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  • Lister Hill test-pilots program to house campus researchA pilot study has created an institutional repository using open-source software to collect, share and preserve the intellectual properties of the School of Optometry. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2011 12:55:00 PM
  • Gulf oil spill: Five priority study areas advisedThe Institute of Medicine’s Expert Committee reviewing the federal response to the potential health effects associated with the Gulf oil spill has recommended five areas for research to address crucial gaps in knowledge surrounding this and similar disasters. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2011 12:50:00 PM
  • Henry to run 500 miles to raise money to fight hungerJoe Henry, a weight-room manager at the Campus Recreation Center, will run 500 miles from Washington, D.C., to the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, to raise awareness for Universities Fighting World Hunger — and to raise $100,000 for the United Nations World Food Programme. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2011 9:15:00 AM
  • UAB, McWane issue healthy challenge to area childrenMore than 120 Birmingham metro area children between the ages of 7 and 13 particpated in a recent nutrition boot camp at McWane Science Center as part of the Healthy Change in Your Community Challenge. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2011 9:10:00 AM
  • New Tourette’s clinic offers drug-free therapy for kidsOccupational Therapist Jan Rowe is the coordinator of the new Pediatric Tourette’s Syndrome Clinic. The clinic specializes in comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT), a non-drug treatment option for battling Tourette syndrome. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2011 8:40:00 AM
  • A new home for alumniThe newly opened UAB National Alumni Society House, located at 1001 13th St. South, houses staff offices for UAB Alumni Affairs and provides an excellent venue for alumni programming and events. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2011 8:40:00 AM
  • B-Alert: New emergency notice system to be deployed Feb. 3UAB is switching to B-ALERT — a new, technologically advanced emergency notification system — effective Thursday Feb. 3. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/27/2011 9:40:00 AM
  • UAB reschedules classes missed due to snowUAB has rescheduled the class days missed Jan. 10-11 when the campus closed due to snow. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/24/2011 11:35:00 AM
  • Treating depression may help prevent weight gain in womenBelinda Needham was invited by the Society for Women’s Health Research to brief Congress this past December on the topics of women, depression and obesity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/24/2011 10:35:00 AM
  • Make plans for a healthier lifestyle at Health & Wellness FairAll are invited to the seventh annual Health and Wellness Fair Friday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UAB Campus Recreation Center. Prizes are available, including weeklong passes to the Rec Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/24/2011 10:20:00 AM
  • UABRF provides support for university start-up companiesThe UABRF has an extensive portfolio of inventions, from which both U.S. and foreign patents have been granted, and from which numerous patent applications are pending. Posted by Tyler Greer on 1/24/2011 9:50:00 AM
  • Feller uses tribal lessons to manage multiple difficult tasksIn little more than a year, research assistant Margaret Feller has put her stamp on the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care. She has shown drive, determination and a willingness to step in when needed. These qualities have earned her the honor of Employee of the Month for January. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2011 10:10:00 AM
  • Study focuses on factors influencing children’s behaviorSusan Davies, principal investigator in the Healthy Passages project, aims to assess a broad array of health behaviors, including physical activity, nutrition, tobacco, alcohol and drug use, intentional injury and violence, sexual behaviors and health-seeking behaviors. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2011 10:20:00 AM
  • Kohler earns national award for excellence in mentoringKohler recently was named a recipient of the APHA Student Assembly Excellence in Mentoring Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2011 10:15:00 AM
  • Counseling clinic will train students, help underservedThe new UAB Community Counseling Clinic — a practicum and internship site in the School of Education — enables graduate students to receive hands-on instruction and training from licensed, professional instructors. Posted by Tyler Greer on 1/7/2011 10:05:00 AM
  • UAB nurses ready to aid South African orphansRespiratory Therapist Phillip Hood and nurses Melissa Garner and Beth Craig will leave again Jan. 28 for a 10-day journey into this part of the world where medical care is a luxury. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2011 9:40:00 AM
  • ArtPlay House gives imagination a new homeArtPlay — a cultural arts-education center for the Birmingham community — is the result of years of research and planning that began with the vision and generous donation from long-time Alys Stephens Center supporter Jane Stephens Comer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2011 9:35:00 AM
  • Voltz named dean of UAB School of EducationDeborah Voltz, Ed.D., professor of curriculum and instruction and director of the UAB Center for Urban Education, has been tapped to be dean of the School of Education in UAB's College of Arts and Sciences effective Jan. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2011 9:25:00 AM
  • New health education center to broaden reach of MHRCUAB’s Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center (MHRC) will soon offer free health screenings, health-education classes and programs, and other primary prevention resources at its new wellness center in downtown Birmingham. Posted by Tyler Greer on 1/3/2011 3:30:00 PM
  • First Faculty and Staff Climate Survey overall results positiveThe overall results of UAB’s first Faculty and Staff Climate Survey are in, and they show that UAB exceeds the higher education norm in 20 out of the 24 items for which a norm is available. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 12/16/2010 11:35:00 PM
  • First Faculty and Staff Climate Survey overall results positiveThe overall results of UAB's first Faculty and Staff Climate Survey are in, and they show that UAB exceeds the higher education norm in 20 out of the 24 items for which a norm is available. Posted by Linda Gunter on 12/16/2010 6:30:00 PM
  • Angela Rembert always a reliable guide for dental studentsAngela Rembert, former patient-care coordinator and current quality assurance officer in the School of Dentistry, is December’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/13/2010 11:15:00 AM
  • TIGER study focuses on influence of genes on exerciseMolly Bray is the principal investigator for the five-year, $3.5 million Phase II TIGER study funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. UAB students will have an opportunity to participate in the study and receive college credit. Posted by Tyler Greer on 12/13/2010 11:05:00 AM
  • So why are we getting fatter? Researchers seek a culpritResearch conducted by David Allison, professor of biostatistics. suggests that the root cause of obesity may be much more complicated than the conventional wisdom — too much food availability, too little opportunity to exercise. Light, viruses and epigenetics may be among many other factors that lead to obesity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/13/2010 11:05:00 AM
  • ’Tis the season help to feed the hungryCampus Restaurant employees Brent Bolton, Keith Walker, Donald Myhand and Dammieon Sheppard loaded more than 3,764 pounds of food that was donated to Magic City Harvest. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/13/2010 10:55:00 AM
  • Newborn care, training could mean millions savedFindings led by Wally Carlo shows an education-training program in basic neonatal care in developing countries can reduce early neonatal mortality by 50 percent. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/13/2010 10:40:00 AM
  • UAB announces vice provost appointmentsUAB Provost Eli Capilouto has announced the appointment of two vice provosts who will lead a recently reorganized administrative structure. Suzanne Austin, Ph.D., will be the new vice provost for Student and Faculty Success effective Jan. 1, 2011. Harlan M. Sands, J.D., MBA, is vice provost for Administration and Quality Improvement for the university. “The restructuring and streamlining of the Office of the Provost was designed to provide more effective and efficient service to the UAB community and ensure student and faculty success,” Capilouto said. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/6/2010 11:55:00 PM
  • Daniel provides ‘cup of kindness’ to biostatistics programDella Daniel’s desire to help students, faculty and staff, her positive support and her dedication to her co-workers and job are just a few of the reasons she has been selected November’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 1:35:00 PM
  • Two named models of excellence for people with disabilitiesTwana Carr and Janice Allen were honored recently by the Birmingham Area Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities as the Large Business Employee of the Year and Professional of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 1:25:00 PM
  • Tucker’s research changed the treatment of addictionsJalie Tucker, professor and chair of health behavior, received the Presidential Citation for Distinguished Service from the American Psychological Association for more than a dozen years’ service representing a division she helped create. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 1:15:00 PM
  • Engineers share the next revolution in medicine with kidsErik Lizee, director of exhibit and media development at McWane Science Center, works on constructing part of UAB’s BioMatrix Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (BERM) Center exhibit. The BERM display will showcase regenerative medicine research in the McWane exhibit “If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can’t I?” See the BERM Center’s display Nov. 26 through Jan. 2, 2011. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 1:05:00 PM
  • K-12 demonstration put the ‘cool, gross’ in week of PhUnMore than 20 UAB physiology students and faculty spent two days earlier this month teaching third-graders at Deer Valley Elementary how their body processes the air it breathes. The outreach project was part of Physiology Understanding (PhUn) Week. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 1:00:00 PM
  • Daniélou awarded Conner Prize for History of IdeasCatherine entry, "Our days pass too quickly: Madame de Sévigné and aging," was selected as the winner for 2010 Frederick W. Conner Prize in the History of Ideas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/18/2010 12:55:00 PM
  • Share a graduation success storyBehind every diploma that will be handed out at Fall 2010 Commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 18, is a story of student success. Help UAB spread the good news by e-mailing us with your stories of graduating student successes, plans for the future, proudest moments and more. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/16/2010 9:35:00 AM
  • New study reveals UAB’s $4.6 billion economic impact on state economyA newly released study reveals UAB exerts a $4.6 billion annual economic impact on the state, supporting one of every $36 circulating in its economy and sustaining one of every 33 jobs held by its citizens. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/9/2010 3:10:00 PM
  • Samuelson lecturer aids JeffCo in fight against teen smokingAttorney Patrick Coughlin helped end the Joe Camel ad campaign with the landmark $12.5 billion 1998 settlement. He spoke about the case and his continuing efforts to help others in the battle against cigarette companies as the Carol W. Samuelson lecturer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/8/2010 11:35:00 AM
  • Clinical trial to examine link between diabetes, gum diseaseUAB researchers are enrolling, teaching and studying patients as part of a clinical trial to test whether the treatment of gum disease can help Type 2 diabetics control the disease. UAB is one of four sites nationwide recruiting for the trial, which lasts approximately six months for those enrolled. For more information, call 975-7117 or 934-1503. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/8/2010 11:00:00 AM
  • Testosterone trial looking for a few good (older) menCora Lewis and James Shikany are the principal and co-principal investigators for The Testosterone Trial — a nationwide research project to see if low testosterone levels in older men are related to health or aging. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/8/2010 10:35:00 AM
  • Art students give new life to old, bad and weird paintingsGary Chapman's painting class is on a mission: Find the perfect "bad" painting and turn it into a winner by re-imagining the painting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/8/2010 10:25:00 AM
  • Srinivasasainagendra named UAB Employee of the YearVinodh Srinivasasainagendra came to UAB as a student a little more than 10 years ago. Now, the statistician and bio-informatician in the Section of Statistical Genetics is the 2009-10 UAB Employee of the Year. He was selected from this past year’s employee of the month recipients. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/8/2010 10:15:00 AM
  • UAB’s Partridge begins term as American Cancer Society presidentEdward Partridge, M.D., has been a part of the American Cancer Society (ACS) from the day he finished his gynecology/oncology training at the UAB School of Medicine in 1973. On Friday, Nov. 5, Partridge, director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, began his one-year term as president of the ACS National Board of Directors. He knows how to get things done, and he has work to do. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2010 9:55:00 AM
  • Cold case: Bringing old murder cases back from the deadUAB forensic scientist Elizabeth Gardner is helping her students crack cold cases in a new course. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/18/2010 10:40:00 AM
  • Marshall brings heart to Hematology/OncologyWe can all use somebody in our corner. For those in Hematology/Oncology, that person is Gwen Marshall. Co-workers and students alike say kindness radiates from her daily. Add efficiency, knowledge and a positive attitude and you have October’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/18/2010 10:30:00 AM
  • Dancing with the Silver Stars fundraiser to benefit CFAProfessor and dean emeritus Mary Lynne Capilouto practices with Fred Astaire Birmingham co-owner Fabian Sanchez for the upcoming “Dancing with the Silver Stars” fundraising event Monday, Nov. 1 at The Club. The event will raise funds to help recruit and train geriatric care specialists into the UAB Center for Aging. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/18/2010 10:20:00 AM
  • Hospital introduces hotel-style room serviceUAB Hospital patients are in for a treat. In an effort to create a better patient experience, the hospital has implemented freshly cooked and prepared to order meals. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/18/2010 10:10:00 AM
  • Breast-cancer prevention research focuses on diet, exerciseResearchers are studying breast-cancer prevention from its genetic origin through its link to proper diet and exercise — the areas studied by investigators Monica Baskin and Dori Pekmezi. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/18/2010 10:05:00 AM
  • Flawed study inaccurately reflects cost of undergraduate educationA local news story, "Dropout College Freshmen Costs Soar," based on a report with flawed methodology and misleading conclusions, inaccurately reflects the cost of educating undergraduate students at UAB, say university and higher education officials. Posted by Linda Gunter on 10/11/2010 4:10:00 PM
  • UAB is one of 14 emergency response learning centersUAB’s South Central Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLC) is one of 14 such centers in the nation and will replace the Center for Public Health Preparedness. The PERLC will manage planning for natural and man-made disasters and training responders to be prepared. A good portion of the training they provide is in the form of full-functional exercises often involving local responders. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 8:15:00 AM
  • Owens cherishes opportunity to help, encourage othersGail Owens’ selfless personality resonates in everything she does — professionally and personally — say her co-workers. The respect Owens has earned among her colleagues for her drive, desire to help others and attitude has led to her selection as September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 8:05:00 AM
  • GWA Test Driver expands researchers’ calculating powerGenomewide association studies are the newest wave in human genetic research. The Sectoon on Statisical Genetics has great a software — the GWA Test Driver — to enable these researchers to test-drive combinations of prospective scenarios to see if they are worth pursuing. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 8:00:00 AM
  • Eric Essix joins ASC as teacher, artist coordinatorBirmingham native and accomplished jazz guitarist and recording artist Eric Essix now has a “day job,” too. He began full-time Sept. 1 as the new artist coordinator for the Alys Stephens Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 7:50:00 AM
  • Preparations under way for construction of new steam plant, distribution networkOne of the largest and most crucial of UAB’s current construction projects is the District Steam System Project, due to be completed in February of 2013. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • New balance machine puts patients on road to recoveryThe state-of-the-art balance machine at Spain Rehab helps patients learn to walk again. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/4/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • Final push for blood under way at UABThe final blood drive of fiscal year 2009-2010 is under way, so make plans to go to the UAB Hospital North Pavilion at some point by Friday at 5 p.m. to do your part to help reach the UAB and American Red Cross blood partnership goal of 9,501 units. The drive begins at 8 a.m. each day. For more information about giving blood, go to www.givelife.org. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/27/2010 4:35:00 PM
