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Submissions from 2024
2-1-2024 UAB Regions Financial Institute for Financial Education offering free tax prep assistance, Adam Pope
1-29-2024 Research volunteers needed, Public Relations
1-29-2024 UAB's Henry Panion III leads concert-documentary "A Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama" on PBS stations nationwide, Shannon Thomason
1-29-2024 UAB Student Media Director Jackie Alexander is College Media Association's first Black female president, Shannon Thomason
1-26-2024 Experience refugees' compelling stories of resilience through a photo exhibition Feb. 2-March 1, Tehreem Khan
1-26-2024 Gynecologic cancers: Early detection and understanding symptoms can save lives, Savannah Koplon
1-26-2024 UAB patient and former SEC football player finds purpose after traumatic injury, Anna Jones
1-26-2024 UAB responds to assertions about autopsy practice, Tyler Greer
1-25-2024 Study: UAB researchers establish optimal immunosuppression regimen for pig-to-human kidney transplants, Tyler Greer
1-25-2024 'Tis the season: As respiratory viruses surge, protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID, Savannah Koplon
1-24-2024 UAB Health System and Infirmary Health enter partnership to jointly provide comprehensive cancer care, Savannah Koplon
1-23-2024 Nationwide study shows that only 1 in 3 individuals with severe dyslipidemia receive lipid-lowering medications, Anna Jones
1-23-2024 UAB students will showcase The Blazer Way through the Spark Your Fire Arts Competition, Adam Pope
1-22-2024 Haddin Arts & Sciences Forums set for spring 2024, Micah Hardge
1-22-2024 Rheumatologists launch free phone-based app for patients with lupus, Public Relations
1-18-2024 Research evaluates how retina could yield early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Satina Richardson
1-18-2024 UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine announces new partnership with Lawson State Athletics, Anna Jones
1-17-2024 UAB earns Women's Choice Award for "Best Hospital" designation for eight areas, Public Relations
1-12-2024 3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening, Public Relations
1-12-2024 ArtBLINK Gala returns for 39th year to support cancer research, Holly Dunn
1-12-2024 Learn about the civil rights movement in Atlanta and Birmingham in a virtual panel Jan. 17, Shannon Thomason
1-12-2024 Make a splash at University Recreation's swim lessons this spring, Tehreem Khan
1-10-2024 UAB Piano Series will present Bryan Wallick on Jan. 21, Shannon Thomason
1-9-2024 Steep Canyon Rangers set for Feb. 8, presented by UAB's Alys Stephens Center, Shannon Thomason
1-5-2024 Wishing for snow? Artist cuts his own paper flakes each year, Shannon Thomason
1-4-2024 "Like the Oscars of academic publishing": UAB philosopher's book fostering understanding of life through science receives prestigious recognition, Tehreem Khan
1-4-2024 UAB expert offers tips on how to combat loneliness and isolation this year, Anna Jones
1-4-2024 UAB's 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition opens Jan. 12 at AEIVA, Shannon Thomason
1-4-2024 UAB sociologist nationally recognized for health equity research, Tehreem Khan
1-4-2024 Xavier Foley, who plays classical double bass, to perform Feb. 7 at UAB, Shannon Thomason
1-3-2024 An enhanced brain delivery of antibodies heightens the potential to treat brain diseases, Public Relations
Submissions from 2023
12-22-2023 $6.4 million grant awarded to UAB to evaluate novel treatments of recurrent acute pancreatitis through clinical trial, Brianna Hoge
12-20-2023 Holiday heart syndrome: What is it? How can you prevent it?, Anna Jones
12-19-2023 Pump up the jam: Musical impact on exercise performance explained, Adam Pope
12-19-2023 UAB and Children's of Alabama celebrate Bookworm Day with addition of new NICU book vending machine, Public Relations
12-15-2023 UAB Health System names John Petrov as CHRO, Alicia Rohan
12-11-2023 Study finds no cases of soil-transmitted hookworm in Black Belt children, despite ongoing sanitation and public health crisis in region, Alicia Rohan
12-8-2023 Gene therapy: What to know about the new FDA-approved treatment for sickle cell disease, Brianna Hoge
12-6-2023 'Never too late': UAB student earns nursing degree at 77, Public Relations
12-5-2023 Chick-fil-A coming to UAB's Hill Student Center in 2024, Adam Pope
12-5-2023 Type 1 diabetes: B cell-derived natural antibodies suppress autoimmune pathogenesis, Public Relations
12-5-2023 UAB is one of the first US medical schools to give portable ultrasound unit access to all students. Here's why., Matt Windsor
12-4-2023 Fowler travels the world while earning a degree in psychology, Chris McCauley
12-4-2023 UAB, Center for Justice Innovation, Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, and Applied Research Services receive $2.5 million grant to enhance quality of justice in communities, Adam Pope
12-1-2023 UAB researchers awarded $1 million to study ways to reduce emergency department overcrowding, Kevin Storr
11-28-2023 UAB School of Dentistry expands Comprehensive Care Clinic to benefit patients, students, Anna Jones
11-20-2023 Free vision care services to be provided at UAB's 10th annual Gift of Sight event, Anna Jones
11-20-2023 Potential therapeutic target found to combat tuberculosis, a disrupted NAD(H) homeostasis, Public Relations
11-15-2023 UAB named 2023 Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Awardee by APLU, Adam Pope
