Former Mississippi INBRE Scholar Helps Discover New Method to Model Body Fat Growth
Zaccheaus "Zack" Wallace, a current doctoral student at Vanderbilt University and former Mississippi INBRE Research Scholar, has contributed to groundbreaking research in body fat growth modeling that could one day [...]
Jay Bhattacharya Begins Tenure as 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health
Jayanta “Jay” Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., took office today as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). President Trump nominated Dr. Bhattacharya for the position on Nov. 26, 2024, [...]
Morgan Haynes: From Aspiration to Reality
Morgan Haynes, daughter to Mark Perrin and DeCynthia Haynes is a Senior Biology Pre-Professional major at Alcorn State University (ASU). Hailing from the small town of Monticello, Mississippi, Haynes [...]
DSU biologist publishes paper honoring the work of former dean
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University is proud to announce the publication of A Hidden Gem: Honoring Henry Judson Jacob for His Contribution to the Delta State University Herbarium [...]
Now Hiring: Director of Biomedical Research Network
Director of Biomedical Research Network The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College [...]
NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate new dengue therapeutic
A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering the effects of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease. The [...]
Proteins by the Numbers
We couldn’t survive without proteins. They’re essential molecules that provide cells with structure, aid in chemical reactions, support communication, and much more. Portion out protein numbers with us below! 10 [...]
Understanding Signaling Through Cell Membranes: Q&A With Chrystal Starbird
Science involves constantly learning new techniques, technologies, and equipment so you’re always on the edge of your seat,” says Chrystal Starbird, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biochemistry and biophysics at [...]
Kapusta Named 2025 American Chemical Society Mississippi Local Section Chair-Elect
Dr. Karina Kapusta joined the faculty of Tougaloo College in September 2022 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. A native of Ukraine, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in [...]
MS-INBRE Scholar Johnson selected for the American Heart Association HBCU program
2024 Mississippi INBRE Health Scholar Skye Johnson, Junior Public Health major at Jackson State University, was selected as one of six Mississippi awardees of the American Heart Association's HBCU [...]
Kenneth Gibbs to Direct Division of Training and Workforce Development
By Jon Lorsch I’m pleased to announce that Kenneth Gibbs has been selected as the new director of our Division of Training and Workforce Development (TWD). Kenny is an immunologist [...]
NIH Grantees Win Nobel Prizes
Three NIH grantees were honored with Nobel prizes in early October, two in medicine or physiology and one in chemistry. The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine was awarded [...]