We are getting ready to relaunch our research after stopping human subject work due to COVID-19 precautions. Here is what we are working on:

1. Step 1: Safety plan.  We made a comprehensive safety plan describing our strategies to reduce COVID-19 risks. You can find information regarding our safety plan on the COVID-19 page.
2. Step 2: University approval. We have submitted this plan to the University of Alabama for approval. We are not 100% certain about how long this will take, but our colleagues are working very hard to help us in this process.
3. Step 3: Schedule visits when safe. We will work with families to determine an optimal research visit plan. We will follow state and local guidance about out-of-state travelers and will carefully monitor COVID-19 numbers. It's ok if we have to reschedule last minute due to increasing concerns -- we'll be very flexible! 

If you are (still) interested in participating in the BioGENE study, we would appreciate if you would fill out this survey so that we can learn about your own personal concerns and begin to think through logistics. 
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Can't wait to see everyone! We are thinking about you and hope you are doing well
-Dr. Hudac & the B-RAD Lab

Hi everyone! 
It took a pandemic, but we finally made some pretty cool updates to our website. Check out:

• Our welcome video on the Home page for a brief overview of what we do here in the B-RAD Lab
• Our new Projects & Goals page to learn about the scientific goals of our studies
• We also feature our upcoming COVID-19 protocols that will be implemented once we receive approval from the University of Alabama to restart our research
• Meet our newest (and first!) graduate student, Nicole Friedman! Spoiler alert: There's an exponential increase in Steelers cheer in the B-RAD lab 
• Are you thinking about graduate school with Dr. Hudac as a mentor? She will be reviewing applications for this upcoming cycle! Check out the Prospective Graduate student page to learn more 

Are you an undergraduate student interested in becoming involved in research? We are getting closer to starting our intern program for the year (and beyond). Let the B-RAD Lab know you are interested in serving as an intern by filling out the application on our Prospective Intern page.  

We know these past few months have been tough. We are thinking of all of you out there and wishing you well! Hope to see you soon.

-The B-RAD Lab