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A grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will support scientists at the University of South Alabama (USA) Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine to create artificial “designer” mitochondria, enabling the development and testing of novel treatments for mitochondrial disease. Dr. Mikhail Alexeyev, a professor of physiology and cell biology, is principal investigator of the…
The University of South Alabama (USA) is expanding its support for active-duty members of the U.S. military, their dependents and veterans through a new Office of Military Services. The office is led by U.S. Army Sergeant Major David Blair (Retired), who has more than 18 years of experience leading similar programs at the University of…
Dr. Darryl James has been named dean of the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Engineering. He will begin his appointment on October 1. James comes to USA after serving on the faculty at Texas Tech University for more than 30 years. James is a professor of mechanical engineering and, since 2015, has been…
Scientists at the University of South Alabama (USA) aim to understand the impact of pneumonia on the brain with a $2.68-million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Amy R. Nelson, an associate professor of physiology and cell biology at the USA Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, is principal investigator…
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) granted $423,500 to researchers at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) and University of South Alabama (USA) who are developing a blood test for early detection and recurrence prediction of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive subtype of the disease that disproportionately affects Black…
The Alabama Regional Autism Networks are offering in-person training sessions throughout the state to provide parents and caregivers the tools and strategies needed to navigate the special education system and effectively advocate for their children or family members. The local workshop will be offered in Mobile by the University of South Alabama (USA) Regional Autism…
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