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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,[…]
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Theresa Northern, DO, MPH, featured on UAB MedCast
In a recent episode of UAB MedCast, Theresa Northern, DO, MPH, sat down to discuss best practices relating to anesthesia, intubation, and airway management during the COVID-19 pandemic.Listen to Dr. Northern's episode here. All podcasts are eligible for CME credit. -
2021-2022 Adult Cardiothoracic and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Match Results
The Department is pleased to announce our fellows for the 2021-2022 academic year: Adult Cariothoracic (PD - Brad Meers, M.D.): Joseph Babcock, Anesthesiology, UAB Jacob Enslin, Anesthesiology, UABMartin Steine, Anesthesiology, UAB Ryan Gill, Anesthesiology, UABRiley Camp, Anesthesiology, UABCritical Care Medicine (PD - Andrew Barker,[…]
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Rapid REINVENT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our regular Spring REINVENT cycle was deferred and the Rapid REINVENT program was implemented in April. The purpose of the program was to promote and encourage innovation in COVID-19 research. Seven projects received funding in[…]
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Tackling his third pandemic, UAB researcher gets up close with coronaviruses in order to kill them
Kevin Harrod’s lab operates at biosafety level 3, with scientists’ wearing full-body personal protective equipment that includes their own air supplies. -
WEBINAR—Modern Approaches to Research in Physiology
You’re invited to participate in the webinar “Modern Approaches to Research in Physiology,” sponsored by the American Physiological Society and Physiological Reviews on June 18, 2020, 2:00 to 5:00 PM EDT. This webinar is being organized by Dr. Willis K.[…]
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Dale Parks, Ph.D., and Josh Hagood, B.S., Appointed to New Roles
On behalf of Dan E. Berkowitz, MB BCh:It is with great enthusiasm and expectation that I announce a restructuring of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine’s IT team. Please join me in congratulating Dale A. Parks, Ph.D., who has[…]
