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UAB dental prosthetic experts partnered with the Birmingham Zoo to create a custom, lightweight prosthetic beak that allowed an injured young aracari to eat, fly and thrive again.
This is Nelson’s largest solo exhibition to date, and her first survey exhibition. Plus, Science Night at AEIVA returns in August plus more free community activities programmed with the exhibition.
Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba proclaimed May 13, 2026, as Live HealthSmart Alabama Day.
UAB researchers have identified Tomosyn 2 as a key protein that balances insulin secretion and pancreatic beta cell growth, offering new insight that may guide future strategies to preserve or restore beta cell function in diabetes.
The Blazer Fast 40 honors the top 40 fastest‑growing alumni‑led businesses, based on annual growth over the three most recent reporting periods.
A three-year grant awarded to Ariel Salas, M.D., and his team at UAB will fund innovative research in early milk nutrition in preterm infants.
College-bound seniors can get personalized expert feedback plus practical resources for college auditions and portfolio reviews from college faculty, professional artists and industry specialists.
As summer begins, a UAB neurosurgeon warns families about the dangers of diving in shallow water.
Find a pleasant diversion this summer and learn to create stationery, iced cookies, calligraphy, needlework and watercolor postcards in this new series that teaches refined skills in two hours.
One UAB researcher shows that listening to favorite songs during a workout can have an impact on one’s motivation and endurance.
Malia McDowell, O.D., receives the inaugural Rural Optometry Scholarship to bring vision care to an underserved Alabama community, continuing her long-standing commitment to service.
Nurses Week recognizes nurses for consistently giving their best to care for patients and their families.
UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists for its upcoming 30th anniversary season. Become a member for exclusive presale access before tickets go on sale to the public.
Adding the summer cohort is a key step toward mitigating the nursing shortage in Alabama and beyond.
Few centers in the Southeast offer this procedure, and the national allocation system does not typically prioritize patients with colorectal metastases — meaning extended waits on the transplantation list for these patient populations.
UAB Libraries faculty are helping teachers learn the skills that students and educators will need to use AI in schools.
UAB expert explains why allergy symptoms may trigger migraines and shares treatment and prevention strategies.
UAB students earned top honors at the Public Relations Council of Alabama conference, including Chapter of the Year, and two awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Alabama chapter.
Biology and lifestyle play a role in determining the severity of jet lag, but preparing in advance can help adapt quicker.
Clinical trial shows psilocybin, a natural compound, coupled with psychotherapy, is a safe and effective treatment for cocaine use disorder.
Students majoring in human rights are working to help Sacred Space Garden with a website, a marketing and social media plan, updated neighborhood asset map, and community‑based research on food and green space access.
Six years after earning her undergraduate degree, Fallin successfully returned to the classroom to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree — while working a full-time job.
UAB expands its treatment options for those struggling with urge urinary incontinence.
Experts from UAB, a nationally certified Safe Sleep Hospital, offer tips on keeping infants safe at night.
UAB Genetic Counseling students partnered with Lister Hill Library to engage children and families in hands-on genetics education while highlighting the program’s commitment to community outreach and health literacy.
Researchers uncover that, by inhibiting specific trigeminal sensory neurons, pain from mechanical allodynia can be regulated.
A UAB nutrition expert shares ways to promote collagen production and avoid collagen break-down.
Taylor Washington, a Dallas native, plans to stay in Birmingham to serve Alabama children.
When she walks across UAB’s commencement stage on May 2, an academic-filled chapter will close for Ann Varghese.
Recent research reveals the impact of a specialized type of cognitive training developed by a UAB expert.