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Search for drugs effective against COVID-19 includes UAB and Southern Research

The work centers around ReFRAME, a vast collection of drugs developed for other diseases that are already known to be safe for humans.

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A direct protein-to-protein binding couples cell survival to cell proliferation

This discovery has implications in cancer, stem cell growth, and blood or neuron progenitor cell speciation.

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Here’s a plan for positive coping in the time of COVID–19

Stress is unavoidable in this uncertain time. But as Professor Diane Tucker, Ph.D., explains, you can take control — and make the most of this historic opportunity.

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The Proton International at UAB facility treats first patient with Proton Therapy

The Proton International at University of Alabama at Birmingham facility treated its first patient with proton therapy.

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UAB receives grand prize from National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable

Colorectal cancer screening among UAB employees enrolled in a medical plan increased from 54 percent in 2014 to 68 percent in 2019.

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Examining racial bias in cancer research trials

The study uncovered bias and stereotyping when recruiting patients for clinical trials.

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UAB Arts in Medicine presents “Raising Our Voices” on March 14

This event has been canceled. “Raising Our Voices” is an innovative movement and storytelling project for individuals impacted by cancer, presented with critically acclaimed Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater.

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UAB joins the Erdheim-Chester Disease Care Center Network

Joining the Erdheim-Chester Disease Care Center Network has made UAB one of the 33 centers that can treat ECD.

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Pilot telemedicine program to serve lung nodule patients in Bibb County

UAB pilot telemedicine program to improve early detection and treatment of lung cancer in Bibb County.

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UAB basketball player beats cancer

A harrowing diagnosis shook Luis Hurtado to his core, but the Blazer hoops player and Collat School of Business student beat the disease with the help of his UAB family.

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UAB Women’s Basketball goes pink for breast cancer awareness

UAB Women’s Basketball will host the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders for the annual Pink Game on Feb. 15.

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UAB Health System, Ascension St. Vincent’s develop strategic alliance for better health

The alliance will utilize innovative strategies to address health disparities, mental and behavioral health, and diabetes, with an emphasis on expanded access for poor, vulnerable and rural populations.

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A young mother’s story of becoming a “cervivor”

How a battle with cervical cancer channeled one mother’s passion for advocacy.

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O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center receives record-breaking $1.05 million donation from BCRFA

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama has donated a total of $9.7 million to the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1996.

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Alabama’s first proton therapy center ready to open

UAB and Proton International open the first proton therapy center for cancer treatment in Alabama.

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Sleckman begins role as O’Neal Cancer Center director, highlights its clinical trials, targeted therapies

UAB and Proton International open the first proton therapy center for cancer treatment in Alabama.

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Williams receives National Cancer Institute fellowship

Williams’ research focuses on measuring and understanding cancer-related financial hardship.

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Individuals impacted by cancer are invited to participate in “Raising Our Voices” with Stuart Pimsler Dance Theater at UAB

Information sessions for people to share their experiences will be at noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.

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O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB presents ArtBLINK Gala 2020

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center holds annual ArtBLINK Gala to support high-priority and lifesaving research.

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Sullivan Survivor Care Program ready to take next step

UAB will launch the Pat and Jean Sullivan Comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer Survivor Care Program in 2020 — the first effort of its kind in the country.

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