Andrew Land, M.D., will assume the role of associate chief medical officer for UAB Medicine, effective Oct. 1, 2024. An ambulatory quality officer for Primary Care and clinical associate professor in the UAB Division of General Internal Medicine, Land has led initiatives to enhance patient safety and standardize care. His work includes developing clinical decision support tools and co-management algorithms. In his new role, Land will continue to advance of UAB Medicine's mission to provide life-changing care. Congratulations, Dr. Land!

Good News for August 30, 2024

Gaggar Finds Live Lactobacilli Reduces Lung Inflammation

In preclinical models, Amit Gaggar, M.D., Ph.D., (Professor, PACCM) and colleagues found that inhaling a powder mixture of living Lactobacilli bacteria reduced pulmonary inflammation and improved lung function for bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Eaton Elected to IDSA HIVMA Board of Directors

Ellen Eaton, M.D., MPH, (Assoc. Professor, ID) was elected to serve a three-year term on the Infectious Diseases Society of America's HIV Medicine Association Board of Directors. She will help set strategic direction and policies to advance the field and improve the response to HIV.

Bakitas Inducted into Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

Marie Bakitas, DNSc, (Professor, Nursing) was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society's Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame during the 35th International Nursing Research Congress in Singapore. Special sessions highlighting the honoree's research were held during the induction. Congrats, Dr. Bakitas!

Welcome Dr. Chloe Taub to Division of Preventive Medicine

Join us in welcoming Assistant Professor Chloe Taub, Ph.D., to the Division of Preventive Medicine. Taub is a clinical health psychology researcher with specialized training that combines behavioral science, technology, and clinical oncology. We're excited to have you, Dr. Taub!