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UAB to help lead NIH-funded population genomic screening initiative to advance population genomic screening in primary careJul 15, 2026UAB will help lead an NIH-funded Population Genomic Screening Network initiative to integrate genomic screening into primary care, enabling earlier detection of inherited cancer, cardiovascular and other genetic risks to improve prevention, health outcomes and equitable care. -
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UAB trial shows first-in-human immunotherapy that more than doubles progression-free survival in glioblastoma patientsJul 09, 2026UAB researchers report Phase 1 trial results showing a novel immunotherapy was well-tolerated and doubled the progression-free survival time in glioblastoma patients, offering new optimism for improving survival and quality of life. -
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New funding fuels research inspired by grandmother’s pneumonia hospitalizationJul 08, 2026A UAB researcher received NIH funding to study whether a ketogenic diet can help preserve muscle mass, strength and physical function in older adults hospitalized with pneumonia, potentially improving recovery and independence after discharge. -
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Researchers awarded $8M grant to study long-term impact of Type 2 diabetes treatment for pregnant patients and their childrenJun 25, 2026Insulin is typically the first line of treatment for pregnant patients with Type 2 diabetes. This funding allows researchers to evaluate whether insulin combined with metformin leads to better outcomes for the mother and child. -
$10 million gift launches statewide effort to expand access to care in rural AlabamaJun 24, 2026UAB launches GRIT with a $10 million gift from the Goodrich family to expand rural Alabama healthcare, training and retaining primary care physicians, strengthening clinics, and improving access, outcomes and long-term community health. -
Service meets science: Meet the first graduate of UAB’s Master of Science in AI in MedicineJun 24, 2026Stevan Fairburn became the first graduate of a degree program that did not even exist a few years earlier. A program built around the belief that the future of medicine will require clinicians who understand both people and technology, both compassion and innovation. -
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Limdi awarded grant to expand access to genomic medicine across Southeast through eConsultJun 09, 2026A $2.9M NIH grant aims to provide comprehensive genomic medicine consultations to healthcare providers in Alabama and Tennessee, helping integrate genetic and genomic insights into routine patient care. -
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From UAB to the NBA: Former Blazer’s commitment to eye safetyJun 03, 2026Former UAB basketball player Trey Jemison’s journey from college athlete to the NBA highlights the importance of eye safety, early detection and protective eyewear, guided by UAB Eye Care experts who helped him manage myopia and prevent sports‑related eye injuries. -
Jacob Smith defies early prognosis following life-threatening accidentJun 03, 2026Jacob Smith is continuing his recovery two years after a car fell on his head while he was working on it, causing a severe traumatic brain injury, and he is making steady progress in rehabilitation with support from his family and the UAB medical team. -
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Physical activity associated with lower cardiovascular risk among cardiomyopathy gene variant carriersMay 27, 2026Research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity measured by wearable fitness trackers is associated with lower rates of adverse cardiovascular events in people with genetic variants linked to cardiomyopathy. -
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Patients with advanced colorectal cancer have new offering for treatment with liver transplant at UABMay 13, 2026Few centers in the Southeast offer this procedure, and the national allocation system does not typically prioritize patients with colorectal metastases — meaning extended waits on the transplantation list for these patient populations. -
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‘Zombie’ senescent cells are a nightmare for skeletal muscle in aging and diseaseApr 30, 2026UAB researchers review how senescent “zombie” cells contribute to skeletal muscle weakness with aging and disease, outlining emerging therapies such as senolytics and senomorphics that could help preserve muscle health and extend health span.