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UAB welcomes new class of Graduate Biomedical Sciences students
Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS) at UAB recently welcomed its new class of GBS students pursuing their Ph.D. across eight interdisciplinary training themes. The GBS Doctoral Training Program provides interdisciplinary education and mentorship while allowing GBS trainees to perform doctoral research in more than 350 labs across campus.

Written on September 13, 2024 Read more...
Nine Heersink staff members honored with 2024 Dean’s Excellence Awards for Staff

Heersink School of Medicine awarded nine staff members as the 2024 Dean’s Excellence Awards for Staff winners. Individuals selected for this honor showcased outstanding accomplishments beyond their daily duties and contributed considerably to Heersink’s core mission areas – education, clinical care, and basic, translational, and clinical research.

Written on September 11, 2024 Read more...
International student from McMaster University and mentor drive changes in medicine through AI

Udbhav Ram, an international scholar from McMaster University, recently joined Carlos E. Cardenas, Ph.D., in his lab to study and research and serve as an undergraduate ambassador.

Written on September 11, 2024 Read more...
Hepatitis B Cure: State of the Science and Future Directions with Michael Vinikoor, M.D.

The UAB Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health and the UAB Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, hosted a seminar on Thursday, Aug. 29, featuring guest speaker Michael Vinikoor, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Medicine at UAB.

Written on September 09, 2024 Read more...
UAB researchers show benefits of unilateral Deep Brain Stimulation on verbal fluency in Parkinson’s disease patients
In a recent study, UAB researchers found that rather than stimulating both sides of the brain using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), unilateral right DBS may avoid DBS-related declines in verbal fluency and response inhibition in patients with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease.

Written on September 06, 2024 Read more...
Research in the classroom: Students conduct precision medicine research that benefits patients with neurological diseases through Undergraduate Neurosciences Program courses
Camerron Crowder, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Neurobiology and assistant director of the Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute (PMI), offers a unique research opportunity for undergraduate students by teaching the PMI research process, how to develop animal models, and the use of artificial intelligence to identify treatment options through courses in the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program.

Written on September 04, 2024 Read more...
UAB Graduate Medical Education celebrates the opening of its GME Wellness Center
In August 2024, the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education office hosted a grand opening for its newly completed GME Wellness Center. The celebratory open house was attended by Heersink School of Medicine deans, faculty, UAB Hospital residents and fellows.

Written on September 04, 2024 Read more...
5 qualities of a successful leader part 5: Talent development

The UAB Medicine Leadership Competency Model features five domains and 19 competencies. In this series, we’ll examine this model and how it can be used to empower leadership.

Written on September 03, 2024 Read more...
UAB Master of Science in Global Health degree
The UAB Master of Science in Global Health (MSGH) program is uniquely offered by the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and the UAB School of Public Health. The degree connects students with cutting-edge global health research and practice through collaborations amongst the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, the Sparkman Center for Global Health, the Global Health Consortium, and several international partners. Camryn Durham and Divya Annamalai, two recent graduates of the program, share their experience.

Written on August 28, 2024 Read more...
Colorado named assistant dean for Student Experience

Dale Colorado, DO, MPH, has been named assistant dean for Student Experience, a new position established in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine to support medical students in the learning environment.

Written on August 28, 2024 Read more...
Addressing Stress and Burnout: Key Takeaways from Dr. Marie-Carmelle Elie’s Talk on Navigating Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare

Healthcare is an environment that is inherently challenging, with providers often facing intense emotional and physical demands. Beyond the high-stakes and long hours, healthcare professionals also bear the emotional weight of their patients’ suffering, making them particularly vulnerable to stress and burnout.

In her recent AMWA talk, Marie-Carmelle Elie, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., F.C.C.M., presented “Navigating Compassion Fatigue in the Workplace,” which explored the topics of stress, burnout, and coping strategies as it relates to individuals in healthcare.

Written on August 28, 2024 Read more...
Ianov featured in Reporter article on U-BDS
Lara Ianov, Ph.D., assistant professor and managing director of UAB's Biological Data Science Core (U-BDS), is playing a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of research at UAB.

