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UAB symposium to highlight the growing new field of neuroengineering
Neuroengineering blends engineering principles with neuroscience to find better ways to treat neurological conditions and to build on understanding how the brain and nervous system function. -
New study details inflammation in early stages of Parkinson’s disease
The findings indicate that inflammation is present in the brain early in the disease’s progression, but how inflammation affects disease progression remains unknown. -
UAB’s new ALS clinic offers eight to one advantage
The clinic, supported by an Alabama Department of Commerce Innovation Fund grant, makes it easier for patients to get all the services they need in one place. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for Fall and Winter 2022. Please join Heersink School of Medicine and the Office of Research in welcoming these new faculty. -
2023 Pittman Scholars Announced
The Heersink School of Medicine is pleased to announce the five faculty members being named the 2023 James A. Pittman Jr., M.D., Scholars. -
Faculty honored at 2022 Argus Awards ceremony
Medical students honored their outstanding mentors, professors, courses, and course directors at the annual Argus Awards Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 6. -
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership names next cohort for Spring 2023
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership has named their next cohort for Spring 2023: cohort six. -
New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis
The study, utilizing the relatively new field of metagenomics, demonstrated an imbalance in the gut microbiome of patients with Parkinson’s disease. -
UAB joins international study of promising Alzheimer’s disease treatment
The AHEAD study is looking to recruit people at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease for a new study. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for Summer and Fall 2022. Please join Heersink School of Medicine and the Office of Research in welcoming these new faculty. -
$5 million gift to UAB will support Alzheimer’s disease research
The gift will advance the use of induced pluripotent stem cells as a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. -
Standaert honored by Parkinson Association of Alabama
An internationally recognized clinician and researcher in Parkinson’s disease, UAB’s David Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., has been honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Parkinson’s Association of Alabama. -
Standaert Presented with the PAA Lifetime Achievement Award
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, David G. Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., was presented with the Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) Lifetime Achievement Award for his persistent and committed efforts to Parkinson’s Research throughout his career. He was honored at a surprise reception held at the Woodward House in Birmingham, AL as family, friends, colleagues, and others gathered to celebrate his long history of accolades and accomplishments. David G. Standaert, M.D., Ph.D. completed his undergraduate and graduate[…] -
Faculty recognized at Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception
Anupam Agarwal, M.D., interim dean of the Heersink School of Medicine, welcomed faculty members and their families to the Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception on Sept. 29. -
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. -
Taking care of brain health and cognition is easy with these simple tips
The ability to understand and acquire knowledge can be protected by following a healthy diet, regular exercise, vitamin D consumption and participating in social activities. -
UAB-developed algorithm may predict the onset of seizure clusters
The new technique to predict seizure clusters could, if confirmed, have a profound impact on patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who are prone to seizure clusters. -
With eight highly ranked specialties, U.S. News again calls UAB best hospital in Alabama
U.S. News & World report named UAB Hospital as the best hospital in Alabama. -
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. -
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.