Three hundred employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored during a reception April 8. John F. Kearney, Ph.D., will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB.
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Awards & Honors
March 18, 2025
Have you been diagnosed with depression? We're unlocking new gateways to treating depression.
We are unlocking new gateways to treating depression and we are looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical trial.
Who's eligible for the study?
If you have been diagnosed with depression.
If you are between the ages of 18-64
If you are currently experiencing a major depressive episode that has lasted at least 3 weeks but not longer than 18 months.
If you are otherwise healthy and have not been diagnosed with other medically important conditions or psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder (BP), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder (BPD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or major diseases, have not had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) within 5 years or have failed to respond to ECT at any time, This STUDY Might Be For You!
For more information, contact Dana Green at danagreen@uabmc.edu or 205-975-6426.
Who's eligible for the study?
If you have been diagnosed with depression.
If you are between the ages of 18-64
If you are currently experiencing a major depressive episode that has lasted at least 3 weeks but not longer than 18 months.
If you are otherwise healthy and have not been diagnosed with other medically important conditions or psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder (BP), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder (BPD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or major diseases, have not had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) within 5 years or have failed to respond to ECT at any time, This STUDY Might Be For You!
For more information, contact Dana Green at danagreen@uabmc.edu or 205-975-6426.
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Clinical Trials
March 17, 2025
Nugent named senior associate vice president and chief biotechnology and innovation officer
Kathy Nugent, Ph.D., executive director of the UAB Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, will lead efforts to advance and align biotechnology research, innovation and commercialization, driving economic development and job creation in Birmingham and across Alabama.
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Leadership
March 17, 2025
Struggling to relieve your depression symptoms?
Join a clinical research study that seeks to improve the lives of those suffering from depression. We are looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical trial.
Are you eligible to enroll in the Amplify Study?
- Must be between 18 and 65 years of age and meet the DSM-5 criteria for a diagnosis of MDD.
- You are experiencing a moderate or severe major depressive episode of up to 12 months.
- You have been using a SSRI or SNRI antidepressant for at least 6 weeks and are having an inadequate response.
- You do not have a history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, or eating disorder, according to DSM-5 criteria.
For more information, contact Dana Green at (205) 975-6426 or danagreen@uabmc.edu or Candace Green at (205) 975-0068 or candacegreen@uabmc.edu.
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Clinical Trials
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.
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Clinical Trials
March 12, 2015
Enjoy unique perspectives in this slideshow
Look back at some of our photographers' favorite images from February 2025 in this slideshow.
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Go Blazers!
March 12, 2025
Ford named first UAB SUCCESS Champion
The UAB SUCCESS Initiative honors Eric Ford, Ph.D., professor in the School of Public Health and chair of the UAB Faculty Senate, for going above and beyond in shaping the student experience at UAB. Champions will be selected quarterly by the initiative’s executive steering committee.
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Awards & Honors
Starting April 1, UAB will offer short-term disability insurance, which can help with financial obligations and expenses that health insurance won’t cover, such as food, childcare and mortgage or rent payments.
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Benefits & Policies
March 06, 2025
A message of gratitude on Employee Appreciation Day
President Ray Watts and Chief Human Resources Officer Janet May applaud all UAB employees, today and every day, for their contributions to the workplace and to the overall mission of the institution.
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Campus News
Participate in the PRECISION-BP research study investigating the best time to take blood pressure medication, morning or evening. This study participants will receive blood pressure medications for 28 days. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure, and have no history of heart or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, 24-hour inpatient visits at UAB Hospital, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $575 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Haley at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-975-5825 if you are interested.
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Help the Graduate School and Staff Council provide much-needed items to the Ronald McDonald House and Birmingham-area schools.
