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\"DiagramPharmacology’s own Merci Best will present at the annual Huskey Graduate Research Exhibition, speaking on: “Toxic Tau Damages the Axon Initial Segment Barrier in Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Brain Cells”. Congratulations Merci!<\/p>\n

The Huskey Graduate Research Exhibition will be held on March 17th, from 12:00pm to 4:40pm at Harrison-Small 318.<\/p>\n

Dr. Robert J. Huskey, Professor of Biology, served the University of Virginia for 32 years. As Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Dr. Huskey improved the graduate student experience by developing assistantships and providing affordable health care. To honor Dr. Huskey’s commitment to graduate students, in 2001 the Graduate Student Council introduced the Huskey Graduate Research Exhibition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pharmacology’s own Merci Best will present at the annual Huskey Graduate Research Exhibition, speaking on: “Toxic Tau Damages the Axon Initial Segment Barrier in Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Brain Cells”. Congratulations Merci! The Huskey Graduate Research Exhibition will be held on March 17th, from 12:00pm to 4:40pm at Harrison-Small 318. Dr. Robert J. 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