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UA professor's groundbreaking enzyme research seeks to improve treatment of diseases like COVID and cancer

UA professor’s groundbreaking enzyme research seeks to improve treatment of diseases like COVID and cancer

Michael Zengel, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

Gayan Wijeratne, assistant professor of chemistry and recent recipient of a Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institute of Health, is developing new ways to mimic the proteins...

This composite of the giant barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 is 522,000 light-years across, making it about five times the size of the Milky Way.

UA professor researches origin of galaxies

Michael Zengel, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

A UA professor is developing algorithms used to interpret data obtained by telescopes and computer simulations to investigate the history of the universe. Jeremy Bailin, a professor in the Department...

Translational Research for Injury Prevention Laboratory celebrated the opening of the Driving Simulator Facility on Thursday.

TRIP Laboratory opens state-of-the-art driving simulator facility

Kaitlyn Brown, Contributing Writer September 7, 2024

The Translational Research for Injury Prevention Laboratory celebrated the opening of the Driving Simulator facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. It was held at the Northeast Medical Building.  Despina...

Ajay Agrawal, a professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama, presents a rotating combustion engine prototype in his lab.

Jumping into research

Kinion Fowler, Contributing Writer May 31, 2024

At The University of Alabama, there are numerous opportunities for students to get involved in research as an undergraduate, even as early as their first semester on campus.  Undergraduate research...

Alabama hosts third annual 3MT competition

Beth Wells November 19, 2015

The University of Alabama hosted its third annual Three Minute Thesis competition this Wednesday at 6 p.m. The competition requires participants to create a pitch explaining their thesis research in three...

Research finds drinkers and abstainers react similarly when viewing images of alcohol

Research finds drinkers and abstainers react similarly when viewing images of alcohol

Patrick Smith September 4, 2015

A University of Alabama researcher recently completed a study showing that light drinkers and abstainers react the same as binge drinkers when seeing images of alcohol. Dr. Philip Gable, associate professor...

Research finds correlation between mass shootings and gun control laws

Kyarra Harris August 31, 2015

After the recent shootings in Virginia, the topic of gun control has come up once again. Many people argue whether or not there is a correlation between mass shootings and a country’s gun control. Dr....

Bell to focus on research, recruitment as president

Bell to focus on research, recruitment as president

Kelly Ward June 24, 2015

The first night Stuart Bell and his wife Susan were in Tuscaloosa, they had a late dinner before deciding to walk around the campus. The two made their way to the Quad where they saw two or three groups...

Bell will promote research, balance

Bell will promote research, balance

Eric Roddy June 24, 2015

Normally, taking anything from LSU other than a win leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. However, with the hiring of Dr. Stuart Bell this month, I believe that we as students at Alabama have something worth...

14 UA students chosen for Fulbright program

14 UA students chosen for Fulbright program

Katherine Metcalf June 10, 2015

Every year, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program gives graduates the opportunity to conduct research or teach abroad. This year, 14 graduates were chosen from The University of Alabama, the largest number...

Students present research

Alessandra Delrose April 15, 2015

Six students from The University of Alabama were invited to take part in this year’s National Conference for Undergraduate Research at Eastern Washington University.According the conference website,...

The 3 Universities in UA system fill difference roles

Jackson Poe April 12, 2015

Two weeks ago, I was surprised to read a piece by John Knox, a professor of geography at the University of Georgia, in The Crimson White. He presents many facts that come off as an attack on The University...