11-14-2023 A media literacy expert shares three tips to dodge disinformation, Haley Herfurth
11-14-2023 Reducing salt intake can reduce blood pressure, study finds, Public Relations
11-13-2023 $2.3 million grant now aims to promote wellness of UAB School of Nursing students, faculty and staff, Laura Gasque
11-13-2023 Understanding holiday sales projections and the impact on seasonal workforce, Adam Pope
11-9-2023 Understanding epilepsy: Seven ways to respond to an epileptic seizure, Public Relations
11-8-2023 UAB's research awards break another record, reaching $774.5 million for fiscal year 2023, Alicia Rohan
11-7-2023 Communication presents challenges and opportunities in understanding good nutrition, Adam Pope
11-3-2023 UAB Department of Radiation Oncology achieves accreditation for radiation oncology services, Amy Richardson
10-31-2023 Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship names winners of 2023 Innovation Awards, Amy Jones
10-30-2023 Mouse model of retinitis pigmentosa RP59 shows key biochemical and diagnostic features of the human disease, Public Relations
10-24-2023 How much dental damage can Halloween candy do?, Anna Jones
10-20-2023 Antimicrobial peptides modulate lung injury by altering the intestinal microbiota, Public Relations
10-19-2023 $1.25 million grant awarded to UAB to continue collaboration between schools' efforts to enhance interdisciplinary training, Adam Pope
10-19-2023 Mullins named No. 1 CFO in Alabama by Finance and Investing, Adam Pope
10-18-2023 Get your flu shot in October, early November to stay flu-free this season, Savannah Koplon
10-16-2023 Meal planning magic: Save time with these strategies by working smarter, not harder, Tehreem Khan
10-16-2023 New research investigates the impact of food security on college students' health, stress and well-being, Adam Pope
10-13-2023 New treatment for severe bleeding after injury does not show benefit in clinical trial, UAB trauma surgeon finds, Allie Hulcher
10-13-2023 UAB launches WISDOM study and seeks participants in breast cancer screening study, Brianna Hoge
10-11-2023 Prestigious scholarship helps UAB student prioritize environmental health and safety in plastic and materials research, Micah Hardge
10-10-2023 Entering first-time freshman, transfer and online students can apply to UAB free from Oct. 16-20, Adam Pope
10-9-2023 Bridge to Business provides a seamless transition for Collat transfer students, Adam Pope
10-6-2023 New research shows why older adults are both vulnerable and resilient to climate disasters, Tehreem Khan
10-4-2023 Unmet health needs for HIV, hypertension and diabetes in rural South Africa, Public Relations
10-3-2023 How one UAB student is using her passion for the environment to create practical solutions for the future, Staff
10-2-2023 First-ever Blazer Bridge Fund grant recipients announced, Amy Jones
10-2-2023 Tackle football season with five diabetes-friendly tailgating tips, Public Relations
9-19-2023 Thyroid nodules are common. Here's what to do after you check your neck., Julie Cole Miller
9-18-2023 Study shows B-type natriuretic peptides lose prognostic value for clinical outcomes in LVAD recipients with cardiogenic shock, Anna Jones
9-18-2023 UAB programs continue to rise, according to US News rankings, Adam Pope
9-15-2023 Dance for health: adding movement to your day benefits the brain and body, Shannon Thomason
9-13-2023 Flu: Interferon-gamma from T follicular helper cells is required to create lung-resident memory B cells, Public Relations
9-11-2023 A modified mRNA aids heart attack recovery in mouse and pig models, Public Relations
9-7-2023 Preventive epilepsy treatment with vigabatrin does not improve neurocognitive development in TSC infants, Public Relations
9-6-2023 Both high-protein and normal-protein diets are effective for T2D management, Adam Pope
9-1-2023 Cravings Crusher: How to manage cravings and stick to calorie goals, Tehreem Khan
8-25-2023 Equestrian Safety 101, Anna Jones
8-25-2023 In Type 1 diabetes, verapamil prevents decline of IGF-1 and promotes beta-cell IGF-1 signaling, Public Relations
8-24-2023 UAB named one of Forbes' Best-In-State Large Employers for 2023, Adam Pope
8-22-2023 New spine robot added to UAB's robotic surgery lineup, Public Relations
8-22-2023 Osteoporosis: UAB-led study approved for a $13.9 million award to investigate prevention of bone fractures, Public Relations
8-21-2023 Jennings nationally recognized for leadership as chief financial officer, Alicia Rohan
8-21-2023 UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine first site in Alabama to provide new ACL repair procedure, Anna Jones
8-18-2023 Monday blues and Sunday scaries: overcoming the weekend-to-weekday transition, Teresa Hicks
8-11-2023 New technology to study causes of dry eye disease developed by UAB, Satina Richardson
8-10-2023 UAB researcher receives funding to study link between periodontitis and Alzheimer's disease, Anna Jones
8-9-2023 Parkinson's disease: Essential role in neuroinflammation found for a subset of brain macrophages, Public Relations
8-7-2023 Couples who dream together, stay together: Bangladeshi couple graduates with their Ph.D.s, Tehreem Khan
8-2-2023 NIH selects Marrazzo as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Alicia Rohan
8-1-2023 UAB Hospital remains the best hospital in Alabama, Birmingham metro, according to U.S. News & World Report, Alicia Rohan
7-31-2023 Cutting-edge cancer research lab opens operations at Pepper Place, Public Relations
