2023 DOM Dean's Excellence AwardeesOn Tuesday, the Heersink School of Medicine proudly celebrated the inspiring achievements of 16 Dean’s Excellence Awardees. Five faculty members from the Department of Medicine were nominated by peers and selected as honorees through a rigorous review process. There was Department representation in the categories of research, service, and diversity enhancement. Congratulations to each awardee for their exceptional contributions to science and medicine. Your dedication and accomplishments serve as a source of pride for us all.

Veena Antony, M.D., Excellence in Research, Senior Faculty
Davis Bradford, M.D., Excellence in Service, Junior Faculty
Rui Lu, Ph.D., Excellence in Research, Junior Faculty
Carlie Somerville, M.D., Excellence in Diversity Enhancement, Junior Faculty
Erica Stringer-Reasor, M.D., Excellence in Diversity Enhancement, Senior Faculty

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DOM Leaders Graduate from UAB HLA Program

DOM leaders Ladonna Elliott, and Drs. Devika Das and Mark Newbrough recently graduated from the UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy— a training program that helps leaders develop skills, concepts, and techniques relevant to management. Kudos, to you all!

Graves Studies Drug Resistance to T. Vaginalis in Pathogens

Keonte Graves, Ph.D. student mentored by Drs. Christina Muzny and Jan Novak, conducted a study that indicates genetic components play a role in Trichomonas Vaginalis resistance to 5-nitroimidazoles — a medication commonly used to treat the infection.

Family Raises $5K for UAB LVAD Assistance Fund for Patients

Family of former patient Thomas Miller raised $5K at the 2nd Annual Big T Invitational Golf Tournament in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to honor his legacy and mission to support the Left Ventricle Assist Device Assistance Fund for UAB patients.