Matt Windsor
| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This glow-in-the-dark Trojan horse makes cancer cells build their own self-destruct switch
A bioluminescent one-two punch targets mitochondria in cancer cells and evades the blood-brain barrier for a potential new treatment for neuroendocrine cancers, triple-negative breast cancer and brain cancers.
New studies test convalescent plasma for COVID-19 treatment — and prevention
UAB is enrolling patients as part of randomized controlled trials that experts say are necessary to prove the efficacy of the much-discussed COVID-19 treatment.
In a new trial funded through UAB’s urgent COVID-19 research program, investigators are comparing the widely available steroid methylprednisolone with dexamethasone, which lowered risk of dying by one-third in a U.K. trial this summer.
Hope you are doing well? Do a self-check with these four Cs
Advice on mental and emotional well-being from UAB leadership and professional development expert Michael Wiederman, Ph.D.
Chronotypes and cigarettes: New study explores strategies to help ethnic minorities get better rest and quit smoking
With a nearly $3 million grant from the NIH, researchers are studying interactions among sleep, nicotine and race.
Employee entry and sentinel testing: what you need to know
More questions answered from Aug. 14 employee town hall
Employees submitted more than 160 questions and comments during the virtual town hall Aug. 14; find answers to questions that couldn’t be answered live due to time constraints, including explanations of benefits, mask compliance, remote working expectations and more.
Your questions answered from Aug. 11 student town hall
UAB leaders discussed data behind the university’s comprehensive reopening plan and answered questions on move-in, class schedules, mask distribution and more.
Eyes wide open: Answers from Aug. 14 employee town hall
UAB leaders discussed data behind the university’s comprehensive reopening plan and answered questions on mask distribution, childcare options, benefits changes and more.
Should you get COVID antibody testing? And what do the results mean? UAB experts respond.
Many people are looking to antibody tests for peace of mind. But the results aren’t actionable at this point, an infectious diseases expert says. Learn more about UAB’s current and future antibody testing efforts.