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Research & Innovation Published 2 days ago

UAB dental prosthetic experts partnered with the Birmingham Zoo to create a custom, lightweight prosthetic beak that allowed an injured young aracari to eat, fly and thrive again.

Works by the artist, playful small sculptures with various designs and each with a month of the year, are displayed.
Arts & Events Published 3 days ago

This is Nelson’s largest solo exhibition to date, and her first survey exhibition. Plus, Science Night at AEIVA returns in August plus more free community activities programmed with the exhibition.

Group photo in front of the official seal of Dothan, Alabama including Dothan mayor, Mark Saliba, Live HealthSmart Alabama team members Teresa Shufflebarger and Thamar Taylor standing in front of Dothan city council members.
Campus & Community Published 4 days ago

Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba proclaimed May 13, 2026, as Live HealthSmart Alabama Day. 

Portrait of Sushant Bhatnagar, Ph.D., in an indoor setting
Research & Innovation Published 4 days ago

UAB researchers have identified Tomosyn 2 as a key protein that balances insulin secretion and pancreatic beta cell growth, offering new insight that may guide future strategies to preserve or restore beta cell function in diabetes.

Arts & Events Published 5 days ago

The Blazer Fast 40 honors the top 40 fastest‑growing alumni‑led businesses, based on annual growth over the three most recent reporting periods.

Headshot of Ariel Salas in white coat.
Research & Innovation Published 6 days ago

A three-year grant awarded to Ariel Salas, M.D., and his team at UAB will fund innovative research in early milk nutrition in preterm infants. 

A woman in a yellow tank top reaches forward to shake hands with another individual across a table in an indoor setting.
Campus & Community Published 6 days ago

College-bound seniors can get personalized expert feedback plus practical resources for college auditions and portfolio reviews from college faculty, professional artists and industry specialists.

Health & Medicine Published 9 days ago

As summer begins, a UAB neurosurgeon warns families about the dangers of diving in shallow water.

 closeup of two hands as a person applies a coat of clear sealant to a floral paper collage
Arts & Events Published 9 days ago

Find a pleasant diversion this summer and learn to create stationery, iced cookies, calligraphy, needlework and watercolor postcards in this new series that teaches refined skills in two hours.

Student is lifting weights while faculty member stands behind him and spots.
News You Can Use Published 10 days ago

One UAB researcher shows that listening to favorite songs during a workout can have an impact on one’s motivation and endurance. 

Malia McDowell, O.D., sitting in a clinical, indoor setting
People of UAB Published 10 days ago

Malia McDowell, O.D., receives the inaugural Rural Optometry Scholarship to bring vision care to an underserved Alabama community, continuing her long-standing commitment to service.

A group of nurses from UAB Medicine pose together while celebrating nurses week.
Health & Medicine Published 10 days ago

Nurses Week recognizes nurses for consistently giving their best to care for patients and their families. 

A woman in a green dress poses in front of a dark background.
Arts & Events Published 11 days ago

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists for its upcoming 30th anniversary season. Become a member for exclusive presale access before tickets go on sale to the public. 

Exterior of School of Nursing
Campus & Community Published 11 days ago

Adding the summer cohort is a key step toward mitigating the nursing shortage in Alabama and beyond. 

Exterior close-up of UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion showing "UAB" signage and windows
Health & Medicine Published 11 days ago

Few centers in the Southeast offer this procedure, and the national allocation system does not typically prioritize patients with colorectal metastases — meaning extended waits on the transplantation list for these patient populations.

A woman holds a phone while checking out a web site.
Campus & Community Published 12 days ago

UAB Libraries faculty are helping teachers learn the skills that students and educators will need to use AI in schools.

Person standing outdoors with eyes closed, pressing both hands to the sides of the head, with pink flowering trees blurred in the background.
News You Can Use Published 12 days ago

UAB expert explains why allergy symptoms may trigger migraines and shares treatment and prevention strategies.

Back, a female health care worker, wearing green scrubs, is looking at the sky as the airplane flies.
News You Can Use Published 13 days ago

Biology and lifestyle play a role in determining the severity of jet lag, but preparing in advance can help adapt quicker.

Headshot of Peter Hendricks, Ph.D.
Research & Innovation Published 16 days ago

Clinical trial shows psilocybin, a natural compound, coupled with psychotherapy, is a safe and effective treatment for cocaine use disorder.

People including a child and elders relax in chairs and on benches outside in a garden space.
Campus & Community Published 16 days ago

Students majoring in human rights are working to help Sacred Space Garden with a website, a marketing and social media plan, updated neighborhood asset map, and community‑based research on food and green space access.

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