News Highlights
Dr. Tom Kukar Awarded Tenure
June 2023: Congratulations to Dr. Tom Kukar for his recent tenure in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology effective September 1, 2023. Dr. Kukar is recognized for major contributions to understanding the mechanisms that cause neurodegeneration in Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Dr. John Hepler Selected for 2023 Educator Appreciation Day
May 2023: Dr. John Hepler is an exceptional educator in addition to being a stellar scholar. He is beloved by Emory students for his classroom teaching and revered by the junior researchers he mentors in his laboratory. Dr. Hepler is also an education leader, chairing his department’s Education Committee and directing multiple courses.
In recognition of Educator Appreciation Day, the Recognitions Committee at Emory School of Medicine sent out a call for nominations for educators across the school who go above and beyond the call of duty as teachers and mentors. Emory educators were nominated by their peers and colleagues for their passion and skills to educate, encourage, and support scholars and learners across the university.
Pharmacology and Chemical Biology Welcomes Dr. Tyler Beyett
May 2023: Pharmacology and Chemical Biology welcomes Dr. Tyler Beyett as an assistant professor. Dr. Beyett will start at Emory May 1, 2023. He will also be a member of the Winship Cancer Institute.
Dr. Beyett obtained his PhD from the University of Michigan and is currently a postdoc at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. His lab will primarily focus on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics targeting kinases in cancer.
Dr. Michael Kuhar Publishes Second Edition of The Addicted Brain
April 2023: Dr. Michael J. Kuhar published, "The Addicted Brain: Why We Abuse Drugs, Alcohol, and Nicotine." In this second edition of The Addicted Brain, leading neuroscientist Michael Kuhar, Ph.D., explains how and why addiction happens.
George Painter Honored by Emory President
March 2023: Dr. George Painter was honored by Emory president Gregory Fenves and Carmel Fenves at their Lullwater House. This celebration event was to “toast George and recognize his many accomplishments at Emory”.
Dr. Thota Ganesh Receives ASPET Scientific Achievement Award in Drug Discovery and Development
February 2023: The ASPET Division for Drug Discovery and Development is pleased to award Dr. Thota Ganesh from Emory University the 2023 Scientific Achievement Award in Drug Discovery and Development. This award recognizes outstanding investigators that have made significant contributions in drug discovery, translational and/or drug development science.
