Savannah Koplon

Savannah Koplon

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Public Relations Manager, Health and Medicine

skoplon@uab.edu • (205) 641-1211

Leads external communications in healthcare, biomedical research and for UAB's six professional schools; Dentistry, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry and Public Health. Koplon and her team proactively tell the story of UAB health and medicine, including patient stories, innovative research and new therapies, through original content and extensive collaborations with local, national and international media. The team works reactively to ensure appropriate experts are connected with media within their deadline.

Specific beats include: Health System Administration; Heersink School of Medicine (Administration, Student News, Education); Issues Management; Medical Facilities; Medical Partnerships; Precision Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Emergency Medicine; Civitan International Research Center; CCTS;  Department of Informatics; Department of Surgery (Transplantation, Xenotransplantation); Libraries (Reynolds Historical Library, Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, Lister Hill library)

$3.25 million R01 grant will explore the long-term impact of diet, exercise on symptoms of adults with HIV

$3.25 million R01 grant will explore the long-term impact of diet, exercise on symptoms of adults with HIV
PROSPER-HIV, the first longitudinal study of its kind, aims to discover how to effectively mitigate the high-burden symptoms of HIV.

Is it safe to get the flu shot while pregnant?

Is it safe to get the flu shot while pregnant?
The flu shot is safe for both pregnant women and their unborn babies.

New findings may help oncologists determine effectiveness of checkpoint inhibitors

New findings may help oncologists determine effectiveness of checkpoint inhibitors
Checkpoint inhibitors are types of cancer-fighting drugs that can help block proteins made by certain immune system cells, such as T cells.

Child survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma have increased risk of second cancer

Child survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma have increased risk of second cancer
A UAB oncologist published findings regarding the risk of pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma survivors developing another type of cancer later in life.

Vision scientists publish findings of lipid impact in the mechanism of dry eye disease

Vision scientists publish findings of lipid impact in the mechanism of dry eye disease
UAB vision scientists publish paper in the peer-reviewed Journal of Lipid Research.

Fobian receives honor for innovative research in pediatric health

Fobian receives honor for innovative research in pediatric health
A UAB psychiatrist was recognized with the Association for Psychological Science’s Rising Star designation.

Kanter to direct Adult Sickle Cell Clinic

Kanter to direct Adult Sickle Cell Clinic
UAB’s Division of Hematology and Oncology has named a new director of a key patient clinic.

UAB earns Women’s Choice Award “Best Hospital” designation for five areas

UAB earns Women’s Choice Award “Best Hospital” designation for five areas
UAB Hospital practice areas honored with the “Best Hospital” designation include obstetrics, bariatric surgery, heart care, cancer care and breast cancer.

Dhall named division director of pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Blood Marrow Transplantation program

Dhall named division director of pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Blood Marrow Transplantation program
UAB and Children’s of Alabama welcome a new division director of pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Blood Marrow Transplantation program.

Keep germs to yourself and help prevent the spread of the flu

Keep germs to yourself and help prevent the spread of the flu
People can help curb the spread of viruses with a few simple hygiene tips.
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