Heersink School of Medicine News

UAB researchers unveil promising new target for pancreatic cancer treatment

Written by Kayla Gibson

Narendra Wajapeyee, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, and Parmanand Malvi, Ph.D., an instructor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics and the study's first author, have recently been honored with the Heersink School of Medicine's Featured Discovery award. This initiative recognizes significant research contributions from Heersink faculty members.

VR/AR Association Event at UAB: Fostering Innovation in Health Care

Written by Emily Liming Johns

UAB recently hosted a VR/AR Association meeting that brought together innovators and experts from across the country to explore the application of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in solving real-world challenges.

Rooting ourselves in compassion

Written by Anupam Agarwal, M.D.

As we move into the summer season, I encourage us all to reflect on compassion and gratitude.

Hepatitis B in Africa: New Tools and Progress Toward Elimination with Jodie Dionne, M.D., and Michael Vinikoor, M.D.

Written by Emily Liming Johns

The Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health hosted guest seminar speakers Jodie Dionne, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Medicine, and Michael Vinikoor, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Medicine, on Tuesday, June 4.

Pride Month spotlight: how ODI’s LGBTQ+ Faculty Association promotes inclusive healthcare at UAB year-round

Written by Holly Dunn

The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion LGBTQ+ Faculty Association wants to wish you a happy Pride Month. The worldwide commemoration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights kicked off on June 1 with events around the globe celebrating progress made in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.

7 graduate from UAB Medicine’s Chief Residents Leadership Series Spring 2024 program

Written by Katherine Gaither

Seven chief residents at UAB recently graduated from the Chief Residents Leadership Series Spring 2024 program. The program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office, recognized its graduates at a ceremony on May 30, 2024.

Honoring Juneteenth at Heersink ODI’s second annual commemoration

Written by Holly Dunn

The Office for Diversity and Inclusion Black and African-American Faculty Association is excited to gather once again for its second annual Juneteenth Commemoration.

Celebration hosted honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

Written by Holly Dunn

The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In commemoration of this rich cultural heritage, Heersink Office for Diversity Inclusion AAPI Faculty Association hosted an educational and celebratory event open to everyone at the school.

5 qualities of a successful leader part 2: Talent management

Written by Teresa Hicks

The UAB Medicine Leadership Competency Model features five domains and 19 competencies. In this series, we’ll examine this model and how it can be used to empower leadership.

UAB attends global health symposium in Manipal, India

Written by Kayla Gibson

Global health partners from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) participated in the Global Health Consortium Symposium hosted by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. This event served as a platform for students from collaborating universities to convene in Manipal, India, where they engaged in comprehensive learning experiences focused on health system mapping supported by faculty.