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Disease-causing protein in cystic fibrosis has ancient roots in sea lamprey
This study shows, for the first time, that CFTR existed with the basic function as an ion channel earlier than the ancient split between jawed and jawless vertebrates. -
Research points to possible target to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF
This study included preclinical experiments and use of bronchoalveolar cells from IPF patients. -
Beta-blocker trial does not reduce risks for COPD patients
COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide. -
Activated PMN exosomes: pathogenic entities causing matrix destruction and disease in the lung
The School of Medicine communications staff sat down with Dr. Blalock to gain insights about his research, UAB, and the science community. -
Innovative tool gives researchers new look at the nasal airway in CF patients
A new non-invasive laser, developed by UAB and Harvard, shows promise for CF research, and perhaps a host of other diseases. -
Airway fractal dimension predicts respiratory morbidity and mortality in COPD
The School of Medicine communications staff sat down with Dr. Bhatt to gain insights about his research, UAB and the science community. -
New CT scan analysis predicts respiratory illness and death in COPD
Airway fractal dimension gives added prognostic information over traditional CT scan measures in COPD. -
Iyer to receive UAB’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Anand Iyer, M.D., will receive UAB's Outstanding Young Alumni Award at the 2018 Alumni Leadership and Recognition Awards on Friday, Sept. 28, at 11:30 a.m. at the Alumni House. In 2017 Anand received the UAB Young Alumni Rising Star Award[…] -
Undergraduate students compete in Dare to Diagnose competition
On March 26-30, 46 undergraduate students competed in the Dare to Diagnose competition. Dare to Diagnose was created by undergraduates in the Science and Technology Honors Program in partnership with faculty from the UAB School of Medicine. -
Dean's Excellence Award winner profile: Surya Bhatt, M.D.
Surya Bhatt, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, is the junior faculty winner of the Dean’s Excellence Award in Research.