  • Office of the Provost restructuring with focus on student, faculty successBeginning Oct. 18, the Office of the Provost will restructure its administrative organization to better align units and strengthen support for UAB's academic mission, says Provost Eli Capilouto. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/23/2010 9:40:00 AM
  • Media Relations uses social media to raise UAB’s profileUAB Public Relations & Marketing, which consists of the departments of Media Relations (including Electronic Media, Marketing/Web Communications, Creative, Periodicals, and Internal Communications and Relations), has made a concerted effort to use social media to promote all of UAB's success stories. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/20/2010 2:00:00 PM
  • UAB community invited to "Celebrate the Freedom to Read"Dana Hettich, general reference librarian at Sterne, says those who read during Banned Books Week this year will have the option to be recorded on audio or video for a podcast that will be posted to the Sterne Library Facebook page and librarians’ blogs. If you want to participate, contact Hettich at dhettich@uab.edu or by phone at 934-6364 and schedule an appointment before Saturday, Oct. 2. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/20/2010 9:55:00 AM
  • Alabama Launchpad accepting plans for competitionThe Alabama Launchpad competition is back for a fifth year, and UAB faculty and staff interested in participating in the start-up business competition have until Oct. 15 to register. The first business plans are due Nov. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/16/2010 10:10:00 AM
  • ASC kicks off new season with 11 Day Opening FestivalListen, watch and feel as MASS Ensemble creates a week-long massive arts experiment, performance and party at the Alys Stephens Center Sept. 20-24. Many events will be free. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/16/2010 9:45:00 AM
  • UAB to conduct first Faculty and Staff Climate SurveyTo find out what faculty and staff think about working at the university, UAB will conduct its first Faculty and Staff Climate Survey Sept. 21-Oct. 4. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/9/2010 8:55:00 AM
  • New class explores social media for business successAllen Johnston is teaching a cutting-edge course — Social Media and Virtual Communities in Business — that made its debut this past spring. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/7/2010 8:00:00 AM
  • UAB NAS reaching out to alumni with new survey campaignUAB's Alumni Affairs and its yearly Annual Giving campaign have created a new and innovative way to communicate and foster positive relationships with alumni this year with a mailing that features a survey aimed at graduates from each school. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/7/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • Watkins named 2010 recipient of Ingalls/Alumni awardCharles Watkins recently was selected as the 2010 recipient of the Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/7/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • Biomed engineering students donate life-changing devicesEach semester biomedical engineering students enrolled in the department’s senior design class build rehabilitation devices to aid UCP clients. Examples of the students’ craftsmanship in recent semesters are embodied in a half-dozen standing boxes, support devices that give UCP clients the chance to work on various projects in a standing position and stretch ailing muscles that normally require the support of walkers or wheelchairs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/7/2010 7:20:00 AM
  • Stamp the brand effectively through Brandworks websiteAll the tools needed by faculty and staff to create, customize and update every-thing from websites to letterhead can be found at UAB Brandworks. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/3/2010 9:20:00 AM
  • New radiation device improves accuracy, lessens exposureTrueBeam technology can complete a standard 40-minute radiation therapy in less than a minute. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2010 6:35:00 AM
  • Professor uses personal finance blog to help familiesStephanie Rauterkus, Ph.D., an assistant professor of finance, has launched a new personal finance blog — a kind of lap bar to keep families on the rails through dips and curves. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/23/2010 1:50:00 PM
  • Case exorcises the devil in the procurement detailsTodd Case’s positive attitude, willingness to help others and strong work ethic all are reasons he has been named Employee of the Month for August. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/23/2010 1:05:00 PM
  • New lab facility gives Vision Sciences look into the futureInvestigators from Optometry and Ophthalmology will move into newly renovated vision research Laboratories in Volker Hall to create more opportunities for collaboration. Paul Gamlin, Ph.D., professor and chair of Vision Sciences, says that proximity will help overcome challenges and make it easier to actively collaborate on projects and attract more grant funding and novel research. A special dedication and lecture is planned Sept. 23-24. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/23/2010 12:20:00 PM
  • Math lab has increased student successLab director Heather Land is excited to show students the software program used for fall semester's math course. In addition to working problems and completing tests and quizzes, the math department also developed software that gives the instructor and advisors the ability to monitor student progress daily. The monitoring software shows the current course grade, homework grades, quiz grades — even the number of classes that have been attended or missed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/23/2010 12:10:00 PM
  • Online Policies and Procedures Library launchedPresident Carol Garrison announced the launch of a one-stop repository for all current universitywide policies and associated procedures/guidelines. The library offers reference abstracts and a fully integrated and user-friendly search engine that locates documents by title, keyword, unit, or full text. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/12/2010 8:00:00 AM
  • Tech specialist creates pop art that fires up the InternetWalt Creel is not your run-of-the-mill artist. Instead of paints or pencils, Creel uses firearms to create his images. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 8:30:00 AM
  • Republication of UAB’s Sexual Harassment PolicyPeriodically, UAB republicizes existing policies so that new employees or new administrators will be kept informed of the policies and guidelines governing UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 8:25:00 AM
  • Re-certify Educational Assistance for new school yearWant to take advantage of UAB's outstanding Educational Assistance Program benefit for your dependents/spouse? Then now is the time to re-certify them; the deadline is the fall 2010 Drop/Add date of Tuesday, Aug. 24. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 8:20:00 AM
  • Ray Watts to lead medical educationRay L. Watts, M.D., will become senior vice president for Medicine and dean of the School of Medicine at UAB, effective Oct. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 8:15:00 AM
  • UAB P.D. to enforce city’s ban on textingThe Birmingham City Council unanimously passed a ban texting while driving — an edict that includes the UAB campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 8:10:00 AM
  • Online Japanese course going new placesTim Cook’s innovative online Japanese 101 course begins this fall. Cook promotes this as a call-in talk show — all in Japanese —and will connect with students around Birmingham via Skype. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 8:00:00 AM
  • Experts working to minimize toxic effects of Gulf oil leakNalini Sathiakumar is working with other experts to anticipate, outline and minimize the potential health risks of the Gulf Oil leak. While some of the short-term health effects are known — watery and irritated eyes, skin itching and redness, coughing and shortness of breath — there also are many unknown health effects, says Sathiakumar, Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 7:35:00 AM
  • New walking trails give employees a roadmap for fitnessA healthy workforce is important to UAB Health System CEO Will Ferniany and the walking trails initiative originated in his office. The trails offer a health activity for employees and posted maps measure the distance they walk. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/9/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • Clinical trial looks at diabetes/gum disease connectionThe UAB School of Dentistry is one of three sites recruiting patients for a clinical trial to test whether the treatment of chronic periodontitis, or gum disease, improves control of Type 2 diabetes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/3/2010 2:05:00 PM
  • Lifelong joint-replacement devices closer to realityUAB physicists have successfully applied a coating of specialized nanodiamonds — a billionth of a meter in size — to metal artificial joints, a breakthrough that will reduce the friction that shortens its lifespan. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/3/2010 1:55:00 PM
  • HIV research outpost uncovers shortcomings in treatment for African babiesHIV testing inadequacies and patients not taking their medications are some of the programmatic failures and common problems contributing to mother-to-child transmission of HIV in some African countries, according to UAB researchers. A recent UAB study underscores the need to expand programs that strive for global pediatric AIDS control. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/26/2010 10:05:00 AM
  • The UAB PD wants you to help S.W.E.E.P. up campus crimeUAB Police Capt. Roderick Wilkins says in many ways we are the best crime preventers. That’s the central message of the department’s new program S.W.E.E.P. — Security, Watchfulness, Education, Encouragement and Preparation. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/26/2010 9:50:00 AM
  • U.S. Open winner boosts UAB Golf program visibilityGolf Coach Alan Kaufman, center, has watched former Blazers’ golfer Graeme McDowell rise to No. 11 in the Official World Golf Rankings after his U.S. Open championship and a 23rd-place finish at the 2010 British Open. McDowell is UAB’s first major champion in professional golf. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/26/2010 9:50:00 AM
  • Sanders gives all at work and at homeShalisa Sanders was hired seven years ago as a researcher in Infectious Diseases to help identify new therapies for viral diseases. Sanders has been everything her supervisor Mark Prichard, Ph.D., had hoped she would be; she’s organized, performs her duties at a high standard and is dedicated to her work — key reasons why she is a worthy selection as July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2010 9:45:00 AM
  • Medical students volunteer, mix haircuts with health careThe UAB School of Medicine chapter of the Student National Medical Association conducts community-based health screenings for hypertension and diabetes, and its members counsel the public about preventing and treating these common, sometimes avoidable conditions. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2010 8:50:00 AM
  • Birmingham City Council bans texting while driving, including on UAB campusThe Birmingham City Council has voted unanimously to ban texting while driving on city streets - an edict that includes the UAB campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/15/2010 10:35:00 AM
  • OB/Gyn resident clinic adds after-hours appointmentsLaura Lee Joiner is the director of the UAB Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Continuity Clinic, which has relocated to the UAB campus and added a Monday evening after-hours clinic to better serve employees, students and the community. The clinic will will provide services for gynecology visits, including breast exam, pelvic exam and pap smear. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/12/2010 7:45:00 AM
  • Welch lends breast-cancer expertise to scientific councilUAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Senior Scientist Danny Welch is taking his expertise on cancer metastasis to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scientific Advisory Council. He recently was selected for the council, which includes more than 60 top-ranked international with a wide range of disciplines. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/12/2010 7:40:00 AM
  • Should grandma lose weight? Study to examine body composition in seniorsJamy Ard, M.D., associate professor of nutrition sciences, says weight loss for the sake of weight loss might not be appropriate for older adults. Instead, physicians and seniors need to find strategies to help maximize and maintain lean muscle and minimize abdominal fat. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/12/2010 7:35:00 AM
  • Levine to write photographer ‘Spider’ Martin life’s storyBrett Levine is undertaking his most challenging and time-consuming project to date — a biography of one of Alabama’s foremost photographers. Levine recently received a 2010 Literature Fellowship Grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support the work. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/12/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • Summer blood drive to be held July 12-17The Summer Blood Drive will be held in the North Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12-16 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 17. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/12/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • School of Medicine senior VP/dean candidate presentation videos availableCandidates for senior vice president and dean, School of Medicine, visited the UAB campus during the latter half of June. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/1/2010 12:35:00 PM
  • Design-build services realigned to improve effectivenessThe Architecture and Engineering Department (A&E), previously part of the Design Build Services Department, now will be under the direction of Jim James, the executive director of Facilities Planning and Design. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/30/2010 6:35:00 AM
  • Ear tubes appear safe in children with cochlear implantsResearchers found that implant recipients can be treated with ear tubes in much the same way as children without implants have ear infections treated, said Audie Woolley, M.D., an otolaryngologist in the UAB School of Medicine and lead author on the study, which is included in the June issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/28/2010 10:50:00 AM
  • Track to help prevent large-scale disastersMartha Bidez, professor at the School of Engineering, is the director of the new UAB Master of Engineering degree track in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management (ASEM). The degree will be offered totally online with a curriculum based in experiential learning and peer-to-peer interaction. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/28/2010 10:45:00 AM
  • ‘Office Mother’ Harbin takes care of the staff of the ARUFrances Harbin is an office associate II in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. Her generosity, integrity and strong work ethic are a few reasons she has been selected June’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/28/2010 9:35:00 AM
  • Brain-tumor survivor raising funds for cancer research Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/28/2010 9:20:00 AM
  • Trustees name emeritus professorsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed three emeritus professors during its June 18 meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/24/2010 10:45:00 AM
  • Peds/Adolescent Gynecologic Clinic provides care, educationKimberly Hoover directs the UAB Pediatric/Adolescent Gynecologic Clinic within Children’s Hospital. The clinic is provides inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric and adolescent gynecology from birth to age 19. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/16/2010 7:35:00 AM
  • Discovery of immune-cell plasticity could lead to better careBy understanding how Th17 plasticity unfolds in normal and abnormal immunity, scientists hope to learn how to curb or harness the destructive potential of these cells as a way to find new treatments for autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled inflammation and cancer, said UAB Professor Casey Weaver, M.D., a co-author on the study. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/16/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • Pediatric, adult heart patients receive expanded servicesThe Alabama Congenital Heart Center provides echocardiograms for pediatric patients as part of their expanded services. The center has a new location in the Women & Infants Center Building. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/16/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • Microbiology’s Bet launches new UAB Toastmasters ClubAnne Bet has founded the UAB Toastmasters Club in an effort to give faculty, staff and students struggling with fears of communication an opportunity to overcome their trepidations. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/16/2010 7:20:00 AM
  • DiLorenzo named new dean of College of Arts & SciencesUAB Provost Eli Capilouto has announced that Thomas DiLorenzo, Ph.D., will be the new dean of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/16/2010 7:10:00 AM
  • CDC’s White fills dual roles of teacher, nurturer-in-chiefSusie White, the Waddlers child-care teacher at the UAB Child Development Center for 10 years, is May’s Employee of the Month. She doesn’t just ‘watch’ the children she’s entrusted with — she cares for them. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/1/2010 7:30:00 AM
  • Two common incontinence sugergies similar in efficacyResearchers conducting the largest randomized, clinical-equivalence trial comparing two mid-urethral sling procedures for female urinary incontinence say he two have equal efficacy – but may present different types of complications. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/1/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • PE students learn life lessons in new service-learning courseAssociate Professor of Education Kristi Menear, Ph.D., developed the elective course, a service-learning partnership course between the School of Education and Triumph Services Inc., a few years ago because she believed fitness leadership and exercise-science majors needed exposure to individuals with disabilities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2010 1:35:00 PM
