The Center for Lung Analytics and Imaging Research (CLAIR) will launch at UAB this year to improve diagnosis and monitoring for patients with chronic lung disease. The center brings together experts from nine scientific specialties who will work to establish new methods for lung imaging and other diagnostic modalities, expanding our current understanding of lung disease development and progression and enhancing phenotyping for precision-based therapies.
Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Grand Rounds: Innovating the Future of Healthcare Design
Written by Kayla Gibson
The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation hosted a Grand Rounds presentation titled "Innovating the Future of Healthcare Design" with speakers Tushar Gupta, Mark Vaughan, and Chris Ressler, renowned leaders in healthcare architecture and design, on Tuesday, July 16.
National Wellness Month: How the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness is building a better working environment
Written by Jay Dial
August is National Wellness Month, which emphasizes the importance of self-care and stress management, as well as the development of healthy routines. For the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness, these practices are at the forefront year-round. Through its various initiatives and resources, the Office of Wellness strives to create an environment where UAB employees thrive in their work.
Roger Smalligan, M.D., MPH, regional dean of the Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, has been honored with the 2024 Alabama Chapter American College of Physicians (ACP) Laureate Award. The award recognizes his commitment and contributions to internal medicine, leadership, and patient care.
Disability Pride Month, part 2: Empowering employee accessibility through UAB's AWARE Program
Written by Holly Dunn
Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. In part 2 of this series, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with two AWARE staff members, Kelly Mayer, Director of Talent Relations, and Dina Jones, HR ADA Specialist, to learn more about accessibility initiatives for employees with disabilities at UAB.
Megan Saalwaechter is an MS1 student at the Heersink School of Medicine. The first year is always an adjustment, so the Heersink communications team met with her during orientation last July and again during the second semester to see how her first year of medical school was going.
Mugavero named associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
Michael Mugavero, M.D., has been chosen as the new associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research, effective July 1, 2024.
Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. In part 1 of this series, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with Allison Solomon, Executive Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) at UAB, to discuss how DSS provides inclusivity and accessibility across campus.