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UAB names chair of Social Work

David Pollio, Ph.D., is the new chair for the Department of Social Work.

UAB dean’s paper highlights Nightingale’s leadership for global health and nursing

Recurring themes emerge throughout Florence Nightingale letters, including health and sanitation reform, collaborative partnerships, advocacy for public health.

Leeth named UAB School of Medicine assistant dean for strategic planning

As a member of the School of Medicine senior leadership team, Toni Leeth will work to ensure growth goals outlined in AMC21, the UAB Medicine strategic plan, are being met.

Board of Trustees approve appointments

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved several faculty appointments and the establishment of an endowed lecture during its recent meeting.

UAB’s Szaflarski named to epilepsy research committee

This group, newly established as an AES committee, is charged with promoting and tracking progress in areas targeted as potential epilepsy benchmarks by NINDS.

UAB professor’s essay featured in special publication

Steele is an award-winning professor who has published several essays on Thomas Jefferson.

UAB professor’s textbook still published after quarter of a century

The book, which was first published in 1990, includes an in-depth look at famous past medical ethics cases.

Biology’s Warner receives national Bartholomew Award

The award is given by The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology.

UAB staffer receives 2013 Volunteer Service Award

The Volunteer Service Award recognizes a current member who has generously contributed his or her time and energy to advance the mission of the association and the profession.

Biology’s McClintock to speak at annual dinner

James McClintock is the Polar and Marine Biology Endowed Professor at UAB.

Heudebert elected master by American College of Physicians

Assistant dean of Graduate Medical Education says election to post a “huge honor” for him professionally.

“He’s pretty spunky” — anesthesia comes of age during the Civil War

The story of the use of anesthesia in the Civil War, from the very different experiences of a private and a general, according to the world’s first academic anesthesiology history unit.

Henry Panion selected for 2014 Alabama African-American History Calendar

The calendar program highlights individuals from across the state who have made a lasting impact on communities and individuals in Alabama and around the world.

Engineering’s Ning wins ASTM International award

Ning teaches courses in materials characterization and testing, manufacturing processes and finite element analysis.

Vice receives Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ highest honor

Vice is an alumnus of the UAB Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA Class 7) program.

Savage named chair of Master of Accounting Program

Savage’s research interests include financial reporting, financial analysis and valuation, forensic accounting, business process analysis and accounting information systems.

Engineering’s Janowski honored for lifetime achievement in teaching

Janowski, known as Dr. J, has educated and motivated students for 23 years, teaching classes from introductory freshman engineering to doctoral courses.

UAB professor’s essay noted among America’s best

Kieran Quinlan, Ph.D., wrote a notable essay that chronicles his life growing up in Ireland.

Professor named outstanding alumnus

Established in 1997, the award is given to a UGA Science Education graduate in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field in teaching, research or service.

Theatre’s Cliff Simon to speak on painting cakes for Haddin lecture

Distinguished faculty from throughout CAS will present topical lectures on issues from cinema to math to racial disparities for the Haddin Forum.

Littlefield appointed chair of Mechanical Engineering at UAB

Littlefield, an expert in advanced computer weapons research, joined UAB in 2005.

SOPH faculty member is editor of new reproductive health book

The book aims to enhance interest and enlighten scientific, policy and programmatic dialogue on reproductive health

“Life During Wartime” by UAB’s Chapman now part of Huntsville Museum collection

The work by Professor of Painting Gary Chapman depicts his daughter and was created using oil and gold leaf on canvas and mixed media on wood panels.

1917 Clinic chaplain helps pen new book

Through his work at the 1917 Clinic, he has participated in several research projects that have been published in scientific journals.

Two receive sponsorship for largest minority doctoral gathering in the U.S.

Capers and Singleton will have opportunities to share information on teaching, mentoring and research, as well as on building a career in higher education.

Waguespack named president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology

One of the oldest medical associations in the United States, AAO-HNS represents about 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals.

Tanik named chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UAB

Tanik brings vast experience in multidisciplinary studies and rapid-development prototype research to the department as it continues to expand.

UAB history professor updates book

The book chronicles the history of interstates in this country.

Nursing’s Bodin honored by ASNA, elected to NANNP

Bodin, an assistant professor, will be presented the Overton Outstanding Educator Award at the 2013 ASNA Convention in Montgomery on Oct. 10.

UAB professor leading the charge in ethical conversations

He recently co-wrote an opinion paper titled “Research Ethics and Geoengineering."

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