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December 03, 2024

Birmingham Promise intern brings fresh perspective to UAB Human Resources

Through an internship with UAB HR Talent Acquisition, Birmingham City Schools student Kendall Petties gained skills and experience and helped inform UAB’s employee recruitment and retention efforts.

Published in UAB in the Community

November 25, 2024

UAB’s Cutest Pet is an example of the joy that animal companions bring

The UAB's Cutest Pet 2024 contest attracted nearly 400 entries from employees across campus. Meet the winner, Bunny, a two-year-old longhair tabby, and her owner, Jenny Duckworth, an academic advisor in the Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center.

Published in Be Healthy

November 15, 2024

Join our study on treating bacterial vaginosis

The UAB Sexual Health Research Clinic is recruiting women ages 18 to 45 to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a new vaginal suppository in women diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV). Eligible participants will be compensated for each completed visit.

Are 18–45 years of age?
Are you pre-menopausal?
Have you been on birth control for the last 3 months and plan to continue use?
Are you currently having any vaginal symptoms?
Are you willing to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least one month?

Interested? Contact 205-934-8166 for more information.

Published in Clinical Trials

November 12, 2024

DISCOVERY of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth

Do you want to make a difference for kids? More children are at risk for type 2 diabetes, and you can help us learn why.

Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when the body has problems with high blood sugar levels. This can lead to serious health problems if not identified and treated early.

DISCOVERY is a study for children 9-14 years old who may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

What will happen in the study?

In person and phone visits
Lab tests
Questionnaires
Physical exams
Glucose (blood sugar) monitors

Join families across the US to help us make a difference for all children and young people! This study does not involve medications and there is no cost to you. You will be compensated for your time in this study.

Published in Clinical Trials

November 07, 2024

Merten to join UAB as senior associate vice president for Research Operations

After an extensive national search, UAB has named Kevyn E. Merten, Ph.D., as the senior associate vice president for Research Operations, effective Jan. 14. Merten will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research. He joins UAB from the University of Louisville.

Published in Leadership

November 07, 2024

UAB Strategic Investment Fund fuels projects with focuses on student enrollment and success, wellness, and sustainability

Learn more about the seven 2024 awardees, which received pledges for more than $12 million over three years. The SIF backs cross-campus projects — designed and led by UAB faculty and staff — that align with the university’s strategic plan, Forging Ahead.

Published in Campus News

November 04, 2024

UAB AWARE celebrates veterans throughout November

The AWARE Disability Management Program is celebrating Veterans Day all month long with events and programs to honor the armed forces and give back to those who served.

Published in Campus News

November 04, 2024

Cutest Pet Contest returns, highlighting special bond between humans and animals

This month, UAB Employee Wellness is spotlighting the impact pets have on our mental health — including those experiencing seasonal mood shifts — by bringing back its UAB’s Cutest Pet Contest. UAB employees are invited to submit pictures of pets now through Nov. 14.

Published in Campus News

October 23, 2024

Are you a healthy African American between the ages of 18 and 60?

You may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on how your body handles sugar. This medication is related to blood pressure and is safe to take with or without hypertension. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American, and have no history of diabetes, heart disease or kidney problems. The study involves performing some exercise, taking sacubitril/valsartan, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $675 for completing all the visits. To participate, please contact Tiffany at 205-934-0534 or email us at nauticalstudy@uabmc.edu.

Published in Clinical Trials

October 22, 2024

Have you been diagnosed with lupus?

We are looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical study to advance lupus treatment.

If you are interested in seeing if you may qualify for an ongoing clinical study, please contact Christina Ndolo at cmndolo@uabmc.edu.

Published in Clinical Trials

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What courses are your fellow Blazers taking on LinkedIn Learning?
Check out the top five courses taken by employees on UAB’s digital learning platform, then find your own opportunities to improve your skills among LinkedIn Learning’s 16,000-plus course offerings.

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SACSCOC on-site visit is April 7-10

Representatives from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges will make an on-site visit as part of the process of reaffirming UAB’s accreditation. SACSCOC requires all institutions to undergo an accreditation reaffirmation every 10 years.

