November 2014 - The Reporter
February 29, 2024
A message of gratitude on National Employee Appreciation Day
Chief Human Resources Officer Janet May and President Ray Watts express their thanks to all UAB employees, who continue to exemplify their commitment to UAB’s mission and shared values.
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Campus News
February 28, 2024
Meet new provost Janet Woodruff-Borden, Ph.D.
Woodruff-Borden, who joined UAB as senior vice president of Academic Affairs and provost on Feb. 1, shares how UAB’s bold culture attracted her to Birmingham, outlines her priorities and points to several opportunities for growth.
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Leadership
February 28, 2024
UAB research community input leads to enhancements as part of Research Strategic Initiative: Growth with Purpose
President Watts will share an important update on planning during a town hall on March 20. Several areas for improvement identified by stakeholders during the data collection phase last summer were immediately actionable and have already led to significant gains.
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Campus News
February 27, 2024
Do you use the restroom frequently, with that “gotta go” feeling resulting in leakage accidents?
Treatment for Urge Urinary Leakage: BEST Study
This study will compare the effectiveness of two different treatments for urge urinary incontinence (UUI). One treatment is Botox injections in the bladder, and the other is an oral medication (mirabegron or vibegron).
Participants compensated up to $425.
For more information about this study, please email or at urogynecology@uabmc.edu or 205-934-5498.
This study will compare the effectiveness of two different treatments for urge urinary incontinence (UUI). One treatment is Botox injections in the bladder, and the other is an oral medication (mirabegron or vibegron).
Participants compensated up to $425.
For more information about this study, please email or at urogynecology@uabmc.edu or 205-934-5498.
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Clinical Trials
Over its 28 years, this signature program has awarded grants totaling almost $60 million. Meet recipients and see how the HSF-GEF grants make UAB “a place where, if you have a good idea, you can find the support to make it a reality.”
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Funding Opportunities
Carolina Harada, M.D., professor in the Department of Medical Education, received HSF-GEF grants to provide mentorship and recognition for junior faculty clinician educators at all six health professions schools at UAB. Participants have been promoted, published research, taken on leadership roles and won teaching awards.
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Achievements
February 26, 2024
Building immuno-imaging at UAB through specialized technology
Anna Sorace, Ph.D., core director and associate professor in the Department of Radiology, has leveraged HSF-GEF grants to help grow UAB’s nuclear imaging program.
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Achievements
February 26, 2024
Turning a pilot project into the standard of care
Daniel Chu, M.D., division director of GI Surgery, leveraged an HSF-GEF grant to help Enhanced Recovery Programs reach widespread use at UAB and establish himself as a leader in the field.
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Achievements
February 26, 2024
Making the leap from one hospital to another through UAB’s STEP Program
Carlie Stein Somerville, M.D., an associate professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, turned an HSF-GEF grant into a nationally recognized program that provides multidisciplinary support to help young adults transition to adult care. Four years later, “we have been able to show the impact that we can make with patients and families,” she said.
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Achievements
February 26, 2024
As people with Down syndrome live to late middle age and beyond, new symptoms are appearing. This new clinic is built to help.
A partnership between pediatrician Snehal Khatri, M.D., and program director Betsy Hopson will focus on care for patients across the lifespan, including addressing palliative and memory challenges. The unique approach was made possible through an HSF-GEF grant.
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Achievements
