Students from the UAB School of Medicine honored the 27 faculty and three clinical department winners of the 2015 Argus Awards at a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 2.
Nominations sought for the President's Diversity Award
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
The President's Diversity Award is an annual honor recognizing significant achievements of full-time faculty, staff and students toward developing a more culturally diverse, competent and inclusive university community.
Telemedicine helps UAB take pulmonary rehabilitation into the home via smartphone technology, in an effort to reduce hospital readmissions from COPD.
Julie Decker, program manager in the Department of Microbiology and Employee of the Month for February, will receive the highest non-academic employee award.
Community Engagement Institute links community leaders and academic researchers
Written by Christina Crowe
UAB’s Community Engagement Institute brings academic researchers and community leaders together to brainstorm ways to improve Birmingham, the region and the world.
UAB study finds possible frontline therapy for older patients with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Written by Beena Thannickal
UAB researcher reports that brentuximab vedotin may be effective therapy for older patients with Hodgkin Lymphoma who cannot tolerate standard therapy.
Women in Medicine reception, lecture planned for Oct. 8
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
The UAB School of Medicine and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion are hosting a lecture and reception on Oct. 8 to honor women faculty who achieved the rank of professor in 2015.
Submissions are now welcome for the 2016 UAB School of Medicine Art Competition and Show, an annual event showcasing the artistic talent of medical students, residents and faculty.