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UAB celebrates World AIDS Day 2016 and 30 years of research in the clinical trials network

UAB celebrates World AIDS Day 2016 and 30 years of research in the clinical trials network
Three decades of clinical trials have changed the face of HIV/AIDS.

Master’s candidate at UAB receives International Fellowship

Master’s candidate at UAB receives International Fellowship
A prestigious fellowship from the American Association of University Women has been awarded to a UAB graduate student.

Birmingham-area leaders partner to train local young adults for 925 high-paying jobs

Birmingham-area leaders partner to train local young adults for 925 high-paying jobs

The Innovate Birmingham Regional Workforce Partnership, a broad coalition of public, community, business and education leaders committed to fostering economic growth for the region and offering better opportunities for young adults, partnered to secure a nearly $6 million U.S. Department of Labor Education and Training Administration’s America’s Promise grant. 

World-renowned military historian to give lecture at UAB

World-renowned military historian to give lecture at UAB

Max Boot will discuss guerrilla warfare in history Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m.

Elewski chosen to lead UAB’s Department of Dermatology

Elewski chosen to lead UAB’s Department of Dermatology

UAB taps Boni E. Elewski, M.D., to lead the Department of Dermatology.  

“Christmas at the Alys” on Dec. 5 welcomes hundreds of local singers to ring in the holiday season

“Christmas at the Alys” on Dec. 5 welcomes hundreds of local singers to ring in the holiday season

The Department of Music presents this annual favorite, featuring UAB Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, the UAB Trumpet Ensemble, choirs and ensembles from area high schools, and the Steel City Men’s Chorus. 

“A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol,” fun for the entire family, Dec. 17 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

“A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol,” fun for the entire family, Dec. 17 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

Don’t bah-humbug — join the Alys Stephens Center for a family-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of one man’s journey to the meaning of the season. 

UAB professor named fellow of the American Epilepsy Society

UAB professor named fellow of the American Epilepsy Society

Jerzy Szaflarski, M.D., Ph.D., has been selected to be a fellow of the American Epilepsy Society.

Physical education association honors UAB faculty member and student club

Physical education association honors UAB faculty member and student club
Retta Evans, Ph.D., and student club UAB FLAME received recognition for their dedication to physical, wellness and nutritional education in schools.

UAB physician calls for better understanding, policy and treatment for opioid addiction

UAB physician calls for better understanding, policy and treatment for opioid addiction
Stefan Kertesz, M.D., says a better understanding of what caused and what sustains the opioid epidemic is needed among policymakers and physicians to best serve patients and address the crisis.

Osteoporosis patient advocates fight for increased DXA scan reimbursements

Osteoporosis patient advocates fight for increased DXA scan reimbursements
Following hip fracture increases after a reduction in reimbursement rates for DXA scans led to fewer scans, a UAB physician joined other advocates and successfully lobbied to increase DXA scan reimbursements to better identify and reduce hip fractures.

UAB case study chronicles first brain bleed tied to energy drinks

UAB case study chronicles first brain bleed tied to energy drinks
UAB neurologists have reported the first case study of a patient with a brain bleed linked to consumption of an energy drink.

Three UAB faculty members selected as fellows by world’s largest general scientific society

Three UAB faculty members selected as fellows by world’s largest general scientific society
Three UAB researchers are among 391 nationwide to be recognized for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

Prostate cancer: what you need to know

Prostate cancer: what you need to know
Soroush Rais-Bahrami, M.D., discusses the importance of prostate cancer screening and what families should know about loved ones who have been diagnosed.

UAB professor receives $800,000 grant for plant research

UAB professor receives $800,000 grant for plant research
Shahid Mukhtar was awarded a grant for his latest research with plant systems biology to better understand how pathogens cause plant disease.

Nurture your artistic side with new classes at Alys Stephens Center’s ArtPlay

Nurture your artistic side with new classes at Alys Stephens Center’s ArtPlay
From drawing to 3-D design, African and Latin dance to bucket beats and improv, ArtPlay offers classes for every age, including pre-K, elementary/middle to high school, and adult.

UAB study finds yoga is relatively safe, but know your limits

UAB study finds yoga is relatively safe, but know your limits
A UAB study says the rate of yoga-related injuries is going up, especially in older participants.

Blazer Innovation Challenge student winners announced in “Shark Tank”-style competition

Blazer Innovation Challenge student winners announced in “Shark Tank”-style competition
Biomedical engineering student Forrest Satterfield received $5,000 to help launch his 3-D-printed prosthetics idea.

UAB Genetics clinics relocate to Children’s and Kirklin Clinic

UAB Genetics clinics relocate to Children’s and Kirklin Clinic
UAB’s genetics clinics have moved to the Kirklin Clinic and Children’s of Alabama.

UAB names vice president of Research after national search

UAB names vice president of Research after national search

Christopher S. Brown, Ph.D., former vice president of Research for the University of North Carolina System and director and primary investigator of the NASA/North Carolina Space Grant, tapped to grow UAB’s $500 million annual research portfolio.