The UAB Lung Health Center has appointed three new pulmonary leaders to advance the treatment and study of lung health. The new Medical Director, Mike Wells, M.D., will oversee operations and clinical research. Amit Gaggar, M.D., Ph.D., will serve as Scientific Director to supervise basic and translational research. And Gabriela Oates, Ph.D., will round out the team as Director of Population Health Sciences. Together, they will build on the innovative work of Drs. Mark Dransfield and Ed Blalock who led the Center for nearly 15 years as medical and scientific director respectively.
More Good News for October 20, 2023
DEAL Recruits Emerging Administrative Leaders
Leaders and participants from the inaugural cohort of the Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders program share insights about the program as DEAL seeks recruits for the next cohort.
BACI Regards Nanda as "Father of Echocardiography" Navin
Nanda, M.D., (Distinguished Professor, CVD) was recognized as the “Father of Echocardiography” by the Bulgarian Association of Cardiovascular Imaging during the XXVIII World Congress of Echo-cardiography and Allied Techniques. Congrats, Dr. Nanda!
Basu Discusses Diabetes Technology on UAB MedCast
Ananda Basu, M.D., (Professor, EDM) director of the UAB Diabetes Technology Program, joined UAB MedCast to discuss how rapid advancements in diabetes technology provides more individualized and responsive care for patients with diabetes.
Welcome Dr. Awalpreet Chadha to Hematology and Oncology
Please welcome Assistant Professor Awalpreet Chadha, M.D., to the Division of Hematology and Oncology. Chadha joined UAB ABIM Research Pathway in 2016 and completed his post-doctoral training in the lab of Dr. Casey Weaver. His research interests include GI malignancy and tumor immunology.
DOM Appreciates ALL Employees on Recognition Day
The DOM will honor the people who make our department great at Recognition Day 2023. Come celebrate ALL we do to care for our community, make exciting discoveries, and create future scientists and physicians at noon in Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium on Wednesday, November 1.