NIH grant to support Stockdill’s continued doctoral study in palliative care

Pam Bowen receives $50,000 pilot grant to study Fitbit use to increase physical activity, improve lifestyle behaviors to improve health of African American women

Caitlin Campbell detailed her work on nursing work environment for Alabama State Nurses’ Association at annual meeting

Attends National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) summer research institute as 2019 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

HRSA grant supports additional training for primary care NPs to screen, treat, refer individuals in rural, underserved areas

Partners nursing, social work to create interprofessional care providers for opioid use disorder

Research on neonatal ICU palliative care access in minority and rural deep south populations honored at Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses

Healthy aging among individuals living with HIV focus of study

Professorship established for a faculty member who exhibits Nightingale’s essence and whose work focuses on building access to quality health care

Associate Professor Sigrid Ladores receives 2019 Nursing Excellence Award from the Philippine Nurses Association of America.

UAB School of Nursing increased its NIH funding for fiscal year 2018 and maintains its 14th ranking by the Blue Ridge Institute

Wheeler developing tailored educational information and activities to encourage healthy behaviors to promote healthy cognitive aging.

Kristin Ashley presents, receives poster award at the AAOHN National Conference.

Ladores focusing on understudied area with goal of developing clinical practice guidelines for fertility preservation conversations across transplant population

The Writing Envelope workshop provides innovative space for scholarly writing.

Recognized for contributions and service to ONS, dedication and compassionate work as nurse oncologist

Hendricks awarded Oncology Nursing Foundation Doctoral Research Scholarship

Shirey recognized for contribution to nursing research

Corey Lofton is first Alabama League of Nursing doctoral level scholarship recipient

With an NPCRC grant, assistant professor to create a culturally-adapted palliative care program.

Third-year student Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium

Marie Bakitas received the American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care award for 2018.

Wells wins competition at American Association of Heart Failure Nurses meeting

School of Nursing once again sees increase in funding to support graduate students, reaching $4.6 million.

Graduate students Markwell and Wells earn academic scholarships from state nursing association

Two PhD students funded through Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars Program

Project focuses on medically underserved areas and includes building and educating undergraduate students, practicing RNs in team-focused primary care

Assistant Professor Edwin Aroke receives AANA Foundation research award

Students selected for prestigious fellowship focused on impacting health disparities

Leake and Morris awarded third place in research expo

Anusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practice

Carter presents on substance use disorder at occupational health meeting

Sullivan earns scholarship to support research to enhance pediatric oncology nursing in resource-limited countries, hospitals

Rebecca Edwards, also a faculty member, will use funds from Oncology Nursing Society to begin crafting research proposal on palliative care in the Caribbean

PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses

$1.7 million grant providing oral hygiene training for nursing home staff to improve care for patients with cognitive issues

Jordan and Waddell selected from a competitive pool of national experts on pediatric health care, presented an educational session on pediatric sepsis

Elaine Larson, a pioneer in infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance and hand hygiene delivering keynote address, “One Nurse’s Journey: Bridges to the Future with Interdisciplinary Teams”

Stockdill honored by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Heart Failure Society of America

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

2017 ranking represents 9 spot jump, up from 23rd in 2016

Only nurse on committee overseeing Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers national project

Vo first from School selected, will study heart disease, breast cancer link

Awards support PhD student in her development as early career nurse scientist

Manuscript exploring shoulder injuries in long-haul truck drivers earns national writing award

Faculty contribute to Child Abuse Quick Reference field guide for health care providers

PhD students Cherven, Vo each receive $30,000 ACS Cancer Nursing scholarships

Two-year, $154,000 grant studying pediatric palliative care needs in the Deep South

One of 50 worldwide invited to NIH National Human Genome Research Institute Short Course in Genomics

Third straight group from School receives three-year RWJF funding commitment, matching scholarships

Named primary site investigator for women-focused research, gets additional funding to extend study

Work with Closed Claims Research Team earns him Researcher of the Year Award

Three students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care

Includes new two-year, $1.3 million HRSA great preparing advanced practice nurses, providing primary care

