Knott selected for presentation at American Association of Immunologists
Brittney Knott, a student in UAB’s Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS) Ph.D. Program in Immunology, was chosen to present work from her submitted abstract called “Critical role of NFAT in tissue residency transcriptional programming of human uterine natural killer cells" as part of the major symposia at the American Association of Immunologists’ annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Kopecky’s work published in The Oncologist
UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Kimberly Kopecky, M.D., MSCI, has written an editorial featured in The Oncologist.
Stafman selected to participate in the National Cancer Institute Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program
UAB Department of Surgery Division of Pediatric Surgery Assistant Professor and Associate Scientist in the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Laura Stafman, M.D., Ph.D., has been selected to participate in the National Cancer Institute Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program (NCI ESSP), beginning April 1, 2024.
Lemon selected for a 2024 Clinical Excellence Leadership in Nursing Award
Amber Lemon, MS, BSN, RN, a nurse supervisor in the UAB Division of Vascular Surgery, has been chosen for the 2024 Clinical Excellence Leadership in Nursing Award.
Jones selected for 2024 Patient Experience Hero Award
Melodie Jones has been selected by UAB's Office of Patient Experience and Engagement as one of the 2024 Patient Experience Heroes. Every year, the University acknowledges outstanding team members for their commitment to patient care.
2024 Department of Surgery Resident Research Day
On April 29, 2024, the UAB General Surgery Residency hosted its annual Resident Research Day.
Carter, Velu receive NIH Cutting-Edge Basic Research Award
UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Angela Carter, Ph.D., and UAB Department of Chemistry Professor Sadanandan Velu, Ph.D., received a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Cutting Edge Basic Research Award (CEBRA) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), for their project entitled "Microbial Biofilms as Regulators of Amphetamine Use Disorders."
Oslock selected for AAS & AASF Clinical Outcomes / Health Services Research Trainee Fellowship Award
UAB General Surgery Resident Wendelyn Oslock, M.D., MBA, has been selected for a Clinical Outcomes/Health Services Research Trainee Fellowship Award by the Association of Academic Surgery Foundation (AASF) and the Association of Academic Surgery (AAS) for her project entitled: "Pollution and its relationship with surgical outcomes and disparities."
Cannon discusses the Multi-Disciplinary Hepatocellular Carcinoma Clinic on UAB MedCast
Robert Cannon, M.D., the surgical director of the UAB Liver Transplant Program, was recently featured on UAB's MedCast Podcast.
UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Wei creating educational content for patients and trainees
UAB Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor and Thoracic Residency Program Director Benjamin Wei, M.D., has created educational video content to help patients, medical students, and surgery trainees learn more about procedures they may encounter.
Montgomery awarded 2024 Melanoma Research Foundation Resident Grant
UAB General Surgery research resident Kelsey Montgomery, M.D., has been selected as a 2024 Melanoma Research Foundation Resident/Fellow Grant awardee.
Oslock recognized as one of the top presenters at the 2024 UAB Health Equity Research Symposium
UAB Department of Surgery resident Wendelyn Oslock, M.D., MBA, under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel Chu and Dr. Ruzmyn Vilcassim, was recognized as one of the top poster presentations at the 2024 UAB Health Equity Research Symposium for her project entitled “Ambient Particulate Matter Exposure and Prolonged Length of Stay after Colorectal Surgery – A Novel Association.”
Upcoming Executive Leadership Academy
Introducing the Executive Healthcare Leadership Academy—a cutting-edge program crafted in partnership with the esteemed Society of Asian Academic Surgeons and the prestigious University of Alabama at Birmingham. This exclusive academy empowers surgeons to delve into their leadership aspirations and proactively shape their professional path.
Vardas discusses mitral valve repair and surgery on UAB MedCast
UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Panayotis Vardas, M.D., was recently featured on UAB’s MedCast Podcast to discuss the causes and treatment options for degenerative valve disease.
UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery participates in colorectal screening sign-up event in Greenville, Alabama
On March 21, the UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery partnered with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center to increase colorectal cancer education and awareness with a community event in Greenville, Alabama.
Morris selected for membership in the American Surgical Association
UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery Professor and Vice Chair of Perioperative Services Melanie Morris, M.D., FASCRS, has been selected as a member of the American Surgical Association.
Kopecky nominated as a UAB Center of Palliative and Supportive Care Scholars Official Member
UAB Department of Surgery Assistant Professor Kimberly Kopecky, M.D., MSCI, has been nominated as an official UAB Center of Palliative and Supportive Care (CPSC) Scholar member.
UAB Surgery team receives honors from Heersink School of Medicine
The UAB Department of Surgery’s communication team was recognized at the inaugural UAB Heersink School of Medicine’s Excellence in Communications Awards.
General surgery resident Autumn Beavers selected for Fulbright Scholarship
UAB General Surgery resident Autumn Beavers, M.D., has been selected as a Fulbright scholar and will study in Tanzania for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Hashmi discusses using telehealth to improve rural trauma surgery care on UAB MedCast
UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Assistant Professor Zain Hashmi, M.D., was recently featured on UAB’s MedCast Podcast to discuss telehealth as a tool to improve access to trauma care among injured rural patients in the U.S.