Students/Faculty

David Morris Honored as UAB Distinguished Professor
The UAB Department of Physical Therapy Department Chair, David Morris, has been recognized by UAB as a Distinguished Professor. This is the highest rank a faculty member can achieve at UAB.
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Ozaydin wins Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award
Bunyamin Ozaydin, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Health Services Administration and scientist at the Heersink School of Medicine Informatics Institute, was selected as a winner of the 2024 Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship.
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Alanis Stansberry Schweitzer Fellowship delivers recipes for those with chronic illnesses
Alanis Stansberry, a student in our PhD in Nutrition Sciences program, developed recipes for individuals with common chronic illnesses utilizing foods available in Live HealthSmart Alabama's Mobile Market. The project was for her service as a 2023-24 Alabama Schweitzer Fellow.
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Natasha Brooks: Advocacy for Positive Change
Third year Physical Therapy student, Natasha Brooks, has always had an interest in PT advocacy. In anticipation of Capitol Hill Day 2024, we asked Brooks a few questions about her Capitol Hill Day Student Scholarship.
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Krystle Glasgow: Advocating for Nuclear Medicine
Krystle W. Glasgow, MIS, CNMT, NMTCB(CT), NMAA, FSNMMI-TS, clinical coordinator in our M.S. in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Sciences program, is being recognized for continuing to excel in a growing and evolving profession while standing and fighting for all things nuclear medicine. Much of her motivation comes from a drive to help her students succeed.
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Dickson-Clayton and Gilford each receive an AAFA First Award
Jewell J. Dickson-Clayton, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA, and M. Tosi Gilford, MD, PA-C, each received a First Award from the UAB African American Faculty Association (AAFA) at an event on February 22, 2024.
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UAB Nutrition Experts Launch Podcast that Explores Weight Loss with Science and Humor
University of Alabama at Birmingham professors James Hill, Ph.D., and Holly Wyatt, M.D., have launched a new podcast that explores the complexities of weight loss with science, humor and real-life experiences.
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2023 Department of Nutrition Sciences Chair's Report
The Department of Nutrition Sciences’ 2023 Chair’s Report highlights the accomplishments of the faculty, staff, alumni and students who deliver excellence in nutrition and lifestyle research and education.
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Health Equity Leadership Academy students visit EJI Legacy Museum
Undergraduate students from the UAB HSA Health Equity Leadership Academy embarked on a transformative journey when they visited the renowned Equal Justice Institute’s Legacy Museum to delve into the profound intersections of racial injustice, civil rights, and health disparities in American History.
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Lizzy Davis Honored with 2024 Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award
Lizzy Davis, assistant professor and director of the UAB School of Health Professions Dietetic Education Program (DEP), is a winner of the 2024 Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award from the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors.
Read moreBMD Student Wins 2023 SAHPD Student Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award
Salma Santiago, a senior in the UAB B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program was selected as the winner of the 2023 SAHPD Student Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award from the Southern Association of Health Professions Deans at Academic Health Centers.
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Gower named chair of Department of Nutrition Sciences
Barbara Gower, Ph.D., an internationally renowned scientist and director of the UAB Metabolism Core Laboratory, has been named chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences following a nationwide search.
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Health Care Management Student Named CUSA Women’s Soccer Scholar Athlete of the Year
Asha Zuniga, UAB women’s soccer player and team captain – and a senior in the B.S. in Health Care Management program, was named Conference USA (C-USA) 2023 Women’s Soccer Scholar Athlete of the Year. Students chosen for this award excel on and off the field, demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, and provide service in their community.
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Mourning the passing of University Professor Eta Berner
The Department of Health Services Administration mourns the recent passing of Eta S. Berner, Ed.D., University Professor Emeritus, who taught in the M.S. in Health Informatics program and served as director of UAB Center for Health Informatics for Patient Safety/Quality (CHIPS-Q).
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Jewell Dickson-Clayton named OTD Entry-Level Program Director
Jewell Dickson-Clayton OTD, MPH, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA has been named program director of the Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD). Dickson-Clayton becomes the first person of color to be program director for UAB OT.
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Gao awarded grant to study urban park impact on low-income seniors
Jenny Gao, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP)CM, assistant professor in the M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science program, was awarded a $30,000 research grant from the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) for her research, “Effects of a park visitation program for low-income seniors.”
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2023 Blazer Forever Scholarship Recipients
Five students have been awarded a UAB School of Health Professions Blazer Forever Scholarship. The award is given to SHP students during Homecoming Week based on an essay answer. This year, we asked students to talk about the ways classroom collaborations and/or team-based learning has made them stronger teammates.
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Moellering receives President's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Douglas Moellering, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences, receives the UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which honors those who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching.
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ALAHOPE earns Program of Merit distinction from ASAHP
The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) named ALAHOPE – Alabama Health Professionals’ Opioid and Pain Management Education – a Program of Merit as part of their Award for Institutional Excellence and Innovation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Health Care.
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SHP faculty present multiple abstracts at national ASAHP conference
Faculty from every department in the UAB School of Health Professions presented abstracts at the 2023 Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Annual Conference. A dozen faculty representing each of our five departments delivered seven abstracts.
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