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S. pneumoniae sticks to dying lung cells, worsening secondary infection following flu
This novel virulence trait, which increases severity of S. pneumoniae superinfection, involves pneumococcal surface protein A, now identified as an adhesin. -
UAB joins oncology clinical trial diversity alliance
The alliance will focus on boosting participation in clinical research within historically underrepresented patient groups. -
Friedman awarded grant for phase 2 of pediatric brain tumor study
Gregory Friedman, M.D., has received a special grant to test various therapy combinations with a form of the herpes virus to improve anti-tumor immune response in children battling brain cancer. -
Undiagnosed and untreated disease identified in rural South Africa
A comprehensive health-screening program in rural northern KwaZulu-Natal has found a high burden of undiagnosed or poorly controlled non-communicable diseases. -
Will reduction in tau protein protect against Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementias?
New results suggest the answer is no, implying that the role of tau in the pathogenesis of Lewy body dementias is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease. -
UAB professor receives R01 grant for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy intervention study
A new R01 study aims to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among African American and Black young adults in the Southern United States.
