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Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurobiology October 16, 2025

chair awards articleThe UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology recognized eight members for their outstanding work this year in the 2025 Chair Awards.

Congratulations to the following department members!

Chair Recognition Faculty Award for Service
Psychiatrist – Rita Patton, M.D.
Psychologist – Alison Thomas, Ph.D.

Chair Recognition Faculty Award for Education
Psychiatrist – Pamela Parker, M.D.
Psychologist – Tiffany Nowell, Ph.D.

Chair Recognition Faculty Award for Research
Basic Research: Shinichi Kano, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Research: Junghee Lee, Ph.D.

Chair Recognition APP Award
Gwen Allen,  CRNP

Department Employee of the Year
Vikki Forte, B.S., CRSS


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