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Jeffrey Blount, M.D., MPH, professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, presented on the evolution of transitional care for patients with spina bifida and the development of the UAB and Children’s of Alabama (COA) transition clinic model at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.
Jakub Godzik, M.D., MS, associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, discussed the future of spine care and the growing need for integrated and multidisciplinary systems designed to improve patient access, efficiency and coordination of care at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.
Mark Hadley, M.D., professor and Charles A. and Patsy W. Collat Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, reflected on the history and evolution of spinal neurosurgery at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.
James Johnston, M.D., professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, discussed the evolution of the department's Global Neurosurgery Program at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.
James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, highlighted the growth, innovation and impact of the department at the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.
Two Heersink School of Medicine faculty members have graduated from prestigious medicine leadership fellowship programs offered by Drexel University College of Medicine. Lalita Shevde-Samant, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pathology, has graduated from the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program. Kierstin Kennedy, M.D., MSHA, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science, has graduated from the Executive Leadership in Healthcare (ELH) program.
Effective July 1, 2026, Jordan Perchik, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Radiology, has been appointed director of the Human Imaging (HUMI) Core Facility and chair of the Radiology Data Safety Monitoring Board.
Ambika Ashraf, M.D., professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, has been appointed to the American Heart Association’s Young Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee.
For more than 23 years, Karen Brooks has played an important role behind the scenes in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics. As administrative supervisor in Pediatrics Administration-Human Resources, Brooks helps support faculty and staff through a variety of human resources responsibilities that keep the department running smoothly.
The UAB Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) has earned a three-star rating—the highest distinction awarded by the Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI) for the fourth consecutive year through the 2025 Commitment to Vascular Quality Improvement (CVQI) Awards.
During a recent visit to UAB, Leadership Alabama participants took part in a hands-on precision medicine case simulation led by members of the Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute.
Alan W. Eberhardt, Ph.D., professor and associate chair of education in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has retired after 35 years of dedicated service.
Jianyi “Jay” Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., professor and T. Michael and Gillian Goodrich Endowed Chair of Engineering Leadership, has been appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
After more than 25 years of service, Christy Willis, M.A., ALC, NCC, is retiring from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to medical education, mentorship, and student success.
The UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office (LDO) is proud to honor the latest graduates of the Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) — 24 accomplished professionals who represent the breadth and strength of our institution.
John Killian, M.D., Ph.D., volunteer clinical assistant professor in the UAB Division of Transplantation, is the first author of a kidney transplant study that has been named the latest Featured Discovery by the Heersink School of Medicine.
Steven Forsythe, Ph.D., postdoctoral research fellow in the UAB Division of Surgical Oncology, won first place in the data blitz flash talk category at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's 22nd Annual Postdoc Research Day.
Anna Thalacker‑Mercer, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, whose research focuses on identifying and understanding nutrients and their metabolism in skeletal muscle aging and chronic disease.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Cardiovascular Bioengineering (CVBE) Symposium 2026 took place in Göttingen, Germany.
Ryan Coute, D.O., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Emergency Medicine, has been awarded an R03 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to improve the way 9-1-1 dispatchers guide bystanders through CPR when a child is experiencing cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. The award marks the second R03 grant received by the UAB Department of Emergency Medicine in more than 5 years, reflecting the department’s growing research enterprise.
The UAB Vein Program, with its outpatient UAB Vein Clinic located at UAB Hospital – Highlands, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of venous disease, from cosmetic concerns to complex conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, venous ulcers, and pelvic venous disorders. Learn about what common vein concerns may look or feel like, and how to get care.
Radiologists rarely meet patients face to face, but their work plays a central role in diagnosis and treatment. Every day, abdominal radiologists read and interpret scans that help doctors decide the next steps.
The UAB Department of Urology officially launched the Urology Cancer Survivorship Clinic on May 1, 2026, expanding long-term support services for patients recovering from urologic cancers while helping create a more coordinated approach to post-operative follow-up care.
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery celebrated resident scholarship and academic achievement during its 2026 Resident Research Day on June 18. That evening, the department honored its graduating residents and fellows during its annual graduation dinner, celebrating the completion of their training and recognizing outstanding achievements across the residency program.
The Department of Urology hosted its annual graduation ceremony on June 20, honoring the achievements of its graduating residents and fellows. The event brought together faculty, family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate years of dedication, rigorous training, and commitment to advancing the field of urologic care.
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Vice Chair of Education Dale Colorado, D.O., M.P.H. has been named the 2026 recipient of the Ernest Johnson Outstanding Educator Award from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
The Department of Pathology is thrilled to welcome three new faculty members, effective July 1. Gopal Kumar, M.D., joins the Division of Anatomic Pathology as an assistant professor, Song Lu, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP)CM, DABCC, FCACB joins the Division of Laboratory Medicine as an assistant professor, and Meghan White, M.D., joins the Division of Women’s Health as an assistant professor.
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to announce that Saulat Sheikh, M.D., will serve as the surgical director of the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute’s Liver Transplantation Program, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
The UAB Department of Pathology has been strategically planning its digital pathology effort since well before its initial launch in 2024, but what is digital pathology? And why is this new initiative so important?
The Department of Radiology recognized faculty, trainees, and staff for outstanding achievements during its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence in research, clinical care, education, and service.