News and Events - School of Medicine - Pediatrics

UAB named Center of Excellence in Rett Syndrome

The Center of Excellence designation provides funding and linked research opportunities for the member clinics.
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Dr. Karle to retire after 28 years of service to the Department of Pediatrics

Ginny Karle, M.D., professor in the Division of Neonatology, has retired after 28 years serving the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Children’s of Alabama and the greater Birmingham community.
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Posters from faculty and trainees in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes receive Presidential Poster Awards at Pediatric Endocrinology Society Annual Meeting

Drs. Margaret Marks and Jessica SchmittSeveral faculty and trainees from the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes presented at the Pediatric Endocrinology Society (PES) meeting held virtually April 30 through May 3, 2021. Two posters presented by members of the[…]
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UAB spinoff to treat chronic respiratory disease announces $3 million seed funding

ResBiotic Inc. will use the money to develop and commercialize groundbreaking probiotic formulations for lung health.
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Dr. Jester named chair of Pediatric Affairs Committee for Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

Traci Jester, M.D., associate professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, has been selected to serve as chair of the Pediatric Affairs Committee of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The Pediatric Affairs Committee is a subcommittee of the National Scientific[…]
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Hightower named a recipient of the 2021 UAB Samuel B. Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies

Rylie Hightower, BSN, was named one of 10 recipients of the 2021 UAB Samuel B. Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies. This award, named for Dr. Samuel Booth Barker the first graduate dean at UAB, is given each spring[…]
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Dr. CaJacob announced as clinical director for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Amy CaJacob, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, has been named the clinical director for the division.
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UAB-developed viral immunotherapy for pediatric brain tumors shows promise

G207, an immunotherapy derived from a modified herpes virus is well tolerated in children with gliomas, and shows signs of clinical effectiveness
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Spatial mapping of COVID-19 and H1N1 influenza show differential transcriptional signatures

Using spatial transcriptomics, UAB researchers set out to understand the differences and similarities between two viral infections causing acute lung injury, as it could improve patient care, as well as identify novel therapeutic targets.
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When COVID-19 came calling, UAB researchers were prepared

Responding to a challenge like none other, investigators made crucial discoveries, developed new treatments and went above and beyond to serve the campus community and beyond.
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