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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

October 22, 2024

Do you have high blood pressure and a BMI over 30? Come participate in the Precision-BP Study

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.

Published in Clinical Trials

October 21, 2024

UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center starting denosumab trial in adults with established Type 1 diabetes

The Denosumab for Type 1 Diabetes phase 1/2 clinical trial, is a collaborative study with the Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute and the Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at Indiana University.

Published in Discoveries & Innovations

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New class enters UAB’s leadership academy
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8 tips to enhance your quality of life as you age

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Learning & Development

Unlock the power of effective email communication

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Summer of Wellness 2024 continues with Park Passport Challenge
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Why you should add emergency contacts in Oracle today
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Tools & Technology

With Microsoft’s Copilot AI tool available to all Blazers, faculty prepare for fall 2024

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Learning & Development

This leadership book is for people too busy for leadership books
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Learning & Development

Updated training on fiscal responsibility to be required
“Understanding Your UAB Fiscal Responsibility,” which is focused on the role employees play in managing UAB’s financial resources, will be assigned to certain employees based on job function through the UAB Learning System beginning July 1, 2024.

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Learning & Development

How to use LinkedIn Learning to grow in your current role — or build toward a new one
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Learning & Development

UAB Learning & Development Learn to Win Challenge Returns
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Need new ideas? Try a walking meeting

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Learning & Development

Latest cohort graduates from Blaze Leadership Academy
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Learning & Development

Explore the future of VR/AR in Alabama at a free event April 5
Beyond Boundaries: AR and VR in Alabama, a major gathering of tech thought leaders from UAB, UAB Medicine and companies nationwide, will be held at the Collat School of Business from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Learning & Development

New class enters UAB Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders Program
Meet the 2024 cohort of the DEAL Program, which exposes promising staff members to the essential components of administrative and management positions across UAB.

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My Health Rewards incentive program making updates in 2024
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Learning & Development

Advance your career with new Collat professional courses
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Tools & Technology

UAB researchers explain how GIS has transformed their work
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Tools & Technology

3 new tech certifications available at no cost through UAB Libraries membership

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Learning & Development

A media literacy expert shares 3 tips to dodge disinformation
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Learning & Development

DEAL program shows staff how to navigate their careers at UAB
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Learning & Development

Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Training

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Learning & Development

This month, celebrate what employees with disabilities bring to UAB

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Six senior leaders share their summer reading lists
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UAB pros offer bite-size tips on leveling up your email skills
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Write what you know, see how you grow (you will sleep better, too)
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New HR resource designed to provide support to UAB leaders in critical situations

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Badge program enables all Blazers to commit to promoting mental health
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Latest cohort graduates from Blaze Leadership Academy
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UAB Journaling Club can help improve well-being, reduce stress

Employees seeking to prioritize well-being and mitigate anxiety can try journaling with the UAB Journaling Club, a new group launching in April from UAB Learning and Development.

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Wellscreens are back this spring — register for yours today

The annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees. Appointments are available April 3-June 1.

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Learning & Development

New class enters UAB’s leadership academy
The latest cohort selected for the Blaze Leadership Academy includes 20 faculty and staff from across campus.

posted a while back 4040 views
Be Healthy

8 tips to enhance your quality of life as you age

To mark National Healthy Aging Month, UAB Employee Wellness offers these tips on aging gracefully.

posted a while back 2180 views
Be Healthy

Visit these outdoor oases on UAB's campus
Find a tucked-away outdoor space closest to you and take a moment for mindfulness or enjoy the cool air with colleagues.

posted a while back 1456 views
Be Healthy

Adult ADHD diagnoses soared during the pandemic. This expert says it is still undertreated.
About half of the estimated 15.5 million American adults who have ADHD were diagnosed during adulthood. UAB’s Rachel Fargason, M.D., who has specialized in adult ADHD for three decades, explains how she diagnoses the condition, why COVID triggered people to seek help, and why treatment is remarkably effective and life-changing.

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Be Healthy

New Mental Health Fellow Facilitator track open to employees
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Learning & Development

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Learn more about your mental health at Oct. 10 resource fair
The fair will feature popsicles, a Hand in Paw service dog, giveaways and opportunities to meet with mental health providers and human service agencies from UAB and the Birmingham area.

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