Interdisciplinary data science workshop moves from San Diego to spare bedrooms, but science continues
Learn how UAB bioinformaticist Jake Chen, Ph.D., and computer scientist Da Yan, Ph.D., shifted their venerable gathering online and aided the fight against COVID-19.
Problem to product: Creating a smart software assistant for researchers and research participants
A faculty member in the School of Health Professions turns his own experiences running research projects into a vision for a comprehensive, automated digital solution with the help of funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Try these SMART alternatives for your team’s 2021 #goals
OKR and CLEAR are two goal-setting methods that may be better suited for work on teams or groups.
Diagnosed or been exposed to COVID-19? New studies are testing desperately needed therapies.
Clinical trials of monoclonal antibodies and convalescent plasma offer new options to outpatients in the first days after a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Study testing drug to protect lung cells from ARDS in COVID-19
With funding from UAB’s urgent COVID-19 research grants, researchers are testing penehyclidine to halt the acute respiratory distress syndrome seen in seriously ill patients by defending crucial cell barriers.
State of the University town hall: Your questions answered
President Watts and other senior leaders responded to queries on the hiring freeze, student mental health, working from home in 2021 and more.
Open enrollment for benefits is underway
UAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits will begin 7 a.m. Oct. 23 and conclude 5 p.m. Nov. 9. Eligible employees can choose among dental, vision and health insurance plans, plus voluntary plan options and tax-deferred spending accounts for health and dependent care for 2021.
Allen channels passion for community service into ‘bringing out the power in other people’
Shauntice Allen, assistant professor of environmental health sciences, is the winner of the 2020 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award for her work to influence change in the greater Birmingham community and beyond through community engagement.
Problem to product: Targeting SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells
A novel detergent-like compound developed by UAB researchers that blocks HIV and HSV viruses from entering cells could have the same effect against the virus that causes COVID-19. The team is exploring the compound’s potential with a commercialization grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
UAB’s Benevolent Fund has been working in overdrive to meet the needs of Blazers and Birmingham residents. Making, restarting or increasing a monthly pledge via payroll deduction can help continue its work.
