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Taylor Washington, a Dallas native, plans to stay in Birmingham to serve Alabama children. 

When she walks across UAB’s commencement stage on May 2, an academic-filled chapter will close for Ann Varghese.

Recent research reveals the impact of a specialized type of cognitive training developed by a UAB expert.

Rishab Samant, Neha Singaravelan and Vamsi Singu have been recognized by one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate honors for their extraordinary science and mathematics accomplishments. 

UAB has developed the nation’s first adaptive CPR and defibrillation training for athletes with disabilities, filling a critical gap in emergency preparedness through evidence-based guidance.

The Flavors of the World Cooking Series featured culinary and cultural lessons for each language taught at UAB: Spanish, French, Japanese, German and Chinese.

Low-dose radiation can improve mobility and quality of life for patients with osteoarthritis.

UAB researchers review how senescent “zombie” cells contribute to skeletal muscle weakness with aging and disease, outlining emerging therapies such as senolytics and senomorphics that could help preserve muscle health and extend health span.

The transplant offers a new treatment option for the more than 18,500 Americans yearly who are diagnosed with blood cancers and need a bone marrow transplant.

 Bmal1 has been revealed as an unexpected driver of diabetic vascular calcification, linking circadian signaling to arterial stiffening and cardiovascular risk and opening new therapeutic avenues.

A $2 million investment will allow patients to enjoy greater scheduling flexibility, fewer treatment delays and better support for complex diagnoses.

For its 30th anniversary season, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists plus bringing back fan favorites. Become a member to get exclusive presale access for the best seats before they are announced to the public.

Findings from this investigation could contribute to improved clinical interventions for patients recovering from pneumonia and help reduce the risk of long‑term heart damage.

A digital app for clinicians developed by UAB researchers classifies diabetes into five subtypes, enabling more personalized treatment and better outcomes for patients.

UAB’s commencement marks the close of one chapter for Deason as she steps away from her role as a Friend of Blaze and leaves behind a legacy of Blazer spirit and service. 

UAB researchers have secured a patent for a novel lens design that could slow myopia progression in children, translating decades of vision science research into potential clinical therapies.

Mason Bayles will walk across the stage on May 2 at Bartow Arena, but his passion for chemistry and drive to change the field are already making a difference.  

This is one of the few studies of its kind to look at the use of magnesium sulfate for babies born at 22-24 weeks of gestation in preventing neurodevelopmental outcomes.

UAB researchers demonstrated that GLP-1 receptor agonist use is associated with a lower risk of heart failure, dangerous heart rhythms and major cardiovascular events in patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. 

William Rainer launches a hybrid marketing firm, leveraging mentorship from the J. Frank Barefield Entrepreneurship Program.