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New life sciences fund announced to spur UAB innovation commercialization

The life sciences fund will focus on development of early-stage UAB technologies and startup companies.
The life sciences fund will focus on development of early-stage UAB technologies and startup companies.
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Slow release of a drug, TT-10, improves heart attack recovery in a mouse model

Slow release of a drug, TT-10, improves heart attack recovery in a mouse model

Release of TT-10 from nanoparticles improved heart function after a heart attack, accompanied by increased cardiomyocyte proliferation and smaller infarct size.

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UAB orthopaedic physician hopes to bring more women to the field

Overcoming perceived barriers such as work/life balance in the field is a key part of recruiting more women into orthopaedic surgery.
Overcoming perceived barriers such as work/life balance in the field is a key part of recruiting more women into orthopaedic surgery.
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Live HealthSmart, Bundles of Hope Diaper bank partner to provide community with affordable produce and free diapers

Community members can visit 11th Ave Church of God in Christ in Kingston from 9:30-11:30 a.m., on October 27.
Community members can visit 11th Ave Church of God in Christ in Kingston from 9:30-11:30 a.m., on October 27.
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All of Us mobile enrollment event on UAB campus

Students and community members can learn how they can be included in shaping the future of health care for generations to come by joining us for an All of Us Research Program enrollment event.
Students and community members can learn how they can be included in shaping the future of health care for generations to come by joining us for an All of Us Research Program enrollment event.
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Standaert named vice president of the American Neurological Association.

UAB’s Standaert elected vice president of a leading neurological professional organization.

UAB’s Standaert elected vice president of a leading neurological professional organization.

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Steven N. Austad, Ph.D., appointed as inaugural Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research at UAB

Internationally renowned researcher named UAB’s newest endowed chair in healthy aging through partnership with Protective Life.
Internationally renowned researcher named UAB’s newest endowed chair in healthy aging through partnership with Protective Life.
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Trick or treat? Stay safe this Halloween by following these simple steps

UAB’s Erin DeLaney, M.D., shares tips to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and flu this Halloween.
UAB’s Erin DeLaney, M.D., shares tips to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and flu this Halloween.
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UAB hosts virtual Alabama ADVANCE October seminar

Join UAB’s Dr. Mona Fouad to hear a discussion on implicit and explicit bias in the field of science and medicine.

Join UAB’s Dr. Mona Fouad to hear a discussion on implicit and explicit bias in the field of science and medicine. 

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ZAMBAMA grant leverages “reverse innovation” to reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve HIV outcomes

UAB’s Julie Kanter, Ph.D., says population-wide surveillance programs can help to facilitate progress in treatment of sickle cell disease.
The collaboration puts UAB experts on the ground in Zambia to strengthen research and public health capacity and address major global health challenges.
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Proton therapy center treats 300th patient

Because the beam of photons is so tightly focused, proton therapy has little effect on surrounding healthy tissue, making it especially beneficial for young patients.
Because the beam of photons is so tightly focused, proton therapy has little effect on surrounding healthy tissue, making it especially beneficial for young patients.
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UAB launches research collaboration to reduce disparities in chronic diseases in the Deep South

The NIH grant creates Multiple Chronic Disease Centers around the nation to target chronic disease in minority populations.

The NIH grant creates Multiple Chronic Disease Centers around the nation to target chronic disease in minority populations.

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UAB researchers are part of a $3 million award to learn how to better treat lupus in Black patients

Lupus, an autoimmune disease that can attack any part of the body, can be confounding because patients often respond differently to the same treatment, and they vary widely in the severity of their symptoms.
Lupus, an autoimmune disease that can attack any part of the body, can be confounding because patients often respond differently to the same treatment, and they vary widely in the severity of their symptoms.
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UAB and Civitan International celebrate longstanding partnership while making plans for the future

UAB and Civitan International have met a $20 million philanthropic milestone. 

UAB and Civitan International have met a $20 million philanthropic milestone. 

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UAB joins research network dedicated to improving treatments for brain tumors

UAB joins research network dedicated to improving treatments for brain tumors
The new grant links UAB researchers with colleagues at two other institutions to search for ways to advance therapies from bench to bedside.
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UAB researcher awarded NIH grant to research peer support for women living with hypertension and HIV

Kaylee Crockette, Ph.D. has been awarded an NIH Grant. The K23 research project focuses on the adaptation of a behavioral physical activity intervention with peer support for women with HIV and co-occurring hypertension.
The K23 research project focuses on the adaptation of a behavioral physical activity intervention with peer support for women with HIV and co-occurring hypertension. 
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Delta variant increases risk of adverse outcomes in pregnant women, new UAB study shows

New study from UAB women’s health, infectious diseases and pediatric experts show increase in morbidity and adverse outcomes in pregnant patients caused by the Delta variant.
New study from UAB women’s health, infectious diseases and pediatric experts show increase in morbidity and adverse outcomes in pregnant patients caused by the Delta variant.
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Painting a Movement: Live HealthSmart Alabama murals in Kingston and Titusville reenergize public spaces

Live HealthSmart Alabama has partnered with local businesses, organizations and community members to bring vivid and abstract murals to the Kingston and Titusville communities.

Live HealthSmart Alabama has partnered with local businesses, organizations and community members to bring vivid and abstract murals to the Kingston and Titusville communities.

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Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama supports O’Neal Invests with $400,000 in awards

The O’Neal Invests program funds UAB investigators starting new cancer-related projects to initiate key, preliminary work needed to enable competitive R01 applications from the NIH.
The O’Neal Invests program funds UAB investigators starting new cancer-related projects to initiate key, preliminary work needed to enable competitive R01 applications from the NIH.
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A mother’s journey: Diagnosed as blind, baby received thorough care from UAB Eye Care

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind.

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind. 

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