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Neuroscience Research Symposium

Hosted by the University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences and the Alabama Life Research Institute Join us for conversation about neuroscience research on the ua campus. We will hear from the VP for Research & Economic Development, the Director of the Alabama Cyber Institute, and the Director of the Alabama Life Research Institute…


Alabama Life Research Institute Names Faculty Research Fellowship Recipients

The Alabama Life Research Institute has named four faculty members from The University of Alabama as the inaugural fellows in the ALRI Faculty Research Fellowship Program. Selected fellows represent colleges and schools from across the UA campus. Their areas of study include topics such as machine learning, childhood trauma, brain health outcomes, and infant vocal…


Life Research Director Selected as National Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, elected Dr. Sharlene Newman from The University of Alabama to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.


UA Center to Spur Convergent Drug Innovation, Delivery

Drawing upon expertise from across campus, a new center at The University of Alabama will help overcome obstacles keeping drug therapies that show promise in the lab from translating to an effective treatment for patients.


ALRI Strategic Plan to Spur Research to Improve Human Condition

A strategic plan launched by the Alabama Life Research Institute is the blueprint for expanding broad life science and health research on campus and strengthening The University of Alabama’s efforts to improve quality of life across the state.


Biomedical Sciences Team Joins The University of Alabama

Three professors specializing in biomedical sciences, biochemistry and bioengineering will join The University of Alabama during the upcoming spring semester, boosting research and innovation in novel design and engineering of advanced drug delivery systems.