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UAB researchers have begun testing on a bacteria-derived protein, and early studies show it could lower cholesterol and improve metabolism.
See Mark O’Connor’s beloved concert “An Appalachian Christmas” on Nov. 30 and Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas” on Dec. 7.
One year, one team, one mission: Improving the health and lives of those we serve.
UAB experts offer tips to decrease the chance of illness for individuals and their loved ones as temperatures drop.
Gift of Sight is an annual event that provides vision care services to the underserved in Alabama.
UAB’s 17th annual Uncork Education fundraiser is back at The Florentine with tastings, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, and Blazer Plinko.
A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm, and a dash of murder, in this hilarious musical.
UAB School of Optometry professor is joining a national network study to research myopia prevention in children.
If the GOALPOST Trial is successful, national guidelines for the treatment of non-severe HDP could change, revolutionizing the way patients are treated.
UAB Health System hires UNC Health executive Janet Hadar to serve as COO.
One UAB expert explains the chemistry that takes place in the body when the “fight-or-flight” response is activated.
A UAB expert shares advice on when to start breast cancer screenings and important risk factors to be aware of.
Two Richard Smallwood songs arranged by Henry Panion III, Ph.D., “Anthem of Praise” and “Bless the Lord,” are on the program for the Nov. 9 concert “Symphonic Gospel: Celebration.”
At just 43 years old, Latrivia Carter was diagnosed with stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer.
This annual fundraiser ensures year-round food security through UAB’s on-campus food pantry Blazer Kitchen, which offers nutritious food to patients, employees and students in need.
Pay what you choose and hear American mezzo-soprano Erin Wagner on Nov. 20, and brilliant chamber music from YCA on Tour’s exceptional string ensemble Jan. 29, 2026.
UAB Department of Art and Art History student Mia Stowe won a Gold Student ADDY, and 2025 graduate Megan Maddry won a Silver Student ADDY.
The state-of-the-art facility will drive innovation in precision medicine and data sciences, strengthen Alabama’s biotech ecosystem, and position Birmingham as a global hub for biomedical research and entrepreneurship.
Undergraduate students will present research at the Fall 2025 Expo.
UAB researchers will develop three-dimensional models of the human brain that will be launched to the International Space Station, where they will remain for 30 days.
For 45 years, this competition has highlighted UAB students who excel in academics, leadership and community involvement, all while showing true Blazer spirit.
UAB has earned the 2025 Outstanding Heart Failure Care Team Award for its nurse-led, interprofessional approach to improving outcomes for underserved patients.
UAB experts offer insight on Tourette syndrome, and the care patients may need after diagnosis.
Is opera for kids? It sure is, when Opera Birmingham presents the fun-filled musical adventure “The Three Little Pigs” at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.
UAB’s BSN Pathway, ranked No. 1 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report, will be the first in the state to admit BSN students year-round, with most graduates accepting positions and practicing in Alabama.
UAB physicians say this type of cancer treatment is often associated with higher cure rates, longer life spans, better outcomes and fewer side effects.
Dress up for a not-so-spooky good time Oct. 25 at ArtPlay’s Halloween Bash, and celebrate the season Dec. 13 at the festive Holiday Open House — both free.
A night of ’90s nostalgia as two trailblazing female artists perform their chart-topping hits plus new works and timeless classics.
A new clinical trial is investigating how different amounts of breast milk affect the growth and health of premature babies, aiming to find the best feeding strategy for their early development.
The UAB Health System is the largest health system in the state and continues to expand its reach and impact across the state, now operating as a nearly $7.5 billion enterprise with 133 locations serving all 67 counties in Alabama and beyond.