November 2014 - The Reporter
December 14, 2023
This business professor gave his students an object lesson in trusting AI over human judgment
Professor Paul Di Gangi, Ph.D., gave ChatGPT and Bard a chance to weigh in on a standard exercise for future IT leaders. Given the opportunity to make subjective decisions on tough calls, the models went their own way.
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Teaching & Learning
December 14, 2023
Graduate School and Global Affairs: Newly formed unit is powered by strategic thinking and bold vision
The Graduate School and the Office of Global Engagement have merged to form the UAB Graduate School and Global Affairs, or GSGA, which consists of the Graduate School, INTO UAB, Education Abroad, International Student & Scholar Services, International Faculty & Staff Immigration Services, and the UAB Passport Office.
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Campus News
December 11, 2023
Investigating Racial Differences in Diet Benefits for Knee Osteoarthritis (DIRECT)
We are looking for people with knee osteoarthritis to participate in a study to examine whether a diet intervention can reduce pain and improve quality of life. The commitment to this study will last approximately 7 weeks and include the following:
- Five (5) visits to UAB where you will fill out questionnaires, complete a DEXA scan, blood draw or Quantitative Sensory testing. These visits will last anywhere from 1-3 hrs.
- Six (6) weeks on a randomized diet where we will provide three (3) meals and two to three (2-3) snacks per day.
Participants must:
- Be currently suffering from pain related to knee osteoarthritis
- Be free from other serious health conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, metabolic disease)
Participants will receive up to $250 for completing the study and meals will be provided. Please contact DIRECT at DIRECTPAIN1@gmail.com (205) 834-3628. Leave a short message with your name and number.
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Clinical Trials
December 04, 2023
Change your commute route Dec. 8 for commencement
To minimize disruption during UAB’s upcoming commencement activities Dec. 8, UAB Transportation recommends using alternative routes due to construction-related traffic changes around campus.
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Campus News
December 04, 2023
4 cutting-edge machines powering UAB discoveries
With research awards breaking all-time records, we toured labs where high-tech tools are driving science forward.
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Discoveries & Innovations
December 01, 2023
Have high blood pressure and BMI over 30? Learn how you can participate in the Precision-BP study below!
DAY or NIGHT, when is the best time to take your blood pressure medication?
Help us find out by participating in the PRECISION-BP research study investigating the effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan or Valsartan on your body’s 24-hour rhythm of a hormone in your blood called natriuretic peptides. This hormone and the study medications are related to the heart. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure, and have no history of heart or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, 24-hour inpatient visits at UAB Hospital, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $575 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Haley at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-975-5825 if you are interested.
Help us find out by participating in the PRECISION-BP research study investigating the effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan or Valsartan on your body’s 24-hour rhythm of a hormone in your blood called natriuretic peptides. This hormone and the study medications are related to the heart. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure, and have no history of heart or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, 24-hour inpatient visits at UAB Hospital, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $575 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Haley at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-975-5825 if you are interested.
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Clinical Trials
November 29, 2023
Get crafty with a cute Blaze cross stitch
Looking for a fun holiday project that could be the perfect gift for the UAB fan in your life (including yourself!)? This adorable, simple project is a creative and calming way to fill downtime this season.
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Go Blazers!
November 17, 2023
This professor’s new startup aims to erase immune memories to stop Crohn’s disease
Charles Elson, M.D., has developed an “antivaccine” that could remove the faulty memory cells that drive this autoimmune disorder. He launched ImmPrev Bio, Inc., in order to reach a first-in-human clinical trial.
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Achievements
Healthy participants needed if you are:
**Compensation is provided**
- 18-75 years old
- No diagnosis of any neurological disorders or psychiatric problems
- No history of problematic drug/alcohol use in the last 3 months
**Compensation is provided**
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Clinical Trials
UAB endocrinologist Fernando Ovalle, M.D., explains why new subtypes of diabetes could lead to more precise treatments, fewer doctor visits and potentially reduced health care expenditures.
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Advances
