Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine
Forging the future of medicine
At UAB, we’re training the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists, answering basic scientific questions that lead to medical innovations, and bringing the highest quality health care to all of our patients. UAB is the heartbeat of Birmingham and an integral medical leader in the Southeast.
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Faculty
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A 36-gene predictive score of anti-cancer drug resistance anticipates cancer therapy outcomes
This polygenic score predicts tamoxifen treatment resistance is better than conventional methods, with potential for personalized medicine application.
Cold weather safety: Is your space heater more harmful than helpful?
UAB trauma experts provide safety advice on space heaters and heated blankets alongside tips for how to dress warmly to prevent illness during the winter months.
UAB-led consortium awarded more than $13 million in funding to combat syphilis epidemic
The funding will be used in two projects to combat growing syphilis rates in men and women in underserved areas.
Human proteins identified that explain inter-individual differences in functional brain connectivity
This is a step toward an understanding of the brain that ultimately describes the mechanistic basis of human cognition and behavior.