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March 06, 2019

Professional soccer will kick off at UAB Sunday

Birmingham Legion FC will play its inaugural game against the Bethlehem Steel on UAB’s newly expanded BBVA Compass Field.

Published in Arts & Recreation

January 07, 2019

Certificate program offers ‘leadership edge’ for new managers

New program is one of three with sessions starting in January for managers who are new to UAB or new to leadership.

Published in Learning & Development

January 07, 2019

Learn more about managing employees with autism

Explore the challenges and strengths of employees with autism spectrum disorders Jan. 15.

Published in Lectures & Workshops

December 12, 2018

Do you experience a loss of urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise?

If answer is yes, we have a non-invasive (in-home exercise) study for you. For more information and to see if you may be eligible, call 205-934-5498. Compensation is provided.

Published in Clinical Trials

December 12, 2018

Are you depressed but have no early life stress?

UAB Psychiatry is looking for participants who have never experienced trauma, abuse or neglect; have good physical health; have been diagnosed with depression or feel, sad, down or hopeless. Call 205-975-0068.

Published in Clinical Trials

October 15, 2018

Caregiver needed for elderly woman

Caregiver needed 9am-5:30pm Monday-Friday to provide intimate, hands-on care for bedridden woman. Call Mrs. Pearson, 205-568-2825, 8am-7pm.

Published in Wanted

October 11, 2018

UAB Police ask for feedback in community survey

Feedback from the triennial Community Survey will help the department provide the highest quality of police service possible. Complete it through Dec. 15. Log in using a BlazerID and password.

Published in Campus Safety

August 01, 2018

Attend a showcase to promote diversity in food service purchasing

UAB event planners and purchasing decision-makers can see how to make small decisions that make a big impact.

Published in Events

August 02, 2018

UAB This Week: Aug. 3

This week, UAB is on the move. Teens tackle dangerous driving habits in a simulator, a new Blazer-themed locomotive takes to the tracks and summer graduates prepare to launch Aug. 10-11. See it online. All in one video.

Published in UAB This Week

July 26, 2018

UAB This Week; July 27

This week is all about making strides. The UAB Kidney Chain passed 100 transplants. Students showcased their work in the summer EXPO. And football fans got a peek inside the upcoming season. See it online. All in one video.

Published in UAB This Week

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Leadership

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.

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Awards & Honors

Cora Causey, Ph.D., receives 2024 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award
Cora Brasfield Causey, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Education and Human Sciences, is the recipient of the 2024 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. This prestigious award, hosted by the UAB Office of the Provost, recognizes a UAB faculty member who has rendered outstanding service to the Birmingham community.

posted 7 days ago 358 views
Awards & Honors

Rimmer builds bridges because he believes “everyone should have a chance”
James Rimmer, Ph.D., professor and inaugural Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences in the School of Health Professions, has earned the 2024 Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award, which recognizes a UAB faculty member who engages in interdisciplinary, collaborative efforts across campus.

posted 11 days ago 794 views
Achievements

Neuroengineering student launches startup after entrepreneurship training from NIH
Christian Lopez Blanco, a doctoral student in UAB’s neuroengineering program, pitched his idea to industry leaders at the major BIO convention in San Diego as part of the Bio-Entrepreneurship Capstone program from the National Institutes of Health.

posted 16 days ago 1269 views
Awards & Honors

3 honored with Provost's Awards for Faculty Excellence
Michele Forman, Samantha Giordano-Mooga and Joe March demonstrated extraordinary commitment to engaging undergraduate students in service learning, undergraduate research and core teaching.

posted 18 days ago 1138 views
Awards & Honors

12 honored for excellence in teaching
The 2024 honorees for the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching represent each school, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College, and the Graduate School.

posted a while back 3265 views
Awards & Honors

3 chosen as UAB VIPs for third-quarter 2024
Peter Bosworth, Lakesha Johnson and Lee O’Neil are the third-quarter 2024 honorees of the UAB Shared Values in Action Program, which honors those whose work exemplifies and embodies Forging Ahead’s shared values. Nominations for fourth-quarter 2024 honorees are open through Oct. 9.

posted a while back 1718 views
Leadership

Mullins to serve in new VP for Strategic Initiatives role

UAB Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Mullins will serve as UAB’s inaugural Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, effective Oct. 1.

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Achievements

How this lawyer and “rising star” does his part to power UAB’s research enterprise
“Collaborate” and “Excel” are two of UAB’s four Shared Values: We CARE. Brad Steele, J.D., grants and contracts officer in the Office of Sponsored Programs, is an example of those values in action. Steele was recently selected for the Future of the Field award from the Society of Research Administrators International. Here is why.