  • Adaptive optics 3-D instrument opens window to eye diseaseUAB researchers, led by Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Yuhua Zhang, have developed the fastest practical adaptive optics machine for the human eye. The adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope provides an unprecedented 3-D image of the human eye and can be used by ophthalmologists to identify and treat human eye diseases. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2010 1:25:00 PM
  • McLernon to play lead in inaugural Shakespeare FestivalDennis McLernon has directed The Tempest. He’s played one of the lords in a production of the play at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Now he’s preparing for the lead role of Prospero for the first time this summer at the inaugural Freeport Shakespeare Festival. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/17/2010 6:50:00 AM
  • Biorepositories are the future of research for cancer, moreWilliam Grizzle is director of the Fluid and Tissue Bank, a new initiative of the UAB Tissue Collection and Banking Facility. The facility has been providing tissue samples to researchers for more than 30 years. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/17/2010 6:40:00 AM
  • Teachers, parents advocate for safer playgrounds, gymsResearchers and students recently have created two checklists that include questions about the conditions of facilities and equipment provided on playgrounds and in gymnasiums to help local communities keep those areas safe. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/17/2010 6:35:00 AM
  • Oil spill will affect property owners, seafood consumersBusiness Professor Bob Robicheaux predicts a price increase for shrimp, red snapper, grouper, oysters and other seafood if fishing operations remain shut down for an extended time. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/17/2010 6:30:00 AM
  • New Research Civitan Club seeks employees’ help, input On April 29, Susan Campbell received the charter for the new UAB Research Civitan Club. She plans to capitalize on the community of scientists, educators and employees on campus by using their knowledge and skills to give back to the local community. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/17/2010 6:25:00 AM
  • Textbook rental option now available to students Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/17/2010 6:20:00 AM
  • Gulf oil: It’s what we can’t see that worries researchersIt's not just the oil that we see that concerns Stephen Watts, Ph.D., professor of biology and a researcher whose pioneering work in sea urchin nutrition and culture is being studied worldwide in aquaculture and fisheries. He says the oil we can't see poses as big of a threat to the wildlife as the slicks themselves. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2010 9:30:00 AM
  • Marchase honored by Anatomy Society for service to organization, disciplineRichard Marchase, vice president for research and economic development and professor of cell biology, has received the 2010 A.J. Ladman/ Wiley Exemplary Service Award from the American Association of Anatomists (AAA) — one of the top awards it presents given annually. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/6/2010 10:15:00 AM
  • Engineering goes HollywoodA Hollywood A-lister was spotted on campus this week. Wesley Snipes, star of big box office hits like U.S. Marshals and Blade, was a guest of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Snipes spent 30 minutes with faculty and staff members during a tour of the department’s VisCube technology. Posted by Linda Gunter on 5/5/2010 1:30:00 PM
  • Humber key to success for Immunology/Rheumatology Carol Humber is the full package. She’s considerate of others, respectful and has great communication and problem-solving skills. These qualities, and others, have earned her the honor of being April’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/5/2010 6:20:00 AM
  • Relief is available for those who suffer from hyperhidrosisFor some, sweating occurs regardless of excessive heat or exercise. These people suffer from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. Douglas Minnich is a hyperhidrosis expert whose patients usually already have exhausted all medical treatment options and are exploring surgical treatments. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/3/2010 8:55:00 AM
  • Sadowsky honored by peers for distinguished service Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/3/2010 7:05:00 AM
  • Engineering senior project gets boost from Alabama PowerA new wind turbine was mounted atop the 18-story Alabama Power headquarters building and raised approximately 19 feet above the roof. It will collect wind and power data that School of Engineering and Southern Company researchers will be able to analyze. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/3/2010 6:50:00 AM
  • Notification of Change in County Tax Withholding Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/26/2010 7:00:00 AM
  • Sometimes help is just a phone call awayTuesday, March 23 was a pretty routine morning for Judd Smith. As usual, he was the only person in that early at Shankenstein Racing, the automotive shop where he works in Hueytown. No one else would be in for another two hours. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/19/2010 3:10:00 PM
  • UAB Engineering Research Facility earns support from U.S. ArmyBarry Andrews, left, Alan Druschitz, center, and Uday Vaidya have something to be excited about. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has released $1 million to the UAB School of Engineering for research to be conducted in the school’s Metals Processing Laboratory. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 9:00:00 AM
  • Benevolent Fund helps people in crisis, aids communityUAB’s 2010 Benevolent Fund campaign “Give Help, Give Hope” is under way, and Benevolent Fund Program Manager David Precise has two tough acts to follow. Record-setting pledges in 2008 and 2009 have raised this year’s goal to more than $1.7 million. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:55:00 AM
  • Designer teaches students ‘Do not play it safe today’Beau Bergeron, a communications designer with IDEO, worked with Doug Barrett’s graphic design students for three days as the Department of Art & Art History Jemison Visiting Artist. Bergeron’s lecture, “How to Get Everything You Want out of School, Job Hunting and Life,” showed the students his own wild ride to score the job of his dreams. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:50:00 AM
  • 22 profs selected for Excellence in Mentorship AwardTwenty-two UAB professors from 17 departments are recipients of the 2010 Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship.The award recognizes exceptional faculty mentorship and demonstrates that UAB is a university. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:40:00 AM
  • Capiloutos helping to raise more Dollars for ScholarsTogether, Mary Lynne and Eli Capilouto, who have worked at UAB for a combined 60 years, realize the work is all about the students. They are the honorary chairs for the NAS Dollars for Scholars event to be held April 30. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:40:00 AM
  • Campus Rec implements new patron-friendly policiesThe Campus Rec Center has gone to great lengths to accommodate its members and their families. An extended-hours policy has been implemented as well as a KidsZone, a free, on-site place for children 2 and older to go while their parents make use of the facility’s top-of-the-line workout equipment. Posted by Tyler Greer on 4/16/2010 8:35:00 AM
  • UAB caregivers lend a helping hand to Haiti, plan to returnUAB nephrologist Suzanne Bergman, left, traveled to Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, as part of an 11-member team sponsored by Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. The team stayed at Joy House, and the clinic there provided the community with health care. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2010 8:30:00 AM
  • A fan for lifeA small number of patients from UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center were treated to a special meeting and autograph session with IndyCar drivers April 9 during the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. Their visit to Bar­ber Motorsports Park included a tour and a spin around the track in a Porsche. Cancer patients from Children’s Hospital of Alabama attended the same driver meeting. The weekend began with practice runs and qualifying for Saturday and Sunday races, including the IZOD IndyCar Series. Spectators from more than 40 states and several countries attended the event. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/15/2010 1:40:00 PM
  • Center trains industry’s health and safety specialistsThe Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety is a consortium of UAB and Auburn University. The program offers graduate and post-graduate programs in occupational medicine, occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene and occupation safety and ergonomics. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 10:50:00 AM
  • Med students reach out to Birmingham’s under-servedSix years ago a group of medical students founded Equal Access Birmingham, an organization that provides medical care to the under-served in the community. Through this organization, UAB med students prove they want to be doctors not for just a select group, but to help all people. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 7:45:00 AM
  • New dental clinic raises learning to new levelThe School of Dentistry Clinic gets a makeover — new chairs, surgical room for live-streaming procedures and high-tech digital tools. BioHorizons, a UAB-spinoff company that specializes in dental implants, awarded the school a $400,000 grant for renovations to accomodate the new technology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 7:40:00 AM
  • Colin Davis wins ’10 Ireland Award for Scholarly DistinctionColin Davis, winner of the ’10 Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction, didn’t have the scholarly background many would assume. He completed school at age 15 and was a tool-and-die maker until age 22 when he quit his job and started studying to be accepted to university. His determination and drive have driven his success. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 7:35:00 AM
  • Biotechnology program attracts new talentIt’s a match made in UAB heaven. The biotechnology master’s program needed a faculty member with entrepreneurial skills and one who knew the nuanaces of the biotech industry. Kathy Nugent, a 20-year veteran of the biotech industry, wanted to bring her experiences to the classroom — so she accepted a full-time position here in November 2009. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • Finding first bio-marker for MS moves us closer to personalized medicineUAB researchers have found the first bio-marker for multiple sclerosis (MS) that might predict which patients will respond to a standard therapy and which will not. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/6/2010 7:25:00 AM
  • Physics at the core of new Radiation CenterThe Department of Radiation Oncology has moved to its new home in the Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center, housed under the same roof as the new UAB Women & Infants Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/1/2010 11:40:00 AM
  • Baldwin keeps customers happy, warm in Medical TowersToo hot? Too cold? Mason Baldwin is the man to call. Baldwin, building maintenance supervisor at Medical Towers, makes sure the building is a comfortable place for employees to work. His knowledge, desire to help others and his positive attitude have earned him the honor of being named Employee of the Month for March. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/22/2010 10:25:00 AM
  • New answers in the riddle of TB persistence uncoveredAccording to Andries Steyn, one-third of the world is latently infected with TB — more than 2 billion people. At this time there are no drugs to kill dormant TB, and there’s no good vaccine against it. Steyn’s lab now is looking into the role of oxygen and nitric oxide in TB dormancy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2010 10:00:00 AM
  • Liber invited to observe fair and free election in UkraineGeorge Liber, an expert in Ukranian history and politics, was part of a team of more than 600 election watchers organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to observe Ukraine’s 2010 presidential election. The group was invited to assess the fairness of the election. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2010 9:10:00 AM
  • While TB threat is real, local officials say country is preparedThink TB is a harmless disease from the past? Elizabeth Turnipseed says to think again. TB is not a half-a-world-away issue. In reality, it’s a cough or sneeze away. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2010 9:00:00 AM
  • UAB ranked among “Best Places to Work” for postdocs Postdoctoral fellow Marlene Winkelbauer says career-development opportunities and training and mentoring are areas that often determine those post-educational prospects. She says UAB is strong in those crucial areas, and The Scientist’s newest rankings agree with her. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2010 8:55:00 AM
  • UAB Ethics Bowl Team wins first national championshipCinderella team? Call them what you will — just make sure to mention “national champs.” In just their second year of competition, Greg Pence and the UAB Ethics Bowl team brought home the gold. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2010 7:00:00 AM
  • Call for facilitators for 2010 new-student discussion groupsWarren St. John, author of the 2010 UAB Discussion Book will speak to new students on Monday, Aug. 16, the day before fall term begins. If you can be a Discussion Group facilitator Monday, Aug. 16, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., send your name, e-mail address and campus mailing address to Juanita Sizemore at jsizemor@uab.edu by March 15. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:30:00 AM
  • Responsibility to community fuels Michael’s life’s workMax Michael’s peers have recognized his years of service by nominating and selecting him as the recipient of the 2010 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:25:00 AM
  • Prestigious grant brings new faces to MS researchThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) recently awarded UAB a prestigious Collaborative Multiple Sclerosis Research Center Award to help find answers for this chronic, unpredictable disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:20:00 AM
  • UAB honors five as its Outstanding WomenThe UAB Women Center and Women’s Studies Program present the Outstanding Women Awards annually during Women’s History Month to honor female members of the UAB and Birmingham communities who have mentored or served other women, taken a courageous stance or overcome adversity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:20:00 AM
  • Six honored with annual President’s Award for DiversitySix members of the UAB community received the 2010 President’s Awards for Diversity for their commitment and contributions to diversity on campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 9:15:00 AM
  • President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to 13Thirteen faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation, Tuesday, March 9 at 3 p.m. in the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2010 8:50:00 AM
  • Bird is more than just a business officer to Dental schoolMaria Bird may work behind the scenes, but she doesn’t go unnoticed. As the business officer for the School of Dentistry, she usually can be found buried in numbers. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/4/2010 10:00:00 AM
  • Tiniest travelers make their way to Women & Infants CenterAfter months of preparation and planning, the move finally is over and everyone is settled and happy in their new space. More than 150 babies, moms and mothers-to-be were moved to their new rooms in the 43,000-square-foot building. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/4/2010 6:25:00 AM
  • Service awards rescheduledThe Feb. 12 Service Awards Reception cancelled due to bad weather will be held Wednesday, March 10. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/22/2010 12:15:00 PM
  • Discovery of bullet-shaped virus is first step to disarming it3-D pictures of the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) are based on a scientific model using X-ray crystallography at UAB’s Center for Biophysical Sciences and Engineering and cryo-electron microscopy at the University of California, Los Angeles. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 1:10:00 PM
  • Chronic-care doctors show off their vocal, acting chopsSam Perna, Andy Duxbury and Ryan Nash are no strangers to opera or local theater. All three appeared in the Opera Birmingham production of Aida in January, as did their new “recruit,” Jim Raper. Duxbury says in medicine, it’s essential to understand your patients as people, not as a disease. He says acting and performing keep his mind sharp and help with his communication skills. His acting comrades agree. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 1:05:00 PM
  • Nurses use bottom-up strategy to transform bedside careUAB Hospital is one of 32 in the United States participating in a two-year project to identify, develop and disseminate a set of practical, easy-to-use tools to help redesign and improve health-care delivery processes. Faye Williams, right, is the nurse manager on W9N and leader of the project for UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 1:00:00 PM
  • Medical Simulation Center adds two state-of-the-art suitesDale Davis, center coordinator of the AMC, says that “training is the key to patient safety.” Included is a wireless simulator manikin for the OB/GYN suite and anesthetic gases and control room for the new operating suite. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 1:00:00 PM
  • Visualization cube offers infinite educational possibilitiesBharat Soni and Alan Shih are shown inside the visualization cube, the latest expansion of the School of Engineering’s computer imaging and simulation capabilities. It is hoped the visualization cube will lead to revolutionary advances in medicine, rehabilitation, emergency management, training and education. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 12:55:00 PM
  • Director swap sends Graham, Moradi back to schoolThey say change is good, it keeps you on your toes. Ralph Graham and Al Moradi have changed jobs responsibilities in a big way. Graham has assumed the role of director of campus maintenance — once held by Moradi — while Moradi now is the director of hospital maintenance, Graham’s previous position. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 12:50:00 PM
