November 2014 - The Reporter

This week, high school students learn how to be cyber detectives, WBRC FOX6 pays it forward to an artist-in-residence on campus and two online degrees earn honors. See it online. All in one video.

Published in UAB This Week
Are you a healthy person ages 18-40? You may be eligible to participate in a research study about the effects of exercise and Metoprolol (a blood pressure pill) on a protein in your blood. This protein is related to heart disease. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American or Caucasian with no history of diabetes, heart problems, or kidney problems. The study involves performing exercise, taking metoprolol, consuming prepared meals, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated. Please email Dr. Nirav Patel, npatel@uabmc.edu if you are interested.
Published in Clinical Trials

The most recent Noel Levitz survey revealed a dip in student satisfaction during the second year. In response, UAB has implemented a slew of new programming to help second-year students find their calling on campus.

Published in Academics

A new UAB Police and Public Safety Headquarters, Collat School of Business, Intramural and Club Sport Field Complex and School of Nursing will open their doors to the public for the first times in August and September.

Published in Construction & Transit

retro art streamUniversity College Building No. 2 has had a number of names since it opened in 1972. Forty-eight years later, UAB is still growing and building — alongside its original architecture.

Published in Retro'spectives

UAB BTS logo FINALThe UAB Reporter wants to know how people in your unit volunteer. Submit a publicity request with the details and send a group selfie to reporter@uab.edu for a chance to be featured.

Published in Behind the Scenes
Self-identified minority couples age 18-50 (1 female with cervix and 1 fertile male) needed. The purpose of the Post Coital DNA Recovery Study is to determine timing for DNA detection, potentially helping rape victims. Call 205-996-0183, 9am-4pm M-F for screening questions or leave message. Eligible males: $50 for 1 collection; eligible females: $250 for 4 collections.
Published in Clinical Trials

This week, a common blood pressure drug is revealed to be an effective therapy for Type I diabetes, a team from NSF is helping faculty and staff better understand how to commercialize their technology and work on the new intramural fields is nearly complete. See it online. All in one video.

Published in UAB This Week

Explore the fundamentals of team-based learning and develop a course module during an intensive, four-day workshop Aug. 13-15 and Aug. 21.

Published in Learning & Development

Environmental Specialist Bernice Bowen is UAB’s July Employee of the Month.

Published in Awards & Honors
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