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

Study first to demonstrate that HPV vaccines are safe and generate protective antibody levels in young cancer survivors

Young cancer survivors are at higher risk of developing subsequent HPV-related cancers than the general population, but less likely to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings from the first clinical trial of its kind support making HPV vaccination a routine part of oncologic care for all young cancer survivors, researchers say.

Young cancer survivors are at higher risk of developing subsequent HPV-related cancers than the general population, but less likely to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings from the first clinical trial of its kind support making HPV vaccination a routine part of oncologic care for all young cancer survivors, researchers say.

$13.7 million grant will create systemic and sustainable culture to support underrepresented communities in health disparities research at UAB and Tuskegee

The partnership between UAB and Tuskegee will build a community of scientists committed to inclusive excellence.
The partnership between UAB and Tuskegee will build a community of scientists committed to inclusive excellence.

Live HealthSmart Alabama mobile wellness van coming to underserved areas in Birmingham

The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19.
The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19.

When should you schedule your COVID-19 booster before holiday travel?

Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?

Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?

Making the case to improve outcomes for sickle cell disease

UAB’s Julie Kanter, M.D., says statewide surveillance programs for sickle cell disease can help facilitate progress to improve outcomes.
UAB’s Julie Kanter, M.D., says statewide surveillance programs for sickle cell disease can help facilitate progress to improve outcomes.

UAB’s Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program celebrates 30 years of patient care

Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.
Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.

Chen inducted into ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators

Chen sets an example for his surgical mentees and invites them into the field of surgery through his publications and research.
Chen sets an example for his surgical mentees and invites them into the field of surgery through his publications and research.

Live HealthSmart Alabama receives UAB funding for two more years

Live HealthSmart’s goal is to improve Alabama’s national health ranking by 2030.
Live HealthSmart’s goal is to improve Alabama’s national health ranking by 2030.

UAB adult spina bifida program provides care transitions

UAB adult spina bifida program provides care transitions
An independent life for spina bifida patients is still possible, thanks to programs like the UAB Transitional Spina Bifida Clinic.

RECOVER post-COVID study to enroll participants from the Deep South

The effort led by UAB is projected to receive $17 million from NIH to support up to four years of patient follow-up.
The effort led by UAB is projected to receive $17 million from NIH to support up to four years of patient follow-up.
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