UAB’s Patterson dedicates rose to be part of the 2017 Donate Life Parade Float
Written by Tyler Greer
The Donate Life Parade Float honors donors, recipients and others who have been touched by organ, eye and tissue donation.
Four new NSF grants — three in neuroscience — deepen UAB’s research portfolio, forge collaborations
Written by Jeff Hansen
Alabama now has more EPSCoR Track II grants than any other state following the award of basic science grants meant to stimulate competitive research in regions of the country traditionally less able to compete for such research funds.
CBD oil may reduce frequency and severity of epileptic seizures, according to UAB findings
Written by Bob Shepard
UAB researchers release new research findings on effect of CBD oil at national Epilepsy Society Meetings.
Surgery or not – UAB physician says the health care system and reimbursement model decide in treating abdominal aortic aneurysm
Written by Adam Pope
A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is the 15th leading cause of death in the country, and the 10th leading cause of death in men older than 55.
Authors of a New England Journal of Medicine article recommend a new case be made for housing to end homelessness, emphasizing benefits and de-emphasizing problematic cost-savings arguments.
UAB Staff Council partnering with CASA for annual Angel Tree Holiday Present Drive
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
The UAB Staff Council is partnering with CASA of Jefferson County for its annual Holiday Present Drive, which provides gifts for children involved in family court cases.
UAB celebrates World AIDS Day 2016 and 30 years of research in the clinical trials network
Written by Alicia Rohan
Three decades of clinical trials have changed the face of HIV/AIDS.
The UAB chapter of the American Medical Women’s Association concluded a year filled with seminars, workshops and lectures with a networking event on November 29.