Gifts in Honor of William J. Koopman, MD

Goal: In recognition of Dr. Koopman’s outstanding leadership in the field of rheumatology, as signified by his being selected as the 2011 recipient of the ACR Presidential Gold Medal, the highest award that the American College of Rheumatology bestows in recognition of outstanding achievements in rheumatology over an entire career; and for being named the 2012 Laureate of the American College of Physicians (Alabama Chapter); and in appreciation for all he has done for the UAB Department of Medicine and the UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, the Division seeks gifts in Dr. Koopman’s honor. Funds will support the Division’s efforts in clinical, basic, and translational research by building the Koopman Professorship Fund.

Make gift  in honor of Dr Koopman to the Koopman Arthritis Research Endowment Fund

The Graciela S. Alarcón, MD, MPH Endowment

Goal: To establish a fund in Dr. Alarcón's name, and to use it to help support lupus research and clinical care. Dr. Alarcón has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the Evelyn V. Hess Award. This award is bestowed annually by the Lupus Foundation of America in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of lupus research, diagnosis, and treatment.

Make gift  to the Alarcón Fund in Rheumatology

The Louis W. Heck, MD Endowment

Goal: To establish an endowment in Dr. Heck’s name, and to use it to help recruit a successor to Dr. Heck who will help train the next generation of specialists in rheumatology and immunology.

Make gift  to Rheumatology: Heck Endowment Fund

The J. Claude Bennett, Endowed  Professorship  in Rheumatology and Immunology

Goal: To provide important recognition, protected time, and research support to a deserving investigator at UAB who will continue Dr. Bennett's tradition of leadership in research in rheumatology and immunology. 

Make gift  to the Bennett Endowment in Rheumatology

The UAB Arthritis Database and Registry

Goal: To establish a comprehensive database of information and a repository of DNA samples and other biological specimens to help identify means to prevent, cure, or better treat arthritis. 

Make gift  to RADAR - Rheumatoid Arthritis