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Department welcomes Killets and Bowden
McKenna Killets (left) and Deborah Bowden (right) recently joined the UAB Department of Neurosurgery. -
UAB Neurosurgery attends ISPN meeting in Singapore
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery’s Jeffrey Blount, M.D., MPH, Brandon Rocque, M.D., and Andrew Hale, M.D., Ph.D.,[…] -
Blount and Smith receive Lister Hill Center’s Pilot Grants for Health Policy Research award
Jeffrey Blount, M.D., MPH, Pediatric Division Director of the UAB Department of Neurosurgery, and Clinical Research Manager and UAB School[…] -
Department Welcomes Kammerud and Burch
Sarah Kammerud and Melissa Burch recently joined the UAB Department of Neurosurgery. -
Out of Office Spotlight: Brandy Nix
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and[…] -
UAB Neurosurgery launches STEM initiative in elementary schools
UAB Neurosurgery heads to local elementary schools to encourage young students to consider the STEM fields as they ponder career[…] -
Osuka awarded $324,000 K22 grant
Satoru Osuka, MD., PhD., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery, recently received the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Transition[…] -
Liptrap named chair of the UAB Faculty Development Committee
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., was recently named chair of the UAB Faculty Development Committee (FDC). -
Markert selected as Yale University's annual guest lecturer
University of Alabama at Birmingham’s James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery and Department of Neurosurgery[…] -
2022 in review: A banner Blazer year
Programs across the university, from athletics to academics to patient care and more, were recognized on the national and international[…] -
2022 in review: UAB’s gold-medal performance
Day after day during the World Games, contributions from Blazers made it possible to make athletes’ dreams come true and[…] -
Neurosurgery resident alumnus named international neurosurgery department chair
Former UAB Department of Neurosurgery resident Christoph J. Griessenauer, M.D., FAANS, FACS, FEBNI, was recently named Chair of the Department[…] -
Department welcomes Hall as clinical administrative office specialist IV
Dianna Hall will join the UAB Department of Neurosurgery’s Pediatric Division at Children’s Hospital of Alabama as clinical administrative office specialist[…] -
Department welcomes Sayed as international visiting scholar
Mohammed Abdellah Sayed will join the UAB Department of Neurosurgery’s Pediatric Division at Children’s Hospital of Alabama as an international visiting[…] -
Department welcomes Lane as clinical research nurse coordinator II
Natalie Lane will join the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as clinical research nurse coordinator II in January. -
Out of the Office Spotlight: Anna Munger
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and[…] -
Neurosurgery NPs are rising to meet the needs of patients
As the demand for quality health care continues to increase, UAB Department of Neurosurgery nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising to meet[…] -
UAB celebrates National Injury Prevention Day
National Injury Prevention Day was created by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids to raise awareness and slow the traumatic[…] -
The University of Alabama at Birmingham will host a Provider Recognition Reception honoring providers who received outstanding patient feedback
The University of Alabama at Birmingham will host a Provider Recognition Reception on Dec. 8, to honor clinic providers who[…]
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Wright joins department as spine APP
Meghan Wright joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a spine advanced practice provider (APP) with nearly 7 years of[…] -
Van Meir lab scores higher than 99% of ResearchGate researchers
According to the latest ResearchGate Research Interest Score, UAB Department of Neurosurgery David Hart White Endowed Professor Erwin Van Meir’s,[…] -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for Summer and Fall 2022. Please join Heersink[…] -
Out of the Office Spotlight: Jennifer Lancaster
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and[…] -
Department holds 39th Annual Galbraith Scientific Session and Lecture
In 1954, James Garber Galbraith, M.D., established the Division of Neurosurgery within the UAB Heersink School of Medicine’s Department of[…]
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The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation introduces the Heersink Innovation Fellows Program 2022-2023 cohort
The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation recently elected its 2022-2023 cohort for the Heersink Innovation Fellows Program. Nine[…] -
Markert elected to National Academy of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham’s James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery and Department of Neurosurgery professor,[…] -
National Academy of Medicine adds three UAB faculty to its distinguished ranks
UAB’s newest members of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine were selected for their outstanding professional achievements and exceptional commitment[…] -
Virtual Reality and Neurosurgery: The new training frontier
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery enhances neurosurgical resident education and training using virtual reality (VR). -
Van Meir recognized at Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception
Erwin G. Van Meir, Ph.D., was recently recognized at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Endowed Chairs and Professors Reception[…] -
Department welcomes Salamone
Julia Salamone began her career at UAB as a bedside nurse in the neuro-ICU and later transitioned to the neuro-critical[…] -
UAB joins study to slow bleeding in the brain
The study will examine a protein that may help slow bleeding in the brain when given within a two-hour window[…] -
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[…] -
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[…] -
UAB care team leads patient through life-changing internal decapitation
An internal decapitation is rare but not unheard of, and it takes a team to help a patient recover. -
Brain aneurysm survivor says staying positive is key on the road to recovery
An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall, resulting in[…] -
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. -
A Blazer’s family member to represent USA at The World Games
For one UAB employee, having a nephew compete in The World Games makes Birmingham’s and UAB’s support of the games[…] -
International health organization urges World Health Assembly to adopt fortification of staple foods with folic acid to prevent spina bifida
Medical professionals are calling on the World Health Assembly to pass a resolution calling for folic acid fortification in staple[…] -
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. -
Momentum in Medicine at UAB series: Meet Megann, Donna, and Dr. Fuller
The Heersink School of Medicine is spotlighting each of the women selected for the Momentum in Medicine at UAB program and[…] -
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. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for January to March 2022. Please join Heersink[…] -
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[…] -
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. -
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. -
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[…] -
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[…] -
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[…] -
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[…] -
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. -
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[…] -
Neurosurgery elevated to department status
Effective Oct. 1, 2013, the newly formed Department of Neurosurgery will increase the profile of an internationally renowned program.