Explore UAB

Colleges & Schools

Blaze a Brighter Future
Blaze a Brighter Future
Hypertension Research Center

Hypertension Research Center

News

  • Mehta named first UAB Heersink Endowed Professor in Primary Care
    UAB researcher Tapan Mehta, Ph.D., has been named the inaugural Heersink Endowed Professor in Primary Care, recognizing his leadership in primary care research and community health improvement.
  • New insights into immune cell differentiation may inform future vaccines and autoimmune disease research
    UAB researchers discovered a fundamental immune system mechanism that helps CD4+ T cells balance antibody and cellular responses to infection, a finding that could improve vaccine design, advance immunology research, and deepen understanding of autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases.
  • UAB O’Neal Cancer Center research advances precision imaging through multicolor MRI technology
    Jenny Yang, a senior scientist at the O’Neal Cancer Center and professor in UAB’s Department of Medicine, is advancing protein-based molecular MRI technologies designed to detect disease-related biomarkers and distinguish cancer subtypes through multicolor imaging.
  • Study reveals how individual experiences shape the brain’s wiring
    A UAB study found that brain regions used for attention-heavy tasks develop uniquely individualized connections, revealing how experience shapes neural wiring and offering new insights into brain plasticity, vision loss adaptation and personalized rehabilitation.
  • Driving after traumatic brain injury: How UAB is working to simplify the road to recovery
    UAB researchers are using driving simulator technology and long-term traumatic brain injury data to better predict when patients can safely return to driving and develop more evidence-based rehabilitation guidelines.
  • How to protect your attention in an always-on world
    In an online-centered world, digital technology has shaped how we focus. Two UAB experts share insight on how to protect attention and balance responsiveness.  
  • UAB receives grant to investigate how genetics shape blood pressure response to salt
    UAB researchers have received a five‑year NIH grant to investigate how genetic differences in natriuretic peptide biology shape salt sensitivity. The study pairs large‑scale genomic discovery with a genotype‑guided clinical trial to uncover mechanisms behind salt‑sensitive hypertension and support more personalized prevention and treatment.
  • UAB CARES Center funds four new research projects to address cancer disparities in Alabama
    The UAB CARES Center awarded four pilot projects addressing tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, physical activity and financial hardship to reduce cancer disparities in Alabama.
  • UAB names 2026 Blazer Bridge Fund winners
    The 2026 Blazer Bridge Fund winners include seven innovative projects from across UAB.
  • UAB marks five years of transformational $100 million Heersink gift
    The UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is celebrating the anniversary of the couple’s transformational $100 million gift and the legacy it has created in healthcare, education, biomedical innovation and community development.
  • UAB doses world’s first patient in investigational gene therapy trial for BAG3-associated dilated cardiomyopathy
    UAB researchers and collaborators are conducting an innovative first-in-human clinical trial, dosing the world’s first patient with an investigational gene therapy designed to advance research and healthcare for individuals with inherited, BAG3-associated dilated cardiomyopathy. 
  • How diet can help manage menopause symptoms
    A UAB expert shares how diet and nutrient-rich foods can support bone health, reduce hot flashes, maintain muscle mass and improve overall well-being during menopause.