Singh, Chatham Launch Free MyLupus App
Co-principal investigators in the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Jasvinder Singh, M.D., MPH, and Emeritus Professor Winn Chatham, M.D., have launched the MyLupus app — a free mobile application designed to inform patients with lupus about their disease and improve their ability to partner with medical professionals when making critical health care decisions. This innovation is the result of a multicenter initiative funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute which aims to implement computerized decision-aid processes. UAB partnered with twenty-two institutions to increase feedback for the app and diversify its professional knowledge base.
COERE Kicks Off New Year with its Annual Methods Symposium
Last week, the Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education hosted its 2024 Methods Symposium, "Scientific Methods to Support Implementation Science" at the Edge of Chaos in the UAB Lister Hill Center. The symposium featured four dynamic presenters from UAB and across the country. Participants were invited to partake in discussions surrounding common challenges in implementation science, novel methods and ways to leverage social networks.
Brito, Turnipseed Serve as UAB Medicine Department Value Officers
General Internal Medicine faculty Amanda Brito, M.D., (Assistant Professor) and Elizabeth Turnipseed, M.D., (Associate Professor) have been appointed Department Value Officers for UAB Medicine. In this role, they will leverage partnerships with nursing and administrative peers to advance quality outcomes and efficiency in operations, reporting jointly to the Chief Medical Officer and DOM Chair. Congratulations, Drs. Brito and Turnipseed on your appointments!
Frank Retires as Executive Vice Chair of the DOM
Stu Frank, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Cell Biology, and Physiology.Stu Frank, M.D., has retired from his role as Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine, effective October 31. He joined UAB's faculty over 30 years ago and rose to Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology, and Physiology. Frank has served as the Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Chief of the Endocrinology Service at the Birmingham VAMC, Interim Director of the Comprehensive Diabetes Center, Director of the Basic Science Section in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, and Vice Chair for Research. He will maintain his role in the Division of Endocrinology as a mentor and emeritus Professor. Additionally, he will care for patients in his clinic at Birmingham VAMC as he has for over 30 years. Please join us in thanking Dr. Frank for all he has done and wishing him the very best.
DOM Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff
On Wednesday, over 100 employees gathered in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium for DOM Recognition Day — a day to celebrate the people of the Department who advanced its mission excellence and reached major milestones over the past year. Dr. Glenn Cobbs kicked off the ceremony by presenting the 2023 Cobbs/Rutsky awards for top doctors. Department Chair Dr. Seth Landefeld and division directors honored excellent teachers, researchers, staff, and our 2023 Unsung Heroes. The event concluded with a reminder that we can all be “everyday heroes” just by being kind. Guests departed with sweet treats from Insomnia Cookies in hand. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 47 deserving awardees!