The diseases are familiar. So are the state’s rankings. Alabama ranks 46th in obesity, 48th in diabetes, and 49th in high blood pressure, among other metrics. Turning these numbers more favorable is a grand challenge that Mona Fouad, M.D., director of the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center — and her team — have accepted.
UAB’s response to COVID-19 has far reaching effects, from Birmingham, across the state and worldwide.
Community partners hope to test 20 patients a day initially and ramp up to between 50-100.
Impacting the health and well-being of a community is a cornerstone of UAB’s strategic plan and has been recognized globally by Times Higher Education.
HelpBeatCOVID19.org is a new symptom tracker for people around the Southeast that provides insight into hot spots and community spread of COVID-19.
In a talk at UAB on March 6, the NIH director shared his thoughts on exceptional opportunities for science and young scientists — and highlighted several exciting UAB projects.
The Birmingham City Schools (BCS) Department of Athletics, Department of Physical Education and Health and the UAB Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center have partnered to bridge the local sports programming gap through YES! We can PLAY: A Physical Activity[…]
Fueled to improve state’s health, Fouad’s team named winner of UAB’s inaugural Grand Challenge
