Latest news briefs from UAB
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Faculty Convocation scheduled for Feb. 23
Eleven faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
3-D nanotech discovery could revolutionize tissue engineering
Researchers in the School of Engineering have created a more effective way to grow human cells and tissue in the laboratory.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama makes its largest donation yet to UAB
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama has presented its largest annual gift to UAB: $400,000.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Exploring the food-cancer connection
UAB researcher Wendy Demark-Wahnefried is studying the relationship between nutrition and cancer.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Treating depression may help prevent weight gain in women
Belinda Needham was invited to brief Congress this past December on the topics of women, depression and obesity.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Study focuses on factors influencing children’s behavior
The Healthy Passages project will assess health behaviors in children — from physical activity and nutrition to violence.
Friday, January 21, 2011
UABRF provides support for university start-up companies
The learning curve for entrepreneurs is sharp, especially if you’ve never fancied yourself a business magnate.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The geography of groceries: UAB focuses on food security
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
UAB professor briefs Congress on obesity
Belinda Needham discussed "Holiday Blues: Women, Depression and Obesity" at a recent congressional briefing
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Department of Physics faculty member earns NSF CAREER Award
David Hilton recently received a NSF CAREER Award
