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| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.UAB recognizes 2023 diversity champions
Five individuals and one student organization were honored with the 2022 President’s Diversity Champion Award during a ceremony at the Alumni House March 2.
Shook named new Collat School of Business dean
Christopher L. Shook, Ph.D., who will begin July 1, brings more than 25 years of academic leadership experience to the role; he has served as dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University since 2019.
A message of gratitude on Employee Appreciation Day
Chief Human Resources Officer Janet May and President Ray Watts express their thanks to all UAB employees, who continue to exemplify their commitment to UAB’s mission and shared values.
Investigating Racial Differences in Diet Benefits for Knee Osteoarthritis (DIRECT)
We are looking for people with knee osteoarthritis to participate in a study to examine whether a diet intervention can reduce pain and improve quality of life. The commitment to this study will last approximately 7 weeks and include the following:
- Five (5) visits to UAB where you will fill out questionnaires, complete a DEXA scan, blood draw or Quantitative Sensory testing. These visits will last anywhere from 1-3 hrs.
- Six (6) weeks on a randomized diet where we will provide three (3) meals and two to three (2-3) snacks per day.
Participants must:
- Be currently suffering from pain related to knee osteoarthritis
- Be free from other serious health conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, metabolic disease)
Participants will receive up to $250 for completing the study and meals will be provided. Please contact DIRECT at DIRECTPAIN1@gmail.com (205) 834-3628. Leave a short message with your name and number.
More than 300 employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored by the university during a reception 2 p.m. March 21 in the Hill Student Center; S. Robert Hernandez DrPH, will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB.
DECLARE Study
The purpose of this research study is to examine the effects of 10 weeks of exercise on the brain. DEcreasing Cognitive Loss and Vascular Rarefaction with Exercise (DECLARE) is focused on the elucidation of exercise effects on brain health and the way by which exercise mitigates age-related growth factor deficiencies, hypertension and cognitive decline.
To participate in this research, you must:
– have high blood pressure
– be between 55-75 years of age
– be healthy (Ok to be on medication)
– not currently exercising
Please contact us at 205-996-5592 or use the following link to complete the 5 minute screening questionnaire: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FigP3lOJYdvl9c
My Health Rewards offers incentives for making healthy choices
This past year, more than 4,700 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,600 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more. Activate your account and explore new ways to earn cash rewards.
Lung Health Cohort
Are you or someone you care about age 25-35 and interested in lung health? Join the landmark Lung Health Cohort Research Study to improve the health of future generations.
The pioneering NIH-funded study will follow 4,000 young, healthy adults to paint a clearer picture of lung health and the factors involved in predicting and preventing lung disease.
To learn more, visit: Lung.org/lung-study
Journey through time in “Fifty Years of Dreams and Discoveries,” a 200-page pictorial book that chronicles UAB’s rise from a nascent university in 1969 to a leading doctoral research university.
