Soak in the fun, not the sun
Using the correct sunscreen — especially during the summer months — is vital to help prevent skin issues now and in the future.
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AAPI Heritage Month, Part 4: Embracing values of equality and service to others
For our final AAPI Heritage Month installment, Nabiha Yusuf, Ph.D., MSPH, associate professor in the Department of Dermatology, discusses her lineage, her values of equality, and why UAB’s emphasis on diversity is rewarding in her career.
A modified protein appears to trigger lung fibrosis after environmental exposure
Researchers find a role for citrullinated vimentin as a damage-associated molecular pattern molecule, or DAMP, that is generated by lung macrophages in response to environmental cadmium/carbon black.
School of Medicine tops $269 million in NIH funding for 2020
UAB received over $325 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2020.
More than 1,100 employees to be honored with annual service awards
This year, the university recognizes 50 years of service by Jeanne Hutchison, Ph.D., and Ferdinand Urthaler, M.D., and 45 years of service by Robert Kim M.D., and Joseph Lovetto. In addition, 294 employees with 20 or more years and 904[…]
Grapes could protect against sun damage, say UAB dermatologists
In a new study from UAB, researchers found that eating grapes can protect skin from acute and chronic UV damage.
Everything you need to know about masking before returning to campus
As Blazers return to campus to begin the fall semester, wearing face masks will be required to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. But there’s more to masking than slipping the straps behind your ears — keeping it clean, handling it[…]
Seeking summer fun? Don’t skimp on sunscreen
Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least 30 SPF, apply it generously, and dress babies and children in sun-protective clothing if your family is having fun in the sun.
For the acne-prone, face masks may mean breakouts
Dermatologist Lauren Kole, M.D., offers expert advice to help keep your complexion clear while protecting yourself and others from COVID-19.
