We are proud to share the resources provided by the Infectious Diseases Society of America regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak.
IDSA Coronavirus Resources
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A COVID refresher as cases continue to rise
UAB Infectious Diseases experts continue to urge the public to get vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. -
UAB partnering to battle food insecurity for those living with HIV
B-FED aims to reduce food insecurity to improve patient health outcomes and provide a long-lasting foundation of nutrition and culinary education. -
Demonstration of a potent, universal coronavirus monoclonal antibody therapy for all COVID-19 variants
This monoclonal antibody cocktail is deliverable via a nasal dose, and it is also effective against SARS, MERS and several coronavirus cold viruses. The antibodies are engineered for long-acting effectiveness, potentially lasting a year or more when used in humans. -
Monkeypox: what you need to know
UAB Infectious Diseases experts provide information about monkeypox and how you can take precautions to limit the spread. -
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. -
Evusheld provides additional protection for immune-compromised patients against COVID-19
Many people who are immunocompromised will not fully develop the appropriate antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, but there is hope in the form of an alternative treatment. -
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[…] -
Faculty honored at 2021 Argus Awards ceremony
Medical students honored their outstanding mentors, professors, courses, and course directors at the annual Argus Awards Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5.