We are proud to share the resources provided by the Infectious Diseases Society of America regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak.
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With flu cases surging, UAB Infectious Diseases physician urges public to get vaccinated to protect themselves and community
The Alabama Department of Public Health shows widespread flu activity in all areas of the state. UAB’s Rachael Lee, M.D., urges the public to enact preventive measures to slow the spread of flu, and to ease the burden on health[…] -
UAB ranked in top 8 percent of global universities by U.S. News
UAB’s research and reputation land it among the top institutions in the world. -
“Triple-demic” viruses and how to protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID-19
Two infectious diseases physicians break down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as the colder months arrive and more people contract these viruses. -
Get your flu shot in October, early November to stay flu-free this season
UAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season. -
51 medical students named winners of annual Medical Student Research Day competition
Medical Student Research Day celebrates the research accomplishments of medical students and provides them with the opportunity to present their projects to fellow students and faculty. -
Wong selected as 2022 Investigator in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease award recipient
Wong received the award for her research, titled “Interactions between the human host and M.tb during subclinical tuberculosis.” -
Erdmann named 2022 Dean’s Excellence Award winner in Service
Nathan Erdmann, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, has been awarded the 2022 Dean’s Excellence Award in Service. -
Next generation of ID and HIV specialists eager to begin career, three awarded grants from IDSA Foundation
Three medical students were selected for the Grants for Emerging Researchers/Clinicians Mentorship (GERM) Program for the year 2022-2023. They will train one-on-one with Infectious Diseases experts Ellen Eaton, M.D., Olivia Van Gerwen, M.D., and Rachael Lee, M.D., respectively. -
Momentum in Medicine at UAB series: Catherine Brown, Paige Dorman, and Rachael Lee, M.D.
The Heersink School of Medicine is spotlighting each of the women selected for the Momentum in Medicine at UAB program and hosting one-on-one interviews to learn their stories. In February, the Heersink communications team sat down with Catherine Brown, Paige Dorman, and Rachael[…] -
Study provides ‘critical information’ for treating childhood cancer patients with COVID
The largest registry of U.S. children with cancer who were diagnosed with COVID-19 found an increased risk of having severe infection and having their cancer therapy modified because of COVID, underscoring the urgency of vaccinations for these children, the authors[…]