Stu Frank, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Cell Biology, and Physiology.Stu Frank, M.D., has retired from his role as Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine, effective October 31. He joined UAB's faculty over 30 years ago and rose to Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology, and Physiology. Frank has served as the Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Chief of the Endocrinology Service at the Birmingham VAMC, Interim Director of the Comprehensive Diabetes Center, Director of the Basic Science Section in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, and Vice Chair for Research. He will maintain his role in the Division of Endocrinology as a mentor and emeritus Professor. Additionally, he will care for patients in his clinic at Birmingham VAMC as he has for over 30 years. Please join us in thanking Dr. Frank for all he has done and wishing him the very best.
More Good News for November 10, 2023
DOM Celebrates Unsung Heroes
The Department is thrilled to honor the exceptional staff and faculty who work quietly behind the scenes to make our mission possible in every area: patient care, research, and education. Thank you all for your contributions to UAB.
Young Reveals Novel Roles for Transcriptional Repressor E4BP4
Martin Young, DPhil, (Professor, CVD) reports in JACC that genetic disruption of the cardiomyocyte clock is brought about by the chronic induction of E4BP4—a protein that represses transcription—resulting in age-onset cardiac dysfunction.
Muzny Serves as ID Editor of Merck Manuals
Christina Muzny, M.D., (Professor, ID) was selected to serve as the Infectious Diseases Editor of the Merck Manuals — a comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine offered as a free public service to health care professionals and the general public.
Dodd Discusses Updates in Diabetic Treatments
Alexandra Dodd, M.D., (Assistant Professor, EDM) joined UAB MedCast to discuss advancements in diabetes treatments including continuous glucose monitoring, long-acting insulin, and medications for blood sugar and weight management.
Welcome Dr. Aakash Desai to the Division of Hem/Onc
Please welcome Assistant Professor Aakash Desai, M.D., to the Division of Hematology and Oncology. He joins us from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His research interest is thoracic oncology with a focus on lung cancer and mesothelioma management.