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The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation (MHIBI) recently hosted two cohorts of visiting medical students from Mahidol University and Thammasat University, offering an immersive, hands-on experience in artificial intelligence (AI) research alongside UAB faculty. Across both visits, four students engaged directly with interdisciplinary teams, gaining firsthand insight into how collaboration between clinicians, engineers, and data scientists is accelerating innovation in healthcare.
Victor M. Montori, M.D., M.Sc., Robert H. and Susan M. Rewoldt Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic and consultant in the Division of Endocrinology, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 UAB Heersink School of Medicine commencement ceremony.
The Population Health Department on the UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus enhances patient care and resident learning by focusing on prevention, care coordination, and chronic disease management. Serving as a vital bridge within the healthcare system, the department helps ensure that patients do not fall through gaps in care.
Vascular calcification is a major contributor to cardiovascular mortality in diabetes and is driven in part by osteogenic reprogramming of vascular smooth muscle cells. Diabetes is also associated with vascular rhythm disruption, but how circadian regulators contribute to vascular calcification is poorly understood.
For most high school athletes, their senior season is a moment they look forward to for years, but Quay Lynch nearly had that dream taken away in an instant. Read the story on how UAB Orthopaedic Surgery fueled his comeback to compete.
Shea Duerring, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics, has been appointed by the Secretary of Transportation to serve on the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC).
The 2026 CHARM Hackathon brought together researchers, clinicians, and engineers for a weeklong intensive software development sprint focused on developing artificial intelligence tools to improve care for patients with rare and complex diseases.
For more than a decade, Geeta Chhabra has supported research efforts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics. As a Research Grants Manager, Chhabra works closely with faculty and staff to ensure grant submissions are accurate, timely and compliant.
The Department of Urology is proud to spotlight Eboni Austin, Business Officer II, whose dedication and commitment to growth reflect the values of UAB.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics welcomes a new faculty member in the month of April. Please join us in making them feel at home!
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Auburn University have teamed up to offer a powerful new brain imaging service for people with epilepsy in Alabama. This service has been available to patients since January 2024.
Anmol Dhawan, M.D., MBBS, joined the UAB Department of Radiology as an instructor in the cardiopulmonary imaging section in March 2026.
Interventional Radiology is changing the landscape of traditional treatment options, offering patients less invasive options with faster recovery times and fewer complications.
Faculty members in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery recently earned praise from medical students after a week-long STP2308 Special Topics course for women in surgery.
UAB recently recognized 10 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, ranging from five years to 30 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB, with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
William Harris, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics, has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
The Undergraduate Immunology Society (UIS) at UAB brings together students who share a strong interest in immunology and a commitment to education, outreach, and scientific engagement. Supported by the UAB Department of Microbiology, the UAB Immunology Institute, and its Undergraduate Immunology Program, UIS is a student-led organization that promotes awareness of the immune system and encourages early exposure to STEM education within the broader community. The society was established to create a welcoming space for immunology majors and other interested students to connect, learn, and contribute beyond the classroom.
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is excited to announce the results of its fellowship match for the 2027 program year!
On April 20, 2026, Eldad Hadar, M.D., will join the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery as a professor.
April 14 marks the 13th annual Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) Day, led by the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants. PAs are often responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the anatomic pathology service and play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare services in both surgical pathology and autopsy.
Jacqueline Garonzik Wang, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UAB Division of Transplantation and co-director of the Comprehensive Transplant Institute, is the senior author on a multi-center study reporting the first U.S. clinical experience using normothermic machine perfusion to rescue donor kidneys declined through the national allocation system. The study, “The use of a centralized normothermic preservation and assessment center to rescue kidneys declined after standard allocation,” is published in the American Journal of Transplantation.
The UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine has been ranked No. 10 among anesthesiology departments nationwide for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, according to the 2025 rankings released by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The department moved up from No. 18 in the previous ranking, marking a significant rise in national standing.
UAB Vascular trainees delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery “Top Gun” competition, with Adam C. Banks, M.D., and Irina Gonzalez-Sigler, M.D., earning a second-place finish—the program’s highest result since 2013.
Bhuwan Giri, M.B.B.S., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Surgery’s Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, has been selected by the Central Surgical Association (CSA) Foundation Board as a recipient of a 2026 CSA Foundation Award.
The UAB Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is excited to share a significant advocacy success that will greatly benefit individuals living with a total laryngectomy across Alabama.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology will present its 2026 Annual Research Symposium on April 21 at 9 a.m. featuring guest speaker Jill Glausier, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh.
UAB recently recognized 40 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, ranging from five years to 35 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB, with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
When Babajide Ojo, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, was completing his doctoral degree at Oklahoma State University, one of his peers had a child with Crohn’s disease. Ojo was so struck by the burden of the condition and its treatment on the child and his classmate, who eventually had to drop out of the program, that he decided his research must focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
What began as a way to bring pediatric residents together outside the hospital has grown into one of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics’ longest-running traditions. Now celebrating its 20th year, the Spring Scramble 5K continues to bring together residents, faculty and community members in support of children and families across Birmingham and beyond.
The 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) is May 15-18 in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.