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Anthony Nicholas, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is a co-editor of the first textbook on the subject of protein deimination in human health and disease.
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Research & Scholarship
June 05, 2014
Vaidya is new chair for materials science
Distinguished Professor Uday Vaidya, Ph.D., is the new chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
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Faculty Appointments
June 03, 2014
Prepare to say good-bye to passwords
An innovative solution for safeguarding personal information relies on your proximity instead of your memory.
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Research & Scholarship
Neurologist David Geldmacher, M.D., who leads UAB's memory disorders program, is launching a new clinical effort — the first of its type in the United States — to prepare a personalized dementia risk assessment for people concerned about their risk for developing memory problems as they age. Call 975-7575 for more information or to make an appointment.
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Patient Care
June 03, 2014
Blanton named first dean of UAB Honors College
The Honors College is home to students from all seven undergraduate colleges and schools and includes challenging courses and academic enrichment, such as research, international study, internships and service learning.
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Faculty Appointments
June 02, 2014
Fighting hypertension? This UAB support group can help
UAB Employee Wellness and the American Heart Association have formed the UAB Circulation Network — a free support group for faculty, staff and family members who have high blood pressure or hypertension. Meetings are held at noon the second Tuesday of each month in West Pavilion Conference Center Room C.
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Be Healthy
June 02, 2014
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables three days a week
Look for the Farm Stand 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays in The Kirklin Clinic and Wednesdays in the West Pavilion. Or visit the Farmer's Market 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays in the North Pavilion Entrance; UAB is partnering with the Farmer’s Market Authority to bring some of the state's best produce here.
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Be Healthy
June 02, 2014
Neyland is interim VP for Information Technology
Jeff Neyland has been named interim vice president for UAB Information Technology. Neyland is a proven business leader and information technologist with experience in Fortune 300 companies, private equity firms and venture capital-backed start-ups.
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Staff Appointments
New series will review cases as they pose questions about the limits to which health-care providers could and should go in the best interests of their patients.
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Events
A blood test that measures the health of mitochondria could could prove to be a significant early warning system for people with chronic diseases and help tailor medical interventions based on a patient's genetic makeup. UAB researchers report their findings in the journal Clinical Science.
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Research & Scholarship