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Awards & Honors

3 chosen as UAB VIPs for second-quarter 2024

John Huffstutler, Nancy Parsons and Angel Simmons are the second-quarter 2024 honorees of the UAB Values in Action Program. Nominations for third-quarter 2024 honorees are open through July 11.

posted a while back 2190 views
Awards & Honors

11 faculty elevated to Distinguished, University professorships
The UA System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to Robert Brunner, Yogesh Dwivedi, Helen Krontiras, Cora Elizabeth Lewis, David M. Morris and Michele H. Nichols and the rank of University Professor to Marie Bakitas, Mirjam-Colette Kempf, Verna Keith, Michael Neiderweis and David Vance during its meeting in April 2024.

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Achievements

With an NEH grant, a philosopher expands her investigation of AI and creativity
Have AI models made human creativity obsolete? Lindsay Brainard, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to pursue an inquiry into the future of creativity — and present her work at the World Congress of Philosophy in Rome this August.

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Leadership

Geurs named new School of Dentistry dean

Nicolaas Geurs, D.D.S., M.S., inaugural holder of UAB's Weatherford-Palcanis Endowed Professorship in Dentistry and the Dental Alumni-Joseph F. Volker Chair of Clinical Dentistry, has been selected as the next dean of the UAB School of Dentistry following a national search. He will begin his new role June 1.

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Faculty Appointments

Sorrentino appointed as new Faculty Athletics Representative
Annalise Sorrentino, M.D., professor in the Department of Pediatrics, will take on the role Oct. 1, 2024. She replaces Frank Messina, Ph.D., professor in the Collat School of Business, who has served as UAB’s FAR since 2008 and is retiring from UAB at the end of September.

posted a while back 1783 views
Awards & Honors

Whether in nuclear medicine or working with the NCAA, Scott has always been part of the action at UAB
Johnny W. Scott, M.D., Ph.D., professor of nuclear medicine in the Department of Radiology, graduated from the School of Medicine in 1975 and has been a member of the faculty since 1978. Last month, he was honored for 45 years of service.

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Awards & Honors

Commission on the Status of Women honors 5 at 2024 Padma Awards

The Commission on the Status of Women awarded Jesse Rattan, Ph.D., Mitzi Swift, Grace Jepkemboi Komol, Ph.D., Amanda Watts and Jewell Dickson-Clayton for their commitments to providing significant service to and advancing issues that primarily affect underrepresented populations.

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Awards & Honors

In 50 years at UAB, life kept delivering surprises for Davis
Richard O. Davis, M.D., will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB at the annual Service Awards Program Reception on April 10 in the Hill Student Center.

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Staff Appointments

UAB Human Resources announces new leadership in Benefits & Wellbeing

Sheryl LeAnn Perkins, DHA, will join Human Resources May 6 from the Arkansas State University System, where she oversaw the system's $10 million self-insured health plan fund.

posted a while back 2192 views
Awards & Honors

Andrews never thought she would stay, but 45 years later, here she is
Donna Andrews came to UAB to keep a promise to her mother. Working here was just her path to that goal of getting her four-year degree. But two diplomas and countless students and events later, this longtime staffer in the University Honors Program has created a legacy that will outlast her — whenever she retires.

posted a while back 3487 views
Awards & Honors

More than 1,200 employees to be honored with annual service awards
More than 300 employees with 20 or more years of service will be honored during a reception April 10. Richard O. Davis, M.D., will be honored for 50 years of service to UAB.

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Awards & Honors

After 45 years, Jordan is still chilling (and heating) at UAB
Victor Jordan, an Instrument and Control Technician in the Energy Management department of UAB Facilities, is one of three employees who will be honored for 45 years of service to UAB on April 10.

posted a while back 2498 views
Awards & Honors

3 chosen as UAB VIPs for first-quarter 2024

Vern Bush, Kevin Davis and Brittany Martin are the first-quarter 2024 honorees of the UAB Values in Action Program. Nominations for second-quarter 2024 honorees are open through April 24.

posted a while back 2948 views
Awards & Honors

Tita is 2023-2024 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
Alan T.N. Tita, M.D., Ph.D., has led some of the most notable clinical trials in recent years in obstetrics and gynecology. Now he has been selected for the academic medical center’s highest faculty honor.

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Leadership

Meet new provost Janet Woodruff-Borden, Ph.D.
Woodruff-Borden, who joined UAB as senior vice president of Academic Affairs and provost on Feb. 1, shares how UAB’s bold culture attracted her to Birmingham, outlines her priorities and points to several opportunities for growth.

