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

Kline named chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology

Kline named chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology
The American Board of Ophthalmology is responsible for setting high standards and developing rigorous assessments for the certification of eye physicians and surgeons in the United States.

Coronavirus antibody testing now is available at UAB. Here is what that means — and what it does not.

Coronavirus antibody testing now is available at UAB. Here is what that means — and what it does not.
Antibody tests are not used to diagnose a current COVID-19 infection. They look for evidence in a patient’s bloodstream that the person has been exposed to COVID-19 in the past.

New research shows atrial fibrillation can be fatal even after strict control of blood pressure

New research shows atrial fibrillation can be fatal even after strict control of blood pressure
A study conducted by UAB investigators has outlined the importance of strict blood pressure control in the development of atrial fibrillation, which can lead to poor outcomes such as stroke, heart attacks and death.

Keeping your eyes healthy during the coronavirus pandemic

Keeping your eyes healthy during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts from UAB’s School of Optometry and UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and Clinics provide guidance for keeping your eyes safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus may damage kidneys, impact dialysis supplies

Coronavirus may damage kidneys, impact dialysis supplies
Ashita Tolwani, a nephrologist at UAB, explains how COVID-19 is impacting patients and putting a strain on the availability of dialysis supplies.

Working behind the scenes: UAB pathologists play key role in fighting coronavirus pandemic

Working behind the scenes: UAB pathologists play key role in fighting coronavirus pandemic
In a span of 30 days, UAB has completed 8,000 tests, including for patients, community and staff.

Making the most of your groceries during the coronavirus pandemic

Making the most of your groceries during the coronavirus pandemic
Tara Harman, RDN, has tips on how to stretch your groceries while saving money.

UAB among first in the U.S. to offer clinical trial for the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19 using nitric oxide

UAB among first in the U.S. to offer clinical trial for the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19 using nitric oxide
iNO has been used for the treatment of failing lungs, but it was also found to have antiviral properties against coronaviruses.

Terri time: UAB’s chief nursing officer reads letters of support from Birmingham children

Terri time: UAB’s chief nursing officer reads letters of support from Birmingham children
The support from the Birmingham community, state of Alabama and beyond has been overwhelming for the front line hospital workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at UAB.

UAB Medicine updates downtown coronavirus testing site hours

UAB Medicine updates downtown coronavirus testing site hours
Patients must call 205-975-1881 first and be screened by a provider who will then schedule an appointment time for testing — if the caller has a positive screen for COVID-19 symptoms.
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