Buford named director of the UAB Center for Exercise Medicine
Thomas Buford to head the UAB Center for Exercise Medicine as the new director starting Aug. 1, 2020.
Interested in participating in exercise research?
UAB Center for Exercise Medicine is looking for volunteers to participate in various exercise-based studies to help understand the role of exercise as medicine at the molecular, cellular and clinical levels. By participating, you receive supervised exercise training from certified trainers, valuable information about your health and compensation for your time. Read more to enroll in a study that best suits you!
Facilities & Services
UCEM provides extensive services for basic, clinical, and translational research via the state-of-the-art Exercise Clinical Trials Facility, Core Muscle Research Laboratory and REACT Mobile Technology Laboratory for research projects looking at the role of exercise as medicine. The Exercise Clinical Trials Facility in turn has 5 cores: Cardiorespiratory Function Laboratory, Neuromuscular Function Laboratory, Exercise Intervention Facility, DXA Body Composition Laboratory, and Biospecimen Collection & Processing Facility.
Research
The center's research mission is to build a foundation of excellence for innovative and large-scale, multi-investigator studies that help advance the field of exercise biology and medicine. Our studies are biologically driven with the goal of better understanding mechanisms underpinning exercise-induced health benefits in disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Training & Education
UCEM offers a multi-tiered education and training program structured for exercise medicine researchers ranging from undergraduates to senior scientists. Training and mentoring programs include the NIH T32 HD071866 Interdisciplinary Training in Pathobiology and Rehabililtation Medicine Program, Exercise Biology and Medicine Internship Program, Journal Club, and individualized faculty and trainee mentoring. The center also offers unique educational opportunities through the Distinguished Lecture Series and Annual Research Symposium.
