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For the first time in its history, the UAB Department of Pathology is leading three of the most prestigious pathology organizations- all at one time. Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D., Robert and Ruth Anderson Endowed Chair in Pathology, is serving as president of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP), Gregory Davis, M.D., MSPH, Division Director, Forensic Pathology, and Jefferson County Coroner, is serving as president of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and Samuel Borak, M.D., Assistant Professor, Community Practice Pathology Program, is serving as president of the Alabama Association of Pathologists (AAP).

Jianhua Zhang, Ph.D., a professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, recently received a Heersink School of Medicine Bridge Funding Award. This program aims to improve the success of research faculty experiencing gaps in funding by providing continuing research support.

A team from the UAB Systems Pharmacology AI Research Center (SPARC) received a Certificate of Innovation in Biomedical AI at the national Bridge2AI Spring 2026 All-Hands Meeting

The UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology is pleased to announce the winners and runners-up from the 2026 Research Symposium.

When it comes to women’s health, preventive imaging plays a powerful role. In the UAB Department of Radiology, we see how early detection through routine screenings can make a meaningful difference in outcomes. During Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting three important imaging screenings every woman should prioritize to stay informed, proactive, and empowered about her health.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) services are expanding to Mobile Infirmary through a new telemedicine agreement that increases access to high-risk obstetric care in the Mobile region.

The UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology recently welcomed Adam Niolet, M.D., as an assistant professor.

Department of Family and Community Medicine Assistant Professor Taylor Taylor, Ph.D., M.Ed., has been accepted into the latest cohort of the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) Leadership Academy. Through additional training, mentoring, and skills development, Leadership Academy scholars hope to drive advances in research, policy, and education surrounding the field of pain science. 

Daniel I. Chu, M.D., MSPH, FASCRS, director of the UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, Endowed Chair, has been recognized by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (CCF) as this year’s Healthcare Honored Hero for the 2026 Alabama/Northwest Florida Take Steps Walk.

April marks the month when organizations around the nation acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of administrative professionals. Often working behind the scenes, these individuals are crucial parts of their teams and take on a variety of responsibilities to ensure the effectiveness of their units. Coinciding with this important day of recognition, a pivotal member of the Department of Medical Education reached a major milestone in their career. Denise Coston, administrative associate for Nick Van Wagoner, M.D., and Todd Peterson, M.D., celebrated her 35th year with UAB.

Each summer, the UAB Department of Microbiology partners with the Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) to introduce high school students to the dynamic world of microbiology through an immersive, hands-on learning experience. Designed for students in grades 9 through 12 who are highly interested in STEM fields, the two-day summer program offers an engaging glimpse into what a future career in science might look like.

Briana De Miranda, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, is leading NIH-funded research examining how environmental exposures may contribute to Parkinson’s disease.

UAB welcomed an international delegation from the Netherlands for a day of collaboration, innovation, and forward-looking discussion centered on the future of healthcare, artificial intelligence, and global partnerships on April 8, 2026. The visit brought together institutional leaders, researchers, and innovation stakeholders to explore shared priorities and identify opportunities for deeper engagement across sectors.

From sports nutrition and cutting-edge rehabilitation tools to real-world strategies for concussion care, the 2026 Robert A. Ferguson Endowed Lecture Series: A Conference on Sports and Exercise Medicine will offer practical education on athlete care while spotlighting the future of sports medicine. Hosted by UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine, the conference takes place Saturday, June 13, at the UAB National Alumni Society House. 

Summer can be a meaningful time for family vacations, special events, and much-needed breaks from everyday routines. If you’re receiving radiation therapy, it’s natural to wonder whether travel is still possible and how to do it safely. For many patients, summer travel is achievable with thoughtful planning, flexibility, and close communication with your radiation oncology care team.

UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine is extending its educational impact beyond Birmingham, serving as a clinical training resource for athletic training programs across Alabama through a growing series of invited lectures and hands-on labs.

In every medical school class, many students rise not only through achievement but through their ability to connect with others and lead with intention. For the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Class of 2026, Mike Anderson is one of those individuals. A four-time Class President and future dermatologist, Anderson has shaped his class’s culture while navigating an unconventional path to medicine with purpose and perspective.

The UAB Department of Pathology is pleased to announce a new faculty member joining our team, effective May 4.

The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) hosted its Annual Genetics Meeting March 10-14 in Baltimore, Maryland. The UAB Department of Genetics had significant involvement during the meeting.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has approved a new UAB Family Medicine Residency training program with tracks in Birmingham and Selma. This model allows UAB’s Birmingham campus to function as the main educational hub, with Selma serving as a core rural training site where residents will live, learn and provide hands-on patient care.

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), is proud to celebrate four CCTS leaders selected for the inaugural cohort of Fellows of ACTS (FACTS), a new recognition program from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS).

A stroke is often thought of as a condition of adulthood, yet it remains a significant and underrecognized cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Despite being cited among the leading causes of death in children, pediatric stroke is frequently missed or diagnosed late, in part due to its relative rarity, diverse clinical presentations and the unique risk factors that distinguish it from adult stroke. As a result, many children with stroke present outside the narrow window during which acute interventions may be considered, limiting opportunities for therapies that can meaningfully alter neurologic outcomes. In pediatric stroke, as in adult stroke, the principle remains the same: Time is brain.

Mark Lockhart, M.D., MPH, professor in the UAB Department of Radiology, has been appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor in the Department of Radiology. This prestigious designation recognizes his extraordinary contributions to academic medicine, clinical excellence, leadership, and service over more than two decades at UAB.

The UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) and Diabetes Research Center (DRC) members and trainees will share their latest scientific findings at the world’s largest diabetes conference, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions, June 5-8, in New Orleans.

Casey Weaver, M.D., Leonard H. Robinson Endowed Chair in Pathology and professor in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, was named Distinguished Professor in Pathology by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees on April 29.

Mark Russell has joined the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery as revenue cycle manager.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce leadership changes within the Division of Pediatric Critical Care effective May 1, 2026.

Juhi Samal, Ph.D., Jianli Zhao, M.D., and Yang Zhou, Ph.D., assistant professors in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, have each been awarded grants from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their individual studies.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics announces with great pleasure the appointment of Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, as associate division director, effective May 1, 2026.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Randy Q. Cron, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Section on Rheumatology (SORh) within the American Academy of Pediatrics.