Announcements
Nominations Sought for Ireland Visiting Scholar Prize
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Ireland Visiting Scholar Prize. The prize will be presented at a reception to be held later in the spring.
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Wearable Cloud Could Be Less Expensive, More Powerful Form of Mobile Computing
A wearable cloud make the design of mobile and wearable devices simple, inexpensive and lightweight by having mobile device users tap into the resources of the wearable cloud, instead of relying solely on the capabilities of their mobile hardware.
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MSW Program Will Begin Accepting Applications on Sept. 1
MSW program applications will be available starting on September 1, 2016.
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In Memoriam: Lisa Tamiris Becker
Lisa Tamiris Becker, founding director of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, passed away on Friday after an illness.
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Research Shows Sharing of Cavity-causing Bacteria May Not Be Only From Mothers to Children
Kids often acquire S. mutans, a cavity-causing bacterium from nonfamily members, researchers report at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting.
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The Zebrafish’s Growing Impact on Medical Research
The zebrafish is making its mark in the field of biomedical research, becoming one of the fastest-growing models of human disease.
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Undergraduate Neuroscience Students Elect Class Representatives
The Undergraduate Neuroscience Program has elected their first class representatives to serve for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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UAB Researcher Receives Funding for Rheumatology Study
A pilot grant was recently awarded to UAB to investigate a noninvasive method of detecting neuroinflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
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New Computer and Information Sciences Degree Program at UAB is First in the State
The UAB Department of Computer Science joins a short list of computer science programs in the Southeast to offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science.
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UAB to Launch New Master of Social Work Program With Focus on Health and Behavioral Health
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Social Work has announced the formation of a Master of Social Work (MSW) program commencing in the fall of 2017.
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An Antarctic Sponge Offers New Hope Against Deadly MRSA Infection
A potent compound discovered by UAB researchers in Antarctic waters could be a new weapon against a bacterial infection that kills thousands each year.
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Why Do Women Live Longer than Men?
A survival advantage for female humans stands out in a UAB review of sex differences in longevity across many species. Understanding why could inform treatments to extend healthy lifespans.
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Summer Project: Finding a Way to Block the Brain’s Urge to Overeat
Aaron Landis will work with researcher Robert Sorge and explore Birmingham as one of the inaugural recipients of the President's Summer Research scholarships.
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Department of Chemistry Seminars Summer Semester 2016
The Department of Chemistry's Summer 2016 seminars will be held in CHEM 101, 901 14th Street South, at 11:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
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Mine Craft: Using Satellites to Find Precious Metals on Earth
UAB researcher Sarah Parcak, Ph.D., has already shown the world how to find ancient sites from space. Now her graduate student is using remote sensing data to find a different kind of hidden treasure: uranium.
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New CIS Classes for Fall 2016
Two new classes will be offered in the Fall 2016 semester: CS103 Introduction to Computation and CS199 Introduction to Cyber Security.
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Gulf War Illness Study
The UAB Neuroinflammation, Pain & Fatigue Lab is looking for male veterans with Gulf War Illness, Fibromyalgia/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and healthy Gulf War veterans to participate in research studies.
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Dr. Lisa Baker Named to Vestavia Hills Board of Education
Dr. Lisa Baker, Associate Professor of Social Work, was recently appointed to the Vestavia Hills Board of Education.
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Researchers Find Potential Breakthrough in Binge-eating Disorder Treatment
A treatment used for depression, Parkinson’s disease and autism shows promise to alleviate obesity in binge-eating disorder patients.
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UAB Driving Simulator Lab Has National Debut Live on TODAY
Cutting-edge technology and research brings national attention to UAB.
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