The human preclinical model at UAB provides important knowledge before a Phase I clinical trial can begin for living human recipients. Decades of work by researchers across the world preceded UAB’s first clinical-grade pig kidney xenotransplant.

From its incompatible kidney transplant program to deceased donor programs, to xenotransplantation, UAB continues to seek ways to help patients who face end-stage renal disease.

As CEO, Vickers says his priorities will be in continuing UAB’s clinical and research excellence and working to eliminate disparities in health care throughout the state and region.

Northwest Regional joins a growing number of other Alabama hospitals as part of the UAB Health System.

A detailed mechanistic study unravels how the bacterial endotoxin LPS prevents or promotes allergic disease.

UAB researcher explains why retailers prefer customers to keep purchased items instead of returning.

Diane Bishop creates care packages for other aortic patients to equip them with the supplies they need to take control of their health.

Although unproven, this novel sickle cell therapy serves as a potential cure. More measures need to be taken to determine long-term function and organ improvement.

Research in animal models shows better formation of the fistulas, which are a lifeline for kidney failure patients as the connection site to dialysis machines.

Pregnant women will receive a 4D ultrasound, clinical evaluation and personalized physical activity plan through the new Exercise in Pregnancy Clinic.

UAB Hospital has climbed three spots to break into the top ten among the largest hospitals in the nation.

After years of researching the SON gene, Erin Eun-Young Ahn, Ph.D., may have found the cause behind an extremely rare disease. 

Recent studies have shown that formal exercise training can help boost memory, and memory deficit is relatively common in people with epilepsy.

Basic and translational research in this field aims to repair heart injury and prevent the heart failure that often follows a heart attack.

Bacteria use molecular machines to move proteins, including toxins, across cell membranes. M. tuberculosis, which kills more than 1 million people a year, uses the ESX-4 type VII secretion system to transports its potent exotoxin.

The study concluded that participants were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to mistrust, fear and lack of information.

Collective strength of the research enterprise leads to almost $849 million in research grants and awards for FY 2021.

Medical West Hospital Authority, an affiliate of UAB Health System, broke ground on its replacement facility on Wednesday, November 17.

The infusion therapy can help shrink tumors that are otherwise inoperable.

UAB’s Collat School of Business continues to blaze the path for future generations.