Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis is reduced in a rat model using a cell-signaling inhibitor drug
Written by Jeff Hansen
Results show that JAK/STAT pathway inhibitors may be a new class of therapeutic treatments for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Acting by reducing inflammation, they prevent neurodegeneration in animal models and may be an important new approach to slow progression of the disease.
Study shows how different people respond to aspirin — an important cardioprotective drug
Written by Bob Shepard
Understanding how people respond to aspirin is key in terms of knowing who will benefit from it.
UAB Medicine's Benevolent Fund campaign is wrapping up, but it's not too late to make your donation.
Steve Stigler, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, is a recipient of the 2015 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching.
Baskin to serve as Department of Medicine's first vice chair for culture and diversity
Written by Carolyn Walsh
Monica Baskin, Ph.D., will lead efforts in the Department of Medicine to develop a culture of respect and inclusion, working with each division to capitalize on the diverse backgrounds of its faculty, staff and learners.
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center has developed a statewide coalition to increase uptake of HPV vaccinations in Alabama.
John J. Hablitz, Ph.D., has been a leader in the department since its establishment in 1996.
Madan-Swain uses caring attitude to help children, families cope with cancer diagnosis
Written by Kendra Carter
Avi Madan-Swain, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pediatrics, is a recipient of the 2015 Dean’s Excellence Award in Service.