  • Preparing early-intervention specialists is Kilgo’s missionJennifer Kilgo is collaborating with faculty from the UAB departments of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, and speech-language pathology from the University of Montevallo to create the Project TransTeam – Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2010 12:45:00 PM
  • Ethics filing deadline is April 30; online option availableUAB employees who meet a certain salary threshold, or whose job includes management of state funds in certain capacities, are required to file their annual Statement of Economic Interests form with the Alabama Ethics Commission by April 30. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/15/2010 11:55:00 AM
  • Book passage now for December cruise to AntarcticaJoin renowned UAB marine biologist Jim McClintock on a cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula Dec. 6-20 aboard Abercrombie and Kent’s new state-of-the-art cruise ship, Le Boreal. McClintock promises this will be the “trip of a lifetime.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/9/2010 8:10:00 AM
  • New 403(b) plan information to be offered this month Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2010 6:35:00 AM
  • Cooling-off reduces brain injury after cardiac arrestIt’s sunny days and big smiles for Eldrid Primm — who felt it was important to personally thank each physician, nurse, physical therapist and rehabilitation staff member he had come in contact with during his stay at UAB Hospital. Primm went into cardiac arrest and underwent therapeutic hyothermia, a technique that cools the body temperature to 32 degree Celsius in an effort to prevent brain damage caused by loss of oxygen. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2010 1:40:00 PM
  • Michael takes communication back to the blackboard at SPHIt’s old-school communication for Public Health faculty, staff and students. Dean Max Michael installed two blackboards in the Ryals Building to encourage communication on issues ranging from building management to public health. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2010 1:35:00 PM
  • UAB students, marine biologists head back to AntarcticaUAB’s Antarctic marine research team will return to the continent just days from now. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2010 1:10:00 PM
  • 2010 season starts with new home field, date with AlabamaAn agreement struck in several years ago in Tuscaloosa will bring the University of Alabama to UAB for the women’s softball home-opener Tuesday, Feb. 23. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2010 1:00:00 PM
  • 2010 season starts with new home field, date with AlabamaAn agreement struck in several years ago in Tuscaloosa will bring the University of Alabama to UAB for the women’s softball home-opener Tuesday, Feb. 23. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2010 1:00:00 PM
  • Sewell, Vaughan lead honorees for 2010 Service Awards Loy Vaughan, left, and Jerry Sewell each have their own UAB story. They were here when UAB transformed from an extension center of the University of Alabama to an autonomous campus. They have seen the changes and watched the growth. Now they will be honored for their dedication at the Service Awards luncheon Friday, Feb. 12. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2010 12:55:00 PM
  • Tell your story during UAB loves ASC weekUAB staff and employees are encouraged to share their ASC stories on the center’s blog. Each respondent will be entered in a drawing to win a pair of tickets to the Three Dog Night performance Friday, Feb. 12. Posted by Linda Gunter on 2/1/2010 4:45:00 PM
  • School of Medicine dean search committee namedUAB President Garrison has named the members of the search committee for the next vice president for medicine and dean of the School of Medicine. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/28/2010 10:35:00 AM
  • UAB BookTalk series makes impact on Young, readers Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/25/2010 11:20:00 AM
  • University Writing Center can handle it allThe task of the new University Writing Center is to highlight the importance of good writing and to improve writing across the disciplines. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/25/2010 11:15:00 AM
  • UAB to host weeklong celebration of Alys Stephens Center“UAB Loves ASC Week” will be celebrated Feb. 8-13, with ticket giveaways, discounts for the UAB family and fun, diverse events and performances. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/25/2010 11:05:00 AM
  • Scale Back Alabama weigh-ins to begin todayAlabama hospitals and the state Department of Public Health are challenging all citizens to make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight with their annual Scale Back Alabama campaign and contest. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/25/2010 10:00:00 AM
  • Vines brings positive, cheerful outlook to EngineeringWarm greetings, friendly words and dedication to her job as the human resources representative for the School of Engineering ensured Belinda Vines’ selection as January’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2010 6:40:00 AM
  • New Medical Autism Clinic gives parents roadmap for careThe opening of UAB’s new Medical Autism Clinic in affiliation with Children’s Hospital hopes to give parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder a roadmap to navigate their medical problems. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2010 1:30:00 PM
  • Gearing up to give backUAB faculty, staff and students gave back to the community by partnering with Hands On Birmingham for a UAB Day of Service, Monday, Jan. 18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2010 1:25:00 PM
  • New hi-def, low-dose CT scanner a breakthrough for allA high-definition, low-dose CT scanner was installed in The Kirklin Clinic in October and is the first of its type in the Southeast. It offers considerable benefits to patients concerned about radiation exposure, particularly those with conditions requiring multiple scans. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2010 1:15:00 PM
  • Froning retiring as Dean of UAB School of EducationMichael J. Froning, Ed.D., will retire as dean of the UAB School of Education, a part of the university's College of Arts and Sciences, effective Feb. 28. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/19/2010 8:25:00 AM
  • Bej co-edits first-in-field book on polar microbiologyUAB biology Professor Asim K. Bej, Ph.D., has co-edited a new book believed to be a first in the field of polar microbiology that examines the bio-remediation abilities of microorganisms in polar regions. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/19/2010 8:25:00 AM
  • Perez offers a ‘gentle push, a caring hand, a good shove’Patricia Perez recently was awarded the Marilyn Gossman Award for Professionalism in Physical Therapy by the Alabama Physical Therapy Association. She is recognized throughout the state as an expert clinician and master teacher. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/11/2010 11:00:00 AM
  • CCTS transforms research enterprise, reinvents itselfCreated with a five-year, $26.9 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Institutes of Health, the CCTS has been confronted by financial exigencies in its first year — quite the challenge for a center charged with restructuring UAB’s research enterprise to facilitate translational science in ways that improve the overall health of the population and reduce health disparities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/11/2010 10:55:00 AM
  • Pain service strengthened by ultrasound-guided anesthesiaNew clinics and programs, innovative techniques and technologies are reshaping anesthesiology at UAB, especially the Regional Anesthesia Pain Service that began more than two years ago. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/11/2010 10:50:00 AM
  • Hulsey Center green roof gets results, draws attention“We’ve submitted two proposals to better quantify the nitrates and phosphates, and we’ve teamed with the biology department to help with plant selection and stormwater mitigation,” Robert Peters, Ph.D., professor of environmental engineering, says. “We’re excited about the direction the project is heading and learning more about how the vegetated roof can reduce these pollutants.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/11/2010 10:45:00 AM
  • Explore the world within UAB using new Diversity PassportThe new UAB Diversity Passport will provide encouragement and incentives to explore the varied cultures that are a part of our community through events and activities that are a part of everyday life here on one of the nation’s most diverse campuses. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/11/2010 10:40:00 AM
  • UAB Research Machine Shop turns ideas into realitiesThe RMS provides specialty services to a broad customer base within the university system, including radiation oncology, anesthesia, cardiology, neurology, surgery, other units in the UAB Health System, the schools of Dentistry and Engineering, Facilities Management and the print plant. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/6/2010 2:25:00 PM
  • UAB Research Machine Shop turns ideas into realitiesThe RMS provides specialty services to a broad customer base within the university system, including radiation oncology, anesthesia, cardiology, neurology, surgery, other units in the UAB Health System, the schools of Dentistry and Engineering, Facilities Management and the print plant. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/6/2010 2:25:00 PM
  • Jefferson County Occupational Tax changes go into effect this monthLegally-mandated changes to the Jefferson County Occupational Tax will go into effect this month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/5/2010 11:05:00 AM
  • IRS announces 2010 standard mileage ratesThe Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/21/2009 9:30:00 AM
  • Associate deans appointed for College of Arts & SciencesProfessor Catherine Danielou, Ph.D., Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures now is associate dean for Academic Affairs. Professor David Graves, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry, now is associate dean for Research and Faculty Development. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 12/17/2009 12:15:00 PM
  • UAB School of Nursing piloting program to help parents, teens manage diabetesProfessor Carol Dashiff, Ph.D., said that self-management of Type 1 diabetes worsens and diabetes control declines across adolescence. Cognitive development during middle adolescence, ages 15 to 17, provides parents a unique opportunity to better enable adolescents to manage their diabetes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 8:50:00 AM
  • UAB researchers discover antibody receptor identity, propose renaming immune-system geneUAB researchers have uncovered the genetic identity of a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody, a discovery that sheds new light on infection control and immune disorders Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 8:20:00 AM
  • UAB researchers discover antibody receptor identity, propose renaming immune-system geneUAB researchers have uncovered the genetic identity of a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody, a discovery that sheds new light on infection control and immune disorders Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 8:20:00 AM
  • Foster walks with a purpose for neurology departmentRandall Foster's dependability and timely work ethic are among the reasons he was selected as Employee of the Month for December. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 7:10:00 AM
  • Dancing doctor delivers on the floor, nights and weekendsDebora Kimberlin is more than an accomplished physician in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics. She’s also an accomplished ballroom dancer and competitor. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 7:05:00 AM
  • Students learn the nuances of business from top CEOsThe School of Business course “A Conversation with CEOs” brings in CEOs to give students a look at how businesses formulate their strategies. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 7:00:00 AM
  • CPE Program to restart in 2010Malcolm Marler, D. Min., director of the Department of Pastoral Care, says plans are under way to restart the Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE) for training new chaplains in 2010. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 7:00:00 AM
  • Pastoral care extends counseling to grieving employeesMalcolm Marler, D. Min., is the new director of the Department of Pastoral Care. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 6:55:00 AM
  • Nagy drives at full speed to find a cure for cancerTim Nagy competed in the driver-pledge competition “Accelerating a Cancer Cure” Nov. 14-15 at Barber Motorsports Park to raise more research funds for the Cancer Center. Nagy is one of the founders of “Accelerating a Cancer Cure.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/11/2009 6:45:00 AM
  • Seniors teach med students the finer points of elder careThe UAB School of Medicine Senior Mentor Program pairs first-year medical students with Birmingham-area seniors. The students interview the seniors at least six times in a two-year period to sharpen their interviewing skills and better learn how to care for geriatric patients. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/10/2009 1:35:00 PM
  • UAB Statement on Protein Data Bank IssuesThe University of Alabama at Birmingham has requested that the Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics Protein Data Bank remove certain protein structure files deposited by a former UAB employee. UAB also has identified nine publications related to the same protein structures that should be retracted from various scientific journals, and is making those journals aware of this matter. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/8/2009 7:20:00 AM
  • Senior management responds to UAB Hospital Employee Satisfaction SurveyUAB Hospital senior management is responding to this year’s Employee Satisfaction Survey with action plans in the areas of communication, concern for employees, pay satisfaction and parking. The purpose of the survey was to help the entire management team identify the changes that would have the biggest impact in improving employee satisfaction. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/7/2009 11:25:00 AM
  • Cofield joins UVA after decade of exceptional service to UAB Robert (Bo) Cofield, Dr.P.H., is stepping down from his roles as associate vice president of UAB Hospital, chief operating officer of UAB Highlands Hospital, and interim president of Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital to join the University of Virginia Medical Center as chief operating officer and associate vice president for hospital and clinics operations. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/23/2009 10:15:00 AM
  • Schools collaborate to provide care for girls from MoldovaA collaboration among UAB optometrists, ophthalmologists and dentists, including associate professor Stephen Mitchell and several of his dentistry students, resulted in free eye care, free glasses and a free dental checkup for several teenage girls from the Republic of Moldova. Posted by Linda Gunter on 11/20/2009 7:45:00 AM
  • Christmas toy drive is under wayThe Hospital Maintenance Department has worked tirelessly to ensure children in UAB Hospital awaiting a transplant, fighting cancer or seeking treatment for some other disease still experience the joys of the Christmas holiday. Santa will make his appearance this year on Thursday, Dec. 17. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/20/2009 7:45:00 AM
  • Sports star undergoes surgery, regains sight at UABAfter an eye injury during field hockey practice, professional athlete Baljit Singh came to Birmingham and Robert Morris, M.D., for help. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2009 7:40:00 AM
  • Transition clinic eases teens into adult medicine settingFernando Ovalle, right, director of the Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic, has helped open the new Adolescent Transition Clinic. The clinic helps ease patients ages 18-24 through the transition of leaving the care of their pediatric endocrinologist for an adult endocrinologist. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 12:20:00 PM
  • New LDR in Women & Infants center named for GoepfertFriends and family launched a letter- writing campaign to generate funds to name one of the labor and delivery rooms in the new Women and Infants Center for Alice Goepfert. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 12:15:00 PM
  • Honorary coach’s passion for UAB shows in his workHonorary coach Paul George is excited. He is excited to work for his alma mater. He is excited to see the children of graduates of the School of Engineering enroll at UAB. He is excited about the success of the second annual Blazer B.E.S.T. robotics competition. Most of all, he is excited that the Blazers defeated rival Memphis this season. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 12:10:00 PM
  • Number-cruncher is key to life sciences research successMore than just a number-cruncher, Vinodh Srinivasasainagendra’s programming skills, creativity and ability to resolve high-level computation problems have earned him the Employee of the Month for November. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 10:55:00 AM
  • Kimberly represents UAB, NIH at vice president’s news conference on stimulusThe White House invited ARRA recipients to participate in an Oct. 30 news conference led by Biden. Kimberly was one of five researchers picked by the NIH to answer questions from audience members on a new, multi-site, UAB-led national study on finding a genetic link to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in lupus patients. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Now see thisA new addition to Bartow Arena will add to the total sports experience — a state-of-the-art, LED-technology scoreboard. UAB partnered with ISP Sports, the exclusive multi-media and advertising rights-holder for Blazer Athletics, to acquire the new scoreboard. The scoreboard will provide additional information and video capabilities and offer expanded inventory opportunities for corporate partners. Visit www.uabsports.com for a complete schedule of upcoming basketball games. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2009 9:25:00 AM
  • Rich to step down as dean of School of Medicine Robert R. Rich, M.D., senior vice president and dean of the School of Medicine at UAB since 2004, has announced that he will step down once a search for his successor is completed next year. Posted by Linda Gunter on 11/13/2009 2:00:00 AM
