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As UAB Heersink School of Medicine continues to improve its digital accessibility, it’s important to avoid easy pitfalls that lead to noncompliance. Sometimes, these accessibility mistakes can arise because we don’t realize how specific features in applications are meant to function. Below, we will cover two common formatting issues in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint that cause issues for individuals using screen readers.
With the reopening of the Volker Hall Lecture Tower, academic activities have resumed in the space. Each of the lecture rooms has been updated with new projectors, computers, and WiFi technology. In appreciation of the many technological advances that have made our lives easier or better over the years, today we will take a look back at classroom innovations that paved the way to where we are now.
The UAB Department of Pathology, in the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, is ranked number 12 for the most funds awarded to a United States pathology department by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2025. According to a list by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, which annually compiles NIH funding totals received by academic institutions, UAB Pathology secured more than $20 million in NIH funding for the fiscal year.
Scott James, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, has been appointed Treasurer of the Council of Pediatric Subspecialties Executive Committee (CoPS).
Catherine Lumb, M.D., practices geriatric medicine with a focus on understanding her patients beyond their health diagnoses. She listens carefully and considers how health care intersects with independence and quality of life. These values are central to her career at UAB Huntsville and were developed during her training at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
UAB General Surgery resident Kaitlin Burge, M.D., has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society chapter at the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.
The UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine Chair Irfan Asif, M.D. outlined a year of program growth and strategic investments, this week, as well as spotlighted faculty and staff achievements during his State of the Department address.
UAB recently recognized 82 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Radiology, ranging from five years up to 50 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
UAB neurologists are extending their expertise to Kenya through a global health initiative that combines patient care, provider training, and resident education to help address critical gaps in neurologic speciality care.
Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D., Robert and Ruth Anderson Endowed Chair in Pathology, was installed as the 2026-2027 president of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) during the annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, effective April 1, 2026.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics would like to introduce the 2025 Department of Pediatrics Staff Recognition Awards. These awards were created to honor staff members throughout the department for their contribution and commitment to the department's mission. Our staff are essential to making our department run, and this is an opportunity to show our appreciation.
UAB recently delivered its first implant of a new therapy for urge urinary incontinence (UUI) using a process called implantable tibial neuromodulation (ITNM), expanding treatment options for patients living with a condition that significantly affects quality of life but is frequently underreported and undertreated.
The UAB Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health, in conjunction with the UAB Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation, proudly announces the fifth cohort of pilot grant awardees.Four innovative projects have received pilot funding to encourage collaboration between UAB investigators and international partners, tackling critical global health challenges. Award recipients were notified on March 31, 2026. Congratulations to the 2026 selected teams!
The Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery will host the 3rd annual Heroes and Healers event on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the UAB Alys Stephens Center. The event celebrates survivors of traumatic injury, as well as the medical care teams and first responders who saved their lives and helped them on the road to recovery.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that James Odum, M.D., MEd, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, has received the 7th Steven R. Alexander Best Pediatric Abstract Award at the national Acute Kidney Injury & Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (AKI & CRRT) conference in San Diego, California.
Priscila Sato, Ph.D., is associate professor in the Department of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Diseases. Her lab focuses on molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, with particular emphasis on G-protein coupled receptor signaling and cardiac metabolism. She joined UAB in 2023.
The UAB Department of Neurology is proud to announce its Chief Residents for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Allergies can be a frustrating aspect of the spring season. Allergies affect daily life, but they can also significantly affect sleep. In fact, those with allergies are typically more likely to suffer from sleep issues. Allergies can also make it harder to wake up and can cause symptoms such as headaches, facial pain, and pressure.
The Department of Pathology is thrilled to announce a new faculty member joining our team, effective March 31.
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism have partnered to launch a new Fracture and Fragility Clinic, designed to provide patients with better access to specialized bone‑health care, particularly those at risk for osteoporosis‑related injuries.
Nik Hopkins, M.D., comprehensive ophthalmologist at UAB Callahan Eye, discusses what patients can expect during an eye exam.
UAB recently recognized 22 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Radiation Oncology, ranging from five to 35 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
Sergio Acuna Mancilla, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Division of Transplantation, has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Foundation. The award was presented at the AHPBA 2026 Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, Florida.
Designed to expand access to meaningful global engagement, the MHIGH Global Health Travel Awards Program is one of four Giving Days projects spotlighting how UAB invests in global partnerships and future health leaders. By removing financial barriers to travel, the program makes bidirectional collaboration possible—allowing UAB scholars and international partners alike to learn from one another and advance health worldwide.
The Department of Family and Community Medicine recognizes 11 employees and their dedicated service to UAB.
While national and state leaders address population health at scale, community-engaged research takes shape through ongoing partnerships that connect academic expertise with local priorities.
UAB recently recognized 43 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Neurology, ranging from five years up to 30 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
Justin H. Turner, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair, John S. Odess Endowed Chair in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, presented the 2026 State of the Department on Tuesday, March 10.
As part of the UAB Giving Days campaign, Equal Access Birmingham is one of four featured projects demonstrating how student-led care can transform both lives and medical education. This free clinic delivers compassionate, hands-on healthcare to underserved Birmingham neighbors while training future physicians who learn to lead with skill, empathy, and purpose.
Over the past 15 years, Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research (ROAR) has become a powerful force in the fight against cancer, bringing together Birmingham-area physicians and volunteers with one shared goal: advancing cancer research and honoring those whose lives have been affected by cancer.