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January 15, 2014
Selfie at the South Pole
This week, polar research scientist and biology Professor Charles Amsler, Ph.D., did something no other UAB professor has done: He took a selfie at the South Pole.
Amsler, who is co-director of UAB's research in Antarctica, also has been manager for the Antarctic organisms and ecosystems program at the National Science Foundation since June 2013. He is in Antarctica reviewing research support facilities and science programs under his management at NSF.
Amsler, who is co-director of UAB's research in Antarctica, also has been manager for the Antarctic organisms and ecosystems program at the National Science Foundation since June 2013. He is in Antarctica reviewing research support facilities and science programs under his management at NSF.
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Research & Scholarship
January 15, 2014
UAB among Becker's top hospitals for women
UAB Hospital made the Becker's Hospital Review list of "100 Hospitals With Great Women's Health Programs," because of the comprehensive, high-quality of care provided in areas such as gynecology, obstetrics, reproductive medicine and other women's health needs.
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Patient Care
January 13, 2014
Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts now open
The College of Arts & Sciences will open its new home for art instruction and professional galleries Jan. 16 to provide innovative opportunities for education, share the outstanding work of our faculty and students and attract acclaimed artists to UAB. The inaugural exhibit features works culled from the private collections of some of the city’s most dedicated art collectors. A complete schedule of events for 2014 is online.
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Academics
January 10, 2014
UAB, Children’s of Alabama working to advance pediatric research
New federal legislation has established the framework for a research network to study rare pediatric diseases, an idea UAB and Children's of Alabama have long championed. UAB Professor of Pediatrics David Kimberlin, M.D., who also is president of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, will represent Alabama on the implementation workgroup to coordinate with the NIH. UAB and Children’s will apply to become a primary site in the new network.
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Patient Care
January 10, 2014
Call for Abstracts: Health disparities research
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Research & Scholarship
January 08, 2014
Henry Panion on cover of B-Metro magazine
UAB’s own Henry Panion III, Ph.D., is featured on the cover of this month’s B-Metro magazine. A University Professor of Music, Panion was selected for the magazine’s “The A List: Birminghamians who made the year great” feature.
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Awards & Honors
November 24, 2013
New at ASC: classical, rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, dance, drama, art
Tickets are on sale now for the second half of the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center season. New this season: Robert Cray, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Taj Mahal, Ailey II, John Prine, Light Dreams II and Steve Martin with Edie Brickell.
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Arts & Recreation
November 21, 2013
Dean Harper's paper highlights Nightingale’s leadership for global health and nursing
Recurring themes emerge throughout Florence Nightingale's letters, including health and sanitation reform, collaborative partnerships and advocacy for public health.
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Research & Scholarship
Published in
Research & Scholarship
October 29, 2013
Savage named director of Master of Accounting Program
Savage’s research interests include financial reporting, financial analysis and valuation, forensic accounting, business process analysis and accounting information systems.
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Faculty Appointments