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SUCCESS town hall shares goals, metrics and next steps
Read an overview (or watch the full video) of Monday’s town hall meeting about the SUCCESS Initiative, which is building a road map to continue UAB’s past decade of enrollment growth and improve student success across the university.

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UAB monitoring federal activity
UAB leadership continues to work diligently with government relations professionals and meets regularly to monitor, assess and address rapidly evolving developments related to recent executive orders and guidance. Researchers with specific operational questions about their proposals, projects, or funding because of the executive orders or communications from federal agencies should reach out to the appropriate UAB officials listed in this story.

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5 things you need to know about politics and institutional neutrality at UAB

There are several important things to keep in mind about political speech and activity as a member of a community at a public university and academic medical center.

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Faculty share why they serve on Faculty Senate
The nomination period for this year’s Faculty Senate elections is open now and runs through March 6. Why do faculty choose to invest their time in taking part? Four current members explain the personal benefits of participation, including a deeper understanding of how UAB works, the opportunity to meet colleagues from very different areas of expertise and, perhaps most of all, the chance to accomplish meaningful change.

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Shaping UAB’s future through the Campus Engagement Survey

Previous survey responses led to enhancements in performance management across UAB.

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3 reasons you may be experiencing delays due to incorrect addressing of incoming mail
If you are experiencing delivery delays, be sure senders are using the correct address format, name and building abbreviations.

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Join a working group for the SUCCESS Initiative
Following an analysis of results from a campuswide survey and stakeholder interviews, seven working groups have been created to address strategic priorities identified in the responses. Faculty and staff can apply to join a group. Learn more here. Also, RSVP for a town hall on the SUCCESS Initiative at 9 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Alumni House.

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NIH implements stricter regulations on controlled-access data
Significant updates to the Genomic Data Sharing Policy will take effect Jan. 25. The change affects new and renewed requests for data access from 20 NIH-supported data repositories. Learn more about how this affects UAB researchers in this article.

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Study smarter, not harder: Strategies for a smooth exam week
Exam week can be a high-stress time on campus. As the semester comes to a close, classes get harder and assignments become more complex. It can be tempting to let homework pile up as you prioritize fun activities, thinking you have plenty of time to study. But what if that thought shifted to how could you optimize your study time to set yourself up for success?

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6 things you need to know as election day nears

There are several important things to keep in mind at UAB and UAB Medicine leading up to election day, as well as on and after Nov. 5, as a member of a community at a public university and academic medical center.

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Online submission for Equipment Disposition Forms starts Aug. 30
Beginning Aug. 30, all Equipment Disposition Forms (EDF) will be submitted online. The new form and instruction guide will be accessible through the EDF app on the myUAB portal and can also be found on the Financial Affairs website.

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Updates on FLSA changes coming soon
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a change to the criteria for determining employees’ status as nonexempt (paid bi-weekly) or exempt (paid monthly) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is not a UAB decision; it is a federal law all employers must follow.

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Physical Security has moved to Medical Towers

The Physical Security, Radio Paging and ONE Card offices moved from the Burleson Building to new space in Medical Towers on April 1 and are now open in their new location, Suite 101 on the first floor of Medical Towers.

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Internal review will select UAB proposals for state opioid settlement funds
UAB is leading an internal review to select a small group of proposals to send forward to the State of Alabama for funding consideration as part of a nearly $249 million settlement. The deadline for proposals to UAB’s internal review process is Aug. 31.

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Vacation/holiday policies updated and two holidays added to this year's calendar
Effective Oct. 1, 2023, eligible UAB employees who are in their initial six-month probationary period will be allowed to utilize their accrued vacation time and three personal holidays with their supervisor's approval. Additionally, two extra holidays have been added to this year’s holiday calendar for eligible UAB employees — Dec. 26, 2023, and Jan. 2, 2024.

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$300 loans provide lifelines for students
Fast loans from UAB’s Regions Institute for Financial Education are available in as little as 24 hours. They can help any Blazer student experiencing unexpected loss of income, housing or medical issues, or a transportation emergency.

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Your questions answered from Jan. 12 student town hall

Senior leaders respond to questions about remote learning, building ventilation, vaccination and more.

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Your questions answered from Jan. 12 town hall

Senior leaders respond to queries on masking, working from home, the omicron surge, vaccine requirements and safety, and more.

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