Dr. Sushant Bhatnagar (left) and Haifa Alsharif (right)Researchers from the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) uncovered the role of a little-studied protein in regulating body weight, which may play a critical role in the future for treating and managing Type 2 diabetes.

The UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) is pleased to welcome Fernando Bril, M.D., who will serve as an assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and an associate scientist in the UCDC.

Drs. Ovalle (left) and Rosenthal (right)

Two members of the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) who are faculty in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism were honored at an in-person luncheon on June 29th at 11:30 am at the Hilton Birmingham at UAB.

Several UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center Young Diabetes Principal Investigators (YDPI) were selected to serve on various scientific journal editorial boards. Most terms range from two to three years.

In a new series, the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC), a leader in the field of diabetes research, will highlight its dynamic faculty and trainees.

From left to right: Bob Levine, Emily Levine, Ronne Hess, Donald HessMany families enjoy discussions around the dinner table on the topics of school, friends, and weekly activities.

The UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) recently unveiled a wall display honoring the many generous donors who have propelled diabetes research at the center.

In April, the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) partnered with Live HealthSmart Alabama (LHSA) to bring free wellness screenings to UAB students.

The UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) was invited to educate Birmingham Airport Authority employees on diabetes signs, symptoms, and prevention.

UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center Administrative Director Tiffany Grimes, R.N., recently completed the 15th cohort of the UAB Blaze Leadership Academy.