The Di Cera lab congratulates Alaji Bah, Ph.D., on being named a Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences. Alaji is a former student from the lab and is currently Assistant Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Update Medical University. His current research focuses on discovery of the structure, dynamics, and functions of disordered proteins and protein regions.

The Pew Scholars Program recognizes young and talented researchers and junior faculty, and provides funding to outstanding research programs. Alaji was one of only 22 Scholars chosen from a total of 198 nominations.

You can read the full announcement on the Upstate University news page.