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17 faculty honored with 2026 Dean’s Excellence AwardsMay 13, 2026The UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty, recognizing exceptional faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, service, access and engagement, and mentorship.
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‘Zombie’ senescent cells are a nightmare for skeletal muscle in aging and diseaseApril 30, 2026UAB researchers review how senescent “zombie” cells contribute to skeletal muscle weakness with aging and disease, outlining emerging therapies such as senolytics and senomorphics that could help preserve muscle health and extend health span.
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10 faculty members complete UAB LEAD Program, Cohort 7October 30, 2025UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) celebrated ten distinguished faculty members from the seventh cohort of the LEading, Advancing, Developing (LEAD) at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 23.
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19 pediatric faculty receive promotions in 2025October 9, 2025Congratulations to the 19 faculty promoted effective October 1, 2025!
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2024-2025 Pediatric Research Roundtable & Fellow Core Conference Attendance AwardJuly 9, 2025The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics congratulates Melinda Chance, M.D. on receiving the 2024-2025 Spring Research Roundtable & Fellow Core Conference Attendance Award!
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Nine UAB faculty members elevated to Distinguished and University professorshipsJune 2, 2025This spring, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to five and the rank of University Professor to four faculty members.
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19 faculty honored with 2025 Dean’s Excellence AwardsApril 30, 2025The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the 19 winners of the 2025 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty.
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Pediatrics welcomes one new faculty member in March 2025March 27, 2025The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of March. Please join us in making them feel at home! -
March 2025 Pediatric Pandemic Network updatesMarch 20, 2025
Mini Medical School
Dr. David Osula and Dr. Eva Ingram, along with cardiology fellows and UAB Imaging, hosted the Mini Medical School on March 12, 2025. The team led sessions on dissecting a pig heart, CPR training, and performing ultrasounds on the human heart.
Youth Advisory Board Service Project Central Alabama
On Saturday, March 8, members of the Central Alabama Youth Advisory Board (YAB) volunteered at HUB Worldwide, a local nonprofit that diverts surplus medical supplies from landfills to individuals and organizations in need. YAB members helped organize the HUB warehouse, gaining first hand insight into the scope of products the organization distributes.
Equally as important as the hands-on work was hearing from HUB staff about how they source and distribute products to communities ranging from the mountains of Ecuador to rural clinics in Alabama to flood-stricken areas of North Carolina. Inspired by these stories, some YAB members made plans for future service at the HUB.
Youth Advisory Board Service Project Black Belt Region
The UAB Pediatric Pandemic Hub’s eighth Adolescent Medicine Youth Advisory Board meeting in Wilcox County for the 2024-2025 term was a success. Jasmine S. Kennedy, clinical research coordinator II and PPN YAB facilitator, led an interactive activity focused on a service project centered on mental health and social-emotional resilience.
Students designed a flyer conveying their message, featuring a QR code linked to a self-designed interactive app conceptualized as a "virtual diary." They also developed questions for the Daily Feelings Journal Form. The app can be added to a home screen.
MCH Hopes
Maternal Child Health HOPES participants from Jackson-Olin, Parker, and Carver high schools took part in simulation exercises at Children's of Alabama under the leadership of Dr. Chrystal Rutledge and the hospital’s simulation team.
Students performed simulations in hyponatremic seizures, coding, anaphylaxis, respiratory issues, and suturing. Marsha Sutton Kelly, MPA, clinical research manager, facilitated the group.
PARCA Annual Forum
The 2025 Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) held its annual forum on Friday, March 7, at the Harbert Center, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, nonprofit executives, educators, and mental health professionals to address mental health challenges in schools and the workforce.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivered the keynote address. Children’s of Alabama’s Lou Lacey spoke on “Where Do We Go From Here?” Attendees included Lonnie Pressley, MPH, MSEM, PPN director; Jasmine Kennedy, MA, clinical research coordinator II; and Katy Smith, MPA, educational liaison.
Blood Drive
The Pediatric Pandemic Network partnered with Children’s of Alabama and the Red Cross for a March blood drive. Free A1C testing was available, and donors received a $10 Amazon gift card. Special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Baker, Dr. Mark Baker, Lonnie Pressley, and Marsha Kelly Sutton for their participation.
Reality Check
Marsha Kelly-Sutton, program manager for UAB Medicine, staffed the “Life Happens” table for the Reality Check program at Ramsay High School on March 18, 2025. Approximately 120 students in 10th through 12th grade participated. While some were satisfied with their outcomes, others faced financial challenges. The event was engaging, and many students realized the importance of adaptability in navigating life’s uncertainties.
