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February 06, 2014

Physician Stephen Russell to release first of three novels Feb. 12

Associate Professor Stephen Russell, M.D., in the Division of General Internal Medicine, strongly believes creativity is an important aspect of medicine, so much so that he teaches his students to use art to enhance their skills as physicians. Russell's fascination with history and the impact people made on history gave him a deep appreciation for the arts, reading — and writing. On Feb. 12, Blue Jay Media Group will release “Blood Money,” the first of Russell's three novels scheduled to be published.

Published in Achievements

February 06, 2014

Canvas Success site launches

Here's all the support you need to be successful in Canvas, from PDF and video tutorials arranged by topic or FAQs to 24/365 live support via chat, phone, email, etc. Check it out now.

Published in Tools & Technology

February 05, 2014

Snow didn’t stop the Southeast’s largest kidney transplant chain

The arctic blast that shutdown the Southeast did not deter the UAB transplant team from performing 16 operations to continue the largest non-directed donor chain ever performed at a single center in the Southeast.

Published in Patient Care

February 05, 2014

UAB Expo extends deadline for submissions to March 21

The deadline for submissions for the seventh annual UAB Expo has been extended to March 21. The event, open to all undergraduates, showcases the research and creative scholarly work produced by students in UAB programs ranging from science and technology to art and filmmaking.

Published in Research & Scholarship

February 05, 2014

Group provides a safe space to talk about faith, health

UAB Pastoral Care hosts several groups each month for cancer patients and family members who want to share with those on a similar journey. They meet the first and third Tuesdays and the first Wednesday of the month/ Direct questions to Chaplain Kelsey Blankenship at kmblankenship@uabmc.edu or 801-7050.

Published in Patient Care

February 05, 2014

Pulmonary Injury and Repair Center yields big return for UAB

In the six years since its creation, the center has parlayed an initial investment of $140,000 from the UAB School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Southern Research Institute into nearly $10 million in extramural research funding, which has helped recruit new faculty and produce new knowledge in treating lung injury.

Published in Research & Scholarship

February 05, 2014

Variety show featuring SOM students to raise funds for Equal Access Birmingham

Students for the UAB School of Medicine will take the stage Feb. 28 at the Alabama Theatre for The Best Medicine Show. The annual philanthropic event showcases students' creative sides with short digital films, music an dance. Proceeds from the event go to Equal Access Birmingham, a student-run program that operates a free primary care clinic for underserved people in the Birmingham area. Visit www.bestmedicineshow.com to purchase tickets or find more information.

Published in Events

February 05, 2014

Career & Professional Development brings faculty into the conversation as partners

HealthSouth corporate recruiters and faculty with various UAB programs met recently to discuss recruiting needs and explore ways to promote teamwork, creative thinking and career success for UAB students. This is a new approach for UAB Career & Professional Development, which traditionally had been viewed as a place to get your resume critiqued or to look at jobs posted online.

Published in Learning & Development

February 05, 2014

New ‘living document’ provides real-time guidance for treating Hep C

Professor Michael Saag, M.D., and colleagues created HCVguidelines.org, to ensure recommendations can be updated as soon as new data emerge and new therapies are approved. Hepatitis C virus is the leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Published in Patient Care

February 03, 2014

Mack named Employee of the Month

Called a wonderful leader and an outstanding motivator by her co-workers, LaKisha Mack exemplifies what it means to be UAB employee. Mack, operation manager in the Department of Medicine, has been named January's Employee of the Month.

Published in Awards & Honors

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Events
Attend a showcase to promote diversity in food service purchasing
UAB event planners and purchasing decision-makers can see how to make small decisions that make a big impact.
- Event Date September 20
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Events
Hear practical tips for building a more inclusive UAB

Stefanie Johnson will discuss her research on the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurship and diversity and suggest ways to mitigate unconscious bias.
- Event Date April 16
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Events

Discoveries in the Making series returns

Learn what UAB graduate students and postdocs are uncovering in their research during two events this month.

