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Feeling proud: UAB researcher’s work on touch cited in 2021 Medicine Nobel Prize

Professor Jianguo Gu, Ph.D., was the first to publish direct evidence that the Piezo2 channel is the sensor for light touch in 2014. His lab continues to pioneer research that could ease the burden of chemotherapy, excruciating facial pain and[…]

$100 million in gifts to transform UAB School of Medicine

Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation.

How many more COVID variants will we see?

Two UAB researchers — a SARS-CoV-2 expert and a vaccine researcher — discuss the prospects for future mutations.

2021 Resident Graduation

On Friday, June 25, the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine celebrated our graduating residents at B&A warehouse. [widgetkit id="51" name="2021 Resident Graduation"] Susan Black, M.D., program director, welcomed attendees followed by opening remarks from Dan E. Berkowitz, MB, BCh. After[…]

University receives "Center of Excellence" designation by the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) designation of "Center of Excellence." The SOAP Center of Excellence (COE) designation was created to recognize institutions and programs that demonstrate excellence in obstetric anesthesia care and set a benchmark[…]

Preparing a new workforce to care for patients with cardiac implants

Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices are at risk for complications when undergoing heart surgery. UAB’s multi-disciplinary team is creating a platform to train anesthesiologists to help.

Zaky awarded FAER Research in Education Grant

The Foundation for Anesthesia Education (FAER) has selected Ahmed Zaky, M.D., MSc, MPH, FASA, professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, as the recipient of the FAER Research in Education Grant. FAER is a 501(c)3 charitable and related[…]

Going Viral: How Our Clinicians Adapted to COVID-19

Whether we're meeting daily to assess the current COVID pandemic and its impact upon the health and wellbeing of our patients and colleagues—or we're planning respite rooms and meals to comfort those on the frontlines—or we're sharing our innovative best practices[…]

2021 MOCA Simulation Course schedule announced

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine's Simulation Program has announced two MOCA simulation courses for fall 2021. Course dates October 16, 2021 and December 11, 2021 Time 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ABA credits Course attendence and completion of[…]

Match Day 2021 highlights medical student success

Students at the School of Medicine celebrated their match in this year’s virtual Match Day on March 19.

Tubinis named Assistant Director of Faculty Scheduling

Michelle Tubinis, M.D., assistant professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, has enthusiastically accepted the position of Assistant Director of Faculty Scheduling, effective April 1, 2021. Dr. Tubinis obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical[…]

2021 Match Day Results

Congratulations to the following physicians who will be joining our residency program in June 2021. Program Director Susan Black, M.D., reports that after a strong interview season, 21 residents have been matched from 18 medical schools. [widgetkit id="45" name="2021 Match[…]