Wehunt one of nine statewide to receive 2017 Graduate Nursing Award

Bray's presentations, networking at SNRS highlights "incredible" learning opportunity

White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits

PhD student Gordon receives two grants to study end-of-life care choice in African American families

PhD candidate Pack-Mabien receives grant to study care transition for sickle cell patients

Jumped 11 spots from 2015 ranking, boasting nearly $2.2 million from NIH in 2016

Funding supports development of interventions, treatments to improve everyday functioning, quality of life for older adults with HIV-related cognition problems

UAB School of Nursing PhD student is first recipient of group's Dr. Dorothy Coverson Grant

Honor from UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care caps fulfilling year for associate professor

PhD students will receive $150,000 in funding over next three years as they work towards their doctorates

Dr. Jeannie Rodriguez is co-investigator on effort to understand why African-American women experience a higher rate of preterm birth than Caucasian women

Loss of her mother to breast cancer sparked Bail's desire to help others through nursing research

Gathering of nation's top PhD students provides welcomed opportunity for receiving critical feedback, networking

Postdoctoral Fellow expounds on his scholarly work "Expanding Endpoints in Oncology Palliative Care to Include Family Caregivers"

Publication, co-authored by fellow UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumna, offers innovative approaches to nursing education that can significantly impact disaster responses

Crucial funding ensures the best and brightest nurses continue advanced nursing studies

Funding from AACN, CDC will support efforts of McAlister, Wurttemberg to safeguard babies against whooping cough

MSN student is recipient of two-year, $20,000 award

Birmingham VA Medical Center Nurse Educator wants to complete her doctoral studies, become a full-time professor

PATH Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, residents of rural Alabama areas will benefit from Federal agency's focus on improving health equality

Funding will help mentor, mentee continue research into various aspects of military nursing

Award will help further her research into sleep issues in children with neurodevelopmental problems

Nurse Anesthesia student receives one of two Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists scholarships in the state

Dionne-Odom developing health-coaching program for caregivers of persons with advanced cancer

Goal of research project is to guide development of future cognitive interventions for breast cancer survivors

NINR diversity supplement will fund study of religion, relationships among African American heart-failure patients, their caregivers and their clinicians

Support from UAB Graduate School provides 'elite educational experiences that enrich not only students, but UAB as a whole'

Pilot project will study promoting physical activity among African Americans

Prestigious program continues effort to increase number of doctorally prepared faculty, nurse leaders nationwide

Study will look at speed of processing training to improve cognitive functioning, quality of life for middle-aged and older adults with HIV

Role of mentors, coaches as part of the process is focus of $30,000 grant

Acknowledges significant contributions from four special members

Veterans come with unique backgrounds and needs, and it is imperative that nurses are adequately prepared to care for Veteran patients and their families

Alumna attributes her success to mentor Dr. Jacqueline Moss, who played a tremendous role in helping her find this path

Palmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education support

Recognized for his willingness to help other students and his outstanding publication and presentation record

Increased use of mobile technology at the heart of $10,000 RCMAR Pilot Grant

Award given to an early career scientist who is focusing on minority aging and health disparities in the African-American population

Exploring the neurocognitive, inflammatory and cardiometabolic effects of a ketogenic diet in medically stable, older persons living with HIV who have mild to moderate neurocognitive impairment

Pilot study is using telemedicine to provide mental health counseling to women who cannot readily access mental health care

Swiger's work was inspired by the teamwork she saw when she was in Baghdad, Iraq, as part of a Deployed Combat Casualty Research Team

Their talk "Cognition and Vigilance in Shift-Working Nurses," is an offshoot of their collaborative research into staffing night shifts with workers who are genetically best suited to work during the overnight hours

Internationally renowned UAB School of Nursing dementia expert Dr. Rita Jablonski-Jaudon offers tips to make holidays enjoyable for both patients and families

Research into cystic fibrosis fertility rates a passion for UAB School of Nursing assistant professor

The two are among 46 nurses around the country to receive a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program award this year

Internationally known as an innovative pioneer, leader and scientist for high-impact research in pain management and palliative care

Scholars receive financial, educational support to pursue training in cancer disparities research, mentoring from preeminent researchers including Karen Meneses

UAB School of Nursing PhD student receives Article of the Year award from the Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care

Provides pre-doctoral scholars with financial support and career development skills building in breast cancer survivorship

Site provides information and resources for women under 45, including fertility decisions, family, financial and career implications.

