October 1, 2010
(Birmingham News)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Minnesota will share an $11.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute for pancreatic cancer research, prevention and treatment.
Downtown Birmingham's Innovation Depot to add offices
(Birmingham News)
The incubator, a nonprofit partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is subsidized by contributions from UAB, the city of Birmingham, Jefferson County and private foundations. But the expansion could ultimately mean that its tenants' rent is enough to pay the bills.
Caffeine and bladder problems linked
(WebMD)
Excess caffeine increases the likelihood of urinary incontinence in women, according to a new study that echoes the findings of previous research.
''Women who consume high levels of caffeine are 70% more likely to have urinary incontinence than women who don't," says Jon Gleason, MD, an instructor and fellow at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School's Division of Women's Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
New UAB virtual technology puts experts anywhere, virtually
(Military Technologies)
The Virtual Interactive Presence, a software technology developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, uses techniques from areas of virtual and augmented reality to combine local and distant video elements. Aimed initially at professional training scenarios, the technology lays one video image of a pair of hands in one location over another pair of hands in a different location while both people see the same image.
Experts: Wells Fargo changes city's banking landscape
(Birmingham Business Journal)
"It changes the competitive situation for some of the banks, in particular for Regions Bank," said Andreas H. Rauterkus, finance professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business.
Feds hit Zeus group, but the brains remain overseas
(San Francisco Chronicle)
"I don't even think that we're going to see Zeus necessarily stop," said Zeus expert Gary Warner, the director of research in computer forensics with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. "This particular family of Zeus has probably seen the end of its days, but something will step into the void."
September 30, 2010
Birmingham-area hospitals escape donation drop
(Birmingham News)
At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, gifts to the medical school also bucked the national trend. In the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2009 the school received $67 million in gifts, up from $60 million a year earlier. Unlike some hospitals, UAB's mission includes research and education.
Malaria bug's origin points to gorillas
(Monterey County Herald)
To test these theories, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed genetic material in samples of feces from many different types of primate species: chimpanzees, bonobos, western gorillas and eastern gorillas. Their findings were published online in the journal Nature.
UK police arrest 19 in Zeus crimeware bust
(New York Times)
As of Wednesday there were still more than 160 Zeus command-and-control servers in operation, according to Gary Warner, director of research in computer forensics with the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Fighting climate change in Antarctica
(Abercombie & Kent)
Average midwinter temperatures in Antarctica have increased by more than 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the past 60 years. "When I first came to Palmer Station, you would hear a glacier calving into the bay perhaps once a week; now it's three times a day," reports Dr. James McClintock, award-winning scientist, author and endowed professor of microbiology and marine sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
September 29, 2010
University of Alabama at Birmingham president: School is an economic engine
(Birmingham News)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is not only one of Alabama's largest economic drivers, it's also preparing young people for a new workforce and keeping some of the state's best minds close to home, UAB President Carol Garrison said Tuesday.
UAB chosen as Michael J. Fox Foundation research site
(Montgomery Advertiser)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has been chosen by the Michael J. Fox Foundation to take part in a 5-year, $40-million study that could forever change the nature of Parkinson's disease research.
Human malarial parasite came from gorillas
(Ebloge.com)
The parasite that causes the deadliest form of malaria in humans was not transmitted by chimpanzees.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Theatre Department turns to a classic: "The Rocky Horror Show"
(AL.com)
As Halloween nears, the UAB Department of Theatre is looking to get you in the mood as they rev up their 40th anniversary season with their own version of the "Time Warp." They are presenting "The Rocky Horror Show," the campy musical that premiered in 1973 and preceded the cult classic feature film.
UAB's Alys Stephens Center presents Roseanne Cash
(Top40-charts.com)
UAB's Alys Stephens Center will present Rosanne Cash as she performs songs from her latest album, "The List," at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in UAB's Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Tickets are $60, $50, $40; $20 student tickets. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.
September 28, 2010
A finding on malaria comes from humble origins
(New York Times)
It has taken 10 years for Dr. Beatrice H. Hahn to build the world's most comprehensive treasury of great ape dung samples.
(John Hawks Weblog)
Belly fat and depression may be linked
(UPI)
Belinda Needham of the University of Alabama at Birmingham says in year five, the waist circumference of the high-depression group was significantly greater than among those who reported low depression, and this circumference was even greater later in the study period examined in year 15.
Invisible threat: Carbon monoxide
(WIAT-TV, Birmingham)
The chemical carbon monoxide when it's produced it bonds to hemoglobin which binds to red blood cells that help deliver oxygen to your tissues," said Dr. Todd Peterson, UAB Emergency Department. "You lose the ability to deliver oxygen to the tissues in the bloodstream so you're body starts to starve for Oxygen."
September 27, 2010
People on the move: September 27, 2010
(Birmingham Business Journal)
Jim McClintock, professor in the UAB Department of Biology, has been selected to give a keynote address at an event for the Tennessee Aquarium as part of its National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
UAB: Smoking progresses kidney disease in diabetics
(WBRC-TV, Birmingham)
New research done by the University of Alabama at Birmingham says that cigarette smoking may worsen kidney disease in diabetics.
Malaria parasite may have come from gorillas, scientists say
(Los Angeles Times)
To test these theories, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed genetic material in samples of feces from many different types of primate species: chimpanzees, bonobos, western gorillas and eastern gorillas. Their findings were published online Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Hoover studying convention center plan for old Macy's space at Riverchase Galleria
(Birmingham News)
Mickey Gee, a marketing and management professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said research shows there is currently not a single enclosed mall under construction in the nation. Some enclosed malls are having to reinvent themselves by offering "entertainment retail," he said.
Phishing scam targeted eBay employees
(eSecurity Planet)
"The suspect then used 417 of the stolen accounts to log in to eBay's internal network, where, according to computer-forensics expert Gary Warner of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he accessed details about high-value eBay customers," Goodin writes. "With that information, Concioiu was able to fleece 1,183 eBay users of more than $3 million."
Liza Minnelli's fab factor wins out at Birmingham's Alys Stephens Center
(Birmingham News)
A dowdy Liza, a shy Liza, a subdued Liza ... with this iconic singer and actress, anything less than an absolutely fabulous Liza simply wouldn't cut it.
But Saturday's audience at the Alys Stephens Center got the goods during Minnelli's 7:05 p.m. performance in the Jemison Concert Hall.