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Investigational gene therapy trial for rare kidney disease begins clinical trial at UAB

UAB has been a national leader in Fabry disease care and research for more than two decades.

Cardio-oncology: Protecting the heart during cancer care

Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death among cancer survivors, second only to cancer itself

UAB students named to the 2026-27 Schweitzer Fellowship class

This year’s cohort is the largest in ASF program history.

Sleepy vs. tired: Knowing the difference matters

Feeling tired may not mean it is time for sleep, and misunderstanding the difference could be fueling insomnia and fatigue.

UAB surgeons complete first adult living-liver donor transplant in Alabama

More than 9,400 people are on the waiting list for a liver transplant in the United States. UAB’s new living-donor liver transplant program aims to help that number decrease.

New data release offers unprecedented look at early childhood brain development

The study is aimed to track early brain and child development in the United States by following pregnant participants and their children for approximately 10 years.

New device aims to advance at-home cervical cancer screening

UAB researchers are developing a new at-home cervical cancer screening device aimed at increasing access to screening and improving early detection.

A hidden immune circuit in the uterus revealed: Findings shed light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure

Scientists identify an immune switch, NFAT, that is crucial to successful pregnancies, offering new insights on the causes of preeclampsia, implantation problems and inadequate blood supply.

How to cope with stress caused by information overload during geopolitical events

Mindfulness, putting boundaries around media consumption and taking small actions can help cope with stress caused by global events, according to a UAB expert.

A shared gift of hope: Hoover husband and wife share extraordinary bond after living kidney donation

For Shannon and Kyle Kline, faith guided every step of their journey through sudden kidney failure, a whirlwind transplant evaluation and, ultimately, the moment Kyle learned he was the perfect match to save his wife’s life.

Maintaining skin health while traveling

Lauren Kole, M.D., provides guidance on how travelers can maintain healthy skin while traveling.

UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation

UAB Hospital breaks into nation’s top five largest hospitals, reflecting major institutional momentum.