Yadav joins UAPB as research fellow
Priya Yadav has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences as a postdoctoral research fellow.
She will work under the supervision of Sankar Devarajan, associate professor and program director for the nutrition and food sciences program in the Department of Human Sciences, according to a news release.
Yadav will conduct research that focuses on exploring the medicinal properties of rice bran on Arkansas-grown rice varieties. Her responsibilities include conducting independent research, contributing to the objectives of the project, collaborating with a team of researchers, mentoring undergraduate students, managing laboratory equipment, writing grants, presenting research findings at scientific conferences and publishing scientific papers in journals.
“I am extremely excited to have Dr. Yadav as a welcomed addition to the Department of Human Sciences,” said Marilyn Bailey, interim chair for the Deparrment of Human Sciences. “Her post-doctoral research will serve as a catalyst to further our understanding of health disparities related to diabetes, hypertension and other inflammatory illnesses. She brings a wealth of knowledge to support Dr. Devarajan in his continued effort to research rice bran varieties and share knowledge, specifically with impacted communities, about how to prepare and use food as medicine to live healthier lives.”
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Yadav holds a doctoral degree in microbiology from the University of Kalyani, India. Her academic background is in biotechnology, microbiology and nanomedicine. She has contributed to biomedical research, including work on theranostic nano formulations for early cancer detection.
Prior to joining UAPB, Yadav worked as a postdoctoral researcher and received the Dr. D.S. Kothari postdoctoral fellowship at Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu, India. She is a recipient of a research fellowship from the Indian Council of Medical Research in India. She also received a fellowship from the University Grant Commissions-Department of Atomic Energy in India.
“Dr. Yadav’s expertise in handling both human and animal cell lines in vitro studies, her strong publication record and experience in research projects make her exceptionally suited for this postdoctoral research fellow position,” Devarajan said.
The primary focus of the project at UAPB is to enhance undergraduate students’ research skills in nutrition and food science, and to collaborate research and Extension efforts, he said.
“The project will investigate the medicinal properties of various Arkansas-grown rice bran varieties, leveraging Arkansas’s reputation for diverse rice production,” Devarajan said. “Undergraduates will conduct in vitro studies to examine the potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antihyperglycemic, anti-cholesterolemic and antihypertensive effects of rice bran extracts.”
Yadav will serve in this position for three years. It is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Artist grants available
Catalyze offers fellowships of $10,000 annually to 25 artists. Catalyze is a program of the Mid-America Arts Alliance, made possible through the support of the Windgate Foundation.
Artists of all disciplines from these counties are eligible apply: Arkansas, Chicot, Clay, Cleburne, Conway, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Desha, Drew, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Greene, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lee, Lonoke, Mississippi, Monroe, Perry, Phillips, Poinsett, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Saline, St. Francis, Van Buren, White, and Yell.
The program ignites change in the careers of individual artists through practice-based grant funding and mentorship. Funds may be used for any purpose that supports the continued development of the artist’s creative practice, according to a news release.
Applications are open until Feb. 18. To apply, visit https://maaa.tfaforms.net/5112331.
UAM sets free workshop for artists
Artist INC Express, a hands-on career development workshop for artists, will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The sessions are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8 and noon to 5 p.m. March 9 in the Gibson University Center Caucus Room.
The workshop is free and lunch and supplies will be provided. Artists 18 or older and live within a 75-minute radius of Monticello are eligible to attend. Space is limited and artists must register by 5 p.m. March 6.
The event is organized by the Mid-America Arts Alliance, in partnership with Arkansas Arts Council, according to a news release.
Led by experienced working artists, this workshop will address key challenges that artists face in their careers. Through discussions, activities and exercises, participants will establish goals, reflect on their work and develop their personal brand.
To register or view the workshop schedule, visit the Mid-American Arts Alliance website at https://www.maaa.org/event/artist-inc-express-monticello-in-person/. Details: artistservices@maaa.org.