Seth Landefeld, M.D., Professor and Chair of the UAB Department of MedicineSeth Landefeld, M.D., Professor and Chair of the UAB Department of Medicine, delivered the annual State of the Department address on Wednesday. He highlighted the accomplishments, innovations, and discoveries that took place throughout 2022 and shared plans for the upcoming year. Division directors joined the presentation to share notable successes from their divisions. If you didn’t get to join us live, catch the recording online.

More Good News for March 17, 2023

Sultan and Lal Describe How Ponatinib Drives Cardiotoxicity

CVD faculty Tousif Sultan, M.D., Hind Lal, Ph.D., and colleagues identified the pathway that mediates excessive cardiac inflammation caused by Ponatinib, a drug commonly prescribed for patients with CML.

Russell Reflects on "Ways of Knowing"

Stephen Russell, M.D., (Professor, General Internal Medicine) shares how his fellowship with Harvard Macy Institute challenged him to expand his curriculum to include broader perspectives of art and lived experience.

Rizk Discusses IgAN in Health Central

Dana Rizk, M.D., (Professor, Nephrology) provides expert commentary on the impact, symptoms, and progression of IgA nephropathy — an autoimmune disease that progressively damages the kidney’s filters.

Warriner Joins UAB MedCast to Discuss Diabetic Nutrition

Amy Warriner, M.D., (Professor, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism) discusses the benefits of patients with diabetes implementing individualized dietary plans to improve their overall quality of life, while simultaneously managing their blood sugar.