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The evening will highlight simple, practical strategies families can use to support reading at home during the summer break.
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.
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.
One UAB expert offers insight into the speculated connection between GLP‑1 medications and kidney stone risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The systemwide training helped standardize care for ventricular assist devices patients.
New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.
UAB experts offer guidance on staying safe while doing yardwork.
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.
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.
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.
While there is no causal link between energy drinks and cancer, indirect factors like high sugar content can contribute to obesity, a known cancer risk factor. Overconsumption of these ingredients is often a cause for concern.
Spring allergies can disrupt daily life and sleep by triggering immune reactions to airborne allergens that cause inflammation and fatigue.
UAB researchers discover the mechanism by which neurofibrillary tangles spread through the brain of Alzheimer’s patients is via connected neurons, and these findings reveal a major disease etiology that could lead to new therapies that slow Alzheimer’s disease progression.
Honoring trauma survivors, care teams and first responders, the Heroes and Healers event will feature three short films, with proceeds supporting the UAB Trauma Survivors Network and its peer mentoring and support programs.
UAB earns multiple top rankings in the 2026 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools, highlighting national excellence across health, nursing, business and engineering programs.
UAB is part of a network of 13 Centers of Excellence across the country funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration.