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UAB OB/GYN specialty ranked No. 13 by U.S. News & World Report
We are pleased to announce that UAB Medicine’s obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) specialty was ranked the No. 13 best program of its kind nationally in the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The publication also ranked[…]
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Arend Appointed Inaugural Holder of the Dr. James and Vicki Orr Endowed Professorship
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has taken a momentous step in recognizing and celebrating excellence in the field of Women's Oncology. Effective September 7, 2023, the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System officially appointed Rebecca[…] -
Subramaniam appointed holder of the Bruce Harris, Jr., M.D. Endowed Professorship
On September 7, 2023, the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System approved the appointment of Akila Subramaniam, M.D., M.P.H., as the next holder of the Bruce Harris, Jr., M.D. Endowed Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The[…] -
Announcing the third class of Momentum Leaders in Medicine at UAB
Momentum in Medicine's third cohort includes an impressive list of 15 women leaders from a variety of roles, departments, and backgrounds within UAB Medicine. -
Five silent symptoms of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is known as the “silent killer” due to the difficulty in early detection because most women do not have any early symptoms. -
UAB Center for NICHD Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research is continued through new funding and partnerships
UAB and the University Teaching Hospital/University of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia have collaborated on a project titled “Interventions to Reduce Infant Mortality and Morbidity in Low Resource Settings,” which has been continuously funded since 2003. The funding for the ongoing[…] -
UAB’s first uterus transplant recipient delivers healthy baby
The baby boy, born in late May 2023, is the first baby born from a uterus transplant outside of a clinical trial and UAB’s first baby from its uterus transplant program. -
Women's Health in Ecuador: An OBGYN's Perspective on Global Healthcare
Women's health is a critical issue that has been overlooked in many parts of the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these countries have socialized medicine and access to primary care, but access to specialty services is[…] -
One-of-a-kind Alabama ovarian cancer car tags raise nearly $1.7 million for ovarian cancer research at UAB
Over $1 million has been raised for ovarian cancer research through the Drive Out Ovarian Cancer car tag. -
Preliminary findings suggest obesity may be tied to the development of PCOS
Findings from an ongoing UAB study suggest obesity is a driving factor in the development of PCOS, the most common endocrine cardiometabolic disorder of women. -
Straughn steps down as Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Director, after 14 years of educational leadership and mentorship: Smith to assume role
The UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Gynecologic Oncology announces a transition in leadership within the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship program. After a remarkable and long-standing tenure of 14 years, J. Michael Straughn, Jr., M.D., has made the decision[…] -
Hoover to assume role following Jenkins’ long successful tenure as division director of Women’s Reproductive Health
The UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) announces a transition in the leadership in the Division of Women's Reproductive Health. After 15 years of exceptional service and leadership, Todd Jenkins, M.D., will step down from his position as the[…] -
Partner Profile: Isabel Scarinci, Ph.D., MPH
In this installment of MHIGH's Partner Profiles series, Dr. Isabel Scarinci shares about her life and work in global health. -
UAB plays major role in launching statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer
UAB is partnering with the American Cancer Society and ADPH to launch a statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer. -
UAB hosts open dialogue event for cervical cancer community
Join UAB physicians and members of the cervical cancer community for an open discussion on the cervical cancer experience. -
CHAP trial awarded Clinical Trial of the Year
Results from the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy trial found treating preexisting mild chronic hypertension in pregnant women is safe from both the mom and baby. Results published in April 2022 have since led to changes in national guidelines. -
Obstetric Fistula in Africa: Healing lives, empowering women
There is an overlooked healthcare crisis affecting millions of women, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. An obstetric fistula is a devastating condition that deeply impacts the lives of affected women, their families, and communities. By raising awareness and working[…] -
One-of-a-kind Alabama ovarian cancer car tags provide nearly $1.7 million for ovarian cancer research at UAB
Alabama is one of three states currently offering an ovarian cancer car tag, thanks to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Proceeds from each tag purchased go directly to the Division of Gynecologic Oncology to support ovarian cancer research. Donations[…] -
Burney named inaugural holder of the J. Benjamin Younger, M.D. - Roensch Family Endowed Chair in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Richard O. Burney, M.D., MSc, division director and associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been named the Inaugural Holder of the J. Benjamin Younger, M.D. - Roensch Family Endowed Chair in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at[…] -
