May 22, 2003

Hunter Named Fellow of AAAS

Eric Hunter, Ph.D., UAB professor of microbiology and director of the Center of AIDS Research, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The prestigious honor is one bestowed members by their peers in recognition of meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications. AAAS, publisher of Science journal, represents all disciplines of science and supports the scientific exchange and discussion of science and society issues.

UAB Nurse Researcher Appointed to National Post

Joyce Giger, Ed.D., professor of nursing with the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson to serve on the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research, which is responsible for recommending the approval and funding of research proposals. Giger will serve in this position until Jan. 31, 2007. A nurse researcher, Giger's expertise is in health promotion strategies for culturally diverse populations. Her most recent research focuses on risk reduction activities among pre-menopausal African-American women. She has held several national positions related to cultural diversity, health policy and community and long-term care issues.

UAB Pediatrician Named 2003 Young Investigator

Dr. Aleta Bonner, assistant professor of pediatric emergency medicine with UAB and Children's Hospital, recently received the 2003 Young Investigator Award — a plaque and $400 — from the Southern Society for Pediatric Research. The award recognizes the merit and originality of Bonner's submitted research project as well as her ability to clearly present and respond to questions regarding the work. The award was presented by the organization during its 2003 annual meeting held in New Orleans. Dr. Kathy Monroe, associate professor of pediatric emergency medicine with UAB and Children's Hospital, was Bonner's sponsor.

UAB Pediatric Fellow Wins Top Honors

Dr. David Spiro, a fellow with the department of pediatric emergency medicine at UAB and Children's Hospital, is the 2003 recipient of the Ludwig/Seidel Award for Best Scientific Presentation by an Emergency Medicine Fellow presented by the Ambulatory Pediatric Association. He is also the recipient of a Clinical Research Award presented by the Society for Pediatric Research. Both awards were presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting held May 3-6 in Seattle, Washington. Spiro is a resident of Hoover, Alabama.

Faculty Members Honored for Excellence in Teaching

UAB President Dr. Carol Z. Garrison recently honored the following UAB faculty members with President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching: Peter Anderson, professor of joint health sciences; Gary Chapman, associate professor of arts and humanities; Jack Duncan, professor of business; Patrick J. Louis, associate professor of dentistry; Loucrecia Collins, assistant professor of education; James Davidson, associate professor of engineering; Howard Houser, professor of health related professions; Martin Heslin, associate professor of medicine; Gunter Stolz, professor of natural sciences & mathematics; Anne M. Williams, assistant professor of nursing; Roderick Fullard, associate professor of optometry; Mary Hovinga, associate professor of public health; and Nikolaos Zahariadis, associate professor of social & behavioral sciences.