Adam Pope

Adam Pope

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Public Relations Specialist

arpope@uab.edu • (205) 934-6986

Specific beats include: School of Health Professions ; Division of Transplantation; Xenotransplantation; General Surgery; Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; UAB Callahan Eye Hospital ; Department of Otolaryngology; Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine; Division of Preventive Medicine ; Minority Health Research Center; Division of Infectious Diseases; Department of Urology

Why doesn’t weight loss work for me? Smarter studies aim for faster answers

People respond to weight loss strategies in different ways, but typical studies test only one intervention at a time. UAB’s Drew Sayer is testing multiple strategies in a single study.
People respond to weight loss strategies in different ways, but typical studies test only one intervention at a time. UAB’s Drew Sayer is testing multiple strategies in a single study.

UAB’s de la Torre named president of SESPRS

Jorge de la Torre, M.D., professor and director of the UAB Division of Plastic Surgery, will serve a one-year term as president of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jorge de la Torre, M.D., professor and director of the UAB Division of Plastic Surgery, will serve a one-year term as president of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Garvey selected to earn highest honor from AACE

W. Timothy Garvey, M.D., was chosen to receive the Master of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology award. Garvey founded the UAB Diabetes Research Center in 2008.

W. Timothy Garvey, M.D., was chosen to receive the Master of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology award. Garvey founded the UAB Diabetes Research Center in 2008.

$1.4 million grant to grow underrepresented minorities in medicine and expand care in rural areas

An award from the Health Resources and Services Administration will increase underrepresented minorities in medicine and support student work in areas of mental health, opioid addiction and primary care in rural areas.
An award from the Health Resources and Services Administration will increase underrepresented minorities in medicine and support student work in areas of mental health, opioid addiction and primary care in rural areas.

Local restaurants will support research at O’Neal Cancer Center during Fiesta Ball Week

Local restaurants will support research at O’Neal Cancer Center during Fiesta Ball Week
The 14th annual Fiesta Ball, now happening for an entire week July 17-24, will have an online auction and participation from five local Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants.

How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer? Largest U.S. study shares first results

New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy.

New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy.

A clear decision: cataract detection and removal

Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?
Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?

Retired firefighter experiences complete response in clinical trial, shares story for National Cancer Survivors Day

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, O’Neal Cancer Center patient Charlotte Patterson reflects on her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, O’Neal Cancer Center patient Charlotte Patterson reflects on her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Feldman receives HIMSS Changemaker in Health award

As a registered nurse for over 30 years, Feldman brings a unique clinical and informatics blend to everything she does, grounding policy and theory with practice. (Photo by: Steve Wood)

As a registered nurse for over 30 years, Feldman brings a unique clinical and informatics blend to everything she does, grounding policy and theory with practice.

Saag details HIV screening, diagnosis and treatment in NEJM feature

Despite extensive knowledge about HIV, the number of cases of incident HIV infection has decreased only 7 percent over the past decade. (Photo by: Andrea Mabry)
Despite extensive knowledge about HIV, the number of cases of incident HIV infection has decreased only 7 percent over the past decade.
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