The UAB Faculty Senate hosted “Focused Priorities – Boundless Opportunities,” this year’s annual State of the University address by President Ray L. Watts.
Wrong shipment of mice led to estrogen breakthrough in trauma survival.
UAB to start first human trials of drug to prevent death due to severe blood loss
Written by Bob Shepard
A drug derived from female hormones that may help soldiers survive major blood loss on a battlefield will undergo first human testing at UAB.
UAB researchers collaborated on a study showing a blood test for chlamydia might be valuable in screening infertile women for pregnancy outcomes.
UAB Medicine announces selection of second Chief Quality Resident Program cohort
Written by UAB Medicine
Seven residents have been chosen for the UAB Medicine Chief Quality Resident Program, which was created last year to expose interested residents and fellows to relevant concepts in quality and patient safety, and to prepare them for potential leadership positions in the field.
School of Medicine partnering with prestigious Albert Schweitzer Fellowship program
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship is opening its 13th U.S.-based program chapter in the UAB School of Medicine, with additional support from UAB’s Schools of Dentistry, Health Professions, Nursing, and Public Health.
Kevin J. Leon, M.D., associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, has been named the associate dean for Undergraduate Medical Education.
UAB study looks to improve medication adherence in African-American glaucoma patients
Written by Bob Shepard
African-Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma, and a new UAB study looks to find ways to improve medication adherence in that patient group.