While not linked in this case, Streptococcus mutans serotype k, has been associated with bacteremia, infective endocarditis and hemorrhagic stroke.
UAB receives 2015 Women’s Choice Award for being named one of America’s best hospitals for cancer care.
A UAB scientist has received a prestigious international award for contributions to biobanking.
The gift will be used to create arts opportunities, including classes, tickets to performances and more, specifically for military veterans and their families.
Kasman’s other recent wins include the  National Federation of Music Clubs Student/Collegiate Auditions, LaGrange Symphony Young Artist Concerto Competition, and AMTA State College Concerto and Solo Performance auditions.
UAB has earned Tree Campus USA recognition for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
National accounting institute recognizes Collat program for excellent standards that promote students’ ability to earn industry credentials.
As UAB’s strategic planning process continues, top Collat priorities include stimulating growth, student success and financial sustainability, impacting economic development, building partnerships in the community, supporting faculty and staff through professional development, and enhancing facilities and technology.
A UAB study to explore the effects of intraocular pressure fluctuations on glaucoma receives federal funding.
Bradley Barnes, Ph.D., will provide executive leadership and coordinate a comprehensive enrollment management unit to develop strategies focused on student recruitment, admissions, retention and persistence to graduation.
A UAB study sheds new light on the epigenetics of memory formation and memory loss in patients with epilepsy, and the discovery may have implications for many other memory disorders.
John R. Jones III, Ph.D., will serve on the president’s senior administrative cabinet and work closely with the Office of the Provost to provide leadership and direction to the Division of Student Affairs.

Indigo Girls, Chick Corea and Béla Fleck, Kathleen Battle, Chris Thile, George Benson, and a season 6 sneak peek of “Downton Abbey” top the list for fall 2015 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.
UAB presents preliminary data indicating a significant savings in cancer costs by using a novel lay navigation program.
Incoming doctoral students earn prestigious fellowships to pursue degrees in UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences.
An experimental lung-volume-reduction procedure using one-way valves shows promise for a UAB patient.
Enjoy free summer band concerts outdoors on campus and a performance from the UAB Gospel Choir this summer.
George Howard, Dr.P.H., will receive the Ernest Everett Just award in Medical and Public Health Research.
UAB’s ArtPlay will join Project1VOICE and companies around the world in readings of the play on June 15 to preserve the legacy and tradition of American theater, especially of African-American playwrights.
Designation, voted on by women, recognizes UAB Hospital as providing the highest standards for patient care.