School of medicine
A new Biomedical Research and Psychology Building — made possible by a $76 million federal appropriation — received stage 1 approval from the UA System Board of Trustees.
The spinoff company, IN8bio Inc., uses proprietary drug-resistant immunotherapy licensed in part from UAB. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive type of cancer originating in the brain.
High-resolution knowledge of structure is a key link between viral biology and potential therapeutic use of the virus to quell bacterial infections.
UAB surgeons perform new technique that is minimally invasive and allows for a quicker recovery time.
The funding will support 24 research projects at seven institutions in Alabama.
The study, utilizing the relatively new field of metagenomics, demonstrated an imbalance in the gut microbiome of patients with Parkinson’s disease.
UAB experts provide insight into alcohol and substance misuse, dangers and steps one can take to minimize the risk.
New screening guidelines and improvements in diagnostics and treatment have improved outcomes in lung cancer.
This study will enroll patients to evaluate which combination of three proposed interventions — including health coaching, food delivery and remote patient monitoring — will help patients manage diabetes and also be sustainable for health systems to implement.
UAB researchers have published an article demonstrating how the term “aggressive care,” used loosely by clinicians to describe care that can negatively impact quality of life for patients with serious illness, is often used to inappropriately label the preferences of African American patients.
Type 2 diabetes is alarmingly on the rise in Alabama youth, but following a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help mitigate the risk and the severity.
The university continues its five-year streak of record growth in research and development.
UAB’s research and reputation land it among the top institutions in the world.
The ADNP/ketamine trial was the first clinical study generated by a information gleaned from the Precision Medicine Institute’s artificial intelligence tool.
The gift will advance the use of induced pluripotent stem cells as a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
Gould’s helmet research added variables such as fall height and the type of surface struck.
Pelvic floor therapy provides a conservative and holistic approach to pelvic floor dysfunction, but many women do not know about the treatment. JJ Fagen, UAB Medicine’s pelvic floor therapist, discusses the benefits of pelvic floor therapy and pelvic floor exercises
Self-care means taking time to do things that help people live well and improve their physical health and mental health. UAB experts provide tips on how to incorporate self-care into a daily routine.
The New Innovator awards support investigators in the early stages of their careers.
The UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine leadership team outlined key research focus areas to ensure continued growth over the next five to seven years.