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An illustration of a brain scan superimposed on a man in profile is seen behind two time series lines - the one on top has low peaks and represents average or normal scores the one below has jagged peaks and represents abnormal
Research & Innovation • Published 5 days ago

Variability, or the scattering of scores on cognitive tests, “turns out to be a very sensitive marker to changes in brain function,” said UAB neuropsychologist Victor Del Bene, Ph.D. It could be particularly helpful in diagnosing early-stage neurodegenerative disease, when patients come in with subjective concerns and some lower scores on testing but nothing in the impaired range.

Participants in the 2026 DEAL program cohort
People of UAB • Published 60 days ago

Twenty-nine employees were selected for the 2026 cohort of the Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders program, which exposes promising staff members to the essential components of administrative and management positions across UAB. Meet the new class.

A gold seal on a green background has letters that read U A B
People of UAB • Published 10 months ago

This spring, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to five and the rank of University Professor to four faculty members.

An older adult stretches on a tree-lined road
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Getting a good start is critical, as is exercise, building community and more.

A brain illustration with many small dots scattered across various brain regions
Research & Innovation • Published more than a year ago

Ronald Lazar, Ph.D., director of UAB’s Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, explains effective interventions, the importance of choice and why you should start where you are.

Virendra Mishra, Ph.D., and Jane Allendorfer, Ph.D., with the GE PREMIER 3.0T whole-body MRI system at UAB Highlands
Research & Innovation • Published more than a year ago

From a 3 Tesla PET/MR to a 0.55 Tesla Freemax, this core facility offers research tools that are crucial to UAB’s neuroscience studies and more, as well as expert advice on the best protocols to use for individual experiments.

Michael Lyerly, M.D., seen in front of a bank of ICU monitoring screens
Research & Innovation • Published more than a year ago

Patients at 29 hospitals and free-standing emergency rooms around the state are now being evaluated rapidly for suspected strokes and other conditions by expert UAB neurologists. The program has provided nearly 7,000 consults for patients — many of whom are routed to potentially lifesaving care or saved from expensive transfers away from their home communities.

Adeel Memon, Ph.D., wearing a white coat, stands on the crosswalk over University Boulevard at Lister Hill Library
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Inspired by a family diagnosis and a viral video, Adeel Memon, M.D., Ph.D., is exploring the possibilities of brain-computer interfaces to treat Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.

The U A B monogram in white is shown on a gold seal against a dark green background
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

This year, the university recognizes 50 years of service by Jeanne Hutchison, Ph.D., and Ferdinand Urthaler, M.D., and 45 years of service by Robert Kim M.D., and Joseph Lovetto. In addition, 294 employees with 20 or more years and 904 with five, 10 and 15 years will honored for their longevity.

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