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Achievements

Advancing faculty careers through the UAB Academy of Health Professions Educators
Carolina Harada, M.D., professor in the Department of Medical Education, received HSF-GEF grants to provide mentorship and recognition for junior faculty clinician educators at all six health professions schools at UAB. Participants have been promoted, published research, taken on leadership roles and won teaching awards.

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Achievements

Building immuno-imaging at UAB through specialized technology
Anna Sorace, Ph.D., core director and associate professor in the Department of Radiology, has leveraged HSF-GEF grants to help grow UAB’s nuclear imaging program.

posted a while back 2377 views
Achievements

Turning a pilot project into the standard of care
Daniel Chu, M.D., division director of GI Surgery, leveraged an HSF-GEF grant to help Enhanced Recovery Programs reach widespread use at UAB and establish himself as a leader in the field.

posted a while back 2360 views
Achievements

Making the leap from one hospital to another through UAB’s STEP Program

Carlie Stein Somerville, M.D., an associate professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, turned an HSF-GEF grant into a nationally recognized program that provides multidisciplinary support to help young adults transition to adult care. Four years later, “we have been able to show the impact that we can make with patients and families,” she said.

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Achievements

As people with Down syndrome live to late middle age and beyond, new symptoms are appearing. This new clinic is built to help.
A partnership between pediatrician Snehal Khatri, M.D., and program director Betsy Hopson will focus on care for patients across the lifespan, including addressing palliative and memory challenges. The unique approach was made possible through an HSF-GEF grant.

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Achievements

Building a health system that can learn calls for “team science to the max”
Michael Mugavero, M.D., professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, received HSF-GEF funding to launch the UAB Learning Health System project, where the people setting the research questions are not individual investigators with their own niche interests, “but the people in the trenches.”

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Achievements

Using geographic information systems in patient-oriented research
Gabriela Oates, Ph.D., director of UAB’s institutional Social Determinants of Health Core, is leading a project funded by an HSF-GEF grant to improve care by combining patient records with their residential information. The goal: “to improve patient care and people’s health.”

posted a while back 2416 views
Awards & Honors

“Find the passion and it is easy to do the rest”: What makes Brigitte Vola go above and beyond.
Brigitte Vola, wound, ostomy and continence nurse in Trauma Services, is the 2023 winner of the President’s Award for Excellence in Shared Values.

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Achievements

Faculty go to Washington for leadership roles at NSF
Eugenia Kharlampieva, Ph.D., of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Molly Wasko, Ph.D., of the Collat School of Business, are serving as program directors at the National Science Foundation through a program that brings practicing scientists into the heart of the country’s scientific decision-making.

posted a while back 2850 views
Awards & Honors

4 chosen as UAB VIPs for fourth-quarter 2023
Whitney Covington, Brooke Gleason, Lynne Jarreau and Amanda Sherman are the fourth-quarter 2023 honorees of the UAB Shared Values in Action Program, which honors those whose work exemplifies and embodies Forging the Future’s shared values. Nominations for first-quarter 2024 honorees are open through Jan. 25.

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Achievements

This professor’s new startup aims to erase immune memories to stop Crohn’s disease
Charles Elson, M.D., has developed an “antivaccine” that could remove the faulty memory cells that drive this autoimmune disorder. He launched ImmPrev Bio, Inc., in order to reach a first-in-human clinical trial.

posted a while back 4526 views
Awards & Honors

Mukhtar channels passion for community service into ‘transferring knowledge to the next generation’
Shahid Mukhtar, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biology, received the 2023 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award for his commitment to education, diversity and STEM outreach.

posted a while back 3570 views
Awards & Honors

Faculty member’s Blazer Bridge Fund project aims to support classroom teachers
Lori Edmonds, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Education, has an idea to combat teacher burnout as it becomes a major issue in classrooms nationwide.

posted a while back 3801 views
Awards & Honors

Minnix’s leadership for Blazer Core Curriculum bridges the gap between UAB students and the globe
The dedication to collaborative efforts shown by Chris Minnix, Ph.D., director of the Blazer Core Curriculum, has earned him the 2023 Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award.

posted a while back 3091 views
Awards & Honors

UAB faculty receive national recognition for policy leadership
The Alabama Scholars Strategy Network, co-led by associate professors Peggy Biga, Ph.D., and Peter Jones, Ph.D., received the inaugural Outstanding Chapter Award from the national Scholars Strategy Network.

posted a while back 3297 views
Awards & Honors

Nanorobots, genetic testing, better lasers — a kidney stone pioneer looks to the future
Dean Assimos, M.D., professor and emeritus chair of the Department of Urology, just received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the study of kidney stones. Here is what he sees coming next.

posted a while back 3445 views

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