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Judd: Alabama does not have high enough immunity to eradicate SARS-CoV-2
Immunity levels are keeping state case levels manageable for now, but the current vaccination rate will not end COVID and likely will lead to continued outbreaks. -
How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer? Largest U.S. study shares first results
New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy. -
UAB’s first NEXUS aortic arch graft recipient finds hope in new procedure
Patrick Jones, 74, is the first person in the Southeast and the fourth person in the United States to receive the NEXUS aortic arch stent graft, a minimally invasive solution for aortic arch repair. -
How to talk to your children about COVID-19 vaccines
As COVID-19 vaccines become available to younger age groups, here are tips for parents to help their children understand the importance of vaccines. -
Recent UAB graduate Veronica Mixon has a passion for mental health advocacy
Pursuing a double major requires focus, effort and passion. Add a global pandemic to the situation, and the experience becomes even more complex. -
UAB among first colleges and universities in White House vaccine challenge
Student vaccination efforts are underway at UAB to help campus return to normal. -
Saag details HIV screening, diagnosis and treatment in NEJM feature
Despite extensive knowledge about HIV, the number of cases of incident HIV infection has decreased only 7 percent over the past decade. -
Student COVID-19 vaccination clinic is June 8 at Bartow Arena
Free Pfizer COVID vaccines will be offered with no appointment necessary to new and returning students and anyone who meets eligibility requirements. The Moderna vaccine is also available by appointment in Student Health Services. -
UAB meets needs of campus, community, state and beyond during pandemic
The perseverance of students, faculty and staff and their dedication to the institution’s vision, mission and values “have been extraordinary.” -
UAB’s new Immunology Institute provides new avenues for discovery
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for enhanced study and discovery in the field of immunology. -
New vaginitis clinic opens at UAB Highlands
Vaginal infections are extremely common in women. This new clinic will provide accurate screening and diagnosis of these infections and offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing as well as treatments. -
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines: How could anything developed this quickly be safe?
COVID-19 vaccines were not developed overnight. Here are the astounding stories behind mRNA vaccines. -
Weil named 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner in Teaching
Rebekah Weil, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and director of the Internal Medicine Residency Health Disparities Track, has been awarded the junior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Teaching. -
Stigler named 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner in Service
Steve Stigler, M.D., associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, has been awarded the senior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Service. -
Overton named 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner in Service
Turner Overton, M.D., professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, has been awarded the senior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Service. -
Stein Somerville named 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner in Service
Carlie Stein Somerville, M.D., assistant professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, has been awarded the junior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Service. -
Lee named 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner in Service
Rachael Lee, M.D., MSPH, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, has been awarded the junior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Service. -
Landefeld named 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner in Diversity Enhancement
Seth Landefeld, M.D., professor of Medicine and chair of the Department of Medicine, has been awarded the senior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Diversity Enhancement. -
18 faculty members named winners of 2021 Dean’s Excellence Awards
Eighteen outstanding faculty members have been named winners of the 2021 Dean’s Excellence Awards in the areas of teaching, research, service, mentorship, and diversity. -
UAB’s American Chemical Society chapter honored for its work during COVID-19 pandemic
The UAB undergraduate student affiliates group of the American Chemical Society has been awarded its highest recognition for the 2019-2020 academic year, Outstanding Student Chapter Award.
