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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Auburn University have teamed up to offer a powerful new brain imaging service for people with epilepsy in Alabama. This service has been available to patients since January 2024.
Anmol Dhawan, M.D., MBBS, joined the UAB Department of Radiology as an instructor in the cardiopulmonary imaging section in March 2026.
Interventional Radiology is changing the landscape of traditional treatment options, offering patients less invasive options with faster recovery times and fewer complications.
Faculty members in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery recently earned praise from medical students after a week-long STP2308 Special Topics course for women in surgery.
UAB recently recognized 10 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, ranging from five years to 30 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB, with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
William Harris, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics, has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
The Undergraduate Immunology Society (UIS) at UAB brings together students who share a strong interest in immunology and a commitment to education, outreach, and scientific engagement. Supported by the UAB Department of Microbiology, the UAB Immunology Institute, and its Undergraduate Immunology Program, UIS is a student-led organization that promotes awareness of the immune system and encourages early exposure to STEM education within the broader community. The society was established to create a welcoming space for immunology majors and other interested students to connect, learn, and contribute beyond the classroom.
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is excited to announce the results of its fellowship match for the 2027 program year!
On April 20, 2026, Eldad Hadar, M.D., will join the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery as a professor.
April 14 marks the 13th annual Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) Day, led by the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants. PAs are often responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the anatomic pathology service and play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare services in both surgical pathology and autopsy.
Jacqueline Garonzik Wang, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UAB Division of Transplantation and co-director of the Comprehensive Transplant Institute, is the senior author on a multi-center study reporting the first U.S. clinical experience using normothermic machine perfusion to rescue donor kidneys declined through the national allocation system. The study, “The use of a centralized normothermic preservation and assessment center to rescue kidneys declined after standard allocation,” is published in the American Journal of Transplantation.
The UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine has been ranked No. 10 among anesthesiology departments nationwide for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, according to the 2025 rankings released by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The department moved up from No. 18 in the previous ranking, marking a significant rise in national standing.
UAB Vascular trainees delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery “Top Gun” competition, with Adam C. Banks, M.D., and Irina Gonzalez-Sigler, M.D., earning a second-place finish—the program’s highest result since 2013.
Bhuwan Giri, M.B.B.S., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Surgery’s Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, has been selected by the Central Surgical Association (CSA) Foundation Board as a recipient of a 2026 CSA Foundation Award.
The UAB Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is excited to share a significant advocacy success that will greatly benefit individuals living with a total laryngectomy across Alabama.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology will present its 2026 Annual Research Symposium on April 21 at 9 a.m. featuring guest speaker Jill Glausier, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh.
UAB recently recognized 40 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, ranging from five years to 35 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB, with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
When Babajide Ojo, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, was completing his doctoral degree at Oklahoma State University, one of his peers had a child with Crohn’s disease. Ojo was so struck by the burden of the condition and its treatment on the child and his classmate, who eventually had to drop out of the program, that he decided his research must focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
What began as a way to bring pediatric residents together outside the hospital has grown into one of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics’ longest-running traditions. Now celebrating its 20th year, the Spring Scramble 5K continues to bring together residents, faculty and community members in support of children and families across Birmingham and beyond.
The 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) is May 15-18 in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Nina Terry, M.D., retired from the UAB Department of Radiology in 2026 after more than 18 years of service, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, innovation, and dedication to education and patient care.
Radiation therapy has been a cornerstone of cancer treatment for decades, but advances in technology now allow care teams to tailor treatment more closely to each individual patient. One of the most advanced approaches is adaptive radiation therapy, a technique that allows radiation treatment to adjust as a patient’s body changes.
UAB researchers are leading a large national effort to determine whether delivering personalized genetic risk information to patients and their doctors can meaningfully improve preventive healthcare for common chronic diseases
In 2025, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, in collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, expanded care, training and research for children with developmental and behavioral challenges.
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics and Children’s of Alabama has been named the 2026 recipient of the Patient Safety First Award from the Society of Critical Care Medicine, recognizing its work to reduce unplanned extubations and advance patient safety.
Spring in Alabama brings warmer temperatures, blooming landscapes, and severe weather. For many people, particularly during peak tornado season in March and April, storm warnings and changing skies can trigger intense anxiety. While concern during severe weather is normal, storm-related anxiety can become overwhelming for some individuals, especially those with prior traumatic experiences.
On Tuesday, April 7, the Heersink School of Medicine welcomed Sharmila Makhija, M.D., MBA, founding dean and CEO of the newly established Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM), as the speaker at the Heersink Grand Rounds. During her talk, she discussed the logistics and challenges of establishing a new medical school.
The Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) 2026 Annual Meeting is Wednesday, April 22, to Sunday, April 26 at the Pheonix Convention Center/ Sheraton Phoenix Hotel in Pheonix, Arizona.
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery achieved its highest-ever national ranking in the 2025 Blue Ridge Rankings, placing No. 34 among orthopaedic surgery departments nationwide.
Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Assistant Professor Zain Hashmi, M.D., spoke from his unique perspective as a trauma surgeon and researcher about what acting with integrity looks like for him.