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'Molecular scissors' could point the way to genetic cures

Thanks to the popular TV show Blacklist, America is becoming familiar with CRISPR, a revolutionary gene-editing tool. UAB scientists and students explain how it works — and how they are using these “molecular scissors” to cut a path toward genetic cures for sickle cell and brain diseases

UAB recruiting for clinical trials to use exercise with seniors and joint replacement patients

UAB’s Center for Exercise Medicine has two exercise studies underway, one for patients needing joint replacement and one to boost muscle in seniors.

UAB leads effort to set guidelines for fMRI use in epilepsy surgery

A seven-year effort led by a UAB neurologist has established the first guidelines for the use of fMRI in epilepsy surgery.

UAB investigators find repeat cesarean deliveries less cost-effective in low-risk women

For women with a prior low transverse incision cesarean delivery, the decision to undergo a vaginal delivery or elect to have a repeat cesarean delivery has important clinical and economic ramifications.

Multinational study finds high rates of acute kidney injury in children admitted to ICUs worldwide

Pediatric patients admitted to intensive care units face increased risk of death from sudden kidney problems.

Vision symptoms following concussion can limit a child’s ability to return to the classroom

A UAB study shows that evaluation from a vision specialist should be included in return-to-learn concussion protocols.

UAB part of global study of breathing issues in Rett syndrome

UAB will study a drug originally developed for Parkinson’s disease that may help reduce breath holding in patients with Rett syndrome.

Attractive drug candidate identified to target glioma brain tumors

This rapidly fatal brain cancer has seen only two improvements in therapy in 30 years, and research findings are pointing toward a unique new human clinical trial in 2017.

UAB named NIH clinical center for groundbreaking exercise trial to map molecular underpinnings of health benefits

UAB’s Center for Exercise Medicine will join a key NIH consortium looking for the molecular changes that occur during and after exercise to advance the understanding of how physical activity improves and preserves health.

$2 million grant awarded to UAB to continue eye care research

Funding from a National Eye Institute award to the UAB School of Optometry will advance eye care research.

Four new NSF grants — three in neuroscience — deepen UAB’s research portfolio, forge collaborations

Alabama now has more EPSCoR Track II grants than any other state following the award of basic science grants meant to stimulate competitive research in regions of the country traditionally less able to compete for such research funds.

CBD oil may reduce frequency and severity of epileptic seizures, according to UAB findings

UAB researchers release new research findings on effect of CBD oil at national Epilepsy Society Meetings

UAB physician retools the case for Housing First to end homelessness

Authors of a New England Journal of Medicine article recommend a new case be made for housing to end homelessness, emphasizing benefits and de-emphasizing problematic cost-savings arguments.

UAB ranked 18th nationally in research funding among public universities

UAB secured more than $328.5 million in federal research funding in 2015, ranking the institution No. 18 among public universities and No. 34 overall in the United States during a year in which UAB’s total research and development expenditures exceeded $516 million.

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.

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.

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.

International HIV symposium comes to Birmingham

Scientists from around the world will gather at UAB in December to focus on HIV research and women, particularly collaborative research on women living with HIV and those at risk.

How a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce heart failure in the aged

A Western-style diet, with more omega-6 fatty acids than the Mediterranean, dysregulates lipid signaling in aged mice and promotes inflammation.

Simple genetic test shows promise for better outcomes in heart stent patients

The power and promise of personalized medicine: a genetic test can reduce cardiovascular risk for some heart patients

UAB receives grant to better serve those with autism spectrum disorder in central Alabama

Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council has established regional networks throughout Alabama to centralize resources for those with autism spectrum disorder, and for their families.

How internal circadian clocks in neurons encode external daily rhythms of excitability

A mechanism through which circadian clocks in neurons encode external daily rhythms of excitability allows pacesetter neurons to communicate with the rest of the body via electrical impulses, with possible implications in understanding and treating mood disorders.

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