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Looking to the future with Dr. Francis Collins
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. -
“Brain on Fire” film helps patient receive diagnosis
One woman’s mysterious illness left her searching for answers, and all it took was having someone listen. -
Discoveries on deck: Predicting uncontrolled bleeding
Learn how UAB researchers are taking on the most feared complication of the new generation of blood-thinning drugs. -
‘Jumping the Train’ chronicles more than a century of Avery family history
This history of Dina Avery’s family and Tarrant’s Rushing Spring community is a lifetime of stories and experiences that influence Avery’s work with minority and disadvantaged populations today. -
More than 1,100 employees to be honored during annual service awards
More than 280 employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored during the annual Service Awards Program luncheon noon March 6 in the Hill Student Center third floor ballroom. John F. Kearney, Ph.D., will be honored for 45 years of service to UAB, while Loy O. Vaughan, Ph.D., will be honored for 50. -
Lubin, Gray among 'inspiring black scientists in America'
Farah Lubin, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology, and Michelle Gray, Ph.D., associate professor of neurology, were listed among those singled out by a leading publisher of cutting-edge biomedical and physical science research. -
Two from UAB lauded as among 100 inspiring black scientists in America
Two UAB neuroscientists have been included in a listing of 100 of the most inspiring black scientists in the nation. -
Parkinson’s driven by inflammation, genetics and the environment
Standaert directs the Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence in Parkinson’s Disease Research, one of eight such centers funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. -
Early career awards recognize neuropsychologist’s research on cognitive decline
Adam Gerstenecker has been honored by two organizations with early career awards in neuropsychology. -
Pathogenic Alzheimer’s disease cascade is activated by faulty norepinephrine signaling
Study points to a potential immediate treatment for this devastating disease.
