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Anna Jones

Anna Jones

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Public Relations Specialist

ajones7@uab.edu | (205) 644-1745

Identifies and develops stories that highlight research, faculty news, patient stories, clinical stories and beyond a UAB. Connects media with experts to enhance their story.

Specific beats:

  • O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Department of Cardiology
  • Department of Emergency Medicine
  • Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care 
  • Division of Hematology/Oncology
  • Division of Infectious Diseases
  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab
  • Department of Surgery
    • Acute Care
    • Breast and Endocrine
    • Cardiothoracic
    • General Surgery
    • Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Plastic
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Trauma
    • Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy
    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Department of Radiation
  • Oncology Department of Radiology

New helmet research boosts equestrian safety

New helmet research boosts equestrian safety
UAB expert studies head impact and helmet protection for equestrian riders.  

Extended reality improves the mental and physical health of children with disabilities: Here is how

Extended reality improves the mental and physical health of children with disabilities: Here is how
UAB researchers are combining behavioral change theories, telemedicine and extended reality as they work to improve the physical and mental health of children with disabilities. 

American Red Cross to host two blood drives July 23-26

American Red Cross to host two blood drives July 23-26
American Red Cross will collaborate with UAB and Birmingham Barons to host two blood drives, as experts encourage the public to donate if able.    

NIH renews five-year grant for UAB’s Center for AIDS Research

NIH renews five-year grant for UAB’s Center for AIDS Research
This past June, through a competitive review process, the NIH renewed their five-year grant to continue UAB’s Center for AIDS Research pivotal work.  

Mixed reality technology makes its way into the operating room

Mixed reality technology makes its way into the operating room
Physicians at UAB are using mixed reality technology to perform total hip replacements and teach the next generation of surgeons.

Researchers develop most robust dataset of exercise biology ever produced

Researchers develop most robust dataset of exercise biology ever produced
This study is providing researchers with an infrastructure they can build upon as they work to fully understand how exercise impacts the entire body.

Beat the heat: Experts give best practices for preventing heat-related illnesses

Beat the heat: Experts give best practices for preventing heat-related illnesses
As temperatures heat up, the risk of contracting a heat-related illness increases. Experts at UAB discuss the best ways to stay safe this summer.

New UAB study evaluates cardiovascular health scores in predicting mortality risks

New UAB study evaluates cardiovascular health scores in predicting mortality risks
Researchers at UAB compared three risk-assessment tools for predicting mortality risk.

Eye disease links potential biomarker to Alzheimer’s disease found in the retina

Eye disease links potential biomarker to Alzheimer’s disease found in the retina
UAB researcher finds that presumed retinal gliosis may serve as a potential biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease-related neuroinflammation in the eye.

UAB first in world to use new device for electrophysiology procedures

UAB first in world to use new device for electrophysiology procedures
This new device leads to earlier discharge and an overall increase in patient satisfaction.
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