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Juliana Coleman, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB's Department of Neurology, in Kenya with residents in Kijabe.
Health & Medicine Published 3 hours ago

UAB neurologists are expanding global health efforts in Kenya by providing neurological care and medical training in Kijabe, addressing specialty care shortages and strengthening global partnerships.

Research & Innovation Published 5 hours ago

Adolescents are analyzed through a period of transition into adulthood to help paint a better picture of how digital media use contributes to memory decline and suicide attempts, and shares how parents can mitigate these effects.  

Arts & Events Published 7 hours ago

This new season of plays will explore power in its many shades and manifestations, and students will learn about an array of theater genres and styles through performance, design and play research opportunities.

Campus & Community Published 9 hours ago

Molly Moffitt, a UAB basketball player, is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with her dream job secured in emergency medicine. 

Research & Innovation Published 1 day ago

The study highlights the unmet need for effective strategies to prevent chemotherapy‑induced nerve damage, which affects long‑term quality of life for cancer survivors.

People of UAB Published 1 day ago

Kendall Wakefield of Winfield, Alabama, who is earning a degree in writing and media, will be the first woman in her family to earn a college degree when she graduates May 2.

Two UAB student volunteers are tutoring second-grade students in reading skills.
Arts & Events Published 4 days ago

The evening will highlight simple, practical strategies families can use to support reading at home during the summer break.

Head shot of Fran Lund and John T. Killian
News You Can Use Published 4 days ago

UAB researchers discovered that the immune system consistently targets the same exposed region of mismatched HLA proteins following organ transplantation, and the findings could improve donor‑recipient matching and reduce antibody‑mediated rejection, helping transplanted organs last longer.

Arts & Events Published 4 days ago

At least 2,258 students will walk in four graduation ceremonies May 1-2 at Bartow Arena, and 73 doctoral candidates will be recognized in a separate ceremony April 22.

Health & Medicine Published 5 days ago

One UAB expert offers insight into the speculated connection between GLP‑1 medications and kidney stone risk.

Woman blowing nose during flu
News You Can Use Published 5 days ago

To separate the science from the noise, three UAB experts outline what happens in the body during infection and how to slow transmission of flu. 

A woman wearing a red dress opens her arms wide and smiles with closed eyes, while standing in front of a gold wall.
Arts & Events Published 5 days ago

For its 30th anniversary season, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists plus bringing back fan favorites. Become a member to get exclusive presale access for the best seats before they are announced to the public.

Research & Innovation Published 6 days ago

Recent innovations include a noninvasive external urine collection device, a system designed to simplify how clinicians manage fluid balance in critically ill patients, an ergonomic assist device for ureteroscopy and new ways to prevent kidney stones.

Environmental headshot of Dr. Nita Limdi, PhD (Professor, Neurology)
Research & Innovation Published 6 days ago

UAB is leading a national study examining how personalized genetic risk information can improve prevention of chronic diseases, helping guide earlier screening, treatment and clinical decision‑making.

Pink Porcelain Anatomical Heart 3d illustration 3d render
Health & Medicine Published 6 days ago

The systemwide training helped standardize care for ventricular assist devices patients.

Green UAB Medicine graphic with the text "New Clinics" and "UAB Medicine" in white text and a green line in between the two texts.
Health & Medicine Published 7 days ago

New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.

Weed trimmer cuts lawn.
News You Can Use Published 7 days ago

UAB experts offer guidance on staying safe while doing yardwork.

A timeline of genetics research is illustrated with photos on a white wall as part of the exhibit “Genetics: What Makes You Unique,” inside Lister Hill Library.
Arts & Events Published 7 days ago

One exhibit chronicles genetics research from the 19th century to the present, including UAB’s contributions to the field, while the second, a traveling exhibition curated by the National Library of Medicine, details the fight against lead poisoning.

Woman using red light therapy device aimed at the face while lying down.
News You Can Use Published 8 days ago

Justin Thomas, Ph.D., says red light is less likely than other types of light to reduce melatonin levels, but it does not encourage melatonin production.

Health & Medicine Published 8 days ago

By integrating new collaborative relationships and cutting-edge technologies UAB transplant teams are helping to redefine what is possible in organ utilization and patient outcomes.

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