Written on August 27, 2024 Read more...
Distinguished neuroscientist and best-selling author David Linden, Ph.D., to speak at inaugural Robin Lester Memorial Lecture
The Department of Neurobiology invites the UAB community to attend the inaugural Robin Lester Memorial Lecture on Sept. 26 to hear a presentation from special guest David Linden, Ph.D., professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Written on August 21, 2024 Read more...
UAB Heersink School of Medicine introduces inaugural Brain PRIME cohort

Heersink School of Medicine introduced four new research focus areas in 2022. Of these focus areas, Brain Health and Disease Across the Lifespan aims to improve understanding of brain development, aging, health, and disease.

Written on August 20, 2024 Read more...
33 graduate from UAB Medicine’s High Performing Care Collaborative summer 2024 program

Thirty-three individuals comprising seven teams recently graduated from UAB Medicine’s High Performing Care Collaborative summer 2024 program. The program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office, recognized its graduates at a ceremony on Aug. 14, 2024.

Written on August 20, 2024 Read more...
Gavin aims to grow premier biomedical programs at UAB
Cristin Gavin, Ph.D., serves as associate dean for undergraduate biomedical programs for the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. In this role, she has fostered thriving opportunities for UAB students, many of whom matriculate into medical schools, through the programs she oversees.

Written on August 20, 2024 Read more...
Blazer BRAIN summer program shapes the future of neuroscience
Blazer BRAIN is an eight-week undergraduate summer program that offers students an opportunity to conduct research and participate in an intensive professional development program as they work towards earning their Ph.D. in neuroscience.

Written on August 15, 2024 Read more...
Heersink School of Medicine celebrates 2024 White Coat Ceremony

On August 10, 2024, members from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine incoming MS1 class gathered with friends, family, faculty, and staff to celebrate the White Coat Ceremony. The annual ceremony is the first milestone event for medical students, honoring the receiving of their white coats. The ceremony took place at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, AL and was facilitated by Heersink School of Medicine leadership from each of its campuses.

Written on August 14, 2024 Read more...
Heersink School of Medicine’s GME Office celebrates GME Professionals Day
The Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME) declared every third Friday in August the annual GME Professionals Day to recognize program coordinators and GME administrators who help make residency and fellowship training programs successful. This year, GME Professionals Day is celebrated on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.In recognition of GME Professionals Day, get to know several staff leaders working in residency and fellowship programs across UAB.

Written on August 13, 2024 Read more...
Richter, Thomas receive McNulty Civitan Scientist Award; aim to improve sleep and quality of life for individuals with Down Syndrome
Caroline G. Richter, Ph.D., and S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D., have been selected for the 2024-2025 McNulty Civitan Scientist Award.

Written on August 12, 2024 Read more...
Geldmacher named 2024 Brewer-Heslin Award winner
David S. Geldmacher, M.D., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology and Warren Family Endowed Chair in Neurology, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Brewer-Heslin Award for Professionalism in Medicine. Established by the late Gov. Albert Brewer, the award honors faculty members of the Heersink School of Medicine who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to providing highly skilled and deeply compassionate medical care to their patients.

Written on August 12, 2024 Read more...
Research in Focus: Wadiche published in Journal of Neuroscience
Research in Focus is a series that highlights Neurobiology faculty members’ papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Written on August 07, 2024 Read more...
Neurobiology Seminar Series: Insights from leading experts and emerging talent
The Department of Neurobiology is hosting two yearlong seminar series designed to foster community and advance knowledge within the field.

Written on August 07, 2024 Read more...
Agarwal welcomed to Leadership Alabama Class XXXIV

Anupam Agarwal, M.D., senior vice president for Medicine and dean of the Heersink School of Medicine, has been selected to Leadership Alabama’s Class XXXIV for the year 2024-2025.

Written on August 07, 2024 Read more...
Harris awarded 2024 Sara Crews Finley, M.D., Endowed Leadership Scholarship

Chandler Harris has been honored as the 2024 recipient of the Sara Crews Finley, M.D., Endowed Leadership Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship recognizes and supports students who exhibit outstanding leadership, scholarship, and service within their medical training and in other endeavors. Eligible recipients must be rising third-year medical students who rank in the top 25 percent of their class, and the scholarship is renewable for their fourth year.

Written on August 07, 2024 Read more...
Volker Hall Construction Renderings
Summer 2024 marked the beginning of several renovation projects to Heersink School of Medicine’s Volker Hall. The current projects will modernize the building and its technology offerings for medical students and faculty. As construction continues in various areas of the building, we are pleased to share renderings of two major renovation efforts.