Award provides for the development of a culturally relevant intervention to help family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in the rural south

The award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies

Community Health Nursing students detail experiences with School's partner agencies and findings on nurses' role in the community 

Three fifth semester honors students use undergraduate research experience to help empower Latina women about breast cancer, culturally sensitive health education 

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists names PhD student to prestigious fellowship

Bryan Wilbanks' research, part of his dissertation work, is changing the course of perioperative informatics, published in peer-reviewed journal

Breast cancer risk and genetics, families, relationships are topics at the third Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network workshop in Birmingham

Ladores, a pediatric nurse practitioner, investigates reproductive health concerns in adolescents and young adults with chronic illness

Marie Bakitas’ study will determine if palliative care results in better quality of life for advanced heart failure patients, caregivers

Discussing building a role-playing game that simulates the challenges of modern teen life to help slow the HIV epidemic among adolescents in the rural South

Shameka Humphrey garners accolades for poster at Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging Annual Symposium

PhD candidate Ann H. Johnson has received a $1000 Ireland Research Travel Award for her dissertation

Rosetta Norman never thought she would end up with a passion for research or taking care of adults. The second-semester BSN student plans to be a NICU nurse once she graduates, but joining a faculty member’s research team has opened her eyes to more career possibilities and might just change her mind about the age of her patients.

Dr. June Cho dreams of giving preemies a better start. It is well known that testosterone is the primary hormone that increases bone and muscle mass as males grow. But could the very thing that strengthens boys during adolescence also be responsible for weakening them during infancy?

Two UAB School of Nursing faculty members have been selected by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as 2014 Scholars and Fellows. C. Ann Gakumo, PhD, RN, has been named an RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar and Joy P. Deupree, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, has been named an RWJF Executive Nurse Fellow.

Barkley Award comes from UAB MHRC

Her ultimate goal is to reduce practice barriers for nurse practitioners

Meneses will promote awareness of FNINR, research priorities

A two-year, $150,000 grant from the Women's Breast Health Fund will help improve the quality of life for young breast-cancer survivors and their loved ones through education, personal support, distance learning and networking.

June Cho has been awarded a five-year, $1.72 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Development to study testosterone and cortisol levels in infant health and development.

Natalie Wilson, DNP, ANP-BC, MPH, AAHIVE, a current PhD student in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing, has received $100,000 from the Veteran's Administration to fund a two-year Nursing Research Initiative pilot study on the role of inflammation in symptoms commonly reported by HIV patients entitled "Gastrointestinal  Symptoms and Microbial Translocation in HIV+ Veterans."

Published his first peer reviewed paper in 1993

Honored for her leadership, contribution to society, and promotion of nursing and health care research

International leader in breast cancer survivorship research 

UAB School of Nursing Professor Marie Bakitas has received a four-year, $720,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study whether a phone-based palliative care intervention can help reduce access disparities for veterans, minorities and patients from rural areas who have advanced cancer.

Deborah Kirk Walker, D.N.P., assistant professor in the UAB School of Nursing has been named a Fulbright Senior Specialist by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board

UAB School of Nursing faculty provide research to help those living with HIV cope with chronic conditions

Marie Bakitas is an internationally recognized expert in palliative care

Research by UAB nurses is enhancing the quality of life for communities around the world

Karen Heaton working to improve the health of most visible invisible workers in America

Karen Heaton will use R21 award to study the effects and feasibility of a computer-based intervention on truck drivers' sleep

Foundation support will help PhD, DNP and MSN students transform cancer care