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Srivastava awarded R01 grant to study cataract development

A UAB School of Optometry professor has received an R01 grant from the NIH to study age-related cataracts, with hopes to slow their progression.

Arts in Medicine creates signs of support for UAB Medicine “heroes”

Artists with UAB AIM are telling health care workers, from nurses and physicians to environmental services and facilities staff, they are grateful for the work they continue to do.

First-year UAB graduate student in medical psychology awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Queenisha Crichlow will use the fellowship to study the impact of racial discrimination on adolescent health and psychosocial adjustment.

New growth: UAB’s Tree Campus honors expand to medical center

For the sixth year, UAB is recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its work to nurture more than 4,400 healthy trees and engage students and employees in conservation.

Biomedical engineering ranks in top five in NIH funding for fourth straight year

UAB Biomedical Engineering brings in more NIH funding do than regional peers like Vanderbilt, Duke and others, according to data from the Blue Ridge Institute.

Sincich receives grant renewal from NIH for research on imaging and stimulation of photoreceptors

Sincich’s R01 grant has been renewed, allowing him to continue his research on the implementation of adaptive optics retinal imaging and cell-targeted photostimulation. Alternative summary: Sincich’s R01 grant has been renewed, allowing him to continue his research that could help detect earlier stages of retinal disease for patients.

UAB among first in the U.S. to offer clinical trial for the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19 using nitric oxide

iNO has been used for the treatment of failing lungs, but it was also found to have antiviral properties against coronaviruses.

Computer science students use innovation, technology for drone ideation project

A UAB instructor gave his students the chance to work on a group ideation drone project, developing new ways to use drones for farming.

Terri time: UAB’s chief nursing officer reads letters of support from Birmingham children

The support from the Birmingham community, state of Alabama and beyond has been overwhelming for the front line hospital workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at UAB.

Parker Rose recognized as UAB’s first Beinecke Scholar

Honors student Parker Rose is UAB’s first recipient of the Beinecke Scholarship to pursue graduate education, established in 1975.

Coronavirus and cybercrime — hackers use COVID-19 as phishing bait

UAB expert Gary Warner and UAB Information Technology provide tips on how to protect yourself from cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic.

UAB Medicine updates downtown coronavirus testing site hours

Patients must call 205-975-1881 first and be screened by a provider who will then schedule an appointment time for testing — if the caller has a positive screen for COVID-19 symptoms.

Have fun teaching science fundamentals during COVID-19

These three activities will get children thinking about science and math while having fun at home.

UAB’s coronavirus testing site receives $200,000 grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels®

A grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will help UAB sustain future COVID-19 testing capabilities.

A direct protein-to-protein binding couples cell survival to cell proliferation

This discovery has implications in cancer, stem cell growth, and blood or neuron progenitor cell speciation.

Take a free arts lesson online from UAB’s teaching artists and staff

Online lessons in activities from hand stitching, paper crafts and visual arts to storytelling, writing and more are available now, including a Spanish “Storytime.”

How long does the novel coronavirus live on different surfaces?

The novel coronavirus can live on certain surfaces for up to two to three days.

Health administration students organize meal donation for UAB Hospital workers during coronavirus pandemic

Through a partnership with Frontline Foods, students are independently supporting local clinicians in the fight to keep our communities safe, while simultaneously supporting Birmingham’s local restaurant industry.

New coronavirus symptom tracker launches to improve disease tracking in rural communities across Deep South

HelpBeatCOVID19.org is a new symptom tracker for people around the Southeast that provides insight into hot spots and community spread of COVID-19.

Two UAB honors students recognized as Goldwater Scholars

Sarah Nealy and Georgia Haggard have been named 2020 Goldwater Scholars for continuing paths in the field of STEM.