Dr. Rutledge Receives Faculty Development Grant
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Dr. Friedman Awarded FDA Grant for Orphan Product Development Program
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Dr. Bhatia Selected to Participate in Blue Ribbon Panel
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In late January 2016, President Barack Obama announced the establishment of the National Cancer Moonshot initiative, led by Vice President Joe Biden. The initiative aims to accelerate current cancer research efforts and break down barriers to progress, making more therapies available to more patients, while also improving the ability to prevent cancer and detect it at an early stage.
The National Cancer Institute has assembled a Blue Ribbon Panel, a working group of the National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB) that is charged with providing expert advice on the vision, proposed scientific goals, and implementation of the National Cancer Moonshot. The BRP will consider how to best advance the themes proposed for the Moonshot, including an intensive examination of the opportunities and impediments in cancer research. For more information, please click here. The findings and recommendations of the BRP and its Working Groups will be reported to the NCAB later this summer. Ultimately, the NCAB will use the BRP’s findings and recommendations to provide final recommendations to the NCI Director. Congratulations to Dr. Bhatia on this great honor!
UAB Magazine Publishes Spring 2016 Issue
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Dr. Nichols is the Medical Director of UAB's 12-bed Palliative and Comfort Care Unit. Palliative care helps patients get the most out of life, whether they’re newly diagnosed, a survivor, or nearing the end of their journey. UAB’s palliative care pioneers provide a fresh look at the fast-growing specialty and its emphasis on listening, choices, patient goals, and quality of life.
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Four From UAB Named to AAP
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Dr. Britt Leads UAB Observational Study of Zika Virus During Pregnancy in Brazil
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Pediatric Mini-Conference to Focus on Advocacy Next Wednesday and Thursday
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Panelist Include:
Frank Franklin, MD, MPH, PhD, Professor Emeritus of UAB School of Public Health
John Stone, MBA, Manager of the Community Action Arm of Children's of Alabama
Kristina Scott, JD, Executive Director of Alabama Possible
Michael Ramsey, MD, Immediate Past President of Alabama Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
Randall Woodfin, JD, Immediate Past President of Birmingham Public School’s Board of Education
Veda Johnson, MD, Director of Partners for Equity in Child & Adolescent Health at Emory University School of Medicine
To view the agenda, click here.
To view the flyer for the Town Hall Meeting, click here.
For more information contact Dr. Jaime McKinney.
Dr. Sanchez Becomes New Member of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Neonatology Fellow Receives HSOER T32 Fellowship
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Dr. Britt Receives RO1 Five-year Grant
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In the News- Nichols Leads in Training the Next Generation of Pediatricians
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From an early age Michele Nichols valued the privilege of education. A single mother raising two daughters, Nichols’ mother instilled one thing in her children: consider education a privilege, not an entitlement. These words still resonate with Nichols as she has dedicated nearly her entire career with the UAB Department of Pediatrics and Children’s of Alabama as not only an educator, but a leader in educating the generations of future pediatricians.... Continue reading here
In the News - Kong Sees Service as a Foundation for Life
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Michele Kong, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Children's of Alabama, cofounded Kulturecity with her husband in 2013 after their oldest son was diagnosed with autism. The nonprofit works to create a network for families with autism and to change the way the disorder is viewed in society.
Dr. Kong was recognized for her work in the community as a winner in the 2015 Dean's Excellence Awards, established to recognize outstanding contributions made by faculty across the School of Medicine. She was also recently selected by the UAB Commission on the Status of Women to receive the Outstanding Woman in the Community Award. Clickhere to read the story in an ongoing series highlighting the 2015 Dean's Excellence Award winners. Nominations for this year's awards are due today, April 1, 2016 by 11:59 p.m. to Heather McGuire. Click here for details.
Dr. Carlo Receives Fifth Consecutive Five-Year Grant
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Chu Family Educational Scholarships - Application Reminder
Due to a generous donation from the Chu family to support educational initiatives, a portion has been set aside for Pediatric Fellows. Applications remain open for the Chu Family Educational Scholarship for the Fall of 2016. There will be three scholarships given for the Fall 2016. Please see memo for details.
Candidates are selected on a competitive basis and selection is made upon a Review Committee’s analysis of the written application. For the academic year starting in July 2016, three candidates will receive a $5,000 scholarship for their chosen educational endeavor.
Should you have any questions, please contact Ronda Chandler or Dr. Ann Klasner. Applications should be emailed to or delivered to Ronda Chandler in the Sergio Stagno Center, 4th Floor Dearth Tower, no later than Monday, April 11, 2016.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in late May/early June.
Candidates are selected on a competitive basis and selection is made upon a Review Committee’s analysis of the written application. For the academic year starting in July 2016, three candidates will receive a $5,000 scholarship for their chosen educational endeavor.
Should you have any questions, please contact Ronda Chandler or Dr. Ann Klasner. Applications should be emailed to or delivered to Ronda Chandler in the Sergio Stagno Center, 4th Floor Dearth Tower, no later than Monday, April 11, 2016.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in late May/early June.
Food Truck Festival Benefiting UAB Benevolent Fund
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The 2016 Benevolent Fund Campaign runs April 1 - 30.
Make your continuous or one-time pledge online today to support fellowemployees with emergency needs andoutreach in the community.
First Annual Pediatric Science Day
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Community Physicians Promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
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Drs. Carlo and Biasini Co-Author Study Which Find that Children of Lower-Income Families Can Improve Cognitive Delays with Early Intervention
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Biasini and Wally Carlo, M.D., division director of UAB Neonatology, are co-authors of a multicountry study that shows home-based interventions that teach parents to engage children in interactive, developmentally appropriate learning activities during the first three years help erase this gap. Biasini led the team of developmental assessors, while Carlo was the principal investigator.
To continue reading the press release, click here.
Sign up for the MDA Muscle Walk of Birmingham
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Click here to donate or join Dr. Alexander's team.
If you have any questions or want to get involved, email Dr. Alexander.
Smoke and Mirrors: Electronic Cigarettes and Child Health
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Register on the ADPH website and test their computer for compatibility.