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Early, encouraging data for glioblastoma treatment reported at ASCO
All of the newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme patients enrolled in a Phase 1 clinical trial have exceeded both their median and expected progression-free survivals. Two patients, to date, have exceeded their expected overall survival. -
UAB does first radiofrequency ablation for epilepsy in Alabama
Radiofrequency ablation precisely delivers heat energy that can destroy lesions within the brain that are the cause of seizures. -
Limdi named 2022 Dean’s Excellence Award winner in Research
Nita Limdi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Neurology has been awarded the 2022 Dean’s Excellence Award in Research. -
Dean named 2022 Dean’s Excellence Award winner in Teaching
Marissa Dean, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, has been awarded the 2022 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching. -
18 Faculty named winners of the 2022 Dean’s Excellence Awards
Eighteen faculty members across Heersink School of Medicine’s departments have received 2022 Dean’s Excellence Awards in recognition of excellence in the areas of teaching, research, service, mentorship, and diversity. -
8 faculty elevated to Distinguished, University professorships
The UA System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to Khurram Bashir, Aurelio Galli, Eugenia Kharlampieva, Bruce R. Korf and Jan Novak and the rank of University Professor to W. Timothy Garvey, Linda D. Moneyham and Jeffery T. Walker during its April 8 meeting. -
Weaver elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences
On May 3, Casey Weaver, M.D., the Wyatt and Susan Haskell Endowed Chair for Medical Excellence in the Department of Pathology, was elected to the prestigious and esteemed National Academy of Sciences (NAS)—one of the highest honors offered to scientists in the U.S. -
Improve your brain health through UAB’s new pilot brain health clinic
With the number of Americans with dementia expected to increase dramatically, UAB’s new brain health clinics point the way to improving brain health over a lifespan. -
Improve your brain health through UAB’s new pilot brain health clinic
With the number of Americans with dementia expected to increase dramatically, UAB’s new brain health clinics point the way to improving brain health over a lifespan. -
Neuroengineering Ph.D. program graduates first student
Adeel Memon will be the first graduate of the UAB neuroengineering Ph.D. program during the 2022 spring graduate commencement ceremony on April 29. -
Neuroengineering Ph.D. program graduates first student
Inspired by a family diagnosis and a viral video, Adeel Memon, M.D., Ph.D., is exploring the possibilities of brain-computer interfaces to treat Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. -
UAB joins international drug trial for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The investigational drug masitinib appears to inhibit parts of the immune system that may be overactive in ALS. -
UAB launches new Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interface Initiative
The fields of neuroengineering and brain-computer interfaces could have a tremendous impact on a number of neurologic conditions, such as stroke, neurodegenerative disorders, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other brain diseases. -
UAB Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy trial receives $12.8 million for follow-up and preeclampsia epigenetics studies
Consortium led by UAB researchers in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and School of Public Health received additional funding to further study chronic hypertension and preeclampsia epigenetics participants enrolled in the CHAP trial. -
UAB study serves as ‘how to’ guide for innovative statewide stroke response system
Modeled on the state’s trauma system, the Alabama Statewide Stroke System will help improve emergency response for stroke patients. -
UAB part of nationwide study on Parkinson’s disease
The PPMI study is looking for biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease, which would help identify those at risk and track the progression of the disease. -
UAB to study whether exercise can boost memory in people with epilepsy
Recent studies have shown that formal exercise training can help boost memory, and memory deficit is relatively common in people with epilepsy. -
Wallace named 2021 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Eric Wallace, M.D., UAB medical director of Telehealth and associate professor in the Division of Nephrology, was recently nominated and selected as the 2021 Community Star of Alabama by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. Wallace will be honored on National Rural Health Day on Nov. 18 for his vast efforts in telehealth and innovation across the state of Alabama. -
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. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty members, January-August 2021
