Surfing Internet, crossing street will likely lead to wipeout
UAB study finds college students surfing mobile Internet while crossing street more than twice as likely to be hit or have a close call.
UAB wins recruiting battle for highway safety expert
Dean Sicking, developer of auto-racing SAFER barriers, to bring lab and research to UAB Nov. 1.
Stavrinos appointed to Department of Psychology
Despina Stavrinos also directs UAB's Translational Research for Injury Prevention Lab.
UAB gets NFL grant to study concussions
A grant from NFL Charities will help UAB researchers study a potential way to minimize the biochemical injuries associated with concussions.
Mouth guards are key for sporty kids to keep their pearly whites
For kids with permanent teeth, this simple device protects against sports-related dental injuries.
UAB researchers successfully test advanced tornado shelter panels
Recycled materials may become armor against flying debris.
Local high-schooler helps warn about distracted driving
A high-school volunteer with a UAB safety lab was recognized for her PSA.
Shattering illusions: Researcher tests the limits of distracted driving
UAB simulator sees how well subjects can drive while texting and talking on cell phones.
Leave fireworks to the professionals, say UAB eye docs
Grab a blanket and go watch a professional fireworks show this Fourth of July, say UAB ophthalmologists, and skip home fireworks.
UAB student helps fashion new OSHA standard in California
New standard proposed for microtome use in the workplace influenced by graduate engineering student’s comments.
