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Castration-resistant prostate cancer cell growth impeded by Endostatin

Failure of hormone deprivation therapy used to slow prostate cancer in patients leads to castration-resistant prostate cancer, a lethal form of advanced disease with limited treatment options. Endostatin, used in combination therapy, may help delay onset of castration-resistant disease.

Explore India’s art and culture with IndiaFest, presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

From Holi celebrations to lectures and films, and silk screening workshops to performances by Grammy-nominated artists including Anoushka Shankar and Niyaz featuring Azam Ali, IndiaFest offers a wealth of opportunities in late March and April to experience Indian culture.

Davies named director of UAB cardiothoracic surgery

UAB has named James Davies the director of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Sickle cell gene linked to elevated risk of kidney failure in UAB study

New data from the REGARDS study show that blacks with the sickle cell trait are more likely to develop kidney failure requiring dialysis.

UAB to launch statewide genetics initiative for better health for all Alabama residents

UAB launches the Alabama Genomic Health Initiative, a statewide effort to use the power of genomics to improve health in Alabama.

Nominate UAB alumni for Excellence in Business

The National Alumni Society’s Top 25 program celebrates the success of Blazer-led companies.

UAB Piano Series presents pianist Esther Park on March 26

For the final performance of the 2016-2017 UAB Piano Series, Esther Park will perform a program of works by Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy and Messiaen.

UAB professor, students win at 2017 Birmingham American Advertising Awards

Students, alumni and a professor from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Art and Art History, Department of Music, and Digital Media won 15 Best in Show, Gold and Silver awards.

New UAB College of Arts & Sciences building coming in fall 2019

The new building will be located on the corner of 10th Avenue South and 14th Street South on the southwest corner of the Campus Green.

UAB Medicine again named a great place to work in health care

Becker’s Hospital Review again names UAB Medicine as one of the 150 great places to work in health care.

Peters receives Distinguished Scholar Award

Gary Peters, Ph.D., has been recognized for his professional achievements by the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

How to keep an infant safe while flying

A UAB physician provides tips for traveling with infants.

Annual medical student Match Day ceremony is March 17

UAB graduating medical school students learn where they will do their residency training on Match Day at the Alys Stephens Center.

UAB students honored at the 2017 Blazer Male Excellence Network’s Undugu Male Gathering

Two graduating UAB seniors have received the Green Blazer award from the Blazer Male Excellence Network, or BMEN, for outstanding academic and leadership efforts.

BlazerVision improves how UAB student-athletes play the game

UAB School of Optometry and Department of Ophthalmology partner with UAB Athletics to provide better eye care to UAB student-athletes.

UAB study shows link between microbiome in the gut and Parkinson’s

New research from UAB sheds light on the connection between Parkinson’s disease and the trillions of bacteria in our guts.

UAB to provide paid leave benefits for organ donors

UAB employees who are living donors for solid organ or bone-marrow transplants may qualify for as many as four weeks paid leave, effective March 1.

Grant supports research of neurocognitive disorders associated with HIV

Increased longevity of those living with HIV means dealing with related health issues, including dementia and other cognition-related problems. An NIH grant supports development of interventions, treatments to improve everyday functioning, and quality of life.

High school students put cybersecurity skills to the test to win $20,000 in UAB scholarship funds

The Blazer42 Capture the Flag Scholarship Competition provides valuable experience to high school students in an effort to inspire more to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

UAB’s School of Optometry conducts free eye examinations for infants on InfantSEE® Day, April 10

Optometrists can identify potential vision problems in infants as early as 6 to 12 months.