October 22, 2015
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics announces $7.5 million award to discover new therapies for nonsense mutations
Written by Bob Shepard
Southern Research and UAB launch a search for compounds that might provide new therapies for CF nonsense mutations.
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October 22, 2015
The last dance: UAB’s Dancing With the Silver Stars to end with a finale on Nov. 16
Written by Bob Shepard
UAB’s Dancing With the Silver Stars returns for its grand finale as a fundraiser for the Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging.
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October 22, 2015
Grammy winner George Benson live at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Nov. 13
Written by Shannon Thomason
Benson will return to Birmingham for the first time in years, to perform his hits, including “On Broadway,” “Give Me the Night” and “This Masquerade,” as well as his explorations of Nat King Cole’s classic catalog.
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October 22, 2015
Enjoy a spirited evening and support UAB scholarships with Uncork Education on Nov. 8
Written by Shannon Thomason
In 2014, the generosity of those who attended Uncork Education allowed the NAS to raise more than $56,000 for UAB student scholarships, gifts and grants.
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October 22, 2015
UAB Dentistry Cares Community Day provides care for more than 500 underserved and homeless
Written by Adam Pope
UAB Dentistry students, faculty, staff and alumni, along with community partners, provided needed dental services at its third annual event.
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October 22, 2015
UAB Cancer Center named to list of Great Oncology Programs
Written by Beena Thannickal
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center ranked as one of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with great oncology programs in America.
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October 21, 2015
Broad success and growing momentum highlight UAB State of the University
Written by Jim Bakken
The UAB Faculty Senate hosted “Focused Priorities – Boundless Opportunities,” this year’s annual State of the University address by President Ray L. Watts.
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October 21, 2015
Female sex hormone may save injured soldiers on the battlefield
Written by Jeff Hansen
Wrong shipment of mice led to estrogen breakthrough in trauma survival.
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October 21, 2015
UAB to start first human trials of drug to prevent death due to severe blood loss
Written by Bob Shepard
A drug derived from female hormones that may help soldiers survive major blood loss on a battlefield will undergo first human testing at UAB.
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October 21, 2015
Solving the mysteries of fibromyalgia could help patients break free
Written by Katherine Stephen
The searing pain and debilitating fatigue of fibromyalgia and related conditions turn life into a daily struggle for millions of Americans. UAB’s Jarred Younger hopes to bring them relief through his groundbreaking research into potential causes,including brain inflammation, and exciting new treatments.
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October 21, 2015
Lecture, film screening to explore the life of French Prime Minister Léon Blum
Written by Tiffany Westry Womack
The lecture, presented in English will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Hulsey Recital Hall.
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UAB Eye Care is hosting its annual fall trunk show for eyewear featuring the latest trends from well-known brand names Oct. 23.
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October 20, 2015
Contribution from AT&T ASPIRE supports continuation of innovative program to improve writing skills and college readiness for students
Written by Tiffany Westry Womack
UAB pilot program at Birmingham's A.H. Parker High School will continue for a second year thanks to a philanthropic contribution from AT&T Alabama.
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UAB has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the only hospital in Alabama among the most connected for 2015-16.
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October 20, 2015
UAB’s online master’s in public health among most affordable of nationally ranked
Written by Adam Pope
UAB’s online master’s in public health has been ranked in the top 20 nationally and is among the most affordable of those ranked.
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October 20, 2015
Norman Krieger to open new UAB Piano Series with Oct. 25 performance
Written by Shannon Thomason
The UAB Piano Series brings the world’s finest pianists to Birmingham. Krieger will perform a program of works by Beethoven, Lazarof, Chopin and Brahms.
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UAB's lay navigators often assist patients with few resources – those who may not have reliable transportation, family support or regular housing. They help patients find resources that can help them make it to scheduled appointments and remain healthy.
A blood test that detects antibodies to the sexually transmitted bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis may be helpful in screening infertile women for pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study.
The three year agreement provides UAB School of Engineering students the opportunity to closely examine and study the applications for thermoplastic fiber-reinforced polymer in a vehicle's suspension system with access to accredited professionals.
AIMTech, the joint project between the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Southern Research to increase the commercialization potential of various research projects, is off to a fast start with many new products in the works.
October 19, 2015
Halloween Family Ghost Run, hosted by Maryann Manning Family Literacy Center, to feature Noah Galloway from “Dancing With the Stars”
Written by Tiffany Westry Womack
The two-mile walk/run, to be held Saturday, Oct. 31, benefits the UAB School of Education’s Manning Family Literacy Center, which is working to enhance literacy state-wide.
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October 19, 2015
Shrimp may grow faster, bigger, healthier and tastier on sea urchin droppings diet
Written by Katherine Stephen
New research from UAB’s Department of Biology shows how one species can fully support the development of another species in a sustainable system.
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UAB researchers collaborated on a study showing a blood test for chlamydia might be valuable in screening infertile women for pregnancy outcomes.
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New fundraising effort, Dine for a Cure, kicks off Oct. 20 at Slice.
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One might expect cancer survivors to be fanatically healthy eaters, but a new study suggests they eat a little worse than people who never had cancer.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has hired Paulette Patterson Dilworth as its next vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.
