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Harrod appointed new Vice Chair of Research in Anesthesiology
Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Kevin S. Harrod, Ph.D., will serve as the next Vice Chair of Research in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Dr. Harrod received his Doctor of Philosophy[…] -
Liwo co-authors a paper in conjuction with the UAB School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics
Amandiy Liwo, M.D., MSPH, co-authored a paper with her statistical mentor Mark Beasley, Ph.D., from the UAB School of Public Health Department of Biostatistics entitled "Generalized Collinearity Diagnostic Revisited" that was accepted by the 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA)[…]
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Investing in the Creation of Healthcare Leaders
Our anesthesia care team constantly invests in creating and supporting health care leaders. Recently, Amandiy Liwo, M.D., MSPH, and Jeff Simmons, M.D., MSHQS, FASA, co-mentored John North, MS4, of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine through project collaboration with Dale[…]
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UAB among first in Alabama to offer new treatment for chronic pain
The temporary PNS device can be used to treat chronic nerve pain, as well as joint pain and back pain, for patients for whom oral medications are not effective, or who wish to minimize the use of medications or more[…] -
UAB Anesthesiology Achieves Membership Into Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine has been named an active member of the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG). “This endeavor highlights the value that all members of the department and its affiliates serve[…] -
Sherrer Featured in ASA Monitor
Matt Sherrer, M.D., MBA, FASA, FAACD, assistant professor in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, was recently featured in the March 2023 edition of ASA Monitor, the official news source of the American Society[…] -
Kukreja Appointed Inaugural Vice Chair for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine
Colleagues, I am honored and pleased to announce that Promil Kukreja, M.D., Ph.D., CMQ, FASA, will serve as our inaugural Vice Chair for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and[…] -
COVID-19: Bacterial co-infection is a major risk factor for death, ICU admission and mechanical ventilation
Having a bacterial infection at the same time as COVID-19 is a greater risk factor for COVID-19 severity and mortality than previously described risk factors such as advanced age, male sex or various comorbidities. -
Black History in Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine
Presented by Dan Berkowitz, M.D., and Marie-Carmelle Elie, M.D., FACEP, FCCM, FAAEM, RDMS Among the many progressive innovations we can celebrate during Black History Month, one that stands out as having a profound and sustained impact is the contribution[…]
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Matalon’s medical journey: UAB’s own renowned scientist shares his history of resilience, excellence and collaborative care
Even when at odds with his health, Matalon continued his academic excellence and service to the field of lung disease research. -
Wagener Appointed to Gelman Professorship
Colleagues, An endowed professorship is one of the highest academic honors that a faculty member can receive. It is my pleasure to announce that Brant M. Wagener, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed to the Simon Gelman, M.D., Endowed Professorship, effective[…] -
4 appointed to endowed positions
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees voted to appoint one chair and three professors to endowed positions during its Feb. 3 meeting. Those honored are Jeffery Walker, Lewis Shi, Farah Lubin and Brant Wagener. -
Chronic pain-induced depression: Underlying mechanism revealed in mice, showing how ketamine acts as antidepressant in chronic pain
Chronic pain often leads to depression, which increases suffering and is clinically difficult to treat. Understanding the underlying mechanism identifies a potential therapeutic target for treatment. -
Meet your 2022-23 UAB Staff Council representatives
UAB Heersink School of Medicine staff council representatives have officially been named for the 2022-2024 term. See who has been elected to represent you! -
Matalon selected as corresponding member for the Academy of Athens
This is the highest honor a scientist of Greek descent can receive.
