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Semi-Annual Notable News Spring 2023

News from the Departments of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, and Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, and the Emory Vaccine Center (EVC)

Spring 2023

Top News from Our Departments

Biochemistry Biochemistry Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Department of Biochemistry launched the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee beginning 2023. The goal of the department is to promote an inclusive environment where all are welcomed, supported, and valued.

DEI Biochemistry

Cell Biology Cell Biology Hosted the Marion Hines Memorial Lecture and Women in STEM Career Development Panel

The Department of Cell Biology hosted the Marion Hines Memorial Lecture with a talk by Susan Ackerman, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and the Steven W. Kuffler Chair in Biology, University of California, San Diego.

Susan Ackerman

Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Anice Lowen

Dr. Anice Lowen has been promoted to professor of Microbiology and Immunology as of September 1, 2022. Dr. Lowen's research aims to reveal features of influenza A virus (IAV) biology that support the rapid evolution of this pathogen.

Anice Lowen, PhD

Pharmacology and Chemical Biology New Faculty Member: Dr. Tyler Beyett

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.

Tyler Beyett

Center News

The Emory Vaccine Center

The Emory Vaccine Center (EVC) has several promotions, awards, and grants to announce.

Drs. Vijayakumar Velu and Rama Amara received awards from the Antiviral Research Society of India on World AIDS Day (Dec 1, 2022).

Dr. K. Padmalatha giving award to Dr. Vijayakumar Velu.

Vijayakumar Velu

Dr. K. Ilango giving award to Dr. Amara Rama Rao.

Rama Amara
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Progress by the Numbers:

Biochemistry FY22 - FY23

Congratulations for a 128% increase in award funding for FY23 compared to FY22.

Biochemistry also increased its NIH funding ranking to #35 nationally for FY22 from #37 in FY21 in biochemistry departments in medical schools.

Cell Biology FY23

Congratulations to Cell Biology for ranking #24 nationally for FY22 NIH funding to medical schools

Microbiology and Immunology FY22 - FY23

Congratulations for ranking #18 in NIH funding nationally for FY22 for microbiology departments in medical schools.

Pharmacology and Chemical Biology FY22 - FY23

Congratulations to Emory Pharmacology and Chemical Biology for ranking #2 nationally in NIH funding in FY22 for pharmacology departments in medical schools.

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Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Microbiology and Immunology
Pharmacology and Chemical Biology
Emory Vaccine Center
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