Monarch butterflies, one of the most iconic insects of North America, are increasingly plagued by a debilitating parasite, a major new analysis shows. The Journal of Animal Ecology published the findings, led… Monarch butterflies increasingly plagued by parasites, study showsRead more
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Corbett and Dunham honored as ASBMB fellows
Anita Corbett and Christine Dunham are among the 28 new fellows of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. ASBMB fellows are recognized for their outstanding commitment to the society and accomplishments in… Corbett and Dunham honored as ASBMB fellowsRead more
National Academy of Inventors names Emory’s Bellamkonda, Cooper as 2021 fellows
Emory Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda, a biomedical engineer, and groundbreaking immunologist Max D. Cooper have been named 2021 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Dr. Bellamkonda has his research lab in… National Academy of Inventors names Emory’s Bellamkonda, Cooper as 2021 fellowsRead more
Emory senior Ahmed Aljohani awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Biology major Ahmed Aljohani is Emory’s 21st student to be selected for the Rhodes Scholarship, which provides for study at the University of Oxford in England. Scholars are chosen based on outstanding… Emory senior Ahmed Aljohani awarded prestigious Rhodes ScholarshipRead more
Cassandra Quave: Heart of Brightness
Emory researcher and alumna Cassandra Quave—aka ‘The Plant Hunter’—takes readers on a quest for nature’s next medicines in her newly published memoir. Read article
Emory biophysicist named Simons Investigator
The Simons Foundation has named Ilya Nemenman one of its 2021 Simons Investigators, one of the most prestigious awards for a theoretical research scientist. The Emory College of Arts and Sciences… Emory biophysicist named Simons InvestigatorRead more
Sam Sober honored with Landis Award
Congratulations to Sam Sober whose work in the areas of mentorship and collaboration has earned him the 2021 Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship. Nominations are accepted only from current and former trainees… Sam Sober honored with Landis Award Read more
Awards & Recognition
Congratulations to Sam Sober for being named a Winship Distinguished Professor of Biology in Emory College of Arts and Sciences on Sept. 1. Congratulations to Jaap de Roode for being named a Samuel Candler… Awards & RecognitionRead more
Biotech consulting club advances fledgling Emory startups
Bryce Chung, a postdoc in Emory biologist Sam Sober’s lab, created the electrode arrays together with Sober and electrical engineers Muneeb Zia and Muhannad Bakir at Georgia Tech. The electrode… Biotech consulting club advances fledgling Emory startupsRead more
2021 Biology Undergraduate Research Award in honor of Pat Marsteller
The Pat Marsteller award recognizes Biology majors who have excelled in research during their Emory careers. This year’s award goes to two students, Wajd Alaidrous and Dani Farchi. In the… 2021 Biology Undergraduate Research Award in honor of Pat MarstellerRead more