UA Researchers to Shed Light on Drug Resistance in Metastatic Cancer
Using a Jell-O like model to study cancer, UA researchers hope to discover ways brain metastatic breast cancer evades drug therapies.
Research
National Awards for Early Career Research go to Four UA Professors
During the past academic year, four professors at The University of Alabama received national recognition early in their careers for leading-edge research that will advance knowledge and enhance the educational experience.
New UA Center to Fill Need for Understanding Water Security
As global demand for water increases alongside a predicted decrease in water quality and availability, The University of Alabama is taking a leadership role to ensure the nation can better manage risks to the water supply and withstand future water disruptions through the Global Water Security Center.
Drone Resolution
UA researchers have shrunk complex radar technology to fit drones, allowing them to capture more, better data to help with water management.
UA Research to Enhance Flood Resilience of Coastal Communities
Researchers at The University of Alabama Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research are working to develop advanced computational earth science and coastal models that help coastal communities prepare for flooding from tropical storms and hurricanes.
NIH Grant Supports UA Study of Acute Kidney Injury Treatment
Researchers at The University of Alabama will study a novel nanomedicine treatment for acute kidney injury, a common disease with no federally-approved medication.
Alabama Water Institute Names First Faculty Fellowship Recipients
The Alabama Water Institute selected three UA faculty members as the inaugural fellows in the AWI Faculty Fellowship Program.
Earliest Forest Fires Evidence of Ancient Tree Expansion
The Earth’s first forest fires appear to have occurred earlier than previously thought, pointing out a link between widespread wildfires and ancient tree evolution.
In Fly Model, Genetic Responses to Virus by Old Flies Prove Deadly
In a study at The University of Alabama, aging fruit flies died faster than younger flies from a viral infection because of different genetic responses, lowering the older flies’ tolerance to the infection.
President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients for 2021 Honored
Members of The University of Alabama faculty were honored for their research and creative contributions as part of Faculty Research Day.