UAB awarded Gates Foundation Grand Challenge awards to address maternal-fetal health in South Africa
Written by Kendra Carter
UAB receives two grants from the Gates Foundation to address pregnancy-related problems in developing countries.
Zika answers
Written by Bob Shepard
UAB's David Freedman, M.D., a professor of infectious diseases and a leading expert on international medicine and emerging diseases, discusses the Zika virus, touching on who is at risk, how to prevent infection and the likelihood of an United States outbreak.
University of Alabama at Birmingham professor and chair of the UAB Department of Medicine C. Seth Landefeld, M.D., has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The Birmingham Business Journal’s award recognizes UAB’s next generation of leaders for their efforts in health care policy and strategic planning.
UAB researchers work to unravel the complex genetic disease neurofibromatosis type 1
Written by Jeff Hansen
One major goal is the discovery of new genotype/phenotype correlations — how a particular mutation indicates that some symptoms in patients are unlikely to develop with age.
New study finds relationship between lifetime marijuana use and loss of verbal memory in middle-aged adults
Written by Adam Pope
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looks at the relationship between lifetime marijuana use and cognitive function in middle-aged adults.
Selma’s first black police chief now has new opportunities ahead thanks to a new procedure from UAB cardiologists.
Students leading SNMA chapter dedicated to message of inclusion, community outreach
Written by Laura Coulter
The UABSOM Chapter of the Student National Medical Association aims to increase awareness of diversity and inclusion in medicine and to help develop culturally competent medical students.