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Measles outbreak prompts physician recommendations, support for vaccinations
As measles outbreaks continue to grow across the United States, UAB experts call for the administration of safe vaccinations. -
Spieler to receive 2019-2020 G.E.R.M. Award
Gabriel Spieler is a 2019-2020 G.E.R.M Awardee for his project, HIV and Diabetes in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy. Spieler is a mentee of Dr. Turner Overton. -
$17 million grant will explore immune cells in inaccessible tissues of the human body
Tissue-resident B cells likely have important differences that affect autoimmunity and transplant rejection. -
$37.5 million grant will address research of high-priority infections
The Antiviral Drug Discovery and Development Center at UAB will study infectious diseases, including influenza, West Nile, Zika, chikungunya and more. -
Saag sworn in as member of Presidential Advisory Council of HIV/AIDS
A UAB School of Medicine professor has been appointed to a national committee that advises the White House on HIV/AIDS interventions and strategies. -
An antiviral gel may prevent genital herpes in women
Researchers found that regular tenofovir gel users were associated with reduced risk of HSV-2 infection. -
Elopre named director of Diversity and Inclusion for Graduate Medical Education
Latesha Elopre, M.D., MSPH, has been named director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Graduate Medical Education in the School of Medicine. Elopre is an assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases. -
Outstanding junior faculty recognized as 2018 Pittman Scholars
Five faculty members in the UAB School of Medicine have been named the 2018 class of James A. Pittman Jr., M.D., Scholars, a program created to recognize the contributions of junior faculty and support the recruitment and retention of highly[…]
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UAB celebrates World AIDS Day by partnering with local agencies
Local organizations fighting to end the spread of AIDS by 2030 will be a focal point at UAB’s World AIDS Day celebration. -
Flu vaccines provided to Birmingham’s homeless community at no cost
Protecting vulnerable populations from contracting influenza is a priority among UAB and local organizations.
Latest Headlines
- Measles outbreak prompts physician recommendations, support for vaccinations
- Spieler to receive 2019-2020 G.E.R.M. Award
- $17 million grant will explore immune cells in inaccessible tissues of the human body
- $37.5 million grant will address research of high-priority infections
- Saag sworn in as member of Presidential Advisory Council of HIV/AIDS