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Markert speaks with UAB MedCast podcast on new IOMRI suite
Procedures for brain tumors, epilepsy, and movement disorders require a precise and conservative approach so as not to damage functioning[…] -
Guthrie retires, leaves behind legacy with UAB Neurosurgery
After many dedicated years of service to his patients, fellow faculty, and trainees, Barton L. Guthrie, M.D., is retiring from[…] -
First RFA procedure for epilepsy at UAB provides relief and hope
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor Kristen Riley, M.D., and Assistant Professor Nicole Bentley, M.D., conduct the[…] -
The department welcomes new employees in May
Anna Traywick, PA - inpatient advanced practice provider (APP) Anna is a native of Alexander City, AL. She graduated from[…] -
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[…] -
22 faculty receive grants to fund developmental projects at UAB
The grant program funds early-career faculty to advance their skills and careers across campus and beyond. -
22 faculty receive grants to fund developmental projects
The UAB Faculty Development Grant Program supports junior faculty with funding to pursue research, creative works and scholarly activity. -
Nelson receives NIH K01 grant
Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Matthew J. Nelson, Ph.D., has received a K01 grant funded by the National Institutes of Health[…] -
Chambers and team investigate combination immunotherapy treatments for brain tumors
Department of Neurosurgery Professor M. R. Chambers, DVM, MD, together with Associate Professor of Microbiology, Jeremy Foote, DVM, PhD, has[…] -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for January to March 2022. Please join Heersink[…] -
Keppley presents capstone project for UAB Blaze Academy
Department of Neurosurgery Communications Director Marissa Keppley, MBA, recently presented her capstone project for the UAB Blaze Academy. -
Estevez, Hale receive awards from AANS
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Residents Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D. (PGY-4) and Andrew T. Hale, M.D., Ph.D. (PGY-1) have been named abstract award winners by[…] -
Alumni recognized for leadership in neurosurgical care.
Former resident, Christopher Shank, M.D., has been recognized for leading the Joint Commission certification initiative in NeuroTrauma, as the medical[…] -
The department welcomes new employees
Anna Munger - program director II Anna Munger joins the department as program director II. Munger was born in Tallinn, Estonia,[…] -
Your guide to UAB Neuro at AANS Annual Meeting 2022
UAB Department of Neurosurgery faculty and trainees will head to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons 2022 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA,[…] -
Van Meir, Yamamoto publish manuscript in Experimental Neurology
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Professor Erwin G. Van Meir, Ph.D. and Postdoctoral student, Takahiro Yamamoto, recently published a manuscript titled "Mice[…] -
Department partners with McWane for Brain Awareness Week
UAB Department of Neurosurgery partnered with McWane Science Center for Brain Awareness Week, March 14-20. Brain Awareness Week is a[…] -
Residency welcomes new trainees
After a successful Match Day 2022, the Neurosurgery Residency program will welcome three new trainees this summer from Rutgers New[…] -
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[…] -
Staner authors book on journey to becoming a neurosurgeon
UAB Department of Neurosurgery professor Thomas Staner, M.D., recently authored a book titled "A Neurosurgeon's Journey with Patient Vignettes." -
Van Meir appointed to Inaugural David Hart White Endowed Professorship for Brain Cancer Research
Erwin G. Van Meir, Ph.D., has been appointed to the newly established David Hart White Endowed Professorship for Brain Cancer[…] -
Miller awarded $3.09 million R01 to study drug targets for glioblastoma
The grant will fund research surrounding next-generation human models that could potentially aid in the development of treatment for glioblastoma. -
Nabors to be Vice-Chair for Research in Department
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Dr. Burt Nabors as the department’s new vice-chair of research. -
UAB Medicine adds surgery suite with built-in MRI
UAB’s new intraoperative MRI suite allows for real time magnetic resonance imaging during surgical procedures. -
UAB Neurosurgery propels Stroke Care to receive Women’s Choice Award designation
According to UAB News, UAB Hospital received nine 2022 Women’s Choice Awards, including being named one of the 100 Best Hospitals for[…] -
Hale wins Schulman Award for pediatric hydrocephalus research
UAB Department of Neurosurgery PGY1 Resident Andrew Hale, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Schulman[…] -
Department leadership brings new year cheer, distributes UAB Neurosurgery jackets
To recognize the UAB Department of Neurosurgery faculty, staff, and trainees for their hard work in 2021, the Chair’s Office[…] -
Department of Neurosurgery welcomes new staff members
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Devin Houghtlin, Donna Duke-Pope, and Amy Finch.
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Esteves-Ordonez joins DEI committee
UAB Department of Neurosurgery PGY-4 resident, Dr. Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, joins Nicole Bentley, M.D., Jainmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., and Jennifer Lancaster on[…] -
Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Yance and Prewitt
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Stephen Yance and Tammy Prewitt.
