The UAB Injury Control Research Center is proud to present our long running and highly successful "Research In Progress Seminar Series". Below you will find information on upcoming seminars and projects.

The UAB Injury Control Research Center "Research In Progress Seminar Series" provides other scientists, researchers, and members of the community the opportunity to come and hear more about ongoing research in the field of injury control, ask questions, and learn about what we do at the UAB Injury Control Research Center. We whole heartedly believe in regularly presenting current research project updates to the scientific and lay community in a collegial and relaxed forum. Lively discussion of topics presented is common and questions to our investigators and guest presenters are encouraged. If you are interested in presenting your research or would simply like more information about the "Research In Progress Seminar Series", the UAB ICRC, or any of our companion centers please contact Carrie Connolly, MPH @ 205-934-2867 or by email @ carrie.connolly@ccc.uab.edu .

August 2008

July 2008

June 2008

John Waterbor, M.S., M.D., Dr.P.H., ICRC Senior Scientist, was invited to participate in the UAB Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center Summer Enrichment Program. Dr. Waterbor lectured on the epidemiology of injuries and the impact of injuries in the African-American community.

Dr. Waterbor is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology in the UAB School of Public Health and holds appointments in UAB's Comprehensive Cancer Center and Injury Control Research Center.

Click here for a copy of Michelle Ackerman's slides....

Michelle Ackerman , a PhD candidate in the Department of Pyschology, presents the initial findies of her work in the field of geriatric safety.

Click here for a copy of Dr. Rhodes' presentation

ICRC scientist Dr. Nancy Rhodes presented the findings from her ICRC funded study looking into the effects of risk percepection in young drivers.

May 2008

Slides Coming Soon!

Katie Byington, a PhD candidate in the Department of Pyschology, presents the initial findies of her work in the field of pediatric pedestrian safety.

From left: Dr. Jay Goldman, ICRC Associate Director for Research; Katherine Byington ; Dr. Russ Fine, Director UAB ICRC;

Andrea Underhill, UAB UTC Associate Director; and Dessi Stavrinos, UAB ICRC Research Assistant

Click here for a copy of Dr. Novack's presentation

April 2008

March 2008