  • Donna’s relentless drive fuels ROTC program, Tri-BlazersLt. Col. Kelly Donna, head of UAB’s ROTC program, says the program gives cadets an opportunity to gain practical experience and receive financial assistance for college.  Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2009 8:45:00 AM
  • 2009 has been UAB’s best fundraising year to dateFiscal year 2009 may have started with a severe economic downturn for the nation, but because of UAB’s generous donors, it ended on a high note for the university. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2009 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB human resources employees honored as part of National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUAB employees Leticia Waldon (left) and Revia Lewis recently received awards presented by the Birmingham Area Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • Kelly seeks ‘mo’ help for prostate, testicular cancer researchArnold Kelly doesn’t care what slang word people use to describe the moustache, or what shape men choose to grow them. He just hopes men will grow moustaches and that people will notice them this “Movember.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2009 2:15:00 PM
  • Worrell takes the plungeAssistant Professor of Accounting and Finance James Worrell doesn’t look too upset after getting dunked at the School of Business “Dunk Your Favorite Professor” event held Tuesday. The event was hosted by the school’s chapter of the American Marketing Association and is one of the many campus-wide events being held during Homecoming week. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/4/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • Soldiers share same stories, different eras for patriotic tribute Lt. Col. Kelly Donna, a two-tour Iraq veteran and Bronze Star recipient, has had the opportunity to share some of his memories at the Alabama Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s Patriotic Tribute. This year the event will take place Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alabama Veterans’ Memorial Park located off I-459 at the Liberty Parkway Exit. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/3/2009 8:50:00 AM
  • Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease may lie with new research drugAlzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 5.3 million families in the United States each year and unleashes a path of emotional and financial heartache for patients and their families. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/2/2009 11:35:00 AM
  • Bonds selected Employee of the YearBonds has been selected the 2008-09 UAB Employee of the Year. She was chosen from the 12 Employee of the Month award winners during the fiscal year by the UAB Employee of the Month/Year Committee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Redesigned graduate degree to lay strong foundation for K-12 instructional leadershipUAB’s revamped K-12 master’s degree curriculum has resulted in a new, stronger graduate program that faculty say will lead to the development of effective and dedicated leaders. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 12:20:00 PM
  • Carver fully committed to patients who will not quit after catastrophic injury“I wanted to find a way to help people make the most of their life situation given their disability. Since then it’s been a creative challenge. How do you help people make the most of what they have so they can live the life they have left to live?" Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Endowment established for McKnight Brain InstituteUAB and the McKnight Brain Research Foun-dation, of Orlando, Fla., are establishing a $10 million endowment for the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at UAB to support the institute and the Evelyn F. McKnight Endowed Chair for Learning and Memory in Aging. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 10:40:00 AM
  • Clinical trials test therapies for elusive pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer is certainly one of the truly rare cancers — a person has only about a one in 76 chance of developing it in his or her lifetime. But while its incidence is relatively uncommon — ranking around ninth among cancers — pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • Facilities to extend recycling program to aluminum, plasticsUAB spent more than $500,000 on solid waste disposal in 2008-09 — not including the waste generated by the UAB Health Systems properties — and the staff in Facilities estimated that 60 percent of the materials in campus dumpsters were recyclable. So UAB opened the new Recycling Center located at 620 11th Street South in March. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 10:00:00 AM
  • Collins considered the magician of UAB’s class scheduleHave you ever been lost on your way to class? If so, put Angela Collins’ phone number on speed dial. She knows exactly when and where you are supposed to be — whether you’re a faculty member or a student. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/15/2009 9:55:00 AM
  • New book promises solution for teaching evolution UAB Associate Professor Lee Meadows, Ph.D., is author of a new book that claims it's possible to teach evolution without offending students who have strong religious convictions against the theory. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/14/2009 10:10:00 AM
  • Art prof places in new international art competitionA work by UAB Art Professor John Douglas Powers, M.F.A., placed seventh among more than 1,200 entries in ArtPrize, a new, international competition in Grand Rapids, Mich., that culminated with an awards ceremony Oct. 8. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2009 10:25:00 AM
  • Powell's new book tells story of Birmingham Negro League teamCommunication Studies Professor Larry Powell, Ph.D., has published a new book, Black Barons of Birmingham, that tells the story of the professional Negro League baseball team whose legendary members included Leroy "Satchel" Paige and Willie Mays. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/7/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • State of the University set for Oct. 22 Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/6/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • New undergraduate track in forensic science availableUAB’s new and innovative undergraduate forensic chemistry program is one of only a handful of programs in the country offering in-depth forensics training. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2009 8:10:00 AM
  • Fertility hopes don’t have to end for cancer patientsUAB’s Fertility Preservation Program, directed by Wright Bates, M.D., offers advanced treatments for fertility preservation and restoration for individuals and couples who have cancer or other serious medical conditions that may affect their chances of having children. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2009 8:05:00 AM
  • Haque to lobby Congress to change its hiring practicesAkhlaque Haque, Ph.D., says only five of his students have acquired a federal government job in his 12-plus years at UAB, and as the director of graduate studies in public administration, he’s got a big problem with that. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2009 8:00:00 AM
  • New accreditation puts forensic science graduate program in rare companyWhen the director of UAB’s Master of Science in Forensic Sciences (MSFS) Program talks to students interested in studying forensic science, he always asks one specific question: Do you really enjoy science? Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2009 7:55:00 AM
  • Well-traveled Madden tackles her creative works with flairKerry Madden, who joined the UAB Department of English this summer as assistant professor of creative writing, is the new editor of the award-winning literary magazine PoemMemoireStory (PMS). Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/1/2009 12:55:00 PM
  • Lymphoma: A bolt of lightningLymphoma is a difficult cancer for patients to understand, says James Foran, M.D., UAB hematologist/ oncologist and Cancer Center associate scientist. “Lymphoma doesn’t really fit nicely into a category,” he says. “Nobody really understands why they get it, and they have a hard time understanding what kind of cancer it is.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/1/2009 9:05:00 AM
  • Biomedical sciences graduate training reorganizedTo increase opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research training in the graduate biomedical sciences, UAB has reorganized its Joint Health Science-affiliated programs to better align them with approaches to modern research and postgraduate employment opportunities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/30/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • UAB Engineers Without Borders to hold lunchtime fundraiserThe UAB chapter of Engineers Without Borders will hold a Jason’s Deli box lunch delivery fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 7, to support the group’s upcoming trip to Zambia. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2009 4:40:00 AM
  • UAB receives $5 million gift from Jane Stephens Comer for children’s art educationUAB has received a gift of $5 million from Jane Stephens Comer, to be used in partnership with the Alys Stephens Center, for a cultural arts education program for Birmingham-area children in pre-school through high school. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2009 4:50:00 PM
  • UAB celebrates inaugural University Day with looks back, aheadHundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends celebrated “UAB: Forty Years of Breakthroughs” in the Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall Thursday to commemorate the occasion as part of UAB’s first University Day. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2009 2:50:00 PM
  • UAB celebrates inaugural University Day with looks back, aheadHundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends celebrated “UAB: Forty Years of Breakthroughs” in the Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall Thursday to commemorate the occasion as part of UAB’s first University Day. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2009 2:50:00 PM
  • Rigney named interim VP for Information TechnologyUAB Vice President for Student Affairs Douglas Rigney, Ph.D., has been named interim vice president for Information Technology (IT), a position he will assume Sept 25. Posted by Tyler Greer on 9/21/2009 11:00:00 PM
  • Grant adds MERIT scholars to UAB’s Graduate SchoolA new developmental grant awarded to UAB’s Graduate School will be used to help educate and train a diverse community of postdoctoral scholars who will become tomorrow’s leading academicians. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2009 2:10:00 PM
  • Four alumni to mark 40 years during first University DayUAB celebrates their 40th anniversary and the inaugural University Day on Thursday, Sept. 24. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2009 6:50:00 AM
  • Grant renewal confirms UAB’s leadership in skin researchBroad research efforts and the ability to secure considerable grant funding during the first five-year period explains the NIH renewal of UAB’s funding. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2009 6:45:00 AM
  • New unit gives youngest patients best in clinical researchBurt Nabors, left, director of PCIR, and J.P. Clancy, director of CHRU, are charged with restructuring UAB’s research enterprise to facilitate translational science in ways that improve the overall health of the population and reduce health disparities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2009 6:35:00 AM
  • Inaugural class of Athletics Hall of Fame is led by BartowThe inaugural class of the UAB Athletics Hall of Fame will be honored during a banquet Friday, Oct. 2. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2009 6:35:00 AM
  • Wanda Perdue helps Shelby tenants breathe more easilyThe ownership and pride Environmental Services Specialist Wanda Perdue has in her work made her an ideal selection as September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/17/2009 1:15:00 PM
  • Study Away Fair: Glimpse the world of possibilities Sept. 17Faculty and students can learn about study-away opportunities during the Study Away Fair, Thursday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hill University Center lobby. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 8:25:00 AM
  • Sterne Library gets new look and improved functionalitySterne Library is in Phase I of a year-long, three-phase renovation to enhance and support learning activities for students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 8:20:00 AM
  • University ready to celebrate 40 years of dreaming bigA convocation celebrating “UAB: Forty Years of Breakthroughs” will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24 in the Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall. Everyone in the UAB family — students, parents, staff, faculty, retired employees, alumni and friends — is invited and encouraged to attend. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 8:15:00 AM
  • Undergraduates begin rare neuroscience programUAB’s new program will provide national caliber research experiences with faculty in the schools of Medicine, Optometry and Social & Behavioral Sciences and a top-notch didactic curriculum. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 8:15:00 AM
  • Pathology’s taskmaster wins NAS lifetime teaching awardPeter Anderson has been selected for the 2009 Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 8:05:00 AM
  • Guided dental implant surgery high-tech option for repairJoseph Deatherage and his partner, David Roden, D.M.D., M.D., are experts on dental implants and offer a high-tech procedure that enables implant reconstruction with the latest 3D computer imagery and guided surgery techniques. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 8:00:00 AM
  • Trial offers hope to people with uncontrolled hypertensionUAB currently is conducting an international clinical trial with the Rheos® Hypertension Therapy System,™ a high-blood-pressure treatment. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 7:30:00 AM
  • Teachers prepare for urban educationA UAB Magazine Online feature describes how the Urban Teacher Enhancement Program (UTEP) is changing that statistic with specialized training and mentoring—and shares the stories of alumni applying their new skills in Birmingham classrooms. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2009 7:25:00 AM
  • E-mail to alert you to changes in Banner, Self-Service profilesUAB is improving its e-mail alert system to notify you when changes are made to your profile in the HR Employee Self-Service and the Banner Student Self-Service online applications. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/27/2009 10:25:00 AM
  • Turner guides students, faculty in Human StudiesBeing supportive, generous, responsible and helpful are just a few of the reasons Juanita Turner was selected Employee of the Month for August. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/20/2009 12:45:00 PM
  • Cancer research, care makes Huh a ‘Lifesaver’ for womenUAB physician and researcher Warner Huh, M.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 American Cancer Society Lifesaver Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/20/2009 12:40:00 PM
  • Center for AIDS Research grant renewed, focus expandsA $7.5 million grant will enable UAB researchers to expand their work in the research, prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS.  Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/20/2009 12:35:00 PM
  • DOE awards funding for physics fellowship programThe Department of Physics will receive $522,564 from the federal Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program for the next three years to support doctoral fellowships. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/20/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • BERM to showcase leading-edge adult stem-cell researchUAB researcher Susan Bellis, Ph.D., is trying to create a bone-graft substitute with adult stem cells that would give patients and physicians a safer and less expensive alternative to bone grafts. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/20/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • UAB to host first University Day, celebrate 40th anniversary Sept. 24A university known for creating new traditions will observe its first-ever University Day on Thursday, Sept. 24 and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 8/10/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • Campus Calendar provides online access to events Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 10:00:00 AM
  • New programs help ease pain for children and adultsOne of the fruits of Anesthesiology’s cross-fertilization is the establishment this past spring of the new chronic pain medicine clinic at Children’s Hospital, the first of its kind in the Southeast. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 9:40:00 AM
  • Developmentally challenged children alter views of successLaTamia White is a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry focused on autism and other developmental disorders. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 9:30:00 AM
  • Anesthesiology broadens expertise to make progress against painPain often is the reason people consult a physician, but how do doctors treat something that is so hard to quantify and describe? Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 9:05:00 AM
  • Hagan brings wealth of experience to environmental management officeDavid Hagan, a 1981 graduate of UAB, looks toward shaping the way UAB manages land, air and water. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Keller joins UABHS in leadership roleJeanetta Keller, Ph.D., is the new chief learning and system support officer for the UAB Health System (UABHS). Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 8:55:00 AM
  • Jones named chief Human Resources OfficerAlesia Jones was named UAB’s chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 23. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/6/2009 8:55:00 AM
  • Bishop carries wellness messages into UAB communityKhoi Bishop is the new outreach program coordinator for the Counseling & Wellness Center located in the 150 Holley-Mears Building. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2009 6:40:00 AM
  • Watson unlocking mystery to crustacean moltingUAB biologist and researcher Doug Watson is unraveling the process by which blue crabs molt, and says his team is close to discovering the structure of the molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH) receptor, which could lead them to develop methods to induce molting on command to produce soft-shell crab as needed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2009 6:30:00 AM
