"The focus of the neuroscientist's attention is a three-pound object made up of the same atoms that constitute the rest of the universe. However, this particular group of atoms, that is, the human brain, is capable of mastering language by age 3, flying to the moon and beyond, curing diseases, writing Hamlet, erecting skyscrapers, and even unlocking the great puzzle of itself. We are training students to understand this amazing organ including not only its triumphs, but also its failings as seen in neurological disease. Today's top students are unsurprisingly drawn into this important scientific drama!"
- Dr. McFarland
Senior Neuroscience major Ameen Barghi is now a Rhodes Scholar, headed for Oxford University. Last year Ameen received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, and this year, the highest possible honor for an undergraduate student. He is shown here with Drs. Carl McFarland, Michael Friedlander, and Anne Theibert.Congratulations to the UAB Neuroscience students that were recognized at the 14th Annual University of Alabama System Honors Research Conference held at the University of Alabama. As has been the case in previous years, UAB's honors students were well represented at this prestigious honors conference, which brings together honors students from UA, UAH, and UAB for podium and poster presentations that are assessed by a panel of judges from the various campuses. Four of the eight categories were won by UAB students, and two of the four UAB winners were Neuroscience Majors.UAB Winners:
Interdisciplinary
Ali Massoud, "English Education in Egypt." University Honors Program [Mentor: Michelle Forman, Dept. of History]
Social and Behavioral Sciences [Poster]
Lindsey Yessick, " An examination of pain catastrophizing and experimental pain sensitivity in patients with chronic low back pain." Department of Psychology Honors Program [Mentor: Dr. Burel Goodin, Dept. of Psychology]
Natural Sciences and Mathematics [Poster]
Rhiana Simon, "Regulation of DNA methylation and gene expression by extra-coding RNAs." Honors College [Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Day, Dept. of Neurobiology]
Social and Behavioral Sciences [Podium]
Sarah Terry, "Effects of habitual caffeine consumption on pain sensitivity." Science and Technology Honors Program [Mentor: Dr. Burel Goodin, Dept. of Psychology]
The UNP would like to offer congratulations to all 19 UAB students who represented our university.
