Adam Pope

Adam Pope

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Public Relations Manager, Traditional University Campus

arpope@uab.edu • (205) 934-6986

Leads external communications for units within the traditional university campus. Pope and his team proactively reach out to the media to secure media hits telling the story of happenings on campus ranging from the arts to student stories, graduate and undergraduate research and beyond. The team works reactively to ensure appropriate experts are connected with media within their deadline.

Specific beats include: School of Health Professions; College of Arts and Sciences; Political Science; Criminal Justice; Anthropology; Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Collat School of Business; School of Education; Administrative News; Office of the Provost for Student and Faculty Success; Enrollment, Admissions, Financial Aid; Human Resources; Issues Management; Student Affairs/Student Life;Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center

Legacy of Hope to sponsor 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade®, honor donor and xenotransplant recipient Jim Parsons

Legacy of Hope to sponsor 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade®, honor donor and xenotransplant recipient Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons, an Alabamian and registered organ donor, helped further donation and xenotransplant when his family donated his body upon death for a groundbreaking scientific study conducted at UAB earlier this year.

“Triple-demic” viruses and how to protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID-19

“Triple-demic” viruses and how to protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID-19
Two infectious diseases physicians break down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as the colder months arrive and more people contract these viruses.

Save your sight: Sounding the alarm on improper contact lens use

Save your sight: Sounding the alarm on improper contact lens use
Proper contact lens safety can save you from future vision problems.

Thirumalai, Rimmer awarded five-year $5M grant for federally funded center

Thirumalai, Rimmer awarded five-year $5M grant for federally funded center
The new, one-of-a-kind center has a vision of improving the health and function of people with disabilities through encouraging access, increasing participation, and promoting adherence to recreation, exercise and sports.

Can intermittent fasting or calorie restriction slow the aging process?

Can intermittent fasting or calorie restriction slow the aging process?
UAB Nutrition researchers are investigating whether calorie restriction or intermittent fasting can slow the aging process.

“Transformational” semaglutide can cut Type 2 diabetes risk by more than half

“Transformational” semaglutide can cut Type 2 diabetes risk by more than half
Given the rising rates of obesity and diabetes, semaglutide could be used effectively to reduce the burden of these chronic diseases.

Do I need a VPN? Stay secure in the online world

Do I need a VPN? Stay secure in the online world
The growing dependence on technology, coupled with the increasing threat of intrusion and cyberattacks, requires greater security in the online world.

Heersink School of Medicine identifies four new research focus areas

Heersink School of Medicine identifies four new research focus areas
The UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine leadership team outlined key research focus areas to ensure continued growth over the next five to seven years.

Wong selected as 2022 Investigator in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease award recipient

Wong selected as 2022 Investigator in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease award recipient
Wong received the award for her research, titled “Interactions between the human host and M.tb during subclinical tuberculosis.”

UAB MHRC celebrates 20 years with name change to UAB Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center

UAB MHRC celebrates 20 years with name change to UAB Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center
As the Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center embarks on its next phase, it calls on all community members to work together to make health equity a reality.
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