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Casey Weaver, M.D., Leonard H. Robinson Endowed Chair in Pathology and professor in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, was named Distinguished Professor in Pathology by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees on April 29.
Mark Russell has joined the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery as revenue cycle manager.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce leadership changes within the Division of Pediatric Critical Care effective May 1, 2026.
Juhi Samal, Ph.D., Jianli Zhao, M.D., and Yang Zhou, Ph.D., assistant professors in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, have each been awarded grants from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their individual studies.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics announces with great pleasure the appointment of Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, as associate division director, effective May 1, 2026.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Randy Q. Cron, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Section on Rheumatology (SORh) within the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a constantly evolving landscape, researchers seeking extramural funding for their projects are facing numerous challenges and roadblocks. To address disruptions in funding, the Heersink School of Medicine offers various Bridge Funding programs to assist investigators who have experienced lapses in research funding.
Two faculty members in the Department of Pathology are recipients of the UAB Presidential Bridge Funding Award. This program aims to sustain research continuity, retain talent, and provide strategic support to faculty during transitions in federal funding cycles, administrative delays, or evolving research priorities.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Ariel Salas, M.D., MSPH, associate professor in the Division of Neonatology, along with his research team, has secured a National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute R34 award totaling $654,330 over three years.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that Hope P. Wilson, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and founding director of the Pediatric Thrombosis Program, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health K23 Career Development Award totaling approximately $944,000 over five years.
Talene Yacoubian, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been named the second holder of the Charlene A. Jones Endowed Chair in Neuroimmunology. The appointment was approved by the UAB Board of Trustees at the board’s meeting on April 17, 2026.
Mahmud Mossa-Basha, M.D., professor and chair, Witten-Stanley Endowed Chair of Radiology, presented the 2026 State of the Department on Thursday, April 23.
At UAB, the talent pipeline philosophy has translated into a broad portfolio of leadership programs designed to reach individuals across career stages, from early-career professionals and new faculty to experienced leaders managing large teams. Rather than relying on a single “high potential” program, the approach focuses on creating multiple entry points and continuous opportunities for growth.
The UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center hosted the 18th annual Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS) Leadership Forum April 15–17, welcoming rehabilitation professionals from across the country to share expertise and strengthen collaboration in traumatic brain injury care.
Nita A. Limdi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., MSPH, FAHA, Ray L. Watts Heersink Endowed Chair and professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been inducted as a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). Limdi was recognized during Translational Science 2026, the organization’s annual meeting, as part of the inaugural cohort of the Fellows of ACTS (FACTS) program.
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and spanning an 11-institution Partner Network across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, is pleased to announce that Jennifer A. Croker, PhD, was recognized as a 2026 Fellow of ACTS.
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and spanning an 11-institution Partner Network across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, is pleased to announce that Meredith B. Fitz-Gerald, RN, MSN, was recognized as a 2026 Fellow of ACTS.
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and spanning an 11-institution Partner Network across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, is pleased to announce that Robert P. Kimberly, MD, was recognized as a 2026 Fellow of ACTS.
The UAB Department of Neurology recently ranked No. 22 in the nation in the 2025 Blue Ridge Rankings, which places the department among the top neurology programs in the country for research funding.
Ashley Harms, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been named the third holder of John A. and Ruth R. Jurenko Endowed Professorship in Neurology. The appointment was approved by the UAB Board of Trustees at the board’s meeting on April 17, 2026.
UAB General Surgery resident Autumn Beavers, M.D., was named the first recipient of the Legacy of Service Award at the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama's 10th Anniversary Celebration of Service on April 11, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama.
The UAB Comprehensive Healthy Living Research Center convened federal, state, academic, industry, and community leaders on April 15 for its inaugural symposium, bringing together different perspectives to advance community-engaged research efforts across Alabama and the Deep South.
For people with disabilities, weather preparedness can include additional considerations: access to power for medical equipment, accessible transportation and shelter options, and maintaining essential supplies. Here are some tips to help prepare.
To ensure a safe and successful transition home, the UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers the PM&R Bridge Clinic, a follow-up program designed to maintain continuity of care after discharge.
Muhammad Alvi, M.D., alumnus of the UAB Neurology residency program, has gone on to pursue not only a successful career as a neurologist, but also as a mentor to trainees in the field, helping to invest back into the specialty that shaped him into the leader he is today.
Paul Benson, M.D., Autopsy Section Head and professor in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Nicholas Eisele, D.O., PGY2, Chief Resident of Education and Outreach, were recipients of the 2026 pilot award from the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health. The goal of the pilot is to catalyze innovation in any mission area that involves collaboration between experienced investigators at UAB and international partners addressing a major global health problem.
This year April 19-25 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, an annual celebration of medical lab professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in health care and patient advocacy led by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. This week’s theme is Lab Story: To Infinity and Beyond for our Patients!
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce that David Taylor, M.D., first-year fellow in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, has been selected as the inaugural Children’s of Alabama Global Health Fellow Scholar, beginning in July 2026.
The UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine is leveraging additional federal support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand and strengthen nutrition education for students in its cornerstone Comprehensive Urban Underserved and Rural Experience (CU2RE) program. This builds on the department’s long-standing commitment to treat nutrition and exercise as foundational components of primary care.
We spoke with Dr. Erin McGahey, an optometrist at UAB Callahan Eye, about what women should know and how they can take action.