Alicia Rohan

Alicia Rohan

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Director of External Public Relations

arohan@uab.edu • (205) 975-7515

Leads strategy development and implementation for a team of public relations professionals to coordinate external communications for the university and health system, including media relations, emergency communication, social media and special projects.

Srivastava awarded R01 grant to study cataract development

Srivastava awarded R01 grant to study cataract development
A UAB School of Optometry professor has received an R01 grant from the NIH to study age-related cataracts, with hopes to slow their progression.

New growth: UAB’s Tree Campus honors expand to medical center

New growth: UAB’s Tree Campus honors expand to medical center
For the sixth year, UAB is recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its work to nurture more than 4,400 healthy trees and engage students and employees in conservation.

Biomedical engineering ranks in top five in NIH funding for fourth straight year

Biomedical engineering ranks in top five in NIH funding for fourth straight year
UAB Biomedical Engineering brings in more NIH funding do than regional peers like Vanderbilt, Duke and others, according to data from the Blue Ridge Institute.

Sincich receives grant renewal from NIH for research on imaging and stimulation of photoreceptors

Sincich receives grant renewal from NIH for research on imaging and stimulation of photoreceptors

Sincich’s R01 grant has been renewed, allowing him to continue his research on the implementation of adaptive optics retinal imaging and cell-targeted photostimulation. Alternative summary: Sincich’s R01 grant has been renewed, allowing him to continue his research that could help detect earlier stages of retinal disease for patients.

Computer science students use innovation, technology for drone ideation project

Computer science students use innovation, technology for drone ideation project
A UAB instructor gave his students the chance to work on a group ideation drone project, developing new ways to use drones for farming.

Parker Rose recognized as UAB’s first Beinecke Scholar

Parker Rose recognized as UAB’s first Beinecke Scholar

Honors student Parker Rose is UAB’s first recipient of the Beinecke Scholarship to pursue graduate education, established in 1975.

Coronavirus and cybercrime — hackers use COVID-19 as phishing bait

Coronavirus and cybercrime — hackers use COVID-19 as phishing bait
UAB expert Gary Warner and UAB Information Technology provide tips on how to protect yourself from cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic.

Have fun teaching science fundamentals during COVID-19

Have fun teaching science fundamentals during COVID-19
These three activities will get children thinking about science and math while having fun at home.

UAB’s coronavirus testing site receives $200,000 grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels®

UAB’s coronavirus testing site receives $200,000 grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels®
A grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will help UAB sustain future COVID-19 testing capabilities.

How long does the novel coronavirus live on different surfaces?

How long does the novel coronavirus live on different surfaces?

The novel coronavirus can live on certain surfaces for up to two to three days.

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