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Events
Ireland visiting scholar Daniel Beaty to speak, perform March 10

Beaty will speak and perform his critically acclaimed, off-Broadway solo play, “Emergency,” 4 p.m. March 10 in the ASC.
- Event Date March 10
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Events
Darwin Day commemorates biologist’s birthday, showcases scientific research

A movie, panel discussion, art exhibition and noted lecturers are among the events planned to commemorate the birth of Charles Darwin and celebrate scientific research in evolutionary biology and other disciplines.
- Event Date February 9
posted a while back 8473 views
Events
UAB to host 'Stand as One' forum
The program, “Stand as One: Empowering Marginalized Voices in Birmingham," is a free public event hosted by UAB Institute for Human Rights. All are welcome.
- Event Date February 16
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Events
Panel to discuss ‘What now?’ in wake of divisive election

UAB and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will bring together a diverse panel of citizens and community leaders to discuss the importance of civil discourse, and how it can be practiced in our daily lives, during a free public event 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in Heritage Hall Room 106.
- Event Date November 15
posted a while back 6676 views
Events
Watts to deliver encore presentation of the State of the University

President Ray Watts will highlight UAB’s groundbreaking accomplishments in all areas of its mission, plus the strategic planning and key new facilities that are part of an updated Campus Master Plan.
- Event Date October 25
posted a while back 7723 views
Events
Nurses Week paintings to be auctioned to benefit Benevolent Fund
Online bidding begins June 10 on the UAB Benevolent Fund website, and a “buy now” option is available.
- Event Date June 10
posted a while back 7218 views
Events
How can health-care workers help stop human trafficking?
Rochelle Rollins, Ph.D., acting deputy director for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons, will discuss the importance and role of health-care workers in combating this crime 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 29 in Spain Auditorium.
posted a while back 3002 views
Events
Get some “Holiday Soul” with Eric Essix and 5 Men on a Stool
Following the success of their last show, Essix will once again perform his handpicked collection of soulful “songs of the season” and audience favorites with the harmonious Atlanta super-group.
- Event Date December 13
posted a while back 2483 views
Events
See “Downton Abbey” season 6 sneak preview at ASC
Seating is first-come, first-served for this free event; ASC members may reserve premium seating and enjoy a free reception. This sneak preview is presented in conjunction with Alabama Public Television.
- Event Date December 30
posted a while back 1575 views
Events

7 THINGS TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK
Things for the UAB community to see and do during the week of Oct. 25-31.

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Events
BookTalk to discuss “A Place in Time"
Join Assistant Professor Randy Blythe for a discussion of “A Place in Time —Twenty Stories of the Port William” by Wendell Berry, 6 p.m. in the Sterne Library Director’s Conference Room. UAB BookTalk meets monthly, and all are welcome. A list of upcoming dates and books are online.
- Event Date November 3
posted a while back 1732 views
Events

7 THINGS TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK
Things for the UAB community to see and do during the week of Oct. 18-24.

posted a while back 9406 views
Events

7 THINGS TO KNOW
A list of things to see and do for the UAB community during the week of Sept. 27- Oct. 3.

posted a while back 11637 views
Events
Plan to attend, present at annual exercise medicine symposium

UAB Center for Exercise Medicine will hold its annual symposium highlighting research and training 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept 25 in the Children's Harbor Bradley Lecture Center. Details and registration information are online.
- Event Date September 25
posted a while back 9846 views
Events
UAB to host top names in infectious disease research
Four of the most influential researchers in the field of infectious diseases in the world will be here.
- Event Date June 3
posted a while back 6300 views
Events
Explore the future of lab-made organs and printed tissues April 22
Anthony Atala, M.D., developer of the first lab-grown organ to be implanted into a human, to talk about the future of printing human tissue on demand.
- Event Date April 22
posted a while back 8116 views
Events

7 THINGS TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK

A list of things for the UAB community to see and do during the week of March 15-21.

posted a while back 10165 views

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