Nicole Lohr, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UAB Division of Cardiovascular Disease and president-elect of the American Heart Association Birmingham Metro Board of Directors, appeared on "Good Day Alabama" to raise awareness about heart disease — the leading cause of death in the country. Lohr highlighted the prevalence of heart disease, its risks, and prevention strategies as we enter February, National Heart Month. Great job, Dr. Lohr!

Good News for February 7, 2025

Nevin Joins Institute for Leadership Cohort

Christa Nevin, M.D., MSPH, assistant professor and director of the 1917 Clinic, has been welcomed into the 10th cohort of UAB Medicine's Institute for Leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Nevin!

Med-Peds Residents Selected for Heersink AOA

Medicine-Pediatrics residents Drs. Alana Nichols and Gillian Garver will be inducted into the Heersink School of Medicine’s Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society in recognition of their commitment to medicine and academic excellence.

Chadha Receives NCI Research Grant for Colorectal Cancer

Awal Chadha, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, has been awarded an R00 grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the role of T-helper 17 cells in inflammation-associated colorectal cancer.

Live HealthSmart AL Expands Initiative to Black Belt

Novo Nordisk, Inc., and other local, state, and national partners gifted Live HealthSmart Alabama $2.47 million to expand its holistic health model into Selma, Camden, Dempolis and other underserved communities in Alabama's Black Belt.