November 2014 - The Reporter
June 20, 2014
Wanted: Creative proposals for obesity research
Have an original idea that you thought might be too off-the-wall? Enter it in NORC's competition.
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Lectures & Workshops
June 20, 2014
Explore copyright in the digital age
With instant access to volumes of information comes responsibility for its legal use.
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Learning & Development
Research that sheds light on the way gliomas migrate and cause brain tumors may reveal a new avenue to kill them. The findings, published June 19 in Nature Communications, show that gliomas disrupt normal neural connections and hijack control of blood vessels — which may open the door for chemotherapy.
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Research & Scholarship
June 19, 2014
UAB first in state to implant pacemaker with no leads
UAB is the first facility in Alabama to implant the Nanostim™ leadless pacemaker, the world’s first retrievable, non-surgical pacing technology. The device to treat bradycardia — a heart rate that is too slow — is placed directly in a patient’s heart without the visible lump, scar and insulated wires (called leads) required for conventional pacemakers.
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Patient Care
June 19, 2014
Tour an RO1 and mock NIH study review June 25
Walk through a full RO1 review 8-10:30 a.m. June 25 in Ryals Building Room 407 to gain insight about the components that make an application fund-worthy in the eyes of a review panel. Register and receive the R01 in advance.
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Lectures & Workshops
June 19, 2014
Time for the summer 5 in 5
Get healthy during a five-week UAB Employee Wellness program: lower your blood pressure five points, lose five pounds and engage in five designated fitness activities. Register June 27 at the Green Screens to be eligible for prizes.
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Be Healthy
A new initiative in the School of Medicine will deliver the data to help drive research and advance discoveries.
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Research & Scholarship
June 18, 2014
It's a high-tech game of hide’n’seek
In one class, students play hide’n’seek with an opponent they cannot see: a radioactive isotope.
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Academics
June 17, 2014
Faculty mentors wanted for Beckman Scholars program
UAB is submitting a competing renewal for its Beckman Scholars grant, and faculty who mentor undergraduate researchers are encouraged to participate.
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Take Note
June 17, 2014
26 Edge of Chaos scholars to tackle wicked problems
Collectively, these fine minds will pursue innovative solutions to thorny issues that confront us as a society.
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Awards & Honors
