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The smart-dumb question, a key to writing about — and understanding — immunology

The UAB freshman immunology honors seminar recently held a Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper reporter Matt Richtel.

Durant named principal investigator of Deep South RCMAR

The Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research focuses on minority aging research with a disparities focus, particularly related to health problems more prevalent[…]

UAB named a top 50 cardiovascular hospital by IBM Watson Health

UAB is continuing its world-class patient care with the establishment of a new Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery.

Novel sickle cell medication to help reduce pain crises, related hospitalizations

A UAB researcher’s involvement in clinical trials helped approve a first-of-its-kind targeted medication to reduce pain crisis for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Anantharamaiah named to National Academy of Inventors

UAB School of Medicine professor selected for the highest professional distinction for leading academic inventors.

Community members train doctors on culturally appropriate palliative care

Community members from Beaufort, South Carolina, trained palliative care physicians on how to have culturally appropriate conversations with their patients based on their backgrounds and[…]

Netto named editor-in-chief of Modern Pathology

Netto will begin serving on Jan. 1, 2020.

The Mural Collector

A UAB scientist snaps and shares Birmingham’s street artStory by Brett Bralley • Photos by Andrea Mabry • Video by Matt Drummond, Laura Gasque, Andrea[…]

12 honored for excellence in teaching

Twelve faculty have been selected to receive the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which honors those who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching. The[…]

An air of optimism takes hold for CF sufferers

Fresh breakthroughs could help most cystic fibrosis patients breathe more easily.

Dean's Excellence Award winner profile: Chad Petit, Ph.D.

Chad Petit, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, is a junior faculty winner of the Dean's Excellence Award in Service.

An Air of Optimism

Fresh breakthroughs could help most cystic fibrosis patients breathe easierStory by Matt Windsor • Illustrations by Sophie McVicar • CF and researcher illustrations by Rachel[…]

UAB biotech spinoff TriAltus hits stride at seed stage of growth

The fledgling company has lab space at Innovation Depot and sponsors contract research at UAB.

School of Medicine celebrates third annual Diversity Fair

The School of Medicine’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosted its third annual Diversity Fair Jan. 25, 2019 in the atrium of North Pavilion. Hundreds[…]

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