Casey named holder of the John C. Hauth Endowed Professorship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Brian M. Casey, M.D., has been named as the holder of the John C. Hauth Endowed Professorship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UAB Marnix E Heersink School of Medicine. The appointment was approved[…] -
UAB Medicine leadership programs celebrate more than 100 participants
In the last several years, UAB Medicine and Heersink School of Medicine have worked to bring leadership development to faculty and staff through the UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership and Momentum in Medicine programs. -
16 faculty named winners of 2023 Dean’s Excellence Awards
Sixteen remarkable faculty members have been named winners of the 2023 Dean’s Excellence Awards for Faculty. -
Stewart named 2023 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner in Teaching
Chere L. Stewart, M.D., has been awarded the 2023 Dean's Excellence Award Winner for her outstanding work and accomplishments as an educator in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
At what age do I get what exam? A women’s health guide for 20s, 30s and 40s
UAB experts discuss changes women should be aware of as their bodies mature and what exams they should receive during different time periods. -
Andrews appointed as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine has announced the appointment of William W. Andrews, M.D., PhD, as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) as of April 20, 2023. This prestigious[…] -
What is preeclampsia? Learn about its symptoms and treatment from UAB women’s health expert
Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Brian Brocato, D.O., UAB maternal-fetal medicine specialist, discusses the signs, symptoms and treatment of the pregnancy condition. -
A neonatologist chooses to become a machine-learning expert to improve patient outcomes
With data from 25,000 deliveries at UAB, Vivek Shukla, M.D., aims to predict which fetal heart rates are cause for concern. He is also earning a Ph.D. in engineering to bridge the gap between clinicians and data scientists. -
UAB plays major role in launching statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer
Alabama Department of Public Health, in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, TogetHer for Health, Rotary Club of Birmingham, and the American Cancer Society launched a[…] -
Is it the blues or postpartum depression?
UAB women’s health expert discusses the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression. -
Three UAB faculty members elected to the Association of American Physicians
Anindya Dutta, Ph.D., David Kimberlin, M.D., and Alan Tita, M.D., Ph.D., were elected to join the Association of American Physicians. -
Study: Pembrolizumab improves outcomes for endometrial cancer treatment
UAB was one of four sites leading a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of adding Pembrolizumab to endometrial cancer care. -
Adolescent puberty, when and why she should see a gynecologist
UAB pediatric obstetrician and gynecologist provides tips to parents on having open conversation with their adolescent daughter about her overall reproductive health. -
From traumatic brain injury patient to nursing school graduate
Ashton Ayers was not expected to survive after an accident left her with a traumatic brain injury during her freshman year of high school. A decade later, Ayers defied the odds and graduated from the UAB School of Nursing. -
UAB surpasses 20,000 robotic surgeries milestone, looks to future of continued surgical care
In just the five years since UAB completed 10,000 robotic surgeries, surgeons across 15 disciplines have now collectively exceeded 20,000 robotic surgeries, setting a record for the hospital. -
New DEAL program recognizes and develops UAB administrative professionals
UAB holds its administrative professionals in the highest regard. April 26, 2023, is Administrative Professionals Day – allowing us to recognize and celebrate our administrative professionals while also highlighting the administrative resources offered by UAB. Most recently, the Developing Emerging[…] -
Three Heersink faculty elected to join the Association of American Physicians
Three faculty from across the UAB Heersink School of Medicine were elected to join the Association of American Physicians (AAP), an honorary medical society that advocates for the advancement of scientific and practical medicine by promoting professional and social interaction among physician-scientists,[…] -
Boitano receives grant for research on overcoming chemobrain
Teresa Boitano, M.D., is a fellow in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Her team was recently awarded a National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Quality of Life Research pilot grant. This grant will support Boitano's research on[…] -
Pembrolizumab improves outcomes for endometrial cancer treatment
Concurrent with its presentation as a Late Breaking Abstract at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) recently published an international, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 clinical trial that evaluated the[…] -
Three UAB studies look at obesity in-utero and how it affects offspring as part of four-center study
Three teams of researchers from UAB are analyzing the intergenerational transmission of obesity. -
Arend appointed Co-Leader of Experimental Therapeutics Program at O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has recently announced the appointment of Rebecca Arend, M.D., MSPH, Associate Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Associate Scientist in the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center,[…]