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.
New faculty will fill leadership roles in clinical enterprise and residency in Tuscaloosa
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
Thomas Weida, M.D. joins the School of Medicine’s Tuscaloosa Regional Campus this summer as associate dean of Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, and Jane Weida, M.D., also joins the faculty as associate director of the Family Medicine Residency program.
Baños joins Medical Education as assistant dean for Student Success Programs
Written by Kendra Carter
In his role, Baños will lead the Office of Student Success team in helping students with academic advising and tutoring and in overcoming the personal and academic challenges they face in medical school.
Mary T. Hawn, M.D., and Robin G. Lorenz, M.D., Ph.D., recently completed fellowships in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® program.
Between-hospital variations in active treatment explain much of the difference seen in infants born at 22 to 24 weeks of gestation.