  • Uncertainty, fast pace of emergency room just right for TurnerCT Technologist Tracy Turner is July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2009 2:50:00 PM
  • Up to batContestant Javier King steps up to the plate at the Wii Sports Tournament hosted by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) on July 16 to raise money for patient services at Spain Rehabilitation Center. The event benefited the Stover Assistive Technology Laboratory, which helps patients with spinal-cord injuries learn to use technology to improve activities of daily living. Patients in the Stover Lab often use the Wii as part of their physical therapy. PMR uses a team approach to provide care for its patients, and each discipline takes an active role in the patient’s care plan. Visit main.uab.edu/Sites/physicalmedicine/Services to learn more. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2009 2:35:00 PM
  • UAB Hospital among ‘America’s Best’ in latest U.S. News & World Report rankingsEight UAB Hospital specialty programs are among the nation’s top 50 — and six are in the top 25 — of the 16 categories evaluated at 4,861 U.S. hospitals this year by U.S. News & World Report. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/16/2009 7:55:00 AM
  • Business provides minority students a springboard to successThe School of Business, is working with the 2009 Summer Bridge Program for business students — a seven-week, rewarding academic opportunity for minority high-school graduates who will enroll in UAB this fall and major in business. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2009 2:00:00 PM
  • Robot command is no trivial pursuit at Engineering CampThe scene played out exactly like Paul George had envisioned for the School of Engineering’s first Experiencing Engineering & Robotics camp. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2009 1:50:00 PM
  • Psychology’s Gampher brings in-class energy onlineThis past spring Eric Gampher, Ph.D., went to the one group he thought would know best what he should do in his first online psychology course this summer — his students in the classroom. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2009 1:45:00 PM
  • Facilities adds two GEMs to its vehicle fleetThe two-seat cars are powered by six 12-volt, no-maintenance batteries and have a travel range of approximately 35 miles on a full charge. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2009 1:40:00 PM
  • UAB statement on Office of Research Integrity actionsThe Office of Research Integrity of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has notified the University of Alabama at Birmingham that two former UAB employees have been debarred by the federal government from eligibility to receive any federal funds, including for grants and contracts. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 7/8/2009 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB study defines safe limit of potassium for heart-failure patientsNew research indicates that optimum range for serum potassium for heart-failure patients, one of the most sensitive populations to changes in potassium levels in the blood, is between 4 and 5 mEq per liter. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/1/2009 8:55:00 AM
  • Nursing invites comments for accreditation reviewThe School of Nursing is scheduled for an accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in September. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/29/2009 8:55:00 AM
  • Two named to endowed professorshipsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has named John Owen, M.D., and Robert Gaston, M.D., to endowed professorships at UAB during its recent meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/29/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • Two language professors awarded emeriti statusThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees honored two professors with emeriti status at its June 19 meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/29/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • Diabetes clinic offers one-day multi-specialty evaluationsUAB has created a fresh new approach to the treatment of diabetes with the addition of the Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2009 1:55:00 PM
  • Volunteering makes lasting impression on teens, employeesThe UAB Hospital Summer Teen Volunteer Program gives teenagers a hands-on look at the medical field and the working world. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2009 1:35:00 PM
  • UABHS Innovation Award winners chosenThe UAB Health System announced the winners of its inaugural Innovation Awards, which acknowledge inventive programs, policies and processes implemented by its entities and affiliates during the past two years that led to significant, measurable improvements in patient care or operational efficiency. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2009 1:35:00 PM
  • Verified: UAB only ACS Level 1 trauma center in stateUAB Hospital again has been designated as the only adult Level 1 trauma center verified by the by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in Alabama, a distinction held since 2000. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Faculty leading faculty in portfolio development workshopThe Teaching Portfolio Informational Seminar gave faculty a way to consider and document everything from the statement of their teaching philosophy to their teaching responsibilities and feedback from students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Research shows moderately reducing carbohydrates may help weight lossA diet with a slight reduction from the American norm of calories from carbohydrates may help in weight loss, say UAB researchers. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/24/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Engineers to rappel from atop Shelby Building this weekUAB Project Management Services will conduct its final inspection of the exterior of the Shelby Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building, June 17-19. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/15/2009 2:15:00 PM
  • Percy is leading the charge in Rett syndrome researchAlan Percy, professor of pediatric neurology and medical director of the Civitan International Research Center, has been involved with Rett syndrome since it was first identified in the United States and now is a highly recognized an authority on Rett syndrome and other rare neuro-developmental diseases. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/15/2009 9:05:00 AM
  • Wellness Committee events to aid, educate employeesThe Employee Benefits Committee created a Wellness Committee three years ago as a way to promote health and wellness among the faculty and staff at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/15/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • Child-health update focuses on the rise of overweight, obese children in AmericaThe Leadership and Education in Child-Health Nursing training program focuses on training the next generation of child-health nursing faculty leaders. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/15/2009 7:30:00 AM
  • New organization to help adjust veterans to academic lifeCasey Borch, a Navy veteran of the first Gulf War, was able to turn his academic career around, defying the odds that are stacked against many of today’s returning military members. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • More than meets the eyeOmar Ismail (left) of the Alabama School of Fine Arts and Ian Kirkconnell of Vestavia Hills High School construct a robot as part of the summer Computer Science Camp, hosted by the UAB Department of Computer & Information Sciences. Area high-school students have an opportunity to learn Java programming, robotics and computer graphics during the camp. For more information on summer camps, visit www.uab.edu/summercamps. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • Passion for patient care promotes rigor in researchDuring his fellowship, Boris Pasche began exploring cancer genetics and discovered a mutation that was a tumor-susceptibility gene. He realized that if genes involved in cancers can be identified, then early detection and treatment could be improved. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/2/2009 12:40:00 PM
  • UAB Hospital productivity initiative review complete UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands and the UAB Health System have reviewed performance with regard to productivity Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 6/2/2009 10:00:00 AM
  • Focus on fitnessSteve Powell leads a lunchtime Tai Chi class on the Green. Check out the Campus Rec Center calendar for outdoor pursuits, personal training or group fitness at www.uab.edu/campusreccenter. Learn more about UAB Wellness activities on the Human Resources site at www.hrm.uab.edu. Or plan your own event on the Green; e-mail HUC@uab.edu for information. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/1/2009 9:10:00 AM
  • UAB Reporter changes for summer, fallJune 1 was the last print issue of the UAB Reporter for the summer; we’ll resume printing and distributing the newsletter with the Monday, Sept. 7 edition. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/1/2009 7:05:00 AM
  • Adamson's dedication inspires, reassures Hem/Onc fellowsKelly Adamson, the administrative associate in the Department of Hematology/Oncology, is May’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2009 1:15:00 PM
  • Cottonseed compound shows promise in battling lethal brain cancer, says FiveashAn experimental drug derived from cottonseed shows promise in retarding growth of a most lethal form of brain tumor, according to UAB researchers who recently completed a Phase II clinical trial of its efficacy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2009 1:10:00 PM
  • IMA offers powerful tools to aid translational researchersThe Integrated Molecular Analysis facility provides a centralized resource for tissue preparation, gene-expression analysis and protein quantification. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2009 1:05:00 PM
  • ’09 Discussion Book gives students room to explore, createStudents will have new creative avenues to explore this fall with the 2009 Dis-cussion Book selection of Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • Resources online to help compete for NIH, NSF stimulus fundingIn response to funding opportunities created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), UAB established 12 Stimulus Working Groups to develop resources for research, education and service efforts and to develop Web pages to assist in competing in priority funding areas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:55:00 AM
  • Benevolent Fund seeking volunteersAll UAB employees interested in serving on the UAB Benevolent Fund Council should complete and return an application by June 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:55:00 AM
  • Korf selected to lead American College of Medical GeneticsBruce Korf, the Wayne H. and Sara Crews Finley Professor of Medical Genetics and chair of the Department of Genetics, recently began a two-year term as president of The American College of Medical Genetics. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:50:00 AM
  • New tear research focused on contact lens benefits, risksLucy Kehinde, a doctoral student in the Vision Sciences graduate program is the lead researcher on a tears project that looks at the impact contact lens use has on general eye health. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:45:00 AM
  • Equipment gives nuclear med tech students advantageTwo Gamma cameras were were donated to the lab’s this past fall, and now nuclear medicine technology students have an opportunity for hands-on learning. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:40:00 AM
  • Weaver wins Hudson Alpha Prize for immune system researchCasey Weaver has been awarded the prestigious HudsonAlpha Prize for Outstanding Innovation in Life Sciences. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:35:00 AM
  • Nursing receives coveted VA Academy designationThe UAB School of Nursing now is designated a Veterans Affairs (VA) Nursing Academy by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, joining 14 other schools of nursing nationwide. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:20:00 AM
  • Gage is first associate provost for Enrollment ManagementBrent A. Gage, Ph.D., has been named to fill the newly created post of associate provost for enrollment management effective Aug. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:15:00 AM
  • New animation classes coming with timeThe Department of Art & Art History recently added a technical component for students to consider: Time-based animation. Christopher Lowther taught the first course this semester. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2009 7:10:00 AM
  • May 19 emergency readiness drill setUAB will participate in a drill from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 19 to evaluate the institution’s preparedness and emergency response to bioterrorism acts in the city and on campus. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 5/14/2009 4:45:00 PM
  • Women’s softball team to get a field of their ownSite preparation begins for the construction of a Women’s Fast Pitch Softball field and parking on the site of the former tennis courts and adjacent area along Sixth Avenue South between 11th and 12th streets. The women’s team has played its home games at nearby George Ward Park since the team was created in 2000. The new facility is expected to be operational by January 2010. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/13/2009 9:20:00 AM
  • Birmingham Health Care Clinic to begin serving Russell Clinic primary care, gynecology patients in JulyPhysician faculty and residents will begin seeing patients of the Russell General Internal Medicine and Gynecology continuity clinics at Birmingham Health Care Clinic beginning in July, coinciding with the new School of Medicine residency year. Posted by Linda Gunter on 5/7/2009 10:00:00 PM
  • Warehouse closing May 12-18 to prepare for auction Posted by Linda Gunter on 5/7/2009 11:40:00 AM
  • Experience, state-of-the-art care strengths of programOne year ago UAB became the first medical center in the United States to offer the speedier cancer radiation therapy known as RapidArc, a next-generation. John Fiveash, M.D., associate professor of radiation oncology says the therapy has produced tremendous results. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Get contacts to replace reading glasses at UAB Eye CareUAB Eye Care has been testing lenses in its Cornea Contact Lens Clinic that allow patients to wear the lenses before they’ve been released and marketed nationwide. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Center treats children with MS, similar nerve diseasesFunding for the UAB Center for Pediatric Onset of Demyelinating Disease (CPODD) began in 2006 with a five-year grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which declared the group one of six Centers of Excellence and created the network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers in the United States. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • English language training will help recruit international students to UABThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees recently approved the School of Education English Language and Culture Institute (ELCI), giving UAB the resources to keep prospective students on campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Drug Discovery Alliance aids UAB, SRI researchersThe ADDA is a new collaboration between UAB and the Southern Research Institute (SRI) that will ensure that researchers will have the equipment and expertise necessary to conduct preliminary research that will lay a foundation for future NIH funding. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Engineering team wins Alabama Launchpad competition"Alabama Launchpad is such a great idea and an outstanding opportunity for people who work in academics to try and commercialize the things they develop,” said Selvum Pillay. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Reserve the Campus Green for your next eventThe UAB Campus Green is now open, and its location, size and appearance make this area the perfect place for activities such as concerts, picnics and even receptions. For information on reserving the Campus Green, con-tact the HUC Operations Scheduling Office at 934-8100, e-mail HUC@uab.edu5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 9:30:00 AM
  • One-and-done fund drive is a successWBHM met its spring fundraising goal of $150,000, and a major gift from local advertising agency kept the drive to one day. General Manager Mike Morgan said Tinsley Van Durand heard the station was $19,000 short on its one-day drive and decided to donate. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • U.S. News ranks UAB profesional schools among nation’s bestThe UAB AIDS and Health Administration programs again have been ranked among the nation’s Top 10 graduate programs, according to rankings released Thursday, April, 23, in U.S. News Media Group’s 2010 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools, available online at www.usnews.com/grad and featured in the May U.S. News & World Report magazine. Posted by Linda Gunter on 4/30/2009 8:35:00 AM
  • UAB takes first, second in Alabama Launchpad competitionUAB teams took first and second place and a combined $150,000 prize money in the annual Alabama Launchpad business plan competition. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/21/2009 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB merges departments in Business, SBSUAB has merged departments in the schools of Business and Social & Behavioral Sciences, based on recommendations to the provost from those deans. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/20/2009 5:45:00 PM
  • Fly America Act still governs most travelAll airfare for foreign travel reimbursed from federal funds will be reviewed for compliance with the “Fly America Act,” which essentially states that anyone using federal funds to pay for air travel must use U.S. flag carriers. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 11:25:00 AM
  • ‘Spirit of collaboration’ makes Whitmire a valuable asset Co-workers who know Carolyn Whitmire frequently mention her attention to detail, technical skills, professionalism and superior knowledge as strong characteristics — characteristics certainly valued in her role as research compliance manager. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 11:15:00 AM
  • CORD develops regional science fair into state’s largestUAB and its Center for Community Outreach and Development (CORD) assumed responsibility for the Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair in 2005, and the number of children, teachers and schools participating has skyrocketed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 11:10:00 AM