October 15, 2015
Pursuing links between inflammation and Parkinson’s, in lab and clinic
Written by Jeff Hansen
UAB's strengths in clinical care and research are powering an interdisciplinary expedition into largely uncharted territory: neuroinflammatory mechanisms in Parkinson's disease.
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October 14, 2015
UAB’s Hodges, Holland named among top nursing professors nationally
Written by Tyler Greer
Nursepractionerschools.com recognizes professors for teaching the new generation of health care providers while conducting research and shaping policy to increase birthrates and save lives.
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From Health Day
Survey results from more than 1,500 U.S. adult cancer survivors found they were less likely than others to adhere to national dietary guidelines. The findings raise questions about whether oncologists should do more to educate cancer patients about the health benefits of improving their diets.
Survey results from more than 1,500 U.S. adult cancer survivors found they were less likely than others to adhere to national dietary guidelines. The findings raise questions about whether oncologists should do more to educate cancer patients about the health benefits of improving their diets.
“We want to show them that there is a whole other side of nursing outside of a big hospital,” said Instructor Sallie Shipman, EdD, RN. “They’ve learned how to practice individualized care; now we’re giving them the chance to apply that to population and community care.”
October 14, 2015
UAB’s Aleksandra Kasman wins second place in The American Prize in Piano Performance competition
Written by Shannon Thomason
Kasman, 20, of Vestavia Hills, was selected from applications from across the country for her performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
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October 13, 2015
UAB study looks to improve medication adherence in African-American glaucoma patients
Written by Bob Shepard
African-Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma, and a new UAB study looks to find ways to improve medication adherence in that patient group
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October 13, 2015
ArtPlay presents MoveSpeakSpin in “The Daughters of Hypatia: Circles of Mathematical Women” on Oct. 24
Written by Shannon Thomason
A sensory-friendly performance will also be offered earlier in the day, in a supportive environment for an audience of families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues.
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October 13, 2015
UAB continues to put Safety Task Force recommendations into action
Written by Jim Bakken
Implementation of safety measures continues following UAB Safety Task Force assessment and action plan.
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Dilworth will lead efforts to build upon UAB’s longstanding reputation as one of the most diverse college campuses in the nation.
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Survivor’s guilt can often be a byproduct of those who survive shootings like the most recent one in Oregon, says Josh Klapow, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health and a clinical psychologist.
We recently interviewed Dr. Andrew Brown of the University of Alabama-Birmingham’s Office of Energetics and Nutrition Obesity Research Center, whose research group has a strong voice in the discussion of research evaluation and scientific integrity. In the first part of this series, Dr. Brown discusses the foundations of study design, which are vital to understanding research publications.
October 09, 2015
Allie David and Chirag Patel named winners of 34th annual Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition
Written by Shannon Thomason
The winners of the Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition, announced at the Hoops on the Haasephalt event, will each receive a $2,500 scholarship and serve as ambassadors of UAB in the coming year.
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October 09, 2015
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine awards first pilot grants
Written by Bob Shepard
The UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine has awarded its first pilot grants to teams of researchers from the two institutions to pursue projects in cancer and cardiac disease.
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Elevated BP may be a risk factor for new-onset type 2 diabetes, and the association appears strongest in those who are younger and have a lower BMI, according to an analysis of 4.1 million adults in the United Kingdom.
Daniel Marson, director, division of neuropsychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, explains two early forms of diminished financial capacity in older adults that advisors must be able to identify.
October 09, 2015
Chris Thile, American mandolin virtuoso, at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Nov. 2
Written by Shannon Thomason
A favorite at the Alys Stephens Center, Thile is set for a solo evening of flawless musicianship and mind-blowing musical exploration, from bluegrass to Bach and back again.
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October 09, 2015
UAB faculty receives two NSF grants for cybersecurity research
Written by Katherine Stephen
A UAB Computer and Information Sciences professor will continue improving security and usability of authentication systems through new funding.
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David Joseph, M.D., lauded by UAB, Children’s of Alabama at the American Academy of Pediatrics for Excellence.
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Jessica Williams, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Health Services Administration, received a $100,000 New Connections grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to examine perceptions of discrimination in health care settings.
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The Blazers were picked to win Conference USA by the conference's coaches, garnering 11 of 14 first-place votes.
Surya Bhatt, M.D., a pulmonologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, says evidence shows that pulmonary rehabilitation — exercises designed to improve lung function — can help reduce that readmission rate. The trick is getting patients to undertake rehab.
October 08, 2015
UAB to conduct online needs assessment survey for LGBTQ community
Written by Bob Shepard
UAB is hosting an online survey to highlight needs and concerns of the LGBTQ community within the Greater Birmingham area.
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October 08, 2015
ASC presents GlobalFest, with Enra and free lunchtime lectures celebrating Japan, India and Mexico
Written by Shannon Thomason
The fun kicks off with Japanese dance troupe Enra on Oct. 18, followed by a three-day celebration featuring arts and culture from three countries each day Oct. 19-21. Cantina food truck will be on-site.
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognizes UAB’s Adult CF Program with Quality Care Award.
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