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Scenes from an action-packed September at UAB

September marked the official start of fall, but Blazers found plenty of time in the shorter days to cheer, splash, study and ...
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James Fowler named UAB’s next chief facilities officer

UAB has named James Fowler associate vice president and chief facilities officer. Fowler will join the university Nov. 1, ...
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Kimberly named 2026 Sam Brown Bridge Builder for his work catalyzing scientific innovation at UAB and beyond

Robert Kimberly, M.D., Howard L. Holley Professor and senior associate dean for Strategic Initiatives in the UAB Heersink ...
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UAB-sponsored benefit options include employee-paid short-term and UAB provided long-term disability insurance

UAB-sponsored benefit options include employee-paid short-term and UAB provided long-term disability insurance ...
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Call for artists: Submit ideas for new outdoor sculpture at UAB through Oct. 22

Applications are open now through Oct. 22. Artists may see the request for qualifications for more information, including the ...
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UAB O’Neal Cancer Center research advances precision imaging through multicolor MRI technology

UAB researchers are developing next generation protein based MRI contrast agents that reveal tumor biology, distinguish ...
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Driving after traumatic brain injury: How UAB is working to simplify the road to recovery

UAB researchers are studying how driving simulators and neuropsychological testing can help predict when people with ...
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Emmanuel Odame Receives 2026 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching

Emmanuel Odame, Ph.D. Emmanuel Odame, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Environmental Health Sciences, has ...
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UAB receives grant to investigate how genetics shape blood pressure response to salt

Pankaj Arora Pankaj Arora, M.D., M.D., professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and director of ...
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Study reveals how individual experiences shape the brain’s wiring

A UAB study found that brain regions used for attention-heavy tasks develop uniquely individualized connections, revealing how experience shapes neural wiring and offering new insights into brain ...
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Quick guide to on-campus flu shot locations for 2026

Free flu shots for UAB campus employees are available starting Oct. 1, 2026. Here are the dates and times for shots at Spain ...
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What should I include in my birth plan?

For a planned cesarian section, items in a birth plan could include: Support person: Who may accompany them in the operating room. Drape management: At UAB, operative drapes can be lowered so parents ...