Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State University

06/03/2026

Grant Writing Workshop 2026

The office of Research and Technology Transfer (RTT) recently hosted a 5-Day Grant Writing Workshop at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI) for early-career faculty.

With 21 participants representing every academic college at Arkansas State University, the workshop created an exciting environment for learning, collaboration, and idea exchange.

Throughout the week, participants explored grant development strategies, proposal design, budgeting, funding opportunities, review processes, and effective research communication through hands-on activities, discussions, and team exercises.

Thank you to all participants for their enthusiasm, engagement, and commitment to advancing research excellence at A-State. We look forward to seeing the innovative proposals and future funding successes that emerge from this talented group!

05/15/2026

Reminder: ANPS Spring Meeting 2026 is happening this weekend!

Join us May 15–17 at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (Room 107) for a weekend of native plants, field trips, speakers, and community! 🌱

📍 Jonesboro, AR
💲 Only $10 Registration | Everyone Welcome!

05/14/2026

📢 Attention ABI Faculty, Staff & Students!

A friendly reminder that A-State’s Summer Operating Schedule went into effect on Monday, May 11, 2026. ABI will also follow the university’s summer operating schedule.

🕗 Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Please plan your visits and communications accordingly.

Thank you and have a great summer! 🌞

05/12/2026

We’re hiring! Join the Arkansas Biosciences Institute team as an Administrative Assistant. Apply now!

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05/06/2026

ABI Undergraduate Research Scholar (URS) student Ravi Chaudhary presented at Create@State.

Title: Plant and Root Phenotyping at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute: Using Low-Cost Imaging Approaches

His work focused on using low-cost imaging methods for plant and root phenotyping studies. We are proud to see Ravi representing ABI and sharing his research at Create@State.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Fabricio Medina-Bolivar on being honored at the Research Excellence Award Luncheon 2026! 🎉

Director of Environmental Sciences and Molecular Biosciences, Professor of Plant Metabolic Engineering, and an affiliated researcher with the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), Dr. Medina-Bolivar is being recognized for his outstanding achievements, including the issuance of a patent in 2025. His innovative work reflects continued excellence in research, discovery, and translational science.

We’re proud to celebrate his accomplishments and contributions to impactful scientific advancement.

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jianfeng (Jay) Xu on being recognized at the 2026 Research Excellence Award Luncheon. 🎉

Dr. Xu was honored for outstanding achievements, including publication in a journal with an Impact Factor greater than 10, as well as being named a 2025 A-State Chancellor's Medal for Research and Creative Activities Awardee.

This recognition reflects a continued commitment to excellence in research, scholarship, and innovation. ABI is proud to celebrate this remarkable accomplishment.

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Tameka Bailey on being honored at the Research Excellence Award Luncheon 2026! 🎉

An assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and an affiliated researcher with the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), Dr. Bailey is being recognized for her outstanding research achievements. Her work, supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, focuses on understanding the role of a key protein in the metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer.

We’re proud to celebrate her accomplishments and contributions to impactful biomedical research.

04/21/2026

Congratulations to the seven outstanding students recognized as Distinguished Service Award winners 🏆

From the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), we are especially proud of:

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐥-𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦 and 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧

Both exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, and service. We celebrate their achievements and continued impact at A-State.

Congratulations to the seven outstanding students recognized as Distinguished Service Award winners 🏆

These students represent the very best of A-State for their excellence in academics, leadership, and service. One will be selected for the prestigious R.E. Lee Wilson Award, the university’s highest student honor recognizing character, determination and achievement.

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐥-𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦 (𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨) – A 4.0 biological sciences and chemistry major, dedicated researcher and campus leader, headed to UAMS for medical school.

𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 (𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞) – A 4.0 political science and communication studies major, national scholarship finalist and standout student leader with global experience.

𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮, 𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬) – Biological sciences major, founder of the Caribbean Association and campus leader with plans to become a surgeon.

𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲) – 4.0 student and Fulbright semifinalist, deeply involved in research, service and pre-med leadership.

𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 (𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚) – Biological sciences major, honors student and campus leader, pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy at UAMS.

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐲𝐞 (𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧) – 4.0 student, researcher and Honors College leader with strong campus and community impact.

𝐀𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞) – Recent alumna, former SGA vice president and dedicated leader with extensive service experience.

04/15/2026

Tomorrow is A-State’s biggest poster presentation event—Create@State, showcasing student research, creativity, and innovation across campus.

Proud to see the incredible work of our students and faculty mentors on display.

Arkansas State University students will showcase their work at the 16th annual Create@State Symposium, featuring more than 180 poster presentations and faculty-mentored projects from across campus.

🗓 Thursday, April 16
📍 Carl R. Reng Student Union

The event also includes a business pitch competition and the 3MT® Three-Minute Thesis competition highlighting the impact of student research in a professional, conference-style setting.

Awards will be announced Friday, April 17 at 3 pm in the Woodard McAlister Family Club, Centennial Bank Stadium.