Adam Pope

Adam Pope

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Manager of Public Relations

arpope@uab.edu | (205) 934-6986

Leads external communications for units within the medical entities. Pope and his team proactively tell stories through external media outlets, featuring news about research, clinical happenings, patient stories and beyond at UAB. The team works reactively to connect appropriate experts with media on subject matter expertise.

Specific beats: 

  • Health System Administration 
  • Heersink School of Medicine
  • Medical Facilities
  • Medical Partnerships/Alliances
  • School of Health Professions
  • Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center  
  • Live HealthSmart Alabama
  • Department of Pathology
  • Department of Surgery
    • Transplantation

Study provides ‘critical information’ for treating childhood cancer patients with COVID

The largest registry of U.S. children with cancer who were diagnosed with COVID-19 found an increased risk of having severe infection and having their cancer therapy modified because of COVID, underscoring the urgency of vaccinations for these children, the authors say.

The largest registry of U.S. children with cancer who were diagnosed with COVID-19 found an increased risk of having severe infection and having their cancer therapy modified because of COVID, underscoring the urgency of vaccinations for these children, the authors say.

Students build memorial garden for teacher who died of COVID-19

The garden beds will be completed on Nov. 16 — Ward’s birthday.
The garden beds will be completed on Nov. 16 — Ward’s birthday.

UAB to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 — find out how to sign up

UAB to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 — find out how to sign up
Appointments are encouraged and can be made by visiting uabmedicinevaccine.org or calling 205-975-1881 for assistance.

Trial to look at effect of home exercise on gut microbiome in cancer survivors

The 10-week trial will include meals provided by study investigators.

The 10-week trial will include meals provided by study investigators.

Study first to demonstrate that HPV vaccines are safe and generate protective antibody levels in young cancer survivors

Young cancer survivors are at higher risk of developing subsequent HPV-related cancers than the general population, but less likely to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings from the first clinical trial of its kind support making HPV vaccination a routine part of oncologic care for all young cancer survivors, researchers say.

Young cancer survivors are at higher risk of developing subsequent HPV-related cancers than the general population, but less likely to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings from the first clinical trial of its kind support making HPV vaccination a routine part of oncologic care for all young cancer survivors, researchers say.

$13.7 million grant will create systemic and sustainable culture to support underrepresented communities in health disparities research at UAB and Tuskegee

The partnership between UAB and Tuskegee will build a community of scientists committed to inclusive excellence.
The partnership between UAB and Tuskegee will build a community of scientists committed to inclusive excellence.

Live HealthSmart Alabama mobile wellness van coming to underserved areas in Birmingham

The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19.
The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19.

When should you schedule your COVID-19 booster before holiday travel?

Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?

Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?

Making the case to improve outcomes for sickle cell disease

UAB’s Julie Kanter, M.D., says statewide surveillance programs for sickle cell disease can help facilitate progress to improve outcomes.
UAB’s Julie Kanter, M.D., says statewide surveillance programs for sickle cell disease can help facilitate progress to improve outcomes.

UAB’s Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program celebrates 30 years of patient care

Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.
Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.
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