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UAB prosthetist uses tool to adjust a prosthesis.
Research & Innovation Published 1 hour ago

Patients at the amputee clinic can receive prothesis sockets faster with the new 3D printer.

An illustrated book page showing Vocabby with fluffy white hair and glasses
Campus & Community Published 2 hours ago

The free community vocabulary program, now in its 10th year, meets monthly and takes pre-K children on adventures as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. 

Graphic with a green background displaying a GLP-1, a pill, stomach, hormones and a brain
Research & Innovation Published 6 hours ago

As UAB researchers continue to study how these drugs work and what comes next, their findings are helping move the conversation beyond hype, while working toward a clearer understanding of one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the past decade.

Interior headshots of Ray L. Watts, M.D. and Maria Rodriguez Shirey, Ph.D.
People of UAB Published 1 day ago

UAB President Ray L. Watts, M.D., along with prominent UAB physicians, educators and researchers, will be honored at the induction ceremony on Aug. 8 in Montgomery.

A neon green outline of the state of Alabama on green background with a neon yellow golf flag stuck in the center of the state.
Campus & Community Published 1 day ago

Help create an instant Blazer tradition and enjoy golf-themed food, 18 holes of mini-golf fun, plus a chance to be on the Classic’s very first leaderboard, for $25.

Close-up of students performing their musical instruments in rehearsal, ranging from trumpet and trombone to marimba.
Arts & Events Published 1 day ago

Choose from student and faculty recitals, the UAB Piano Series, the annual PRISM concert showcase, ensemble performances, Gospel Choir, Opera, and much more.

Digital art showing human heart
Research & Innovation Published 2 days ago

Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of heart-related disability in younger adults and the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes.

 A pregnant woman rests a small teddy bear on her stomach.
News You Can Use Published 2 days ago

Women, their partners and families may experience a range of emotions after a pregnancy loss, and a UAB expert says understanding how to offer support is critical.

Heidi Neas posing with her family and physicians.
Health & Medicine Published 5 days ago

Heidi Neas was diagnosed with cancer at 16 weeks pregnant, became cancer-free at 22 weeks and delivered a healthy baby boy.

Graphic poster for UAB Theater production "Don't Ask" that displays a person in uniform climbing the don't part of the title with a tan background and the Uniform Code of Military Justice written throughout the background.
Arts & Events Published 8 days ago

The UAB Department of Theatre is committed to supporting new voices in theater and moving new works forward. The latest is “Don’t Ask” from 2018 graduate Hayley Procacci.

Campus & Community Published 8 days ago

Beyond its impact on daily education, the new laboratory showcases UAB’s commitment to comprehensive, simulation-based surgical training in the field of ophthalmology.

A red heart shaped boxed of chocolates that is open on a white back ground displaying the exterior and interior of the box
News You Can Use Published 8 days ago

As you prepare for Valentine's Day, a UAB expert provides insight on the holiday's popular treat. 

Hands hold yellow paper cut-out of lungs with an aqua blue background.
Research & Innovation Published 12 days ago

The BREATHE-3 trial is a pioneering phase 3 pivotal clinical study investigating the impact of a novel, experimental device designed to open the airways within a patient’s lungs and release trapped air in patients battling severe emphysema and COPD. 

Participants run in the UAB Alumni Scholarship Race, including a man in a UAB jersey and hat making hand gestures in support of UAB.
Campus & Community Published 12 days ago

Now in its 20th year, the UAB Alumni Scholarship Run has raised nearly $1.2 million to support scholarships with 5K and 10K races, a 1-mile Fun Run, and a virtual run. 

A graphic displaying a double helix and various molecular chain structures.
Arts & Events Published 12 days ago

On Thursday, Feb. 12, the UAB Department of Biology will host Darwin Day with highlighted research and lecture by biochemist Andrea Bodnar, Ph.D. 

Health & Medicine Published 12 days ago

Experts at the UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s say it is never too early or too late for women to begin protecting themselves from heart disease.

Digital scan of a retina impacted by diabetic retinopathy.
Research & Innovation Published 13 days ago

Research published in the journal Gut suggests that nutraceutical strategies restoring tryptophan metabolism and IPA levels may serve as both biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for diabetic retinopathy.

Members of the group Il Divo pose together in suits while sitting on a bench outdoors.
Arts & Events Published 13 days ago

With more than 30 million albums sold and 50 No. 1 hits, Il Divo has redefined classical crossover and captivated audiences worldwide with breathtaking vocals and electrifying performances.

An indoor headshot of Ho-Wook Jun with a blurred background.
People of UAB Published 13 days ago

Ho-Wook Jun, Ph.D., has been awarded one of the University of Alabama System’s most prestigious honors, the McMahon-Pleiad Prize, for his contributions, which align with the system’s missions, values and core principals.

Studio headshot of Ronald M. Lazar, Ph.D.
Research & Innovation Published 14 days ago

Procedures that remove plaque from a narrowed carotid artery in the neck or prop the artery open with a stent did not appear to be better at improving cognitive function than medications and lifestyle changes. 

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