Arkansas Biosciences Institute

The mission of the ABI is to improve the health of Arkansans through new and expanded agricultural and medical research initiatives.

A Leader in Health Sciences Research

ABI will become internationally recognized as a leader in health and life sciences research. Its multifaceted programs will strengthen Arkansas through science-based economic development including research, education, and technology. By working on joint and related research initiatives, the five member organizations created a large community of scientists and researchers who can better compete for external grant awards from federal sources and national foundations, increase the number of scientists and staff supported by extramural funding, share resources (equipment and expertise), attract other scientists to Arkansas, and encourage science-based economic development in the state.

Arkansas Biosciences Institute announces Recipients of Biotechnology Research Internships

Three students at Arkansas State University have been named recipients of Biotechnology Research Internships, awarded by the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, according to Dr. Andy Sustich, Vice Provost for research and graduate studies at A-State.

The recipients this year are Kelsey Adams of Jonesboro, Kim Ludick of South Africa, and Beth Massey of Walnut Ridge. Adams, a junior who is majoring in biological sciences, pre-professional emphasis, will be mentored by Dr. Kris Biondolillo, professor of psychology. Ludick, a senior mathematics major, pre-professional emphasis, will be mentored by Dr. Sivakumar  Ganapathy,  research assistant professor at ABI. Massey, who is a junior majoring in biology and chemistry, will be mentored by Dr. Malathi Srivatsan, associate professor of molecular biology, director of the Molecular Biosciences Ph.D. Program, and associate director of ABI. Each of the students will receive an award in the amount of $2,500, for which the student will work 200 hours during the summer.  ABI will provide an additional $500 to the supporting laboratory for research supplies.