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New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for September-December 2021. Please join the Heersink School[…] -
Clements joins department wellness committee
Jennifer Clements joins Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Matthew Nelson, Ph.D., and Shannon Hall, CRNP, in the mission to meet[…] -
Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Zicarelli
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes physician assistant, Michael Zicarelli. -
Target identified to improve immunotherapy against solid tumors: the transcription factor Blimp1
Disruption of Blimp1 in regulatory T cells remodels the tumor microenvironment and augments the response to immunotherapy. -
Cancer-fighting spinoff from UAB grows through IPO, clinical trial and new lab space in Birmingham
At UAB, the company IN8bio Inc. is running a Phase I clinical trial to treat glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive type[…] -
UAB’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team saves lives through team approach to pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition that accounts for approximately 100,000 deaths annually in the United States. PERT was established[…] -
Spina Bifida spotlight: Zac Cannady
October marks Spina Bifida Awareness Month , and the UAB Departments of Neurosurgery, Urology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are sharing[…] -
Spina Bifida spotlight: Elizabeth Collier
October marks Spina Bifida Awareness Month, and the UAB Departments of Neurosurgery, Urology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are sharing[…] -
UAB joins research network dedicated to improving treatments for brain tumors
The new grant links UAB researchers with colleagues at two other institutions to search for ways to advance therapies from[…] -
Spina Bifida spotlight: Taria Jackson
The UAB Departments of Neurosurgery, Urology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are sharing stories and experiences that challenge us to[…] -
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of Medicine
Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation. -
Melanoma of the eye: preclinical tests show path toward treatment
A small molecule inhibitor has been identified that reduces the growth of uveal melanoma, a rare and deadly cancer of[…] -
3 faculty elevated to Distinguished, University professorships
The UA System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to Jerry Oakes and Trygve Tollefsbol and University[…] -
AAPI Heritage Month, Part 1: Chen’s 2019 presidential address holds new truth in 2021
The School of Medicine is celebrating AAPI heritage, lineage, and legacy by telling the stories of several AAPI faculty around[…] -
UAB-developed viral immunotherapy for pediatric brain tumors shows promise
G207, an immunotherapy derived from a modified herpes virus is well tolerated in children with gliomas, and shows signs of[…] -
School of Medicine tops $269 million in NIH funding for 2020
UAB received over $325 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2020. -
UAB researchers identify potential therapeutic target against malignant brain tumors
The study points to an adhesive cell surface protein that might be a key element in tackling the resistance to[…] -
More than 1,100 employees to be honored with annual service awards
This year, the university recognizes 50 years of service by Jeanne Hutchison, Ph.D., and Ferdinand Urthaler, M.D., and 45 years[…] -
Markert named president-elect of neurosurgery group
James Markert, M.D., MPH, the James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is[…] -
Virtual 2021 Match Day ceremony set for March 19
The School of Medicine will celebrate Match Day 2021 virtually on Friday, March 19. -
Vaccination questions answered by UAB medical professionals
With misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines rife, turn to trusted medical professionals at UAB’s Department of Medicine for the straight dope. -
Surgery on man’s pituitary tumor ends debilitating migraines
Migraine headaches were ruining Christopher Sheheane’s life, until a visit to UAB found the cause: a pituitary gland tumor. -
Problem to product: New way to navigate twisted blood vessels
With his idea for a coil that travels through the vasculature much like a sailboat riding the breeze, a UAB[…] -
Women neurosurgeons well represented at UAB
Physicians say it is crucial for trainees to have role models and mentors who have shared experiences. -
Okor and Snyder receive 2020 Brewer-Heslin Award
Erin Snyder, M.D. and Mamerhi Okor, M.D. are this year’s winners of the highly regarded Brewer-Heslin Award.