Written on August 06, 2024 Read more...
5 qualities of a successful leader part 4: Strategy

The UAB Medicine Leadership Competency Model features five domains and 19 competencies. In this series, we’ll examine this model and how it can be used to empower leadership.

Written on August 05, 2024 Read more...
Student Welcome Reception: Celebrate the new academic year with the Heersink School of Medicine
The Heersink School of Medicine is excited to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year with a Student Welcome Reception.

Written on July 31, 2024 Read more...
Heersink School of Medicine welcomes new Center for Integrative Structural Biology
UAB has committed to a significant leap forward in biomedical research by approving the Center for Integrative Structural Biology during the June 2024 University of Alabama System Board of Trustees meeting.

Written on July 31, 2024 Read more...
National leader in urology research and clinical care, Thomas Chi, M.D., MBA, named Chair of UAB Urology

After a national search, Thomas Chi, M.D., MBA, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Urology, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Written on July 31, 2024 Read more...
CLAIR raises the bar in lung imaging and analytics
The Center for Lung Analytics and Imaging Research (CLAIR) will launch at UAB this year to improve diagnosis and monitoring for patients with chronic lung disease. The center brings together experts from nine scientific specialties who will work to establish new methods for lung imaging and other diagnostic modalities, expanding our current understanding of lung disease development and progression and enhancing phenotyping for precision-based therapies.

Written on July 30, 2024 Read more...
Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Grand Rounds: Innovating the Future of Healthcare Design

The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation hosted a Grand Rounds presentation titled "Innovating the Future of Healthcare Design" with speakers Tushar Gupta, Mark Vaughan, and Chris Ressler, renowned leaders in healthcare architecture and design, on Tuesday, July 16.

Written on July 30, 2024 Read more...
National Wellness Month: How the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness is building a better working environment
August is National Wellness Month, which emphasizes the importance of self-care and stress management, as well as the development of healthy routines. For the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness, these practices are at the forefront year-round. Through its various initiatives and resources, the Office of Wellness strives to create an environment where UAB employees thrive in their work.

Written on July 30, 2024 Read more...
Smalligan joins UAB’s Alabama Chapter ACP Laureate Award legacy
Roger Smalligan, M.D., MPH, regional dean of the Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, has been honored with the 2024 Alabama Chapter American College of Physicians (ACP) Laureate Award. The award recognizes his commitment and contributions to internal medicine, leadership, and patient care.

Written on July 24, 2024 Read more...
Disability Pride Month, part 2: Empowering employee accessibility through UAB's AWARE Program
Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. In part 2 of this series, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with two AWARE staff members, Kelly Mayer, Director of Talent Relations, and Dina Jones, HR ADA Specialist, to learn more about accessibility initiatives for employees with disabilities at UAB.

Written on July 24, 2024 Read more...
Heersink Student Spotlight: Why do I want to be a doctor? Part 2
Megan Saalwaechter is an MS1 student at the Heersink School of Medicine. The first year is always an adjustment, so the Heersink communications team met with her during orientation last July and again during the second semester to see how her first year of medical school was going.

Written on July 23, 2024 Read more...
Mugavero named associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research
Michael Mugavero, M.D., has been chosen as the new associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research, effective July 1, 2024.

Written on July 17, 2024 Read more...
Disability Pride Month, part 1: A spotlight on disability support at UAB
Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. In part 1 of this series, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with Allison Solomon, Executive Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) at UAB, to discuss how DSS provides inclusivity and accessibility across campus.

Written on July 17, 2024 Read more...
Ghomrawi joins UAB with leadership roles in Orthopaedic Surgery and Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center
Hassan Ghomrawi, Ph.D., MPH, has joined the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine as an associate professor and the inaugural vice chair for Research and Innovation for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as associate director for the Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center (CAMBAC).

Written on July 16, 2024 Read more...
Heersink School of Medicine student experiences “dream come true” through MSEP
Jordan Beam, a third-year medical student at the Heersink School of Medicine, recently completed an international research elective at Oxford University in the United Kingdom as part of the Medical Student Enrichment Program (MSEP), sponsored by UAB’s Office of International Medical Education.

Written on July 16, 2024 Read more...

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