Four projects were awarded through the first School of Medicine AMC21 Reload Multi-Investigator Grants, a broad funding opportunity provided through the Academic Enrichment Fund that enables faculty members to organize and integrate multi-disciplinary teams of accomplished investigators to compete successfully for long-term extramural support.
Increased risk of major adverse cardiac events after the later surgery persists for one year.
UAB opens the third clinic in the world for patients with transverse myelitis
Written by Bob Shepard
UAB has established the third multidisciplinary comprehensive clinic in the world for transverse myelitis, a rare spinal cord disease.
Three million cases of skin cancer could be prevented annually by avoiding ultraviolet light. UAB experts share how to pick out the proper UV-protection and use it effectively.
Newly funded research effort aims to improve quality of life for women undergoing surgery for endometrial cancer with symptomatic pelvic floor disorders
Written by Tyler Greer
Three-year, $2 million PCORI grant will give UAB caregivers an opportunity to develop surgical protocols that enhance coordination of care and improve quality of life for women with endometrial cancer.
UAB has received prestigious designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from the Joint Commission and American Heart Association.
Female physicians in medical education leadership positions still paid less than men
Written by Tyler Greer
Research published in The American Journal of Medicine reports that gender disparities in income aren’t a problem just for women in medium- and lower-wage positions.
BrightFocus Foundation grant to fund new UAB and Southern Research Alzheimer’s research
Written by Bob Shepard
Research to identify a new approach to treat Alzheimer’s disease gets new funding after a pilot grant from the Alabama Drug Discovery Alliance.