Research in Focus: “NUDC is critical for rod photoreceptor function, maintenance, and survival” published in The FASEB Journal
Written by Joy MarschMarnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Grand Rounds: How an Innovation System Uncovered Breakthrough Solutions for CAUTI and AKI
Written by Kayla GibsonThe Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation hosted a Grand Rounds presentation titled "How an Innovation System Uncovered Breakthrough Solutions for CAUTI and AKI" with speaker Todd Dunn, an experienced transformation and innovation executive, on Tuesday, Oct 3.
Empowering rural health care communities: the impact of Dr. Chrystal Rutledge’s COACHES Program
Written by Holly DunnIn 2015, Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., an associate professor in the Division of Pediatrics, pioneered the idea for the COACHES Program—an initiative that is now transforming pediatric care in Alabama through education and simulation training. The Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement is excited to host Rutledge for this month’s American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) lecture, where she will share insights about the inception and impact of this groundbreaking program.
UAB’s Physician Scientist Development Office earns grant awards to create research opportunities for medical students and residents
Written by Mariah PayneMany of the research and learning opportunities at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) that improve the lives of students, patients, and medical professionals are funded through grants. UAB’s Physician Scientist Development Office (PSDO) works to provide grant support and other resources to recruit, train, and retain a pipeline of physician-scientists. PSDO received two recent grants that will equip trainees with the necessary training and resources to excel in their journeys to become the next generation of physician-scientists.
Redefining public health: two Albert Schweitzer Fellows from the Heersink School of Medicine lead urban transformation in Woodlawn
Written by Mariah PayneOn September 25, 2024, UAB Heersink School of Medicine announced the poster winners for its 2024 Educational Research & Innovations in Clinical & Health Sciences (ENRICH) Week. ENRICH Week is an annual conference that aims to enhance teaching techniques, encourage curriculum innovation, and highlight research in 21st-century health education.
2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration Recap: Celebrating Culture and Community
Written by Holly DunnFaculty, staff, students, and their families gathered for an evening filled with cultural traditions, lively music, and a strong sense of community as the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement hosted its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration at University Tacos, located on 5th Avenue North.
Celebrating Primary Care Week: Improving access and reducing chronic disease in Alabama
Written by Anupam Agarwal, M.D.29 graduate from UAB Medicine's High Performing Care Collaborative fall 2024 program
Written by Katherine GaitherTwenty-nine individuals comprising six teams recently graduated from UAB Medicine’s High Performing Care Collaborative (HPCC) fall 2024 program. The program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office, recognized its graduates at a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2024.