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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Bobbi Adams of Houston has been selected as a 2005 McNair Scholar at The University of Alabama.

Under the guidance of faculty mentor Dr. John Vincent, UA professor of bioinorganic chemistry and biochemistry, Adams is conducting research on the metabolic effects of sugar substitutes and a chromium compound, with implications for weight control.

The McNair Scholars Program is a prestigious scholarship and research program that helps prepare accomplished undergraduates for graduate study. A U.S. Department of Education TRIO program, McNair Scholars serves first-generation college students and students from other groups underrepresented in doctoral study.