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April 26, 2022

Goodin seeks more equity in pain research

Goodin seeks more equity in pain research

Goodin has identified social determinants that created barriers for minority and minoritized communities seeking continued access to care providers for chronic pain.

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October 31, 2018

Faculty honored at 2018 Fall Awards Convocation

Faculty honored at 2018 Fall Awards Convocation

President Ray Watts and Provost Pam Benoit honored faculty across UAB during the annual Faculty Convocation on October 22.

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September 26, 2018

Keeping Halloween safe: Tips from UAB experts

Keeping Halloween safe: Tips from UAB experts
UAB experts offer ways to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween.
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September 18, 2018

New study looks at how educational culture impacts emotional stability

New study looks at how educational culture impacts emotional stability
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April 26, 2018

Bicycle safety: Know the laws, prepare accordingly before you ride

Bicycle safety: Know the laws, prepare accordingly before you ride
Riding bicycles is a fun and healthy way to get around efficiently. Know the rules and keep yourself safe while riding.
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April 03, 2018

Across the Spectrum

Across the Spectrum

Four female faculty members in the Department of Psychology study and treat Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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February 16, 2018

Study shows options to decrease risk of motor vehicle crashes for adolescent drivers

Study shows options to decrease risk of motor vehicle crashes for adolescent drivers
Driving assessments and experience in diverse driving situations could lead to fewer crashes among young drivers.
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February 13, 2018

First-ever winners of College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching

First-ever winners of College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching

The Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes full-time regular faculty members of College of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching.

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December 20, 2017

Celebrating 30 years of CI Therapy

Celebrating 30 years of CI Therapy

On November 14, 2017, Dr. Edward Taub’s colleagues held a celebration in his honor at the Spain Rehabilitation Center entitled A 30 Year Milestone: Celebrating the Advances in CI Therapy.

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December 12, 2017

National art therapy association appoints UAB psychologist as board president

National art therapy association appoints UAB psychologist as board president

The American Art Therapy Association introduced Christianne Strang, Ph.D., as 2017-2018 board chairperson last month.

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December 07, 2017

Seaside course helps budding researchers get their feet wet

Seaside course helps budding researchers get their feet wet
As temperatures drop, take a trip to the beach—and visit a UAB course that uses the sunny, sandy Alabama Gulf coast to teach neuroscience. Faculty and students shed light on the subject’s unique links to the sea, and explain how the three-week experience builds knowledge and camaraderie for scientific success.
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October 17, 2017

New Chairs, New Faculty Join the College

New Chairs, New Faculty Join the College

This fall, we welcomed several new faculty members, a new chair for the Department of Sociology, and three interim chairs. We are proud to have all of them in leadership and academic positions and are excited to see what they accomplish at UAB.

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April 19, 2017

Psychology Professors Part of New Alabama Regional Autism Network

Fred Biasini.
Dr. Fred Biasini and Dr. Sarah O’Kelley, professors in the Department of Psychology, are part of a new Alabama regional autism network.
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April 19, 2017

Dr. David Schwebel Receives Multiple Honors

Dr. David Schwebel Receives Multiple Honors
Dr. David Schwebel, professor in the Department of Psychology and associate dean for research in the sciences, receives multiple honors.
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March 16, 2017

UAB Professor Uses Latest Virtual Reality Technology to Improve Access to Pedestrian Safety Education

UAB Professor Uses Latest Virtual Reality Technology to Improve Access to Pedestrian Safety Education
A new mobile virtual reality system helps children learn to cross streets safely.
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February 16, 2017

Driving and Autism: Researchers Studying “How to Help Young Adults be Successful”

Driving and Autism: Researchers Studying “How to Help Young Adults be Successful”
A new UAB study found no significant difference in driving performance between young adults with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing peers. It's the first lab-driven research on a topic that's gaining in importance as a new generation of teens with ASD reaches driving age.
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November 14, 2016

UAB Receives Grant to Better Serve Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Central Alabama

UAB Receives Grant to Better Serve Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Central Alabama
Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council has established regional networks throughout Alabama to centralize resources for those with autism spectrum disorder, and for their families.
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October 07, 2016

Connections: Using Neuroimaging to Map the Brains of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Connections: Using Neuroimaging to Map the Brains of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Rajesh Kana and his graduate students have collected a large database of about 150 children and adults with autism whom they’ve scanned. In two studies that he and his team have published, they used a computer algorithm to analyze the data.
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August 22, 2016

Exercising After Mentally Demanding Tasks Could Help Prevent Overeating, Study Finds

Exercising After Mentally Demanding Tasks Could Help Prevent Overeating, Study Finds
A study by researchers led by a Department of Psychology alumnus and including psychology faculty suggests exercise may be the key to curbing your appetite after a long day at the office.
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July 13, 2016

UAB Researcher Receives Funding for Rheumatology Study

UAB Researcher Receives Funding for Rheumatology Study
A pilot grant was recently awarded to UAB to investigate a noninvasive method of detecting neuroinflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
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