Bob Shepard
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Public Relations Manager, Health and Medicine
bshep@uab.edu • (205) 934-8934Leads external communications in healthcare, biomedical research and for UAB's six professional schools; Dentistry, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry and Public Health. Shepard and his team proactively tell the story of UAB health and medicine, including patient stories, innovative research and new therapies, through original content and extensive collaborations with local, national and international media. The team works reactively to ensure appropriate experts are connected with media within their deadline.
Specific beats include: Civitan International Research Center; Center for Clinical and Translational Science; Department of Emergency Medicine; Health System Administration; School of Medicine; Administration; Student News; Education; Department of Neurology; Department of Neurosurgery; Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Reynolds Historical Library; Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences; Lister Hill Library; Acute Care Surgery, Department of Radiation Oncology, Precision Medicine; Informatics Institute
A UAB pathology professor has been honored for his public service.
Young children don’t realize — and can’t tell you — if they have a vision problem. Make a resolution to have your young child’s vision screened, before it’s too late.
UAB adds renowned rehabilitation scientist to head innovative Lakeshore Foundation/UAB Research Collaborative.
UAB and the Red Cross will host a six-day blood drive starting Dec. 12.
Being overweight at a young age could profoundly affect a young girl as she ages. UAB researchers examine the role of a low-carbohydrate diet.
UAB offers support group for patients with eye disease.
UAB doctors are helping Bill Matthews overcome epilepsy to become a world-class runner.
A long-running treatment alternative for non-violent substance abusers helps reduce the jail population and repeat offenses.
UAB research reveals infection risk for biologics is comparable to traditional therapies and may be better than long-term steroid use.
Kathleen G. Nelson, M.D., will serve a one-year term on the board of directors of the Association of American Medical Colleges.