Malgorzata Kasztan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, has been selected as Pittman Scholar in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. This esteemed group was created to honor the legacy of Dr. James A. Pittman, Jr., the longest-serving dean in our School’s history.

Dr. Pittman was an outstanding physician and scientist, and is also remembered as a lively and energetic teacher and mentor of students and faculty. As a Pittman Scholar, Dr. Kasztan will receive funding to support her research or scholarly enrichment. She joins four other faculty in being named a Pittman Scholar. Click here for the other Pittman Scholars. 

Congratulations Dr. Kasztan!