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Climbing Club takes students to new heights

Photo of student climbing UAB Campus Recreation Center wall

Perched on the Campus Recreation Center’s 36-foot climbing wall, UAB students find a new community along with a physical and mental workout. Join members of the UAB Climbing Club as they shed light on the growing competitive sport and share essential tips for beginners.

HEED: UAB earns national honor for commitment to diversity, inclusion

UAB’s selection was based on its exemplary diversity and inclusion initiatives and its broad concept of diversity.

UAB School of Medicine grad returns as director of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy

Adam Beck, M.D., has been named director of surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at UAB.

Research finds novel defense against sophisticated smartphone keyloggers

Researchers have turned a malicious application into a defense mechanism for attacks on motion sensors in mobile devices

NSF approves UAB Center for Health Organization Transformation

UAB is one of only two universities approved for 2016 by the National Science Foundation as an official Center for Health Organization Transformation site, and is one of only six CHOT University Sites in the United States.

UAB research shows socioeconomic factors affect younger multiple myeloma patients' survival

A significant new UAB study published in Cancer shows that key socioeconomic factors, not race, affect survival of younger multiple myeloma patients.

Global Surgery Program links UAB and Children’s neurosurgeons with counterparts in Vietnam

UAB-developed technology supports a globe-spanning partnership that links pediatric neurosurgeons at UAB and Children’s of Alabama with those in Vietnam to enhance epilepsy care for Vietnamese children.

UAB Healthy Aging Symposium to focus on patient-centered care for Parkinson’s disease

An upcoming symposium at UAB focuses on behavioral therapies to help patients with Parkinson’s disease.

UAB Music announces fall 2016 season of free recitals and concerts, opera, gospel and choral performance

The UAB Department of Music presents student and faculty performances, the UAB Piano Series with Eric Zuber, UAB Gospel Choir, Chamber Music @ AEIVA, UAB Opera and more.

Cancer Community Network grows, transforms cancer care in region

With 12 associates, the UAB Health System Cancer Community Network integrates patients, collaboration and community to change the way cancer care is delivered in the region.

New photographic artworks display student creativity, diversity on UAB campus

Works by UAB Department of Art and Art History photography students are now showcased in UAB’s Heritage Hall.

UAB biomarker outperforms current gold standard to detect brain shunt infections

This is the second potential diagnostic application for an investigational biomarker, and discussions are underway with industry partners to develop an assay from this UAB technology.

Medical considerations for international travel

A UAB expert recommends international travelers consult with a physician four to six weeks prior to travel and learn medical risks and how to prevent illness while abroad.

Underrepresented students investigate a life in biomedicine with UAB researchers

For a second summer, Maria Onatunde traveled to UAB from Florida to participate in UAB's PARAdiGM program, which offers in-depth research experience for undergraduates from disadvantaged and minority backgrounds.

A summer of research at UAB, in eight short weeks

An Iowa college student with dreams of being a physician gleaned invaluable experience and inspiration out of a short summer the intensive research and clinical environment offered through UAB’s Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Research Program.

Theatre UAB presents American farce, 17th century witchcraft trials, murder mystery, super-short plays and a Sondheim musical

Theatre UAB's production of "Spring Awakening"

Performance that will change your world: Talented young artists in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre will create and perform in five main-stage plays, plus tour group shows around the state.