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Congratulations to Dr. Muralidharan on his promotion to Professor! This well-deserved recognition reflects his outstanding contributions to our academic community. His groundbreaking research on the biology of Plasmodiumhas significantly advanced our understanding of this deadly disease. Also, his dedication to teaching and research has not only highlighted his personal achievements but also enhanced the reputation of our department and…

Congratulations to Dr. Stanton on her promotion to Professor! This well-deserved recognition reflects her outstanding contributions to our academic community. Dr. Stanton's innovative research and dedication to teaching have significantly advanced our understanding in her field. Her promotion not only highlights her personal achievements but also enhances the reputation of our department and institution. We are excited to see the continued…

Congratulations to Dr. Kurup on receiving tenure and promotion to Associate Professor! This significant achievement reflects Dr. Kurup's dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Roberts-Galbraith on her appointment as the inaugural Lois K. Miller Professor in Cellular Biology!

We are delighted to share that Dr. Stephanie Halmo, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Stanton’s Lab in the Department of Cellular Biology, has been recognized with the prestigious UGA Postdoctoral Research Award. This award highlights Dr. Halmo’s remarkable research accomplishments and the meaningful contributions she has made to her field. Her dedication to advancing science reflects the excellence of UGA’s research mission and strengthens our…

In a significant advancement in malaria research, UGA’s Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases has uncovered the role of an essential protein in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. This research offers promising insights for vaccine and drug development against a disease that claimed over 600,000 lives worldwide in 2022, primarily affecting children under five. Led by Vasant Muralidharan, an Associate Professor in the…

Read Full Article Congratulations to Dr. Zeltner on receiving such a prestigious award! Five UGA scholars have received Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) foundation awards in 2024 from the National Science Foundation for their research and potential as academic role models. The awardees are assistant professors Melanie Reber (Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry), Christopher Newton (Department of…

As we embark on a new academic journey, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the recent CBIO retreat such a resounding success. The energy, enthusiasm, and dedication of our community members were on full display, and it was truly inspiring to witness.   The retreat provided a wonderful platform to explore new research, welcome new faces to our community, and celebrate the significant milestone of moving nearly half…

Great news! Our PHD student, Megan Wright, been selected as the awardee of the University Women’s Club – Dianne C. Davison Graduate Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. Congratulations on your award and continued success in your academic work.

Andres, an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Rachel Roberts-Galbraith's lab, is the first undergraduate from UGA to receive the Matthew Pecot Fellowship awarded by the McKnight Foundation. The fellowship honors students who are planning to attend graduate school. Congratulations, Andres!