Pre and postdoctoral scholars are continuing to achieve many impressive accolades over the past quarter. Please join us in congratulating their work and follow us on social media for the most up to date achievements.
Mary Latimer, PhD., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Mary Latimer was awarded the KCVD New Investigator Travel Award.
Claudia Edell, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Claudia Edell was awarded the New Investigator Award Supported by the Council on Hypertension and the Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease (KCVD).
Keri Kemp, PhD., University of Alabama at Birmingham
In July this summer, Keri Kemp received a NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Grant funded through NHLBI.
In March 2024, Keri Kemp received the Joseph Reeves Award for Excellence in Research by a Postdoctoral Scholar for her presentation at the Department of Medicine Trainee Research Symposium.
In 2024, Keri Kemp has published two first-author papers as the corresponding author in the British Journal of Nutrition (link) and Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition (link)
Gillian Kelly, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Gillian Kelly was awarded a Graduate Student Government (GSG) travel award.
Cailin Kellum, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cailin Kellum has advanced to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals! Join us in cheering her on November 7, 2024, from 2:00–5:00 pm at the UAB Hill Student Center’s Alumni Theater.
Early Stage Investigator Highlights
Flor Alvarado MD, MPH., Assistant Professor Tulane School of Medicine – Nephrology and Hypertension
Dr. Flor Alvarado received the Francisco “Frank” M. Gonzales Research Fund for her research entitled, “Engaging Latinx Communities in Kidney Disease Research.”
Rhea Bhargava, MD., Assistant Professor Tulane School of Medicine – Nephrology and Hypertension
Dr. Rhea Bhargava was awarded her NIH R00 grant entitled: “IgG Glycosylation in Lupus Nephritis”