Savannah Koplon

Savannah Koplon

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Public Relations Manager, Health and Medicine

skoplon@uab.edu • (205) 641-1211

Leads external communications in healthcare, biomedical research and for UAB's six professional schools; Dentistry, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry and Public Health. Koplon and her 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: Health System Administration; Heersink School of Medicine (Administration, Student News, Education); Issues Management; Medical Facilities; Medical Partnerships; Precision Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Emergency Medicine; Civitan International Research Center; CCTS;  Department of Informatics; Department of Surgery (Transplantation, Xenotransplantation); Libraries (Reynolds Historical Library, Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, Lister Hill library)

Hidden harms of summer: how to keep kids safe and hydrated

Hidden harms of summer: how to keep kids safe and hydrated
Keeping children safe as temperatures rise should be top-of-mind this summer, says one UAB pediatrician.

First International Dentist Program class graduates

First International Dentist Program class graduates
For a special group of UAB School of Dentistry graduates, becoming a dentist marks the conclusion of their journey from foreign-trained to American-certified.

UAB graduate named optometric association student of the year

UAB graduate named optometric association student of the year
A recent UAB School of Optometry graduate has received the highest student honor by the American Optometric Student Association.

Softball player’s resilient spirit recognized through ovarian cancer treatment

Softball player’s resilient spirit recognized through ovarian cancer treatment
A Division I softball player is seeking treatment for ovarian cancer in UAB’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology.

Local eighth-grader gets hands-on experience on her two passions — robotics and surgery

Local eighth-grader gets hands-on experience on her two passions — robotics and surgery
A 13-year-old girl gets to have a special training experience with UAB surgeons during robotics surgery celebration.

Researcher awarded K23 grant to study malaria prevention in pregnant women in Cameroon

Researcher awarded K23 grant to study malaria prevention in pregnant women in Cameroon
A UAB researcher is heading to Cameroon to study the effects and safety of antibiotics on pregnant women at risk of contracting malaria.

UAB leads the nation in robotic surgeries after more than 10,000

UAB leads the nation in robotic surgeries after more than 10,000
Surgeons across UAB Medicine are working together to enhance robotic surgery, cementing UAB as a national leader in the field.

Local radio host loses 100 pounds with help from UAB Weight Loss Medicine

Local radio host loses 100 pounds with help from UAB Weight Loss Medicine
After experiencing side effects from his obesity on a meaningful vacation, one man seeks medical attention from UAB on his weight loss journey.

At what age do I get what exam? A women’s health guide for 20s, 30s and 40s

At what age do I get what exam? A women’s health guide for 20s, 30s and 40s
UAB experts help women navigate different tests and body changes they will experience during their 20s, 30s and 40s — timely with Women’s Health Week.

Novel therapies identified for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and potential for cardiovascular disease

Novel therapies identified for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and potential for cardiovascular disease
A team of UAB researchers identified cholesterol-lowering therapies for rheumatoid arthritis patients at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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