March 10, 2008

LIVINGSTON, Ala.--The University of West Alabama concludes the 2008 Fulbright Lecture Series as the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics welcomes Dr. Guillermo Labadie of Argentina, who was chosen to teach this year in the University of Mississippi’s School of Pharmacy. The fourth Fulbright scholar visiting UWA this semester, Labadie will present a public lecture, “Argentina: From the conquistadors to today,” on Tuesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. in UWA’s Brock Y-Hall.

Labadie serves as adjunct researcher in the Department of Organic Chemistry at the National University of Rosario in Rosario, Argentina. His research focuses on bioorganic and medicinal chemistry. Labadie, who holds a patent for immobilized proteins, has completed postdoctoral work at the University of Mississippi and the University of Utah.

“At UWA, we are fortunate to bring to campus scholars from other cultures,” said Mary Pagliero, Fulbright Lecture Series committee chair. “It is through interaction and the sharing of ideas with internationals that students, faculty and local community members have opportunities to develop a broader perspective and become global citizens.”

Labadie has authored numerous research articles and presented his work many times during his career. He is one of approximately 800 foreign scholars chosen this year to lecture, conduct research and participate in seminars in the United States through the Fulbright Scholars Program.

The UWA Fulbright Lecture Series earlier hosted scholars from China, Pakistan and Taiwan. Admission to the Fulbright Lecture Series presentation is free. For more information, please call (205) 652-3892.