Anna Jones

Anna Jones

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Public Relations Specialist

ajones7@uab.edu | (205) 644-1745

Identifies and develops stories that highlight research, faculty news, patient stories, clinical stories and beyond a UAB. Connects media with experts to enhance their story.

Specific beats:

  • O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Department of Cardiology
  • Department of Emergency Medicine
  • Department of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care 
  • Department of Hematology/Oncology
  • Division of Infectious Diseases
  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab
  • Department of Surgery
    • Acute Care
    • Breast and Endocrine
    • Cardiothoracic
    • General Surgery
    • Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Plastic
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Trauma
    • Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy
    • Oral and Maxiofacial Surgery
  • Department of Radiation
  • Oncology Department of Radiology

UAB researchers conducted a nationwide population-level study to assess the cardiovascular health in Asian American adults. Results revealed that cardiovascular health declined in foreign-born Asian Americans by 28 percent from 2011-2020.
From trampoline safety to ATV injury prevention, UAB experts are sharing their top tips for maintaining awareness and taking preventative measures to ensure summer break safety.
When Utah resident David Harmer was pinned between two cars, UAB medical student Will Byrd used his medical training to step in and help with focus and precision.
Attendees can learn about how to better optimize their performance and avoid injuries, new research in running medicine, nutrition, mental health, and more.
One UAB student is hoping to better understand the reasons red tattoo ink causes the most skin problems.
UAB researchers conducted a study including approximately 20,000 left ventricular assist device recipients and found that women had worse clinical outcomes compared with men across social and clinical subgroups of interest.

UAB experts discuss changes women should be aware of as their bodies mature and what exams they should receive during different time periods.
USA Wheelchair Rugby athletes received acceleration/velocity and reaction time testing in their pre-participation exams for the first time.
Hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life may impact oral health.
Hernandez will study neuro-ophthalmic disease, which is a specialty that focuses on visual problems related to the brain.
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