Eight faculty members in the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology have received promotions effective Oct. 1, 2025.

“Promotion is a significant achievement that marks a faculty member’s dedication to excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. It reflects years of hard work, meaningful contributions to the academic community, and recognition by peers,” said Adrienne C. Lahti, Heman E. Drummond Professor and Chair of the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology. “I am proud of our faculty’s accomplishments and delighted to celebrate their continued success.”

Congratulations to the following faculty members:

Irena Bukelis, M.D. – Professor

Merida Grant, Ph.D. – Professor

Shinichi Kano, M.D., Ph.D. – Professor

Elizabeth Lucas, Ph.D. – Associate Professor

Tiffany Nowell, Ph.D. – Associate Professor

Pamela Parker, M.D. – Professor

Brandon Scott Pruett, M.D., Ph.D. – Associate Professor

Rebecca Rampe, Psy.D. – Associate Professor