Subscribe to this RSS feed

Finding a key mechanism in assembly of ASV, a 100-year-old virus often used to study HIV-1

Finding a key mechanism in assembly of ASV, a 100-year-old virus often used to study HIV-1

Understanding the molecular basis of binding informs ways to prevent retroviral replication, including the HIV retrovirus.

NIDILRR awards five-year grant to UAB researchers’ Movement 2 Music program

NIDILRR awards five-year grant to UAB researchers’ Movement 2 Music program
The grant will expand previous research by UAB researchers and Lakeshore Foundation staff that looked at the effects of combining exercise and music to improve function in people with neurologic disorders.

“Bean Bags” aim to give UAB Hospital families basic comforts, necessities during their stay

“Bean Bags” aim to give UAB Hospital families basic comforts, necessities during their stay
When one family noticed a need for basic items in UAB Hospital, they decided to pay it forward to others.

Gordon named Educator of the Year by ALOA

Gordon named Educator of the Year by ALOA
A UAB School of Optometry professor has received a career award from a state association.

UAB This Week: Dec. 14

UAB This Week: Dec. 14
Watch UAB This Week to keep up with what's happening at UAB!

Stopping child abuse by understanding parenting and 'how it goes awry'

Stopping child abuse by understanding parenting and 'how it goes awry'
In her Parenting Challenges with Kids Lab, psychologist Christina Rodriguez studies a wide range of parenting behaviors and approaches.

$750K grant will help support future Biomedical Engineering predoctoral students

$750K grant will help support future Biomedical Engineering predoctoral students
The UAB Department of Biomedical Engineering is first in the state of Alabama to receive the Ruth L. Kirchstein NRSA Institutional Research Training Grant.

Documentary featuring UAB anthropologist highlights the origins of hurt feelings

Documentary featuring UAB anthropologist highlights the origins of hurt feelings

Questions about human aggression, violence and oppression are answered in a documentary featuring Douglas P. Fry, Ph.D.

Saving sacred architecture in Nagpur, India

Saving sacred architecture in Nagpur, India
UAB’s Cathleen Cummings is searching for and identifying temples in Nagpur, India, before they are forgotten by history.

Stop the flu in its tracks by washing your hands the right way

Stop the flu in its tracks by washing your hands the right way
Frequent, proper handwashing is critical to helping protect yourself and others you come in contact with during flu season.

Student Demo Day features new student startup companies

Student Demo Day features new student startup companies

Student entrepreneurs pitch their business ventures to the Birmingham business community following a 10-week training program.

Explore the arts with classes at ArtPlay in 2019

Explore the arts with classes at ArtPlay in 2019
Register now for workshops and classes for all ages, including movement, dance, acting, improv, visual arts and much more.

Five things anyone can do to prevent addiction or help people suffering

Five things anyone can do to prevent addiction or help people suffering

While friends or family members may feel helpless if someone they know suffers from addiction, one UAB physician says hope can start at home.

UAB Chemistry student association recognized as one of the top in the nation

UAB Chemistry student association recognized as one of the top in the nation
The UAB Student Affiliates American Chemical Society is among the top 22 percent of all ACS undergraduate chapters in the nation.

Kimberly named to National Academy of Inventors

Kimberly named to National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors elects another UAB faculty member, Dr. Robert Kimberly, as a fellow.

Project management certificate helps business professionals plan, execute and manage team projects

Project management certificate helps business professionals plan, execute and manage team projects

Additional courses have been added to the Collat School of Business project management certificate program to help business professionals further succeed. 

Tune in to local public television station to learn more about caregiving for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease

Tune in to local public television station to learn more about caregiving for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
A psychology professor discusses Alzheimer’s disease signs and  symptoms and the caregiving experience on television show “Second Opinion.”

Study: Age, race differences determine risk of stroke in women and men

Study: Age, race differences determine risk of stroke in women and men
The first study to evaluate whether differences between men and women in the risk of stroke varies by race and age found that some risk factors were more important for white women than white men, but the risk factors for black women and black men had similar associations with stroke risk.  

Stisher serves as only student on American Academy of Family Physicians board

Stisher serves as only student on American Academy of Family Physicians board
Chandler Stisher, a fourth-year medical student, will serve as the student representative for one year.

UAB Psychology ranks in top 50 nationally for Federal R&D expenditures

UAB Psychology ranks in top 50 nationally for Federal R&D expenditures

Strategic hiring, support for faculty research and multidisciplinary collaboration propel UAB’s Department of Psychology to a 12 percent increase in federal funding.