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  • UAB’s No Shave November campaign for prostate cancer awareness underway

    UAB’s No Shave November campaign for prostate cancer awareness underway Join the UAB No Shave November campaign and make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer by growing facial hair in support of the cause.

  • Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship names winners of 2023 Innovation Awards

    Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship names winners of 2023 Innovation Awards Vivek Lal, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UAB Heersink School of Medicine and the founder of both ResBiotic Nutrition and Alveolus Bio, was given the 2023 Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship.

  • Nanorobots, genetic testing, better lasers — a kidney stone pioneer looks to the future

    Nanorobots, genetic testing, better lasers — a kidney stone pioneer looks to the future Dean Assimos, M.D., professor and emeritus chair of the Department of Urology, just received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the study of kidney stones. Here is what he sees coming next.

  • Prostate cancer: what you need to know

    Prostate cancer: what you need to know Certain men may have a higher risk of prostate cancer based on family history or ethnicity or race, and ancestry and should have their first screening discussions at the age of 40.

  • UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership Alumni Reception

    UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership Alumni Reception On Thursday, Aug. 10, the UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office (LDO) held its first annual reception to honor the participants of six cohorts (91 graduates) who have completed the UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership.

  • 2022-2023 Urology News

    Our quarterly newsletter disseminates significant updates regarding research, education, and clinical advancements undertaken by our esteemed faculty, residents, fellows, alumni, staff, and associates in the Department of Urology.

  • New Research Faculty Introduction

    New Research Faculty Introduction The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty for Spring 2023. Please join Heersink School of Medicine and the Office of Research in welcoming these new faculty.

  • UAB Medicine leadership programs celebrate more than 100 participants

    UAB Medicine leadership programs celebrate more than 100 participants In the last several years, UAB Medicine and Heersink School of Medicine have worked to bring leadership development to faculty and staff through the UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership and Momentum in Medicine programs.

  • Joseph receives Distinguished Service Award from the American Urological Association

    Joseph receives Distinguished Service Award from the American Urological Association David B. Joseph, M.D., Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and a professor of the UAB Department of Urology was honored during the 2023 Annual American Urological Association’s Annual Meeting held in Chicago. Joseph was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award for his exceptional dedication to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the American Board of Urology, and the field of pediatric urology.

  • Honoring Excellence: Nix named inaugural holder of endowed professorship in urologic oncology

    Honoring Excellence: Nix named inaugural holder of endowed professorship in urologic oncology Jeffrey Nix, M.D., MSHA, FACS, associate professor and Director of Robotic Surgery for the UAB Department of Urology, was recently named the Inaugural holder of the Joe A. Chambliss Prostate Cancer Research and Innovation Endowed Professorship commemorating his contributions to the field of urology oncology, surgical innovations and steadfast dedication to providing premier prostate cancer care for his patients. Nix joined the Department of Urology in 2014 and specializes in providing comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatment of patients with prostate cancer and other urologic cancers. Nix is a dedicated researcher and actively engages in prostate cancer research projects and clinical[…]

  • Crivelli awarded NIH K23 grant to study social and dietary kidney stone disease risk factors

    Crivelli awarded NIH K23 grant to study social and dietary kidney stone disease risk factors Joseph Crivelli, M.D., assistant professor and endourologist from the Department of Urology, received a $900k five-year K23 career development grant funded by the National Institutes of Health to assess the social and dietary determinants of kidney stone risk in racially and ethnically diverse populations. 

  • Running Towards a Cure: Haamankuli’s endurance races drive prostate cancer awareness and research

    Running Towards a Cure: Haamankuli’s endurance races drive prostate cancer awareness and research Hiboombe Haamankuli, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC, is an experienced acute care nurse practitioner and instructor with the UAB School of Nursing, specializing in adult gerontology and a passionate advocate for increasing research and awareness for prostate cancer. Haamankuli is currently working with the UAB Department of Urology and O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center on a fundraising campaign in honor of his father who is now cancer–free thanks to early detection and intervention methods. In unison with the campaign, Haamankuli is training to complete two endurance races by the end of the year in order to raise awareness, promote education and fundraise for[…]

  • UAB surpasses 20,000 robotic surgeries milestone, looks to future of continued surgical care

    UAB surpasses 20,000 robotic surgeries milestone, looks to future of continued surgical care In just the five years since UAB completed 10,000 robotic surgeries, surgeons across 15 disciplines have now collectively exceeded 20,000 robotic surgeries, setting a record for the hospital.

  • New DEAL program recognizes and develops UAB administrative professionals

    New DEAL program recognizes and develops UAB administrative professionals UAB holds its administrative professionals in the highest regard. April 26, 2023, is Administrative Professionals Day – allowing us to recognize and celebrate our administrative professionals while also highlighting the administrative resources offered by UAB. Most recently, the Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders (DEAL) program was established to offer development opportunities for current administrative professionals through training experiences and networking, to assist administration with their career paths and plans of advancing within UAB and UAB Medicine.

  • Department Highlights: Urologists making headway in pediatrics

    Department Highlights: Urologists making headway in pediatrics Pediatric faculty from the UAB Department of Urology have had an amicable, long-term partnership with Children’s of Alabama and are making a difference in the lives of young patients through research and innovative, novel surgical techniques.

  • UAB scientists receive DOD Concept Award grant for kidney cancer research

    UAB scientists receive DOD Concept Award grant for kidney cancer research Two researchers from the Department of Urology were both granted DOD Kidney Cancer Research Program Concept Awards. This particular grant supports innovative and potentially groundbreaking novel concepts in kidney cancer research.

  • Wilson elected to the Heersink School of Medicine Faculty Council

    Wilson elected to the Heersink School of Medicine Faculty Council Department of Urology Associate Professor and Director of Medical Student Education Tracey Wilson, M.D., was elected into the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) Faculty Council in January 2023

  • 2023 Incoming Residents

    2023 Incoming Residents The Department of Urology is excited to welcome Caroline Wade, Victoria Stowasser, and Aditya Sathe to the team!  [widgetkit id="42" name="2023 Incoming Residents (article)"]

  • Three UAB patients tell their stories on why prostate screenings are important

    Three UAB patients tell their stories on why prostate screenings are important In observance of National Cancer Prevention Month in February, three UAB patients share their experiences about how getting recommended prostate screenings helps save lives.

  • Former inaugural chair Assimos honored as professor and chair emeritus by UA System Board of Trustees

    Former inaugural chair Assimos honored as professor and chair emeritus by UA System Board of Trustees After a decade of loyal service and leadership to the Department of Urology and Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, Dean G. Assimos, M.D., has been elevated to professor and chair emeritus status after his recent retirement.