  • Young professionals named to 2009 Leadership UAB class Approximately 50 people ages 25-40 have been selected from a cross-section of young professionals from the city's corporate, civic and volunteer organizations for the 2009 Class of Leadership UAB. Posted by Tyler Greer on 4/16/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • Sterne Library awards grants for collection developmentThe Mervyn H. Sterne Library has awarded 10 competitive grants for collection development totaling $13,228. The successful applications will secure one-time purchases of materials for the collection in several areas. Posted by Tyler Greer on 4/16/2009 10:20:00 AM
  • Register your kids now for 2009 UAB summer campsWant a summer camp for your kids? UAB is the place to look. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 10:10:00 AM
  • Bear market doesn’t slow Center for Economic EducationSarah Culver, as director of the UAB Center for Economic Education, lends her expertise to promote economic and financial literacy by providing education resources to teachers and students from Huntsville to Anniston to Birmingham. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 10:10:00 AM
  • New clinic aims to treat the ‘cellular glue’ that supports the building blocks of lifeThe new Bone Dysplasia and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic for Adults and Children provides integrated care for patients with anomalies in their connective tissues. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 10:00:00 AM
  • Dixon’s colorful talent wins School of Medicine Art ShowKaren Dixon's submitted this year's faculty winning entry in the annual School of Medicine Art Show. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 9:50:00 AM
  • GCL students get first-hand look at living in povertyStudents in the Global and Community Leadership (GCL) Honors Program recently took an overnight trip to Servants in Faith and Technology (SIFAT) in Lineville, a Christian nonprofit organization that provides training for people who want to work with the poor in developing nations. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2009 9:45:00 AM
  • Screening not catching ovarian cancer earlyThe only available screening tests for ovarian cancer fail to catch early signs of the disease and often result in unnecessary surgery, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers say in a study published April 1 in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 11:40:00 AM
  • Professors selected for Excellence in Mentorship honorSeven UAB professors from three schools are recipients of the 2009 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Genetic link reveals cause for rates of colon cancer death among African-AmericansA new study reveals the first-ever genetic link to the reason African-Americans are at increased risk of dying from colon cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:40:00 AM
  • Liver disease education hits the road with Liver U forumsThe Liver Center is in the midst of a patient and community education program aimed at informing people in the greater Birmingham area of the risks of fatty liver disease and how it can be prevented. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:25:00 AM
  • Paolone brings green passion to new Recycling CenterJon Paolone has a passion for educating others to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:20:00 AM
  • Contest winner hopes slogan gives people hope, faith in the good will of humankindLaura Newton submitted the winning entry for the new Benevolent Fund campaign slogan. Her submission, “Give Help, Give Hope,” was selected the winner among 230 other entries. Posted by Mary Barrett on 4/3/2009 10:15:00 AM
  • Benevolent Fund asks employees to give help, give hopeUAB’s Benevolent Fund campaign drive reached new heights in 2008, receiving record pledges of $1,634,212 from employees — topping the previous high mark by more than $100,000. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:10:00 AM
  • UAB Police Department attains IACLEA accreditationUAB’s Police Department is the first university police force in Alabama accredited by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), signifying that it conforms to the highest professional standards for campus law enforcement and protective services. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:05:00 AM
  • Government has open chair positionThe UAB Department of Government in the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences seeks to fill the chair position beginning Aug. 15. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:05:00 AM
  • Annual republication of UAB’s Sexual Harassment PolicyPeriodically, UAB republicizes existing policies so that new employees or new administrators will be kept informed of the policies and guidelines governing UAB. The version of the Sexual Harassment Policy printed here has been in effect since Jan. 27, 1999, and – as is required by the policy – is being recirculated to the UAB community in full as a reminder of its existence. For more information about the policy, visit www.iss.uab.edu/Pol/SexHarasStab.pdf. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2009 10:00:00 AM
  • Marchase: Stimulus funds may hold great promise for local economy, health careRichard Marchase, vice president for Research and Economic Development, said new and expanded resources are being made available to inform UAB researchers of opportunities for these new grant funds. Posted by Dan Willson on 4/2/2009 12:15:00 PM
  • Academic Realignment Commission created to assess academic options, alternativesAs the market for higher education evolves and UAB’s competitive academic environment changes, it is imperative that the university’s current organizational and functional alignments be reviewed, evaluated and adjusted to meet strategic priorities and academic objectives. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • UAB to focus on future, says President Carol GarrisonDr. Garrison discusses the Health System's "Bridge to the Future" program and the academic units' "Creating our Future" program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2009 11:55:00 AM
  • Faculty Senate elects new 2009 officers, representativesMark Lockhart, M.D., associate professor of radiology, will replace Warren Martin, Ph.D., professor of business, as chair for the June 1 to May 31, 2010, term of the UAB Faculty Senate. Posted by Mary Barrett on 4/2/2009 11:50:00 AM
  • Evening honoring Howard Houser to help endow professorshipThe School of Health Professions will celebrate the long career of Howard Houser, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Health Services Administration, with seated dinner event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the Vestavia Country Club. Posted by Mary Barrett on 3/30/2009 8:00:00 AM
  • Vines’ dependability, good attitude praised by co-workersDonald Vines, a senior mail clerk in the Pediatrics Chair Office, is the Employee of the Month for March. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • International Space Station using UAB space freezersThe space shuttle Discovery is returning a UAB-designed cryogenic freezer from the International Space Station, and work will soon begin to prepare the freezers for the next generation of U.S. spacecraft. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Stargazers to offer high-powered view of moon, starsThree nights of telescopic star and planet viewing are planned, from 7 to 9 p.m. April 2-5, in the parking lot between Campbell Hall and Bartow Arena, weather permitting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to 13Thirteen faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation, Monday, March 23 at 10 a.m. in the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Geiger is 2009 Odessa Woolfolk recipientBrian Geiger is being honored for his community service work with the 2009 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Woodford earns top international prize for nephrologyPediatric nephrologist Lisa Guay-Woodford, M.D., will receive a top international award in nephrology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • Kraus takes indoor exercise machine to roadWhether it’s in Birmingham or on the streets of San Francisco, Orlando or New York, wherever David Kraus rides his StreetStrider, people want to know more about his cycling machine. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2009 9:00:00 AM
  • UAB to publish electronic student newsletter – GreenMailUAB will begin publishing GreenMail, an electronic newsletter for its entire student population, Wednesday, March 18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/17/2009 4:05:00 AM
  • Reaffirmation of UAB’s EO policyThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is fully committed to the policies and practices of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in our treatment of all persons, including current and prospective faculty, staff and students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 10:40:00 AM
  • John Bankston is 2009 Visiting ArtistThe UAB Department of Art & Art History welcomes John Bankston as the 2009 Jack Drake Visiting Artist. His works will be on show from March 7 to April 4 at the UAB Visual Arts Gallery. Admission is free. Call 934-0815. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 10:40:00 AM
  • Campus Rec offers employees free trial for Spring Break 2009While UAB students are working on their tans, you can be working on your fitness and wellness goals. Campus Recreation is offering free access to all faculty, staff and alumni during spring break, from Saturday, March 7 through Saturday, March 14.   Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 10:40:00 AM
  • UAB Eye Care can help Save Your VisionUAB Eye Care is encouraging employees to schedule their annual eye examination this month as part of Save Your Vision Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • Robot-assisted heart surgery reduces recovery time, scarringA UAB cardiac surgeon is using the revolutionary, robot-based da Vinci Surgical System to perform minimally invasive mitral valve repairs and replacements that enable patients to recover in days instead of weeks. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 10:15:00 AM
  • Parkinson’s patients get new voice with speech therapyUAB is one of only five places in Alabama to provide LSVT speech therapy and is the only location with more than one therapist trained to administer the therapy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 10:05:00 AM
  • Grape seed shows promise in fight against lung cancerThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says lung cancer is responsible for more deaths in the United States each year than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 9:45:00 AM
  • New laser gives hope to indigent, training to residentsThe UAB Department of Ophthalmology, with the assistance of the Lions Club of Alabama and Lions Clubs International, recently purchased a laser with cutting-edge technology that can put a halt to progressive visual loss caused by PDR. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 9:40:00 AM
  • SOPH students tap into World Water WeekThe Student Association for Graduate Education (SAGE) in Maternal and Child Health is encouraging local restaurants to ask their customers to donate $1 or more to raise money for the Tap Project, a UNICEF endeavor to improve water and sanitation projects around the world. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 9:35:00 AM
  • 25 years and going strong (From left to right) Ada Long, Lucy Tufts, Mike Sloane and Karmie Johnson helped celebrate the 25th anniversary of the UAB Honors Program Feb. 20-21 with a symposium in the Hulsey Recital Hall. Long, the founding director of the program, delivered one of the keynote addresses for the weekend. Sloane, the current director of the program, also addressed those attendance, as did Tufts and Johnson, who are Honors Program alumni. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2009 9:35:00 AM
  • Snowman's colors are green and coldA one-day snow event March 1 gave students Tracy Resler and Kaci Weaver the chance to build a traditional snowman, and the warming currents cleared it all up in time for classes Monday. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/2/2009 1:35:00 PM
  • May commencement schedule announcedThe May 9 spring commencement at Bartow Arena will consist of two ceremonies, each including about half of the graduating class. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/26/2009 10:15:00 AM
  • New driving simulator mimicks real-world conditionsCell phones, texting, iPods, radio, children, eating — the list of distractions we face when driving our cars is quite ex-tensive. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/24/2009 9:35:00 AM
  • Blazer Café to close March 6 for remodel Blazer Café will close at 2 p.m. Friday, March 6 for remodeling and will reopen in the fall with new concepts — including a Taco Bell Express— plus expanded serving areas and updated seating areas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 10:50:00 AM
  • Pence, students prep for first trip to national Ethics BowlThe Ethics Bowl Team will compete for the first time in the national Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl March 5 in Cincinnati. They finished second in the regional competition this past fall to advance to the national final. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Focus on the brain a smart move for growing centerA little more than two years into its existence, the Comprehensive Neuroscience Center (CNC) is making a name for itself. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 10:40:00 AM
  • Three to be lead honorees at UAB’s annual service awardsMaggie Hawkins (left), Jesse Milby (right) and the recently retired J. Daniel Lynn will be honored for 40 years of service to UAB at this year’s service awards program to be held Friday, Feb. 27. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 9:40:00 AM
  • Outstanding Women to be honored in March 5 ceremonyUAB will honor its six Outstanding Women for 2009 during a ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Bartow Arena Green and Gold Room. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 9:35:00 AM
  • Bej seeks partners in extremophile researchBej has been studying the biodiversity of extremophiles to better understand how these organisms survive in such extreme environments and to see ifthey possess the key to the treatment and prevention of skin cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2009 9:25:00 AM
  • UAB, CommuteSmart invite you to take advantage of new programHow would you like a free ride to campus for two weeks? You can — with a new vanpool ride-sharing campaign from CommuteSmart. Posted by Tyler Greer on 2/16/2009 10:50:00 AM
  • UAB wins grant for Advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance CenterUAB will establish a state-of-the-art 800 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) facility with a grant of $2 million from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), part of the National Institutes of Health. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/13/2009 9:15:00 AM
  • School of Medicine Art Show features faculty, studentsThe ninth annual UAB School of Medicine’s Art Show continues to examine and showcase the link between art and medicine with 66 submissions from UAB faculty, residents and medical students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/12/2009 8:30:00 AM
  • Physicist Sergey Mirov wins 2009 Ireland Award for Scholarly DistinctionUAB physicist Sergey Mirov, Ph.D., has won the 2009 Carolyn P. and Charles W. Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction. A dinner and lecture preceded by cocktails will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at The Club. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/9/2009 10:05:00 AM
  • Trustees appoint six emeriti facultySix UAB faculty members were granted emeritus status at the Feb. 6 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/9/2009 9:50:00 AM
  • UAB prepares for environmental auditUAB is participating in a new cooperative program with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that allows participating schools in the Southeast to inspect each other using trained auditors, self-report any violations found and submit a plan to correct the problems to the EPA. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/6/2009 8:40:00 AM
  • Reach out and readRobert Lee (left) and KenNyah Pritchett (right) play with books as they wait for their appointment at Children’s Park Place. A book fair benefitting the Reach Out and Read program will take place Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20, in the second floor lobby of Children’s Harbor. The program, sponsored by the UAB Pediatric Primary Care Clinic, encourages parents to read to their children. Books donated will be given to children ages 6 months to 5 years during their annual checkup. The books are used to assess the child’s developmental skills and to model reading behavior for the parent during the visit. Posted by Tyler Greer on 2/5/2009 12:45:00 PM
  • UAHSF awards more than $1.2 million to faculty projectsThe UAHSF General Endowment Fund awarded a total of $1,250,000 for 2009 to nine grant recipients across four categories: clinical care initiatives, medical education initiatives, laboratory research initiatives and patient-research initiatives. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2009 12:40:00 PM
  • Recovery program returns patients to productive livesThe Addiction Recovery Program unites renowned specialists, innovative treatments, advanced research and state-of-the-art medical resources to create a strong network of support for each patient. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • WIF, Hazelrig-Salter facility construction on scheduleA drought isn’t good for most of us, but it was a boon for the construction of the Women and Infants Center and adjoining Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Facility. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • Ethics filing deadline is April 30; online option now availableUAB employees who meet a certain salary threshold, or whose job includes management of state funds in certain capacities, are required to file their annual Statement of Economic Interests form with the Alabama Ethics Commission by April 30. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • Sleep/Wake Center has relocatedAlmost 74 percent of Americans do not get enough sleep each night, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and more people are suffering from sleep deprivation each year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2009 11:15:00 AM
