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Interdisciplinary work highlighted at COVID-19 Research Symposium
One participant said, “It seems like we’ve done 10 years of work in seven months!” -
Fauci, Neuzil address UAB at COVID-19 Research Symposium
High-profile speakers show the “critical role that UAB is playing in the effort to combat this pandemic.” -
Study testing drug to protect lung cells from ARDS in COVID-19
With funding from UAB’s urgent COVID-19 research grants, researchers are testing penehyclidine to halt the acute respiratory distress syndrome seen in seriously ill patients by defending crucial cell barriers. -
Birmingham recommendations from our 2020 resident recruitment directors
We asked our resident recruitment directors to share some of their favorite places to visit. Read below to find out how they enjoy spending their time outside the hospital. -
2021-22 Pain Medicine and Pediatric Fellowship Match Results
We are pleased to announce the 2021-22 Pain Medicine Anesthesiology and Pediatric Fellowship match results. Please join us in congratulating the following:
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Preclinical data for COVID-19 vaccine candidate show effectiveness and advantages
The vaccine candidate Altimmune’s AdCOVID potently stimulated neutralizing antibody and T cell responses, as well as mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract. -
New addiction and pain prevention center aims to rally researchers and community
UAB’s Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention will conduct research that can be developed and translated into better treatments for addiction and pain. -
Clinical trial will test possible COVID-19 treatment for outpatients
A drug that inhibits the protease plasmin is hypothesized to reduce the infectivity and virulence of the virus, as measured by reduced need for hospitalization within a week. -
Nine faculty members promoted in department
On behalf of Dan Berkowitz, M.D., Alfred Habeeb Professor and ChairDear all, I am delighted to announce the promotion of a number of our faculty to Associate or Full Professor in the Department:Andrew Barker, M.D.Associate Professor Brandon Brooks, M.D., MSHAAssociate Professor Tekuila Carter,[…]
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Is the COVID-19 virus pathogenic because it depletes specific host microRNAs?
UAB and Polish researchers propose that the COVID-19 virus acts as a microRNA “sponge” to deplete miRNA levels in ways that aid viral replication and stymie the host immune response. -
New addiction and pain prevention center aims to rally researchers and community
Interdisciplinary center is focused on cutting-edge research that can be developed into better treatments — and helping junior faculty develop their own research programs. -
Wu receives funding from the UAB Office of Research
Associate Professor Songwei Wu, M.D., has been awarded funding from the UAB Office of Research in response to their call for Urgent High-Impact COVID19 Research 2.0.Wu's proposal, "Penehyclidine protects lung from SARS-CoV-2-induced endothelial barrier disruption via limiting MLC2 phosphorylation -[…] -
Phosphoprotein biomarkers to guide cancer therapy are identified
A study identifying biomarkers for certain neuroendocrine cancers demonstrates a novel approach for identifying and detecting tumor drivers, giving this diagnostic-therapeutic coupled system a broad translational potential. -
Altimmune COVID-19 vaccine candidate tested at UAB shows positive preclinical results
AdCOVID stimulated both strong serum neutralizing activity and potent mucosal IgA immunity in the respiratory tract. -
Department hosts virtual seminar series for Rapid REINVENT and School of Medicine COVID-19 grant recipients
The department will host a virtual seminar series featuring research from the Rapid REINVENT and School of Medicine COVID-19 grant recipients throughout the months of July and August.Organized by Kevin Harrod, Ph.D., the seminar series will highlight all new clinical,[…]