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Dr. Kong presents at Birmingham Kiwanis ClubMarch 20, 2025Michele Kong, M.D., professor in the Division of Critical Care, recently presented at the Kiwanis Club in Birmingham. -
Dr. Coyne-Beasley elected as APS president-electMarch 20, 2025Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., MPH, professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, has been elected as the 2025-2026 president-elect of the American Pediatric Society (APS), beginning June 1, 2025. -
Pediatrics welcomes one new faculty member in February 2025February 27, 2025The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of February. Please join us in making them feel at home! -
Neonatology SSPR Travel AwardsFebruary 27, 2025Members from the Division of Neonatology research team were awarded the Southern Society for Pediatric Research travel award. -
Dr. Salas named SSPR president electFebruary 27, 2025Ariel Salas, M.D., MSPH, associate professor in the Division of Neonatology, has been named as the 2026-2027 Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR) president-elect. -
Southern Society for Pediatric Research awardees 2025February 20, 2025Annalise Sorrentino, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Sam McCartney, M.D., second-year pediatric resident, received awards from the Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR). -
“Ouch, it stung me!” — Sting allergies can bee a real buzzkillFebruary 16, 2025Spending time outdoors may seem as sweet as honey, but a UAB pediatrician says sting allergies can bee a real buzzkill if you are not careful. Summer is time for good fun in the sun. -
Beat the heat: Experts give best practices for preventing heat-related illnessesFebruary 16, 2025Written by: Katherine Kirk Media contact: Anna Jones Graphic by: Jody PotterHigh temperatures mean high risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1,200 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. -
’Tis the season: As respiratory viruses surge, protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVIDFebruary 16, 2025Written by: Savannah KoplonMedia contact: Anna Jones A UAB infectious diseases physician breaks down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as people navigate colder months and have exposure to these viruses.This winter, influenza, COVID and RSV cases are surging across the United States. -
$9.6 million grant will create Center for Cancer Control in Persistent Poverty Areas through the UAB Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center and O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer CenterFebruary 16, 2025Written by: Jessica Rhinehart Media contact: Adam Pope As one of only five universities selected, UAB joins the NIH’s first major program to address how structural and institutional factors of persistent poverty relate to cancer.The National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute has awarded the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ... -
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of MedicineFebruary 16, 2025In grateful recognition of a transformational $95 million lead gift from longtime University of Alabama at Birmingham supporter Marnix E. Heersink, M.D., the UAB School of Medicine will now be named the UAB Marnix E. -
Advertisers depict unsafe sleeping environments for infants, study showsFebruary 16, 2025A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that national magazine advertisements and manufacturers of infant cribs continue to depict unsafe sleep environments, despite longtime guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect against SIDS and other sleep-related deaths. -
Department of Pediatrics residents elected to Alpha Omega AlphaFebruary 13, 2025Alana Nichols, M.D., and Gillian Garver, M.D., fourth year Med-Peds residents, have been elected for membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AΩA). -
Department of Pediatrics places second at the 2025 Cultural Connections Food FairFebruary 13, 2025The UAB Department of Pediatrics participated in the 2025 Heersink School of Medicine Cultural Connections Food Fair, highlighting a diverse array of delicious dishes representing various cultures. -
Grand Rounds top 10 articles of 2024February 6, 2025Top 10 articles of 2024, as presented in Grand Rounds on 2/6/2025
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February 2025 Pediatric Pandemic Network updatesFebruary 6, 2025Congratulations to Michele Kong, Kulture City Congratulations to Michele Kong, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care and Co-Founder of Kulture City. Kulture City was recently recognized for the training it provides for first responders.
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2025 Kaul Pediatric Research Institute grant awardees announcedFebruary 6, 2025L to R: Alishlash, Dike, Mackay, Richter, Stafman, Alexander, WolfsonCongratulations to the 2025 Kau Pediatric Research Institute grant awardees! -
Dr. Oduru receives National Pancreas Foundation travel grantJanuary 30, 2025Olawale Oduru, M.D., fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition has received a travel grant to attend the National Pancreas Foundations (NPF) Fellows Symposium in Orlanda, FL in April 2025. -
Pediatrics welcomes three new faculty members in January 2025January 30, 2025Acosta, Boone and OjoThe UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed three new faculty members in the month of January. Please join us in making them feel at home! -
16 faculty named winners of 2023 Dean’s Excellence AwardsJanuary 27, 2025Sixteen remarkable faculty members have been named winners of the 2023 Dean’s Excellence Awards for Faculty. This award recognizes their exceptional achievements in teaching, research, service, mentorship, and fostering diversity within the Heersink School of Medicine. -
2024-2025 Fall Research Roundtable & Fellow Core Conference Attendance AwardJanuary 23, 2025Please join us in congratulating Mary Margaret Barr M.D., second year fellow in the Division Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, on receiving the 2024-2025 Fall Fellow Research Roundtable/Fellow Core Conference Attendance Award.