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  • UAB breaks ground on $190 million Biomedical Research and Psychology Building
    The construction of the Biomedical Research and Psychology Building signifies another milestone in UAB’s unwavering dedication to creating a transformative impact locally, statewide and globally.
  • UAB graduate programs continue to shine in latest US News & World Report rankings
    Across its esteemed academic campus, UAB’s graduate programs continue to shine.
  • Why do we cry? UAB psychologist explores the science and psychology behind crying
    Crying happens when emotions, sensory thresholds and societal norms interplay. According to experts, an occasional cry is completely healthy and expected.  
  • New UAB study evaluates cardiovascular health scores in predicting mortality risks
    Researchers at UAB compared three risk-assessment tools for predicting mortality risk.
  • UAB first in world to use new device for electrophysiology procedures
    This new device leads to earlier discharge and an overall increase in patient satisfaction.
  • UAB launches its first Tele-ICU expanded hospital in the state
    Whitfield’s eight-bed ICU is monitored remotely 24/7 by the UAB Tele-ICU team to help support the bedside staff.
  • Southeast’s first graduate degree program focused on AI in medicine launched at UAB
    UAB now enrolling students in the Master of Science degree in artificial intelligence in medicine.
  • Don’t sweat it: Safely enjoy summer while pregnant
    UAB women’s health physician discusses how to avoid overheating and dehydration while pregnant.
  • UAB receives $21.4 million from NIH to expand Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
    The new, five-year grant will support research in the UAB Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to address dementia disparities in the Deep South.
  • $18.5 million U19 grant will study B and T memory cells in transplanted lungs, uteruses and kidneys
    Indirect benefits could include how to lessen rejection of transplanted organs and damage to the transplanted tissue.
  • UAB’s 12 new construction and renovation projects transforming campus, supporting strategic initiatives
    UAB’s strategic planning continues to blaze its path to improve more lives by leveraging construction projects that include new and enhanced facilities across the institution, blooming green spaces and art installations.
  • UAB to participate in trial to find best sedative choice for intubations
    The study will observe two sedation medications, ketamine and etomidate, that are most commonly used for sedations, ketamine and etomidate, to determine which is best during intubations.