Adam Pope

Adam Pope

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Public Relations Manager, Traditional University Campus

arpope@uab.edu • (205) 934-6986

Leads external communications for units within the traditional university campus. Pope and his team proactively reach out to the media to secure media hits telling the story of happenings on campus ranging from the arts to student stories, graduate and undergraduate research and beyond. The team works reactively to ensure appropriate experts are connected with media within their deadline.

Specific beats include: School of Health Professions; College of Arts and Sciences; Political Science; Criminal Justice; Anthropology; Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Collat School of Business; School of Education; Administrative News; Office of the Provost for Student and Faculty Success; Enrollment, Admissions, Financial Aid; Human Resources; Issues Management; Student Affairs/Student Life;Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center

“I’m one of the lucky ones” — treating head and neck cancer

“I’m one of the lucky ones” — treating head and neck cancer
In 2018, there will be more than 650,000 new cases of oral, head and neck cancers diagnosed worldwide, but early screening and diagnosis can more than double a patient’s chances of survival.

Encompass Health Corporation establishes scholarship to help underrepresented populations

Encompass Health Corporation establishes scholarship to help underrepresented populations
The scholarship will support students from the state of Alabama who demonstrate financial need and come from a disadvantaged background.

Free oral, head and neck cancer screening set for April 13

Free oral, head and neck cancer screening set for April 13
Cancers of the head and neck are four times more common in men than in women.

Seven wallet-friendly ways to eat foods that are good and good for you

Seven wallet-friendly ways to eat foods that are good and good for you
You can enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank.

Fad diets or lifestyle changes — where do three popular weight-reduction plans fit in?

Fad diets or lifestyle changes — where do three popular weight-reduction plans fit in?
Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren’t convenience diets — they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet — but they do provide whole food solutions.

Proposed Medicare cuts may impact TAVR procedures

Proposed Medicare cuts may impact TAVR procedures
UAB researchers found that, from 2012-2014, Medicare was the primary payer for more than 90 percent of TAVR procedures.

A new test for urothelial cancers is less invasive, more accurate

A new test for urothelial cancers is less invasive, more accurate
Many cancers are curable if they are detected early, and UAB researchers are exploring ways to use cancer gene discoveries to develop screening tests to improve cancer survival.

R21 grant will explore new options for tobacco cessation

R21 grant will explore new options for tobacco cessation
Researchers will train community health workers to promote tobacco cessation among young African-American men in rural Alabama with the support of UAB experts through telehealth.

Annual UAB symposium focuses on health from a global perspective

Annual UAB symposium focuses on health from a global perspective
The Health Disparities Research Symposium highlights the work of undergraduate, graduate, faculty and community investigators.

Arora serving as Circulation section editor

Arora serving as Circulation section editor

Arora will be involved in assigning manuscripts focused on genetics, omics and precision medicine as it relates to cardiovascular disease.

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