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UAB-developed research tool will help scientists better understand COVID-19

PAGER-CoV offers a data-driven, precision medicine approach to help researchers around the world better understand COVID-19.

Dutta named chair of Department of Genetics

Written by: Jessica MartindaleAnindya Dutta, Ph.D., MBBS, has been named chair of the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.Dutta received his Bachelor of Medicine-Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1981 from Christian Medical College,[…]

Alabama Genomic Health Initiative publishes first major data set

AGHI published data on 176 rare-disease participants and 5,369 participants, showcasing how genetic analysis can help provide important medical information.

UAB awarded $1.7 million NIH grant to continue cancer prevention research

A UAB professor continues breast cancer prevention research with additional funding through the National Institutes of Health.

Potential preventative treatment demonstrated for Crohn’s disease

This potential preventive treatment for Crohn’s disease was tested on a mouse model and on immune-reactive T cells from patients with Crohn’s disease.

Dutta named chair of UAB School of Medicine’s Department of Genetics

Anindya Dutta, Ph.D., MBBS, will begin his role as chair at UAB on March 15, 2021.

Dutta named chair of Department of Genetics

Anindya Dutta, Ph.D., MBBS, has been named chair of the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

Interdisciplinary data science workshop moves from San Diego to spare bedrooms, but science continues

Learn how UAB bioinformaticist Jake Chen, Ph.D., and computer scientist Da Yan, Ph.D., shifted their venerable gathering online and aided the fight against COVID-19.

23 honored with endowed chair or professorship in the School of Medicine

The School of Medicine holds a remarkable 193 endowed chairs and 103 endowed professorship positions. These honors contribute to recruitment and retention of premier teachers, clinicians, and researchers. This year, 23 faculty members received endowments.

'Institutional treasure' Cartner propelled UAB research forward behind the scenes

Colleagues explain say retiring Animal Resources Program Director Samuel Cartner, DVM, Ph.D., has helped shape the institution’s research.

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UAB-developed research tool will help scientists better understand COVID-19

Dutta named chair of Department of Genetics

Alabama Genomic Health Initiative publishes first major data set

UAB awarded $1.7 million NIH grant to continue cancer prevention research

Potential preventative treatment demonstrated for Crohn’s disease

Dutta named chair of UAB School of Medicine’s Department of Genetics

Dutta named chair of Department of Genetics

Interdisciplinary data science workshop moves from San Diego to spare bedrooms, but science continues

23 honored with endowed chair or professorship in the School of Medicine

'Institutional treasure' Cartner propelled UAB research forward behind the scenes

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