Find out the five things you need to know about the Benevolent Fund, UAB’s primary vehicle for charitable giving.
David Geldmacher, M.D., an expert on Alzheimer’s diagnosis and management, shares his latest research and reveals some common myths about the disease.
Study: Oft-assumed reasons for racial obesity disparities may not be only cause
Written by Nicole Wyatt
African-Americans have higher obesity rates than do whites, and while socioeconomic status is often believed to be the root cause, a new UAB study suggests other factors should be considered.
A UAB study describes the process that contributes to persistent scarring of organ tissue in older patients with fibrotic diseases and offers two targets to reduce or control fibrosis.
A UAB study describes the process that contributes to persistent scarring of organ tissue in older patients with fibrotic diseases and offers two targets to reduce or control fibrosis.
Biomarkers and new treatments for glaucoma are topics for the April 15 lecture.
UAB’s Epilepsy Center is housed in the Department of Neurology under the direction of Jerzy Szaflarski, M.D., Ph.D.
Two studies led by UAB examine minority participation in cancer clinical trials
Written by Kendra Carter
The research was conducted as part of a consortium of five institutions called EMPaCT, Enhancing Minority Participation in Clinical Trials.
Proceeds from the event will be used to fund grants for young cancer researchers at UAB to jump-start their research.
What is the Gorgas course? A basic overview of the tropical medicine course
Written by Clinton Colmenares
For 19 years, participants – mostly physicians but also nurses, physician assistants, public health workers and others – have come from around the world to attend Gorgas, the only course in tropical medicine, sponsored by an American university, that takes place in the tropics.