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Visiting artist McArthur Freeman II continues Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship lecture series Nov. 3

For this free lecture, presented by the Department of Art and Art History, Freeman will discuss his most recent works, which combine three interrelated emerging technologies: digital sculpting, 3-D scanning and 3-D printing.

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Cannon named Francis S. Collins scholar

Ashley Cannon, Ph.D., is the first individual in the UAB neurofibromatosis program to have received this significant honor.

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UAB to study genes contributing to heart disease and Type 2 diabetes in Mexican Americans through NIH grant

A UAB researcher will examine the underlying environmental impact on genes of Mexican Americans in relation to cardiometabolic syndrome, a disorder caused by several interrelated risk factors that can lead to heart disease or Type 2 diabetes.

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National Association of Composers concert will include works, performances by UAB Music faculty

Department of Music composer William Price wrote two works on the program. The UAB Chamber Trio featuring faculty Denise Gainey, James Zingara and Christopher Steele is among the performers.

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Strider receives American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarship

School of Nursing graduate student Allison Strider will receive $20,000 over the course of two years.

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Colloquium explores Black Resistance and Negotiation in Latin America

Learn about the African presence in Latin America from 21 internationally recognized experts on Oct. 7-8.

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UAB alumna one of 35 educators selected as Grosvenor Teacher Fellow

Alumna Sarah Hicks will travel to the Galapagos Islands in an effort to enhance geographic knowledge in classrooms and local communities.

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Korf appointed new editor of The American Journal of Human Genetics

Korf served on the Society’s Board of Directors from 2004-2005 and received its annual Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education in 2009.

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UAB introduces new venue on campus for Art faculty to showcase visual research and interdisciplinary work

See works by UAB Department of Art and Art History faculty on display, and enjoy monthly coffee breaks with presenting faculty at Workspace, located at the AEIVA.

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UAB Cardiovascular Center to host annual symposium

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center to host annual symposium at the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

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School of Nursing professor and Ph.D. student receive prestigious research grants in their field

Pat Patrician and Ph.D. student Pauline Swiger receive TriService Nursing grants.

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UAB’s Yakov Kasman to perform one of world’s most demanding piano works as soloist with Russian orchestra

The Saratov Philharmonic Orchestra has invited Yakov Kasman to perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 as a soloist to open its 70th concert season.

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Gakumo among scholars chosen for NIA Butler–Williams Scholars Program

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“Pray the Devil Back to Hell” to be screened on campus as prelude to visit by Nobel Prize laureate

The documentary “Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” featuring Leymah Gbowee, will be screened Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Hill Student Center Alumni Theatre at 3:30 p.m.

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Downs receives BrightFocus Foundation glaucoma research grant

J. Crawford Downs, Ph.D., will research a new wireless system to measure and control fluid pressure around the optic nerve.

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UAB Lecture Series with Jamie Tworkowski of To Write Love on Her Arms rescheduled for Sept. 26

Tworkowski founded To Write Love on Her Arms in 2006 as a nonprofit group dedicated to helping those who suffer from depression, addiction, self-injury and suicidal tendencies.

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UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center ranked among the best in the nation

Becker’s Hospital Review ranks the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center as one of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with great oncology programs in America.

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Student documentary on human trafficking to be screened Sept. 15

The documentary “Human Trafficking in Birmingham” will be screened Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall Room 102.

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UAB professor receives award for commitment to Birmingham community

The Vulcan Awards recognize Henna Budhwani, Ph.D., for her ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes in the United States and internationally.

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Alabama Organ Center honors UAB Hospital with 2015 Gift of Life Award

UAB Hospital was honored with a Gift of Life award for educational efforts provided to patients, families and the community and for donor family recognition by the AOC.

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