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Man grabbing knee in park.
News You Can Use Published 2 days ago

Two UAB physicians offer insight into protecting two of the most important load-bearing joints.

Health & Medicine Published 3 days ago

UAB neuroscientist Kristina Visscher leads Neuroscience for All, a community initiative bringing hands-on brain science education to Birmingham through outreach programs, partnerships and interactive learning experiences. 

Woman sits on closed toilet with arms folded in yellow dress.
Health & Medicine Published 3 days ago

A UAB urogynecologist and urologist clarify common misconceptions about urinary incontinence in women.

A man smiles while seated outdoors on a deck, typing on a small typewriter.
People of UAB Published 3 days ago

Supporting individual artists is key to Alabama’s creative growth, according to the ASCA. James Braziel and Jillian Marie Browning, faculty members at UAB, each received a $7,500 grant.

Indoor headshot of Janet Turan
Research & Innovation Published 5 days ago

A UAB-led study found that engaging both partners during pregnancy, through home-based counseling or self-testing, dramatically increases couple HIV testing and improves maternal viral suppression, highlighting the importance of family-centered approaches to HIV prevention.

Back of students' heads at UAB graduation commencement wearing green cap and gown.
Campus & Community Published 9 days ago

Ready to take the next step in graduate education? Attend a collaborative and informative summer graduate school fair to learn more about graduate school opportunities at UAB.

Pregnant woman at home on couch using a diabetes monitor at home.
Research & Innovation Published 10 days ago

Insulin is typically the first line of treatment for pregnant patients with Type 2 diabetes. This funding allows researchers to evaluate whether insulin combined with metformin leads to better outcomes for the mother and child.

A man's arm shown adding chlorine powder to an outdoor pool
News You Can Use Published 10 days ago

UAB dermatologist Rachel Falkner, M.D., explains how to protect skin and hair from chlorine and salt water, with practical tips to prevent dryness, irritation and damage before and after swimming.

The Goodrich family standing for a portrait in an indoor setting
Health & Medicine Published 10 days ago

UAB launches GRIT with a $10 million gift from the Goodrich family to expand rural Alabama healthcare, training and retaining primary care physicians, strengthening clinics, and improving access, outcomes and long-term community health.

Indoor headshot of Steven Fairburn in a white coat.
People of UAB Published 11 days ago

Stevan Fairburn became the first graduate of a degree program that did not even exist a few years earlier. A program built around the belief that the future of medicine will require clinicians who understand both people and technology, both compassion and innovation.

News You Can Use Published 12 days ago

Fireworks accidents are a leading factor in eye injuries during the month of July.

Indoor headshot of Jack Brough.
People of UAB Published 13 days ago

UAB computer science student Jack Brough will spend eight weeks in Taiwan expanding his understanding of Chinese through language immersion. 

Research & Innovation Published 17 days ago

The largest genetic study of NT-proBNP uncovers nine new genomic regions and reveals how common and rare DNA variations shape levels of a key heart hormone across diverse populations.

News You Can Use Published 18 days ago

Communicating with a care team in advance and managing side effects can help radiation therapy patients during summer travel.

Group of four women from various racial backgrounds sitting close together wearing light pink t-shirts and blue jeans.
Health & Medicine Published 19 days ago

UAB OB/GYN takes a deep dive into common misconceptions surrounding women’s health.

Health & Medicine Published 20 days ago

The renamed Frances Gorrie Alzheimer’s Disease Center at UAB will accelerate research, expand clinical trials, strengthen specialist training and improve dementia care across Alabama.

Performers dressed in billowing pants and skirts dance barefoot on stage and play drums during a performance.
Arts & Events Published 23 days ago

Zydeco music and the world’s first professional stepping company are the latest performances added to the Alys Stephens Center’s upcoming 30th-anniversary season.

Arts & Events Published 23 days ago

Bring folding chairs, blankets and picnics to UAB’s Campus Green to enjoy the concert of blockbuster movie tunes and patriotic songs, then stay to watch the fireworks show.

Campus & Community Published 23 days ago

By integrating healthcare education with financial responsibility, the UAB Medicine Emergency Department Classroom will equip Alabama’s youth with the essential tools and soft skills needed for lifelong economic empowerment.

Research & Innovation Published 26 days ago

A $2.9M NIH grant aims to provide comprehensive genomic medicine consultations to healthcare providers in Alabama and Tennessee, helping integrate genetic and genomic insights into routine patient care.

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