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November 16, 2020

Healthy volunteers ages 34-65 needed for study

Are you in good physical health? Are you Caucasian/white? Are you between the ages of 34 and 65? Have you never been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study requiring a one-time blood draw. Compensation provided. Please call (205) 934-2484 or email lalexander@uabmc.edu for more information.

Published in Clinical Trials

November 16, 2020

Heterosexual sexually active women ages 18-45 needed for study exploring how bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs in women

Heterosexual sexually active women ages 18-45 needed for study exploring how bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most common vaginal infection, occurs in women. If eligible, the study involves an anonymous survey, STD testing, and completion of twice-daily sexual/reproductive diaries, and self-collection of 3 twice daily vaginal swabs over an 8 week time period. Volunteers will be compensated $20 for screening, $25 for the enrollment visit, $20/week for drop-off of daily diaries and specimens (weeks 1-7), and $50 for the final weekly drop-off (week 8). Please call 205-934-8166 for more information.

Published in Clinical Trials

November 16, 2020

How one department invests in emerging leaders

Tina Simpson, M.D., director of Faculty Development in the Department of Pediatrics, explains the training and other resources available from her office.

Published in Learning & Development

November 16, 2020

Nominations for Blaze Leadership Academy now open

UAB’s flagship leadership development program for high-potential faculty and staff is accepting applications for its Class of 2021 through the end of November.

Published in Learning & Development

November 16, 2020

Career Center’s online course gets students ready to work

Faculty have incorporated new Canvas modules in nearly 50 courses and engaged 7,000 students. Is it a fit for your class?

Published in Teaching & Learning

November 12, 2020

UAB is migrating to a new tool to manage staff job descriptions

The JobArchitect platform will provide improved security, search functions and responsiveness.

Published in Tools & Technology

November 12, 2020

Ombuds offers a collaborative approach for resolving conflict at work

At UAB, Alicia Booker helps unpack the meaning in struggle and defuse tension.

Published in Be Healthy

November 10, 2020

Do you identify as a transgender woman?

This study is being done to better understand sexual health in the transgender community. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. If interested, please call (205) 934-8166.

Published in Clinical Trials

November 10, 2020

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.

Published in Take Note

November 09, 2020

Research, training at UAB are improving the lives of America’s heroes

Investigators are contributing fresh approaches to homelessness, suicide and other issues facing veterans, while veteran students come to UAB in increasing numbers to prepare for new careers.

Published in Research & Scholarship

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