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Kirksey named to American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Board of Directors
Starting in August, Keneshia Kirksey, M.D., will serve two five-year terms as a member of the physician board of directors for the ABPMR. -
Yarar-Fisher received global academic leadership award
Junior Chamber International recognized leaders under 40 for academic accomplishments. -
Fagan named chief of Sports Medicine in UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine
The role is a new position in the Department of Family Medicine, and the chief will work with several other departments, including the Sports Medicine Clinic. -
School of Medicine tops $269 million in NIH funding for 2020
UAB received over $325 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2020. -
UAB/Lakeshore part of MENTOR program for rehabilitation and wellness
The starter online wellness program offers patients the opportunity to work with a health coach to assist them in improving and self-managing their health from home. -
Hanson and McMurray join Professional Development Office
Two new faculty members have joined the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness, each as a part-time effort in the Professional Development Office.
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Animal-assisted therapy aids in spinal cord injury recovery
A team of UAB researchers found even a small influence from AAT dogs is meaningful and valuable to someone after a life-changing spinal cord injury. -
Bond Night: 007 gala raises money for Civitan-Sparks Clinics on Nov. 2
The gala is sponsored by the Research Civitan Club. -
Surviving gameday: Tips to help you make it through the season
The boys of fall are back, but how your team fares this season could be the least of your worries. -
Yarar-Fisher receives R01 grant to study ketogenic diet effects on neurorecovery in spinal cord injury
Ceren Yarar-Fisher, P.T., Ph.D., has received a $2 million R01 grant to study the effects of the ketogenic diet on neurorecovery in individuals with acute spinal cord injury. -
Kazamel takes leadership role in AANEM workshop planning
Kazamel’s duties will include planning more than 45 workshops on topics ranging from electromyography to neuromuscular ultrasound. -
School of Medicine celebrates third annual Diversity Fair
The School of Medicine’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosted its third annual Diversity Fair Jan. 25, 2019 in the atrium of North Pavilion. Hundreds of guests attended and enjoyed wandering among the booths to sample cuisines while listening to[…] -
Hollis leads new neuropsychology concussion clinic
A new concussion clinic will provide psychological support to patients who experience long-lasting symptoms. -
Kirksey and Kezar highlighted as impactful members by the Association of Academic Physiatrists
Keneshia Kirksey, M.D., and Laura Kezar, M.D., were recently highlighted as impactful members by the Association of Academic Physiatrists in celebration of National Women in Medicine Month. -
Three from School of Medicine named Outstanding Women for 2018
UAB honored seven Outstanding Women during a special ceremony on March 15 in the UAB Alumni House. Three of those women have strong ties to the School of Medicine.