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Researchers model COVID-19 infection in 3D human lung tissue

Bioreactors built to offer new insights on lung cancer are being adapted to study coronavirus infection and test new treatments in this project supported through UAB’s urgent COVID-19 research fund.

A doctor goes ‘behind the curtain’ to reach those getting left behind during COVID-19

Assistant Professor Ellen Eaton, M.D., an infectious diseases specialist, is leading the Jefferson County health department’s effort to reach special populations.

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.

COVID-19 is not the only health threat in town

Trauma centers are not as busy as usual, but injuries from falls and acts of violence are rising.

Congratulations to Our 2020 SOM Dean's Excellence Awardees!

We are excited to announce the six Department of Medicine faculty who received 2020 SOM Dean's Excellence Awards! The honors were given to both junior and senior faculty who made significant contributions across five different areas: teaching, research, service, mentorship, and diversity enhancement. Well deserved, everyone!

UAB scientists present innovative research at national cancer meeting

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB investigators will present pioneering research at the 56th American Society of Clinical Oncology virtual national meeting.

Families contribute to health inequalities during the coronavirus pandemic

Mieke Beth Thomeer, Ph.D., and Jenjira Yahirun, Ph.D., discuss how families influence health and health disparities throughout life’s course and during COVID-19.

Sixteen faculty members named winners of 2020 Dean’s Excellence Awards

Sixteen outstanding faculty members have been named recipients of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Awards in the areas of teaching, research, service, mentorship, and diversity.

Meals for Heroes raised $76,000, served 16,000 meals to frontline health care workers fighting coronavirus

The partnership between UAB Advancement and the UAB Department of Food and Nutrition Services used gifts to place food orders with local restaurants and caterers to both support UAB’s health care providers and bolster the Birmingham economy.

Flood named 2020 Dean's Excellence Award Winner in Service

Kellie Flood, M.D., is the senior faculty winner of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Award in Service. Flood is an associate professor in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care.

Chatham named 2020 Dean's Excellence Award Winner in Service

Winn Chatham, M.D., is the senior faculty winner of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Award in Service. Chatham is a professor in the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology.

Contratto named 2020 Dean's Excellence Award Winner in Teaching

Erin Contratto, M.D., is the junior faculty winner of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching. Contratto is an assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine.

Steinhilber named 2020 Dean's Excellence Award Winner in Teaching

Starr Steinhilber, M.D., MPH, is the junior faculty winner of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching. Steinhilber is an assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and assistant program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Williams named 2020 Dean's Excellence Winner in Diversity

Karla Williams, M.D., is the junior faculty winner of the 2020 Dean’s Excellence Award in Diversity. Williams is an assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine and the director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.