Dr. Andrew Hale joined our department this summer as a PGY-1 resident.
Hale received his undergraduate and master’s degree in biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University where he studied the role of transcription factor KLF4 in tumor angiogenesis and Notch signaling.
He then attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to earn his M.D. and Ph.D. Following, he completed post-doctoral work in quantitative human genetics and functional genomics.
His current areas of interest are pediatrics, cerebrovascular, human genetics, global neurosurgery, and clinical outcomes research.
Get to know Dr. Hale
Why did you pick UAB?
I chose to come to UAB because of the high clinical volume, fantastic resident camaraderie/culture, and tradition of excellence in all areas of neurosurgery. I was particularly drawn to the pediatric neurosurgery program at Children's of Alabama, the engagement in global neurosurgery efforts, and the opportunities in basic, translational, and clinical research.
What are you most excited about in completing the residency program?
I am most excited about developing into a capable and competent neurosurgeon able to provide high quality care across the depth and breadth of neurosurgical disease. In addition, I look forward to developing my independent scientific career focused on the discovery of mechanisms underlying neurosurgical diseases.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy traveling, participating in wildlife conservation efforts through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and others, fly fishing, and spending time with my wife, Halley, and two dogs.