Granger retires after 33 years at UMMC
The associate vice chancellor for research and School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences dean, who also leads three programs, is one of the Medical Center’s most accomplished researchers, having garnered more than $50 million in extramural funding and published 300-plus manuscripts.
Published on Monday, June 26, 2023
Q3 grants and awards surpass $20.8 million
During the third quarter of the academic year, UMMC researchers were awarded over $20 million in sponsored programs funding from federal, state, external university, private foundation and industry sponsors.
Published on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
‘Science mom,’ ‘superb mentor,’ Alexander secures ace educator award
Dr. Barbara Alexander came to the Medical Center to make her mark as a scientist, and so she has. But this year’s winner of the Regions TEACH Prize discovered another passion as well, and she believes it may be what she’ll be remembered for most.
Published on Monday, May 22, 2023
#UMMCGrad2023 Maria Jones-Muhammad: Homegrown neuroscientist in training
With six publications, eight travel and presentation awards, and three grants under her belt, and a postdoctoral appointment awaiting her, Jones-Muhammad is already thinking about the next step. She wants to train the next generation of neuroscientists “to be brave enough to learn something new and still be themselves.”
Published on Monday, April 17, 2023