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Trussville couple prepares for April birth of baby with serious heart defect

The future for babies born with hypoplastic left-heart syndrome depends to a great extent upon additional cardiac issues that may not be fully known until after birth.

School of Education faculty to present research at national research society meeting

Four School of Education faculty members to present at American Educational Research Association annual meeting.

UAB Athletics to host Blazer Block Party in conjunction with Springfest

UAB Athletics partners with Student Activities Council to host Blazer Block Party.

UAB Center for AIDS Research bringing experts together to tackle Deep South epidemic

AIDS cases in the Deep South have substantially increased in recent years. An upcoming Summit will address the issue April 17.

UAB trial studies one-way valves to treat severe emphysema

UAB is implanting one-way valves in patients with severe emphysema in an effort to reduce their overall lung volume, which improves lung function.

Study links incentives for primary care physicians to improved quality and lower cost

Incentive programs rewarding primary care physicians shown to lower medical spending and improve quality.

Expert on autism spectrum disorders to speak at UAB

Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., will present the 11th annual Glenwood Endowed Lecture at the UAB Alumni House on April 15.

EXPO highlights undergraduate scholarship

The annual EXPO will showcase research and scholarly work by UAB undergraduate students across all academic disciplines and departments.

Bliss Chang awarded Fulbright Scholarship to study in Germany

UAB senior will research Alzheimer’s disease abroad through prestigious scholarship program.

Alabama high school students to present their NASA experiments, meet astronauts

Students will compete for $10,000 in scholarship money.

UAB study suggests oil dispersant used in Gulf oil spill causes lung and gill injuries to humans and aquatic animals, also identifies protective enzyme

UAB research identifies enzyme that protects lungs and gills following damage from oil dispersant.

David Allison receives F1000 Faculty Member of the Year award

Allison, associate dean for Science in the UAB School of Public Health, is recognized for his contributions to the F1000 recommendation service.

UAB technology gives 46-year-old patient stronger fight against prostate cancer

Fairhope, Alabama, resident Hayden Olds came for a second opinion, and ended up finding the best treatment route.

Research goal: Catch the interferons that cause lupus, one cell at a time

The ability to build a mimic of the interferon-interferon receptor complex allows a hunt for unique monoclonal antibodies.

UABTeach paves the way for new STEM teachers

The only program of its kind in Alabama, UABTeach enables undergraduate STEM majors to receive a subject-matter degree and accreditation to teach at the secondary level in a traditional four-year plan.

UAB music students win at regional competition, headed to nationals

Senior Johnathon Lyons and junior Nole Jones won at the Southeastern Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions and will compete in nationals in June.

Theatre UAB presents Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q” April 8-12

“Avenue Q” is hilarious, irreverent and definitely not for children. “Muppet”-style puppets, alongside human actors, star in this sweetly satiric coming-of-age parable.

Join the circus April 29-May 1 as UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents Cirque Alys II

Celebrate spring with the ASC and see Australia’s Sway Poles free each day during a three-day residency culminating in a circus arts showcase and grand-finale community performance.

UAB to serve as site for sixth annual Mutt Strut

Mutt Strut will be held on Saturday, April 18, on the UAB Campus Green.

UAB Music presents the Thelema Trio in concert April 16

The Thelema Trio, a Belgium new music ensemble, will appear in concert at UAB’s Hulsey Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16.