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What you should know about medical contrast imaging
A UAB doctor explains what contrast imaging is and why it is important. -
From patient to advocate: A mother’s premature daughter leads to appointment on Governor’s Council for children with disabilities
She works in health care at UAB and has a premature daughter born with cerebral palsy. Crystal Odom steps up as the newest member of a state advisory group for children with disabilities. -
New tumor ablation therapy treatment for cancer patients offered at UAB
UAB is the only site in the state of Alabama to offer the NanoKnife treatment. -
Lapi and Smith Assume New Roles in the Department of Radiology
In order to adapt to new opportunities in the Heersink School of Medicine and to recognize two outstanding leaders in the Department of Radiology, Cheri Canon M.D., FACR, FAAWR, FSAR, proudly announces that Suzanne Lapi, Ph.D., will be named the[…] -
Larimer Named Advocacy Lead by the Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research Council of Early Career Investigators in Imaging
Benjamin Larimer, Ph.D., was named advocacy lead by the Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research as the newest Council of Early Career Investigators in Imaging (CECI²). As a part of the early career council alumni, he will help the Academy[…] -
UAB Cyclotron Facility is third university to join the DOE University Isotope Network
The facility will produce a reliable supply of isotopes for the United States Department of Energy Isotope Program. -
Bolding Named Associate Director of UAB’s Neuroengineering Ph.D. Program
Mark Bolding, Ph.D., was named associate director of UAB’s Neuroengineering Ph.D. program, the only independent neuroengineering program in the nation. Dr. Bolding has been instrumental in its formation. "I look forward to helping shape this new degree program and work[…] -
Vidal Selected as an RSNA GLC Team Member in Ecuador
Jorge Vidal, M.D., FACR was selected as an Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Global Learning Center Program (GLC) Team Member in Ecuador. The RSNA GLC is an initiative created by the Committee for International Radiology Education. The program involves partnership[…] -
Saddekni Appointed as Professor Emeritus of Radiology
On June 16, 2021, Souheil Saddekni, M.D., FSIR, FAHA, retired from the UAB Department of Radiology. Dr. Saddekni joined the faculty at UAB as an associate professor in 1991, advancing to professor with tenure in 1996. Since joining the department,[…] -
Sorace and Napier Receive HHMI Gilliam Award
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) plays a powerful role in advancing scientific research and education in the United States. Anna Sorace, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Radiology, and her student in cancer[…] -
Gel to improve development of an arteriovenous fistula holds promise for kidney-dialysis patient care
Research in animal models shows better formation of the fistulas, which are a lifeline for kidney failure patients as the connection site to dialysis machines. -
Hypoxia imaging and combination therapy aid immunotherapy treatment of solid tumors
Preclinical experiments show how to identify non-responding tumors and improve their response to immunotherapy, using two investigational new drugs that are permitted for human use. Physicians could immediately start investigational research in patients to test the effectiveness of this personalized[…] -
UAB utilizes new method of X-ray imaging that captures the body in motion
The new technology allows health care personnel to observe movement of the lungs, diaphragm and joints. -
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of Medicine
Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation. -
UAB adds personalized touch to cancer treatment with adaptive radiation
Adaptive radiation therapy allows for more precise treatment by fine-tuning the treatment regimen based on up-to-date imaging. -
A modified protein appears to trigger lung fibrosis after environmental exposure
Researchers find a role for citrullinated vimentin as a damage-associated molecular pattern molecule, or DAMP, that is generated by lung macrophages in response to environmental cadmium/carbon black. -
Drug-delivery microcapsules tagged with zirconium-89 can be tracked by PET imaging
If these hollow capsules are modified to target a solid tumor, PET imaging and therapeutic ultrasound can be used to rupture them and release an anticancer drug at ground zero. -
UAB researcher develops technology to aid COVID-19 vaccine immunity monitoring
In advance of public vaccination, a quick and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies, the molecules that aid in protection against the virus. -
UAB launches WISDOM study and seeks participants in breast cancer screening study
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is recruiting Alabama women who have never had breast cancer for the study, to test a personalized approach to breast cancer screening. -
UAB startup company receives FDA clearance for liver imaging software
A local early-stage startup has been approved for low-cost, low-risk, non-invasive procedures for patients with chronic liver disease.
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