (red), glucagon (yellow) and somatostatin (green), while the DNA was stained with DAPI (blue)." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Dr. Ahmed Lawan, an assistant professor in the College of Science at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has published a paper that demonstrates there is a potential gender component in the development of diabetes as it relates to the function of this enzyme.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/pancreatic-islet-720.jpg" alt="The image depicts morphologies of pancreatic islets. Sections were stained with antibodies to insulin (red), glucagon (yellow) and somatostatin (green), while the DNA was stained with DAPI (blue)." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Dr. Ahmed Lawan, an assistant professor in the College of Science at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has published a paper that demonstrates there is a potential gender component in the development of diabetes as it relates to the function of this enzyme.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-10-03T08:08:21-05:00 2025-10-03T08:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19774-uah-distinguished-lecture-series-hosts-frank-rubio-record-holder-longest-single-duration-spaceflight Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/DLS-Frank-Rubio-3-720.jpg" alt="Dr. Frank Rubio, NASA astronaut and United States Army Col." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Dr. Frank Rubio, NASA astronaut and United States Army Col., was hosted as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH).</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/DLS-Frank-Rubio-3-720.jpg" alt="Dr. Frank Rubio, NASA astronaut and United States Army Col." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Dr. Frank Rubio, NASA astronaut and United States Army Col., was hosted as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH).</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-09-09T08:08:21-05:00 2025-09-09T08:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19718-uah-researcher-gains-95k-usda-grant-help-control-japanese-beetle-that-causes-450m-us-damage-annually Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/vials-720.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Japanese beetles cause approximately $450 million in damages every year to private lawns and golf courses alone. Now a UAH researcher at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has won a $94,986 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to help combat this invasive pest.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/vials-720.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Japanese beetles cause approximately $450 million in damages every year to private lawns and golf courses alone. Now a UAH researcher at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has won a $94,986 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to help combat this invasive pest.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-07-07T07:08:21-05:00 2025-07-07T07:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19570-uah-students-receive-prestigious-national-scholarships-fellowships-in-spring-2025 Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="//images/2025-Scholars-Fellows-720.jpg" alt="Four of the nine UAH recipients of national scholarships and fellowships in the spring 2025 semester stand beside their advisor on the lawn in front of Frank Franz Hall, home of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· Honors College" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Nine undergraduate and graduate students at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) received national scholarships and fellowships during the spring 2025 semester.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/2025-Scholars-Fellows-720.jpg" alt="Four of the nine UAH recipients of national scholarships and fellowships in the spring 2025 semester stand beside their advisor on the lawn in front of Frank Franz Hall, home of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· Honors College" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Nine undergraduate and graduate students at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) received national scholarships and fellowships during the spring 2025 semester.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-06-11T09:08:21-05:00 2025-06-11T09:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19531-uah-announces-promotion-tenure-awards-for-2025-26-past-year-s-grants-of-emeritus-status Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="Promotion and tenure emeritus awards 2025"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) announced awards of tenure and/or promotion for 22 faculty members and recognized eight who were granted emeritus status over the past year at the University Awards for Excellence.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Promotion and tenure emeritus awards 2025"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) announced awards of tenure and/or promotion for 22 faculty members and recognized eight who were granted emeritus status over the past year at the University Awards for Excellence.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-06-02T08:08:21-05:00 2025-06-02T08:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19513-alabama-space-grant-consortium-names-scholarship-fellowship-winners-for-2025-2026 Julie Jansen

<p><img src="//images/news/ASGC_logo-720.jpg" alt="ASGC logo" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) has announced the recipients of its 2025-26 scholarships and fellowships. ASGC is located on the campus of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/ASGC_logo-720.jpg" alt="ASGC logo" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) has announced the recipients of its 2025-26 scholarships and fellowships. ASGC is located on the campus of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-05-23T08:08:21-05:00 2025-05-23T08:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19505-uah-researchers-support-launch-of-gem-b2-experiment-aimed-at-addressing-microbial-gene-exchange-in-the-international-space-station Sharla Horton

<p><img src="/" alt=""></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>On April 21, at 4:15 A.M. EDT, samples from the UAH Biology Sysoeva Lab were launched into orbit as part of NASA’s SpaceX CRS-32 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt=""></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>On April 21, at 4:15 A.M. EDT, samples from the UAH Biology Sysoeva Lab were launched into orbit as part of NASA’s SpaceX CRS-32 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-04-30T09:08:21-05:00 2025-04-30T09:08:21-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19457-uah-nursing-faculty-launches-astronaut-breakfast-day-to-showcase-innovative-health-in-space-course Russ Nelson

<p><img src="/" alt="Health in Space class samples astronaut breakfast fare at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ·."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>To demonstrate the collaborative skills necessary to tackle the practical challenges of living in space, students at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) are taking a multidisciplinary course recently showcased by an event called ‘Astronaut Breakfast Day.’</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Health in Space class samples astronaut breakfast fare at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ·."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>To demonstrate the collaborative skills necessary to tackle the practical challenges of living in space, students at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) are taking a multidisciplinary course recently showcased by an event called ‘Astronaut Breakfast Day.’</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-04-07T15:17:28-05:00 2025-04-07T15:17:28-05:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19401-student-projects-highlight-research-innovation-2025-graduate-poster-session Russ Nelson

<p><img src="/" alt="A graduate student discusses their research at a poster session, featuring various charts and visuals about AI methods."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>The Graduate School at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) hosted its annual UAH Graduate Poster Session in the Student Services Building on the UAH campus, a part of the University of Alabama System.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="A graduate student discusses their research at a poster session, featuring various charts and visuals about AI methods."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>The Graduate School at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) hosted its annual UAH Graduate Poster Session in the Student Services Building on the UAH campus, a part of the University of Alabama System.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2025-03-03T09:17:28-06:00 2025-03-03T09:17:28-06:00 /science/departments/biology/biology-news/19333-uah-celebrates-research-week-with-11th-research-horizons-poster-session-highlighting-undergraduate-student-innovation Russ Nelson

<p><img src="/" alt="A person holds an open equipment case, displaying various electronic components and wiring, set in a laboratory environment."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>To celebrate Research Week, Undergraduate Research at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) is highlighting the 11th UAH Research Horizons Poster Session, March 4.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="A person holds an open equipment case, displaying various electronic components and wiring, set in a laboratory environment."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>To celebrate Research Week, Undergraduate Research at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· (UAH) is highlighting the 11th UAH Research Horizons Poster Session, March 4.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->