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Pediatrics welcomes two new faculty members in November 2022
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The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed two new faculty members in the month of November. Please join us in making them feel at home! -
Drs. Abdullatif and Ladinsky receive Courage Award
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Hussein Abdullatif, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, and Morissa Ladinsky, M.D., professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, were recipients of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) Courage Award. The awards were presented[…] -
The Adoption Clinic Celebrates 20 Years
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The Adoption Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic that offers services for families who are preparing to adopt and for families who have already adopted. The clinic was founded by Jennifer Chambers, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General[…] -
Drs. Dhall and Feig elected to membership in the American Pediatric Society
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Congratulations to Girish Dhall, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, and Daniel Feig, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., professor in the Division of Pediatrics Nephrology, on their recent election to membership in the American Pediatric Society (APS). -
How to prevent, manage and discuss Type 2 diabetes with children
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Type 2 diabetes is alarmingly on the rise in Alabama youth, but following a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help mitigate the risk and the severity. -
Dr. Bhatia named Vice-Chair of Heersink Faculty Council
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Smita Bhatia, M.D., MPH, professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, was named vice-chair of the Heersink School of Medicine Faculty Council. -
A live biotherapeutic product reduces lung damage in a neonatal mouse model of chronic lung disease
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Experimental neonatal chronic lung disease is marked by a redox imbalance that damages the lungs, and that damage can be ameliorated using a live biotherapeutic mixture of three Lactobacillus species. -
New Research Faculty Introduction
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The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for Summer and Fall 2022. Please join Heersink School of Medicine and the Office of Research in welcoming these new faculty. -
10 appointed to endowed positions
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The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees also voted to accept endowments for four chairs, a professorship and a lecture. -
“Triple-demic” viruses and how to protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID-19
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Two infectious diseases physicians break down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as the colder months arrive and more people contract these viruses.
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Congratulations to the following pediatric faculty on being elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership!
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ResBiotic, a company co-founded by UAB Department of Pediatrics associate professor Vivek Lal, M.D., received the Harbert Institute Startup of the Year Award! Congratulations Dr. Lal!
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