Adam Pope

Adam Pope

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Public Relations Manager, Traditional University Campus

arpope@uab.edu • (205) 934-6986

Leads external communications for units within the traditional university campus. Pope and his team proactively reach out to the media to secure media hits telling the story of happenings on campus ranging from the arts to student stories, graduate and undergraduate research and beyond. The team works reactively to ensure appropriate experts are connected with media within their deadline.

Specific beats include: School of Health Professions; College of Arts and Sciences; Political Science; Criminal Justice; Anthropology; Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Collat School of Business; School of Education; Administrative News; Office of the Provost for Student and Faculty Success; Enrollment, Admissions, Financial Aid; Human Resources; Issues Management; Student Affairs/Student Life;Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center

Two NIH-funded UAB MHRC initiatives work to increase vaccine usage in underserved populations

Two NIH-funded UAB MHRC initiatives work to increase vaccine usage in underserved populations
The partnership between RADx-UP and CEAL is just one example of how the MHRC leverages its recourses to advance the programs under its umbrella.

Evusheld provides additional protection for immune-compromised patients against COVID-19

Evusheld provides additional protection for immune-compromised patients against COVID-19
Many people who are immunocompromised will not fully develop the appropriate antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, but there is hope in the form of an alternative treatment.

Potential acute pancreatitis treatment identified by team of UAB researchers

Potential acute pancreatitis treatment identified by team of UAB researchers
Pirfenidone shows promise as treatment for acute pancreatitis in therapeutic settings, according to new study.

UAB campus becomes latest Live HealthSmart Alabama demonstration zone

UAB campus becomes latest Live HealthSmart Alabama demonstration zone
Live HealthSmart Alabama has taken its signature keys — healthy eating, prevention and wellness, physical activity, and education — to create and implement initiatives at all levels within the institution.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital offering new gene therapy treatment for an inherited retinal disease

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital offering new gene therapy treatment for an inherited retinal disease
Luxturna uses a non-disease-causing virus to deliver a normal copy of the RPE65 gene to retinal cells, enabling them to make proteins capable of improving and preserving visual function.

Eating healthy does not have to break the bank

Eating healthy does not have to break the bank
Uncertainties related to the conflict in Europe, supply chain issues and more continue to drive up the cost of groceries; but eating healthy does not have to cost you an arm and a leg.

Live HealthSmart Alabama to host first Spring Into Wellness event April 2

Live HealthSmart Alabama to host first Spring Into Wellness event April 2
Vendors at the event will offer health screenings, interactive activities, and information focused on health, wellness, physical activity, education and good nutrition.

Five tips for a healthy diet

Five tips for a healthy diet
UAB nutrition experts provide five practical ways you can start living a healthier life.

Alabama CEAL partners with Social Action Champions to spread COVID-19 facts

Alabama CEAL partners with Social Action Champions to spread COVID-19 facts
UAB’s MHRC is expanding CEAL’s impact across the state by creating a network of Social Action Champions who are trusted voices in their communities.

UAB initiative helps provide Orrville residents with new walking trail

UAB initiative helps provide Orrville residents with new walking trail
The Orrville Community Walking Trail officially opens to the community Saturday, April 23, 2022.
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