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Investing in Discovery: The Legacy of the Hope T.M. Ritter Lecture Series

  Pictured: Hope Ritter with students 1966 By Lena Do  The University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has long been a place where knowledge grows through curiosity, mentorship, and the pursuit of excellence. Few traditions embody this spirit more than the Hope T.M. Ritter Lecture Series, a program born from generosity and carried forward by the vision of family and community.  Hope Ritter was a beloved…

Dr. Nadja Zeltner
Turning Discovery Into Therapy

Dr. Nadja Zeltner is launching NeelaCell Therapeutics to advance her lab’s genipin research into potential treatments for peripheral neuropathy. The company aims to move genipin toward clinical trials, investigate its effects in disease models, and develop innovative cell-based approaches for broader medical applications. Read the full article here

Study Abroad
Biology Offers Study Abroad in Belize for First-Year Students

Designed exclusively for first-year students majoring in biology, biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, plant biology, or ocean science, Connect Abroad-Immerse: A World of Health: Marine Environments & Global Medicine offers a transformative spring-break experience in Belize during March 2026.   This newly launched program fulfills one-credit of experiential learning and immerses students in the vibrant world…


Celebrating the Ph.D. and Master's Graduates of Spring and Summer 2025 

  The Department of Cellular Biology proudly honors the exceptional achievements of our graduating Ph.D. and master's students. Through their innovation, ambition, and creativity, these scholars have advanced our understanding of cellular and molecular systems. Their work exemplifies the intellectual excellence and collaborative spirit that define our department, and we are excited to see the impact they will make as they move forward as…

Dr. Lauderdale
A Welcome from the Department Head to Fall 2025

  Pictured: Department Head Jim Lauderdale  Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends of the Department of Cellular Biology,  As we begin the 2025-2026 academic year, I'm delighted to welcome you back and to extend a warm greeting to those joining us for the first time. The past year has been one of growth and achievement for our department, and I'm excited to share some highlights as we look ahead to an even more promising…


Welcome Two New Faculty Members

            Pictured: Ronald Kim (left); Mala Ananth (right)  This fall, we welcomed two new faculty members to the UGA Cellular Biology Department this fall. Both come to UGA with impressive experiences and research emphases. Dr. Ronald Kim and Dr. Mala Ananth both join our faculty as associate professors.  Ronald Kim holds an extensive background in multidisciplinary discovery and innovation.…

Silvia Moreno
Dr. Silvia Moreno Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Cellular Biology

Congratulations to Dr. Moreno for assuming the role of Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Cellular Biology! Dr. Moreno brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and vision to this important leadership position.  We are excited and grateful that she has taken on this role and we look forward to the continued growth and excellence of our graduate program under her guidance..  

Kissing bugs can carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, and they're particularly abundant in Texas and the southern U.S. (Getty Images)
UGA researchers develop first test of cure for Chagas disease

Original article source: https://news.uga.edu/uga-develops-first-test-of-cure-for-chagas/ by Donna Huber   New test protocol can detect low levels of Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases have developed the first test to determine whether treatment for Chagas disease was effective. An estimated 6 million to 8 million people worldwide…


Dr. Mala Ananth and Dr. Ron Kim Assistant Professors

It is with great pleasure that CBIO announces the appointments of Dr. Mala Ananth and Dr. Ron Kim as Assistant Professors in our department. Their exceptional scholarship and innovative research will greatly enrich our academic community and further strengthen our contributions to the fields of cellular biology and neuroscience. Welcome Drs. Ananth and Kim as they begin their appointments at the University of Georgia this fall!  

Samarchith Kurup
Dr. Samarchith Kurup-One of The Investigators In The Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases Recipients

Congratulations to Dr. Kurup on receiving this highly prestigious award for early career investigators! https://www.bwfund.org/news/announcing-the-2025-investigators-in-the-pathogenesis-of-infectious-disease/ https://research.uga.edu/news/kurup-wins-prestigious-path-award-for-groundbreaking-malaria-research/      
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