News

Two trainees in the Department of Pathology received first place for their poster presentations at the 42nd Annual Trainee Research Symposium hosted by the Department of Medicine.

When a patient undergoes an organ transplant, failure to match the donor and recipient can lead to the recipient's immune system attacking the new organ, a process triggered by a specific HLA (human leukocyte antigen) protein.

In March, several of our colleagues were recognized for their years of service working at UAB and the Department of Pathology. The UAB Service Awards honor employees at each five-year milestone who have completed five or more years of service to UAB.

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has shown robust potential for future utilization. One common application is its ability to provide quality assurance for practitioners in various specialties.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) recognized eight faculty members who graduated from cohort 8 of the SAIL (Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead) program for spring 2026. The program supports junior faculty as they develop authentic leadership approaches, strengthen professional networks, and navigate the unique challenges of early academic careers.

Joanne Murphy-Ullrich, Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, was recently elected by the British Society for Matrix Biology (BSMB) as its 2026 recipient of the BSMB Medal Award. This award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of matrix biology through a distinguished career.

Peter Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, has recently been awarded the Edward Patrick Finnerty Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE).

One fellow and three residents were elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (AΩA) in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Falone Amoa, M.D., M.S., Gian Piero Carames, M.D., PGY4, Nicholas Eisele, D.O., PGY2, Chief Resident, Education and Outreach, and Alyssa Lee, M.D., M.S., PGY4, were selected to join the Honor society in February.

The study will enroll 240 adults with HIV and insomnia, randomly assigning them to one of two treatments to evaluate how each approach affects sleep and cognitive health.

Craig Mackinnon, M.D., Ph.D., MSHA, Robert B. Adams Endowed Professor, Division Director, Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics, has been named director of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory by UAB Hospitals, effective immediately.

Laxman Poudel, Ph.D., a postdoctoral trainee in the laboratory of Rakesh Patel, Ph.D., Victor Darley-Usmar, Ph.D., Endowed Professor, Division Director, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, is a recipient of the 2026 American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Investigators have saved nearly $100,000 by acquiring unneeded equipment and supplies from fellow UAB labs through this site instead of buying new. Hear from researchers who have benefited and learn how to get started today.

Researchers in the Division of Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics recently developed three new laboratory tests: IDH1 R132 Mutation Analysis, TERT Promoter Mutation Analysis and MLH1 Methylation Analysis by Methylation-Specific PCR and MassArray. These tests help provide more accurate diagnoses and support the development of effective treatment plans.

The UAB Department of Pathology is excited to announce our chief residents for the 2026-27 year and thank our 2025-26 chiefs.

On January 21, the UAB Department of Pathology honored Peter Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, with a reception celebrating his retirement featuring colleagues, family and friends of Dr. Anderson.

The UAB Department of Pathology launched its digital pathology initiative in November 2024. Today, the effort is only gaining momentum. The program’s implementation is scheduled to be completed by June 2026, but the journey has only just begun.

UAB researchers discovered that multiple myeloma is more common in men than in women through the Integrative Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology study.

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the United States, and it is more common in men, with an estimated 20,030 new male cases diagnosed in 2025. Multiple myeloma is the accumulation of clonally expanded plasma cells in the bone marrow, with risk factors such as age, race, family history of plasma cell disorder and male sex.

UAB researchers found that specific bacteria are believed to provoke inflammation that characterizes diseases such as Crohn’s disease.

The Department of Pathology is pleased to announce a new faculty member joining our team, effective January 15.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office would like to welcome 19 individuals in its 12th cohort of the Institute for Leadership in the spring of 2026. The goal of the UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership is to enhance existing personal, leadership, and management competencies while leveraging current leadership strategies and trends.

The UAB Department of Pathology recently funded a $500 travel award to Saeed Zakakhosravi, M.S., who presented his research last month.

Shu Chen, Ph.D., Ona Faye-Petersen Endowed Professor in the Division of Neuropathology, and Anupam Raina, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Chen lab, co-authored a manuscript that was recently selected as an “Editors’ Pick” by the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

The human intestine is home to trillions of microscopic organisms, including hundreds of species of bacteria. In most people, these bacteria co-exist peacefully and contribute to a mutually beneficial relationship, with both human and bacteria deriving important benefits from the other.

A rare fungal sinus infection that used to affect mostly people in tropical countries is now showing up in the Southeastern United States, and doctors are learning how to better recognize and treat it thanks to new research from UAB.

The Blazer Bridge Fund encourages discovery among the UAB community by providing financial support to innovative ideas and inventions.

A UAB researcher’s discovery of ZTTK Syndrome connects science with families like Miles Santulli’s, inspiring hope and community through research and advocacy.

UAB’s new Lunaphore COMET multiplex immunofluorescent platform can hyperplex up to 40 antibodies on a single pathology tissue sample.

Karen Scott, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Division of Laboratory Medicine and director of the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, is a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Service to Council of Forensic Scientists (COFSE) Award. Scott was recognized for her dedication, exceptional service and volunteer contributions to the organization.

Peter Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D., a professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, received the 2025 Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research. The award honors outstanding alumni for their significant contributions to biomedical research, medicine, public health, education and veterinary medicine.