Andrew Demshuk to spend a year comparing cities rebuilt after World War II.
Students design award-winning device to help physically disabled.
The event will highlight genetic testing of embryos, the move toward transferring single embryos to avoid multiple births and UAB’s record success in IVF.

Local schools participated in 25th annual Egg Drop, held atop Vulcan for the first time.
“The Irony of the Solid South,” Glenn Feldman’s book on the role of race in shaping the Republican South, receives award.
UAB PRCA/PRSA was named PRCA Chapter of the Year for the 30th time in the last 33 years.
Patient experience measures like communication, responsiveness, cleanliness and pain control among criteria for UAB Hospital’s 2014 Outstanding Patient Experience Award.
An estimated 1,200 students will participate in UAB’s two spring commencement ceremonies, with at least 2,828 students set to graduate.
In the first six months of the 2013-14 fiscal year, UAB supporters have exceeded the amount gifted online in the entirety of 2012-13.
Four undergraduate students have been named to the first honors class citing of their outstanding academic achievements.
UAB’s Epilepsy Center is housed in the Department of Neurology under the direction of Jerzy Szaflarski, M.D., Ph.D.
Biomarkers and new treatments for glaucoma are topics for the April 15 lecture.
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s May 1 Fiesta Ball will support the work of UAB’s young cancer research scientists.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved two endowed positions, an endowed lectureship and three emeritus promotions.
Candidates for the State House of Representatives will attend a forum at UAB
In findings published April 9 in Science Translational Medicine, the UAB team describes the mechanism that contributes to persistent fibrosis in the aged, and suggests targets that may help reverse the buildup of scar tissue.
Blazer fans can enjoy a free lunch with a side of spirit when the National Alumni Society presents the Spring Game Spirit Luncheon on April 17.
Winner of UAB-hosted Alabama Brain Bee wins second place at national competition.
UAB art students have created a space-age stage mural for a concert presented by Vulcan Park to honor the late musician Sun Ra, a Birmingham native.
“The Biggest Loser” at-home winner to be present at the 2nd Annual Run 4 Mike, a fundraiser for UAB research in transverse myelitis and multiple sclerosis.