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August 22, 2013

UAB Cancer Center celebrates grand opening of modernized facility

Originally built in 1975, the Wallace Tumor Institute is the hub of the Cancer Center’s research and administrative enterprise.

Published in Patient Care

August 25, 2013

Closing the gap at UAB: Better blood management is its own best reward

An aggressive blood-management plan has changed the culture at UAB, leading to less blood use, more blood donation and better outcomes for patients.

Published in Patient Care

August 29, 2013

UAB offers National Diabetes Prevention Program targeting at-risk adults

Participants can sign up to meet in group setting with trained lifestyle coach to learn how to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes Read More

Published in Patient Care

September 10, 2013

UAB electrophysiology cardiologist first to use new heart catheter on a U.S. patient

Innovative new heart catheter used first in the United States at UAB pinpoints areas for therapy delivery.

Published in Patient Care

August 22, 2013

Study explains how the brain remembers pleasure and its implications for addiction

Pleasure memories a model for understanding many kinds of memory and learning.

Published in Research & Scholarship

August 22, 2013

Key protein accelerates diabetes in two ways

Discovery leads researchers to redouble efforts to design a new class of drugs to treat diabetes.

Published in Research & Scholarship

July 21, 2013

Is a common food fungus worsening the AIDS epidemic?

A fungal toxin may suppress immune system and drive HIV infection in developing countries.

Published in Research & Scholarship

September 08, 2013

New study shows changing breakfast habits may not affect weight

New UAB research shows while there’s an association between breakfast habits and obesity, some practices by scientists have led the evidence for a causal claim to be exaggerated.

Published in Research & Scholarship

August 28, 2013

UAB research sheds new light on RNA polymerase

UAB researchers find differences in polymerase chains thought to be similar, potentially opening new pathways toward cancer drug development.

Published in Research & Scholarship

September 08, 2013

Ferritin plays central role in kidney damage by controlling iron

Study is first to reveal the role of the kidney in the regulation of iron metabolism following injury.

Published in Research & Scholarship

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Study smarter, not harder: Strategies for a smooth exam week
Exam week can be a high-stress time on campus. As the semester comes to a close, classes get harder and assignments become more complex. It can be tempting to let homework pile up as you prioritize fun activities, thinking you have plenty of time to study. But what if that thought shifted to how could you optimize your study time to set yourself up for success?

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6 things you need to know as election day nears

There are several important things to keep in mind at UAB and UAB Medicine leading up to election day, as well as on and after Nov. 5, as a member of a community at a public university and academic medical center.

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Online submission for Equipment Disposition Forms starts Aug. 30
Beginning Aug. 30, all Equipment Disposition Forms (EDF) will be submitted online. The new form and instruction guide will be accessible through the EDF app on the myUAB portal and can also be found on the Financial Affairs website.

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Updates on FLSA changes coming soon
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a change to the criteria for determining employees’ status as nonexempt (paid bi-weekly) or exempt (paid monthly) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is not a UAB decision; it is a federal law all employers must follow.

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Physical Security has moved to Medical Towers

The Physical Security, Radio Paging and ONE Card offices moved from the Burleson Building to new space in Medical Towers on April 1 and are now open in their new location, Suite 101 on the first floor of Medical Towers.

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Internal review will select UAB proposals for state opioid settlement funds
UAB is leading an internal review to select a small group of proposals to send forward to the State of Alabama for funding consideration as part of a nearly $249 million settlement. The deadline for proposals to UAB’s internal review process is Aug. 31.

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Vacation/holiday policies updated and two holidays added to this year's calendar
Effective Oct. 1, 2023, eligible UAB employees who are in their initial six-month probationary period will be allowed to utilize their accrued vacation time and three personal holidays with their supervisor's approval. Additionally, two extra holidays have been added to this year’s holiday calendar for eligible UAB employees — Dec. 26, 2023, and Jan. 2, 2024.

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$300 loans provide lifelines for students
Fast loans from UAB’s Regions Institute for Financial Education are available in as little as 24 hours. They can help any Blazer student experiencing unexpected loss of income, housing or medical issues, or a transportation emergency.

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Your questions answered from Jan. 12 student town hall

Senior leaders respond to questions about remote learning, building ventilation, vaccination and more.

posted a while back 4446 views
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Your questions answered from Jan. 12 town hall

Senior leaders respond to queries on masking, working from home, the omicron surge, vaccine requirements and safety, and more.

posted a while back 6299 views
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Your questions answered from Aug. 17 town hall
Senior leaders responded to queries on returning to campus, working from home, vaccine requirements and safety, and more.

posted a while back 8676 views
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UAB continues to track, report employee COVID cases

Updates to the UA System COVID-19 Dashboard have been suspended this summer, but UAB will continue to share employee data in the eReporter.

posted a while back 10375 views
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Your questions answered from April 7 town hall

Senior leaders responded to queries on campus safety measures, vaccine requirements, working from home decisions and more.

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'Health and safety first': Town hall addresses return to campus

Senior leaders shared updates and answered questions about returning to campus, working from home, vaccines, masks and more Apr. 7.

posted a while back 7285 views
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UAB clarifies employee vaccination process

Knowing there would be great interest when the ADPH announced Friday that COVID vaccination Phase 1b was opening to the education sector, the university worked quickly to provide a way for all UAB employees to register interest in a vaccine. Scheduling vaccines will be more nuanced than the all-call registration process.

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Your questions answered from Jan. 20 student town hall

Senior leaders respond to student questions on vaccines, in-person commencement, meal plans and more.

posted a while back 7636 views
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Your questions answered from Jan. 8 employee town hall

Senior leaders responded to queries on vaccine distribution, the spring semester, UAB’s commitment to diversity and more.

posted a while back 21768 views
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Final exam testing spaces available at Sterne, Lister Hill libraries

UAB students who are concerned about access to high-speed Internet for taking their final exams can reserve a study space at Sterne Library or Lister Hill Library during final exam week Dec. 7-11.

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Student employees may continue working on campus after Thanksgiving

Student employees may continue to work if they are deemed essential by unit leaders. Students coming to campus after Nov. 20 must continue to participate in Healthcheck and sentinel testing.

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Your questions answered from Oct. 29 student town hall
Campus experts and senior leaders shared details on fall move-out, spring re-entry testing and more responses to student questions.

posted a while back 5765 views

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