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Laurie E. Harrington, Ph.D.

Laurie E. Harrington, Ph.D.

Interim Associate Dean, Graduate Biomedical Sciences

Professor, Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology


Phone: (205) 996-9795
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Olivia Barnes

Olivia Barnes

GBS Program Manager II

Phone: (205) 934-7034
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  • Manages and updates GBS program policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Serves as office manager and supervises staff to optimize tasks and facilitate daily operations
  • Manages student progress across GBS themes
  • Administers a comprehensive database of students
  • Serves as GBS curriculum manager
  • Collaborates with UAB Alumni Affairs to track outcomes and career paths for GBS graduates
Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

GBS Communications and Events Specialist

Phone: (205) 934-1372
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  • Oversees GBS student admissions and recruitment
  • Manages marketing and communications
  • Plans all GBS events
  • Maintains GBS website