Superfund Research Center
The UAB Superfund Research Center
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed that the 35th Avenue Superfund site, located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, be placed on the National Priorities List.
Our Structure and Goals
The UAB Superfund Research Center consists of three biomedical projects and two environmental/engineering projects that focus on both human lung health and the health of the environment. All biomedical projects involve direct study of subjects from the affected area.
Latest News & Updates
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A Journey Guided by TrustJune 23, 2026In May 2025, after more than 30 years at The University of Iowa, John Engelhardt, Ph.D., packed up his laboratory and traveled 881 miles to Birmingham to begin a new chapter in advancing cystic fibrosis (CF) and drug development research at UAB. -
24 Professionals graduate from UAB ELS, cohort 5June 16, 2026The UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office (LDO) is proud to honor the latest graduates of the Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) — 24 accomplished professionals who represent the breadth and strength of our institution. -
Inaugural Dr. Latesha E. Elopre HEAL pilot grant awardees namedMay 18, 2026Four projects have been selected as the inaugural awardees of the Dr. Latesha E. Elopre Health Across the Lifecourse (HEAL) Pilot Program, supporting innovative research designed to improve health outcomes across the lifespan. -
2026 pilot grant awardees announced for the Mary Heersink Institute for Global HealthApril 2, 2026The UAB Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, in conjunction with the UAB Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation, proudly announces the fifth cohort of pilot grant awardees.Four innovative projects have received pilot funding to encourage collaboration between UAB investigators and international partners, tackling critical global health challenges. -
UAB ELS program celebrates fall 2025 graduates, Cohort 4November 21, 2025UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) honored 33 graduates of the Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) fall 2025 Cohort 4 during a ceremony held on Thursday, Nov. 12. The cohort completed a multi-session program designed to strengthen leadership capability for emerging leaders across the enterprise. -
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of MedicineSeptember 28, 2021Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation.