November 2014 - The Reporter

Contributions to the 2019 campaign goal supports local nonprofits such as Alabama Possible and its Cash for College program, which helped UAB junior Naomi Thomas attend college and discover her life’s calling.

Published in Get Involved
Laura Gilmour quit her job in medical sales to pursue a passion to help others. Now, with help from faculty mentors and coursework in the Global Health Studies and MBA programs, she will be providing equipment and training to medical facilities in need around the world.
Published in Achievements
What’s it really like to work in a refugee camp? Is there a place for me? An elective course in the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Studies offers practical advice for students with an eye on working overseas.
Published in Programs & Curricula
ABCs of MS is a 16-week study focused on increasing healthy habits in adults with MS. Using innovative technology and a health coach, you will set personal goals to improve your health. You may be eligible if you have an MS diagnosis, are 18-65 years old, and you have access to the internet. If eligible, you may be able to receive up to $100 in compensation. To learn if you qualify, please contact Kathryn Green at 205-934-8651 or HBDLab@uabmc.edu
Published in Clinical Trials
Do you have kidney disease? You may qualify to participate in a 4-month research study, funded by the National Institute of Health, on blood vessel health in patients with chronic kidney disease. Qualifying participants must 1) Be age 19-65,  2) Not be on dialysis, 3) Have a moderate stage of kidney disease (25-60% function). Participants will be compensated. For more information, please contact UAB Division of Nephrology 205-934-7295. Or email Salam Madi at salammadi@uabmc.edu
Published in Clinical Trials

Grand Challenge finalist plans to make Alabama a model of healthy living by expanding proven innovations and changing policies, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces.

Published in Research & Scholarship

In just two years, the campus food bank has served more than 156,300 meals to students, employees, patients and their families with the help of volunteers, including students from the Department of Social Work learning to apply the principles that guide their profession.

Published in UAB in the Community

Unit-level results will be provided to senior leadership April 10, and campuswide results will be shared in two events April 18.

Published in Campus News

Lack of access to care is the biggest contributor to Alabama’s health woes and technology offers a solution, according to the REACH project, a finalist in the UAB Grand Challenge.

Published in Research & Scholarship

UAB Safe streamFrom offering a travel assistance program to help planning ahead for emergencies while abroad to savings and discounts on travel options through UAB Perks, UAB makes prepping for international travel easier.

Published in Benefits & Policies
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