Co-principal investigators in the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Jasvinder Singh, M.D., MPH, and Emeritus Professor Winn Chatham, M.D., have launched the MyLupus app — a free mobile application designed to inform patients with lupus about their disease and improve their ability to partner with medical professionals when making critical health care decisions. This innovation is the result of a multicenter initiative funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute which aims to implement computerized decision-aid processes. UAB partnered with twenty-two institutions to increase feedback for the app and diversify its professional knowledge base.

More Good News for February 2, 2024

Arora Receives BMS Grant to Raise Awareness of HCM

Pankaj Arora, M.D., (Associate Professor, CVD) received a Bristol-Myers Squibb grant to raise awareness about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy among healthcare providers, identify barriers in the referral process, and improve outcomes for patients with HCM.

Mugavero Leads Core for Forge AHEAD Center

Mike Mugavero, M.D., MHSc, (Professor, ID) was selected to lead the Investigator Development Core for the Forge AHEAD Center. He will support mentorship, professional development, and advancement opportunities for investigators.

Wells Discusses Women and Coronary MVD on UAB MedCast

Gretchen Wells, M.D., (Professor, CVD) joined UAB MedCast to discuss coronary microvascular disease, symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of testing. She also explores multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation programs.

DOM Celebrates Momentum Upward Class Participants

Congratulations to Department of Preventive Medicine staff Kaitlyn Waugaman, MPH, and Lemeshia Chambers, Ph.D., MSW, on their acceptance into the 2024 Momentum Upward Class which provides professional development to aid in the advancement of women leaders in Birmingham.