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Artificial intelligence jump starts clinical trial for rare genetic disease
This is thought to be the first time that information found via artificial intelligence has led to a clinical trial. -
Extra benefit from epilepsy neurostimulators — reducing comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms
Case studies show five people who found better treatments for neuropsychiatric symptoms from data collected while patients were at home. -
Recovering trauma patient with an eye toward naval career vows to “use every breath I have to help others”
Cole Burton came back to the UAB Trauma Center to say thanks as his rehab progresses to a possible naval[…] -
UAB study aims to learn more about ‘silent strokes’
Investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Stanford University want to learn more about silent strokes and their[…] -
Rare pituitary tumor no match for UAB sleuths
UAB surgeons removed a rare pituitary gland tumor from a Cullman woman that had defied diagnosis for years. -
New radiation therapy shows promise for treating essential tremor
This new, non-invasive way to deliver radiation has helped one Alabama man complete optometry school and launch his new career. -
UAB patient first in Alabama to get deep brain stimulation for epilepsy
Deep brain stimulation has long been used to treat Parkinson’s disease, and was approved for use in epilepsy late in[…] -
Celebrate Women's History Month with the women who shape UAB
From traveling to Antarctica to publishing children’s books, from taking biology educational tools to India to planting pollinator gardens on[…] -
Journey through illness inspired Kedarius Ingram to public health degree
Ingram was sick and no one knew the cause, until the right doctors on the right night saved his life. -
Hadley wins prestigious neurosurgery award
A UAB surgeon has received the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ most prestigious award. -
UAB study aims to build a better model for brain tumors
UAB investigators are on the track of new technologies to better guide brain tumor therapy decisions. -
UAB Stroke Center joins NIH StrokeNet
UAB will fill a gap in the stroke belt as it joins StrokeNet, a national research consortium. -
Automated detection of focal epileptic seizures in a sentinel area of the human brain
The goal is an early warning system to block incipient seizures for patients where medications have failed. -
Viral immunotherapy for brain tumors in children shows promise
Early results for a UAB-developed viral immunotherapy to treat brain tumors in children demonstrate safety and tolerability in Phase I[…] -
Dying cancer cells make remaining glioblastoma cells more aggressive and therapy-resistant
The dying cells send signals to recipient tumor cells to increase aggressiveness, motility, and resistance to radiation or chemotherapy. -
Brain tumor therapy is going to the dogs
Both dogs and people get brain tumors, and UAB researchers are studying a therapy developed for humans that might also[…] -
UAB alumnus/student/employee becomes patient following brain blood clot
A business officer in the UAB Dept. of Neurosurgery becomes a patient when co-workers diagnose a blood clot in his[…] -
Enzyme inhibitor combined with chemotherapy delays glioblastoma growth
This combination therapy, tested preclinically, could potentially improve patient outcomes. -
Grant expands patient navigation to caregivers of children with cancer, sickle cell
UAB and Children’s expand non-clinical patient navigation to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. -
UAB first in U.S. to use HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy on brain cancer
UAB is the first in the country to use novel HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy on brain cancer patients. -
Studies inconsistent on when concussed students should return to learn, policies and protocols may be needed
Reintegration into school has been a noticeably neglected area of focus in concussion research, particularly in comparison to research on[…] -
ProAssurance gift to UAB establishes the nation’s first academic research program dedicated to physician wellness
The ProAssurance Endowed Chair for Physician Wellness at UAB will help address health issues unique to physicians as they deal[…] -
Childhood cancer research at UAB continues with grants from St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Pediatric neurosurgeons, oncologists and molecular imaging physicians continue to work toward better diagnoses, treatments and cures for childhood cancer. -
A novel anti-cancer chemotherapeutic agent inhibits glioblastoma growth and radiation resistance
This potential chemotherapeutic agent to treat glioblastoma — a primary brain tumor with dismal survival rates — is a novel[…] -
Brain tumors: Still devastating, but treatment has come a long way
There will be more than 33,000 brain tumors diagnosed in Americans this year, according to the National Cancer Institute; but[…] -
UAB back surgery quality scores top national averages
UAB neurosurgery’s commitment to quality care is reflected in outcomes that beat national averages in key measurements. -
UAB leads effort to set guidelines for fMRI use in epilepsy surgery
A seven-year effort led by a UAB neurologist has established the first guidelines for the use of fMRI in epilepsy[…] -
Attractive drug candidate identified to target glioma brain tumors
This rapidly fatal brain cancer has seen only two improvements in therapy in 30 years, and research findings are pointing[…] -
UAB receives prestigious BRAIN Initiative grant for deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease
UAB investigators have won a prestigious White House BRAIN Initiative grant to study the potential benefits of new technology coupled[…] -
Global Surgery Program links UAB and Children’s neurosurgeons with counterparts in Vietnam
UAB-developed technology supports a globe-spanning partnership that links pediatric neurosurgeons at UAB and Children’s of Alabama with those in Vietnam[…] -
UAB Medicine opens neurosurgery clinic in Greystone
UAB Medicine opens a new neurosurgery clinic on the Highway 280 corridor in Greystone -
More than 10 risk factors identified in readmission of pediatric neurosurgery patients
Big data provides insight into patient readmission after pediatric neurosurgery. -
UAB researchers identify protein that plays key role in brain cancer stem cell growth and survival
New UAB research study shows therapeutic promise in targeting MLK4 in brain cancer patients. -
UAB’s ROSA robot guides new epilepsy procedure
A new surgical robot helps UAB physicians add a new technique for preparing for epilepsy surgery. -
New UAB research laboratory to study concussion biomarkers, recovery
The VORLab will study the effects of injuries sustained in football and other contact sports on balance, eye movement and[…] -
Neurosurgery elevated to department status
Effective Oct. 1, 2013, the newly formed Department of Neurosurgery will increase the profile of an internationally renowned program.