UAB is a full-scale research university with “R1” designation by the Carnegie Foundation. This allows residents opportunities to collaborate with investigators from any number of backgrounds, including neuroscience, informatics, and radiology, to name a few. 

Did you know?

• Since 1994, UAB has held “R1” status for “Very High Research Activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
• UAB is a full-scale research university, hitting an institution record high of $747.5 million in funding for fiscal year 2023.
• In 2008, UAB established the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) to train young investigators and support research efforts across our institution. 
• The UAB Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education (COERE) is a university-wide interdisciplinary research center across more than 30 departments, supporting the growing field of outcomes research.
• UAB is a member of Varian's international FlashForward Consortium, studying high dose-rate radiation delivered at ultra-high speeds (<1 second). 

Recent Research 

Residents are encouraged to participate in the development and implemation of clinical projects and manuscripts during residency. Below are some specific areas of research interests for our faculty and residents. 

• Safety and Efficacy of State-of-the-Art Stereotactic Radiotherapy 
• SRS for Essential Tremor and Parkinsonian Tremors 
• Cardiac Radiosurgery for Arrhythmias
• Surface Imaging Guided Radiation Therapy
• Image Guided Radiation Therapy
• Clinical implementation of New Technologies
• Implementation of Clinical Scripting
• Quality and Safety via Process Analytics
• DICOM programming
• Functional image-guided SBRT/radiotherapy for Lung and Liver 
• Motion management
• 3D Image Guided HDR Brachytherapy
• Adaptive Treatment Planning
• Machine and Deep Learning
• Microdosimetry
• Radiobiological Modeling and Biological Plan Evaluation