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Pianist Jeremy Denk at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center April 23

One of the country’s foremost pianists, Jeremy Denk has toured frequently with violinist Joshua Bell. This performance is part of the ASC Salon Series, which offers on-stage seating and a postperformance meet-and-greet.

Nuclear transfer of mitochondrial DNA in colon and rectal cancer

Mitochondrial DNA moving to the nucleus contributes to genomic instability in cancer cells, and a novel Fiber-FISH technique can rapidly map the mitochondrial DNA insertions in nuclear genomes.

UAB BFA exhibition features works by 17 graduating students April 24-May 6

The Department of Art and Art History’s BFA exhibition is a highlight of students’ BFA undergraduate career. A free opening reception is set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 28.

UAB names Sean Murray as new director of the Marching Blazers

Sean Murray will begin his role leading the UAB Marching Blazers in May. He comes to UAB from Florida Atlantic University.

Alabama Organ Center celebrates National Donate Life Month, National Blue & Green Day

More than 30 percent of Alabamians are registered to be organ donors, but more are needed.

Adolescent puberty, when and why she should see a gynecologist

A UAB OB/GYN discusses when and why an adolescent female should see a gynecologist.

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents Enchantment Theatre Company’s “Peter Rabbit Tales” April 21

Enchantment Theatre Co. will bring the magical, marvelous world of Beatrix Potter to life on stage using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery and original music. A special family performance and dinner package is available.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital celebrates grand opening of new operating rooms

UAB Callahan Eye hospital is home to one of only two level one ocular trauma centers in the United States.

Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic at UAB recruiting for groundbreaking HIV prevention research trial

A groundbreaking clinical research trial at UAB’s Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic to compare injectable PrEP versus a daily oral regimen for HIV prevention is now recruiting participants.

UAB Concert Choir to perform at festivals in England, the Netherlands

Tours like this are transformative experiences, says Director Brian Kittredge. The choir is requesting donations to help make the trip a reality for as many students as possible.

Preparing digital investigators for high-tech crime scenes

Computers and crimefighting: Undergraduate Shawn Sharp explains the allure of UAB's new digital forensics major.

UAB creates triple-threat cancer-fighting polymer capsules for guided drug delivery

These microcarriers may offer an entirely different approach to treating solid human tumors of numerous pathologic subtypes by delivering their encapsulated drug cargo to a tumor and protecting against collateral tissue damage.

UAB School of Engineering hosts annual Egg Drop Competition

Students from local Alabama elementary, middle and high schools will watch eggs protected by their personally designed contraptions be dropped from Vulcan Friday, April 7.

Good Games UAB program hosts annual gaming convention

Good Games UAB will draw more than 500 attendees to participate in eSports-related activities at the third annual BlazerCon gaming convention.

Journal: Researchers can track hazardous chemicals from fast-food wrappers in the body

Just one month after major research findings showed dangerous PFAS present in more than one-third of fast food packaging tested, UAB and Notre Dame created a new technique to track PFASs in the body.

Preterm babies born at 23 weeks’ or longer gestation benefit from mom’s receiving steroids prior to delivery

Antenatal corticosteroids given to high-risk moms are associated with better outcomes for babies born prematurely.

Unique Converse designs created by Birmingham students come to life this week with UAB Department of Art and Art History

UAB Department of Art and Art History students and faculty will help the students bring their one-of-a-kind designs to life during two workshops. The shoes will be auctioned at the Growing Kings Chucks & Tux fundraiser.

Mississippi teen battles colon cancer through phase I clinical trial at UAB

Unusual case of teen patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer receives innovative first-in-human clinical trial at UAB, reflecting a unique story of cancer and hope.

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents free global IndiaFest show by Niyaz featuring Azam Ali on April 20

Niyaz has become an evolutionary force in contemporary Middle Eastern music by blending medieval Sufi poetry and folk songs from the duo’s native Iran and surrounding Persian Gulf countries with rich acoustic instrumentation and state-of-the-art modern electronics.

Works by UAB art students to be featured with instructor Jenny Fine’s live performance event, “Flat Granny and Me: A Procession in My Mind”

During the presentation of “Flat Granny and Me: A Procession in My Mind,” Department of Art and Art History students from Jenny Fine’s class The Collected Narrative will have their own collaborative installations on view.