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Last Modified: Oct. 13, 2025

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    • High-Growth Research Areas for UAB
      • Developing cutting-edge technologies to address societal challenges.

        • Technologies:
          Bioinformatics and genomics, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science
        • Products:
          Biomedical engineering, material science
      • Addressing the factors that impact health outcomes and promoting universal access to quality healthcare.

        • Public Health:
          Healthcare access, environmental health, rural health, maternal and child health
        • Mental Health:
          Behavioral health, psychological health
      • Investigating the effective integration of evidence-based practices and interventions into real-world settings.

        • Health System Care Delivery:
          Evidence-based research and cost reduction and quality
        • Adoption and application of new and best practices
      • Exploring the synergy of clinical trials and precision health to advance personalized medicine and optimize healthcare outcomes.

        • Oncology:
          Immunotherapy, cancer genomics
        • Neurology:
          Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, dementia
        • Cardiology:
          Hypertensive disease, ischemic heart diseases
      • Understanding the study, promotion, and optimization of health and well-being.

        • Cancer:
          Breast cancer, lung cancer
        • Metabolic Disorders:
          Diabetes, metabolism, nutrition
        • Neurosciences:
          Alzheimer's disease, brain diseases

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    • NSF Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) Survey Information

      The NSF HERD survey is the primary source of information on research and development expenditures at higher education institutions in the United States and outlying areas. Over 900 universities and colleges complete the survey every year. UAB’s participation in this survey is very important because it helps the NSF produce the most accurate statistics possible on U.S. higher education R&D expenditures. Data for the HERD Survey is submitted via the NSF designated HERD website each Fiscal Year. The data is submitted by the Office of Research to NSF in January each year.

      For examples of specific types of research, R&D disciplines, and R&D functions please see our dedicated webpage linked below.

      NSF HERD Survey Information

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