  • Biologics: New class of drugs studied for safetyThe Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs) recently was awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare and Quality (AHRQ) to study the risks and benefits of biologics to provide patients and their doctors more definitive information on the benefits and risks of the medications. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2009 11:10:00 AM
  • PMS receives another prestigious awardNew Stories from the South, an annual compilation of short stories published by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill and billed as the year’s best stories written by southern writers, will republish a story from the recent edition of PMS poemmemoirstory in it’s next edition. Posted by Tyler Greer on 1/30/2009 10:20:00 AM
  • Terri Jones is always ready for the opportunity to leadTerri Jones’ drive, dedication and determination are a few of the reasons why the office services specialist in Prosthodontics is January’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 11:10:00 AM
  • Cracco engages prospective art students in studio workDerek Cracco relishes the opportunity to sell the virtues of the Department of Art & Art History. The department’s talent, facilities and Birmingham’s rich cultural resources provide the three foundations for his pitch. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 11:05:00 AM
  • New autism grant spurs mentoring relationship, researchRajesh Kana and graduate student Heather Wadsworth will be studying how autism affects the ability to imitate and understand others in research funded by a new grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Network Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Center (IDDRC) at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 10:55:00 AM
  • PMS journal recognized again by Best Creative NonfictionPMS poemmemoirstory, the women’s literary journal published by the UAB Department of English, is receiving national recognition again – this time for its eighth edition. Posted by Tyler Greer on 1/22/2009 10:50:00 AM
  • Students promote SciTech’s Tucker for national awardDiane Tucker’s vision that the campus could work together to provide an exciting set of research opportunities for undergraduates led to the creation of The Science and Technology Honors Program three years ago. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Fouad named to NIH minority health advisory councilrofessor Mona Fouad, M.D., director of the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 10:45:00 AM
  • Man’s best friend also can provide therapeutic careUAB partners with the non-profit Hand-In-Paw organization, professionally trained teams of people and their pets who motivate children with disabilities to reach therapy goals, comfort the lonely at nursing homes and ease the stress and pain of children and their families fighting chronic and terminal illnesses. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • Information technology usage reminder Posted by Linda Gunter on 1/16/2009 10:30:00 AM
  • Inquiro launched second edition Jan. 9The School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics hosted a reception for the launch of Inquiro, UAB's undergraduate research journal, Friday, Jan. 9 in the Sanctuary of the Spencer Honors House. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/12/2009 7:40:00 AM
  • UAB Benevolent Fund offers prize for the winning 2009 sloganSubmit the winning slogan for the 2009 UAB Faculty and Staff Benevolent Fund campaign and win a brand new 8 GB Silver iPod Nano. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2009 10:40:00 AM
  • Voilà — employees showcase unique art talents on HGTV“That’s Clever!” showcases the contemporary crafting scene around the country. The segments featuring UAB employees were filmed in December 2006, but the season did not begin airing until this Jan. 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • Career Services is helping students prepare for futureA significant number of UAB students are use Career Services to prepare for life after college. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2009 10:30:00 AM
  • Study shows risk to babies in elective early term C-sectionsWomen choosing repeat cesarean deliveries at 37 or 38 weeks gestation, without a medical or obstetric indication, are up to two times more likely to have a baby with serious complications, including respiratory distress resulting in mechanical ventilation and NICU admission. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2009 10:25:00 AM
  • CT colonography a new alternative to colonoscopyA new, noninvasive virtual colonoscopy program to screen for colorectal cancer will be available at UAB beginning as early as April 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2009 10:20:00 AM
  • Men's Basketball opens conference playRobert Vaden (right) and the UAB Men’s Basketball team open conference play this month. The Blazers will host Central Florida Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. and Louisiana-Lafayette Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. Both games will be in Bartow Arena. Order tickets by calling 975-8221 or by e-mail at tickets@uab.edu. Faculty and staff also can sign up for the all-sports pass B-ticket for as little as $10 a month by visiting www.uab.edu/bticket. Posted by Linda Gunter on 1/8/2009 10:20:00 AM
  • UAB Gospel Choir on iTunes “Best Songs of ‘08” list iTunes has released its list of the Best Gospel Songs of 2008, and “Daily I Shall Worship Thee,” from the UAB Gospel Choir’s “Gospel 101: Go Dominate!” CD/DVD set, is track No. 13 on the service’s compilation set. Posted by Linda Gunter on 1/7/2009 8:10:00 AM
  • Carnegie Foundation recognizes UAB for its engagement, outreachUAB has been selected for the 2008 Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 6:30:00 PM
  • CIDRZ seeking special Christmas giftsKaren She hopes to take needed supplies to the staff of CIDRZ, including used stethoscopes, which she is collecting through the end of December. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 10:10:00 AM
  • Campus Rec offers free trial period for employees, alumniYou have nothing to lose — except unwanted pounds — and everything to gain from Friday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, when the Campus Rec Center will offer a free trial period for UAB employees and alumni. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • New online disclosure form available Jan. 1 UAB employees will be able to disclose consulting activities and sponsored research submissions online beginning Jan. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • Nano collaborators drive new interdisciplinary research“In essence, we’re expanding the scope of a traditional biomedical researcher by looking at a given problem using the techniques and approaches that came with the development of the digital computer.” —John Robinson, M.D., Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • Glover’s personal chemistry mix: cleaning and paintingGeorgia Glover is December’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Inaugural Back of the Envelope Awards fund creative researchSOPH faculty were invited to submit ideas – literally on the back of a standard letter envelope – 19 researchers responded by a late October deadline. Winners were chosen for creativity, innovation and other factors. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Scale Back Alabama returns with more prize opportunitiesAlabama hospitals and the state Department of Public Health are challenging overweight citizens to make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight with their annual Scale Back Alabama campaign and contest. Posted by Tyler Greer on 12/18/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • Math & science expo unearths area GEMSA recent event hosted by the UAB School of Education gave young girls the opportunity to create and exhibit math and science experiments and demonstrate their ability to use technology such as digital cameras, podcasts and other multimedia tools. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • Santa comes to UABSanta Claus visits children at UAB Hospital to deliver gifts as part of UAB Hospital's Annual Toy Fund Celebration. The Maintenance Department hosts the annual event in which hospital employees have collected donations to purchase toys and supplies for the children staying at UAB Hospital. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/15/2008 12:05:00 PM
  • Employee educational assistance policy change announcedEffective with the spring 2009 semester, employees no longer must certify themselves for employee educational assistance in Oracle; however, certification is required for eligible dependents/spouse. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/9/2008 6:25:00 AM
  • Whitley ready for NIAID duty, gives tips for flu seasonUAB researcher Richard Whitley, M.D., president-elect of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA),recently spoke to the UAB Reporter about the coming influenza season and how people should be preparing for it. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2008 12:05:00 PM
  • New device gives hope for independence to patientsA revolutionary device that significantly improves rehabilitation for patients with spinal-cord injuries, stroke and degenerative diseases is in use at Spain Rehabilitation Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2008 12:05:00 PM
  • CommuteSmart names UAB Smart Innovator for 2008For the past 10 years, UAB’s partnership with CommuteSmart has been as close to perfect as any collaboration can be. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2008 12:05:00 PM
  • World AIDS Day recognized on campusStudent Affairs Specialist Debbie Morgette reads a block of The AIDS Memorial Quilt which was on display at the Blazer Hall Residence Life Center. The quilt was displayed on campus Dec. 1 on the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/1/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • Seeking nominees for Ireland Visiting Scholar Nominations for the 2010 Ireland Distinguished Visiting Scholar Prize now are being accepted. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/24/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Bowen ‘makes UAB a home’Bowen has made quite an impression on her co-workers in her time at UAB as a hard-working, honest professional with a smile and a warm personality endearing to those she encounters. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/21/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • Economy taking a bite out of hospital Christmas toy fundThis year’s donations to the Hospital Maintenance Christmas Toy Fund celebration are lagging, likely due to the nation’s economy. Everyone's help is needed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 11:40:00 AM
  • Extreme student project was literally out of this worldWhen Marzell McAfee and Brandon Brown learned their Huffman High School biology class would be conducting a science experiment at UAB that would be launched on a spacecraft, well, their anticipation was suddenly out of this world. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • Freshmen teach elementary Dollars and Sense lessonsThe School of Business and Junior Achievement are providing finance-literacy lessons to area grade-schoolers, giving UAB students an opportunity to better understand economic and financial principles. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Roth named to Anderson chair in pathologyPathology Chair Kevin A. Roth, M.D., Ph.D., was been named to the Robert and Ruth Anderson Endowed Chair in Pathology by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/20/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Physicians to receive better training to care for older adultsProviding health care for older adults with multiple medical conditions or advanced illness is a difficult and complex task, and UAB is responding with innovative education and training for its medical students, residents and faculty. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/20/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Students get a taste of service with Habitat fundraiserSandhya Kumar, along with Jennifer Ghandhi, organized the Nov. 12 competition “From Gingerbread House to Habitat Home” at the Spencer Honors House to raise money for Habitat for Humanity International (HHI). Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Speech therapy may help 90 percent of patients with Parkinson diseaseUAB’s Spain Rehabilitation Center is offering a unique speech-therapy program for people with Parkinson disease. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/20/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Speech therapy may help 90 percent of patients with Parkinson diseaseUAB’s Spain Rehabilitation Center is offering a unique speech-therapy program for people with Parkinson disease. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/20/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Speech therapy may help 90 percent of patients with Parkinson diseaseUAB’s Spain Rehabilitation Center is offering a unique speech-therapy program for people with Parkinson disease. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/20/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • UAB prof is Alabama’s best, says Carnegie Foundation Jeffrey Gray, Ph.D., associate professor of computer sciences in the UAB School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, was named Alabama Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching during an awards luncheon Nov. 20 in Washington, D.C. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Nominate an outstanding womanThe UAB Women’s Center and UAB Women’s Studies are looking for outstanding women. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/20/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Walthall promotes hope to kids through love of scienceGENEius is a laboratory experience in molecular biology and genetics for high-school biology students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Students go behind the scenes of the music industryHigh-school music students and K-12 music teachers got a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action at a recent Music Technology Academy in the UAB technology lab and recording studio. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2008 10:25:00 AM
  • Stent-coating promises to improve post-op healingA nanomatrix for stent-coating designed at UAB mimics natural endothelium — the substance that lines blood vessels — and has the potential to prevent post-operative tissue scarring along the blood-vessel wall and lessen the possibility of blockage at the stent site. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/13/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • UAB CCTS announces inaugural funding for Mentored Career Development ProgramIn May 2008, UAB was awarded the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health. As a part of this award, the UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is pleased to announce inaugural funding for the CCTS Mentored Career Development Program (CCTS KL2). Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/13/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • Parcak to discuss space-age EgyptologySarah Parcak, Ph.D., assistant professor in Social and Behavioral Sciences, will discuss how NASA satellites and high-resolution space imagery are being used to discover hundreds of previously unknown ancient cities in Egypt during a Sigma XI pizza lunch meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/13/2008 10:25:00 AM
  • Junior faculty: Apply for research support fundsIn May 2008, UAB was awarded the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health. As a part of this award, the UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is pleased to announce inaugural funding for the CCTS Mentored Career Development Program (CCTS KL2). Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/13/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Economy taking a bite out of hospital Christmas toy fund The UAB Hospital Maintenance Department is raising money to support the Child Life Program at UAB for the 27th consecutive year when it hosts the annual Christmas Toy Fund celebration Thursday, Dec. 11. Posted by Tyler Greer on 11/13/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Greater Birmingham Math Partnership wins national grantThe Greater Birmingham Mathematics Partnership (GBMP) has received a two-year, $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to establish a program for teachers of mathematics. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/10/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • UAB chosen as one of ‘Best Places to Work in Academia’UAB is ranked No. 5 nationally in the “Best Places to Work in Academia” survey of life science researchers published in the November issue of The Scientist magazine. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/10/2008 7:35:00 AM
  • Brain tumor drug made from herpes virus passes next hurdleAn anti-brain tumor agent developed from a genetically engineered herpes simplex virus has been shown to be safe when given in two doses and injected directly into the brain of patients with malignant glioma. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/7/2008 7:35:00 AM
  • Patient Assistance Fund benefits from benefitUAB employees and UAB Hospital visitors bid on auction items as Laney Gernenz (right) reviews auction tickets during Spain Rehabilitation Center’s Patient Assistance Fund Silent Auction, which was held Oct. 28. The auction raised $3,625, plus an additional $125 from neck and back massages given at the auction. In total, more than $4,200 was raised by the In-Patient Physical Therapy Department for the month of October. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Patient Assistance Fund, contact Libby Barnes at 934-4940 or elbarnes@uabmc.edu. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2008 11:20:00 AM
  • ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ rehearsed, ready for stageRehearsals are in their final stages as Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk and the Department of Music ready the famous Christmas opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” for performance in Hulsey Music Hall later this month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2008 10:10:00 AM
  • Crum selected UAB’s 2008 Employee of the YearMary Alice Crum was named UAB's Employee of the Year. A reception was held in Crum’s honor Nov. 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Spinal cord-injury patients receive hands-on experienceGet a firsthand look at the new wave of treatment for patients with spinal cord injuries at the new Assistive Technology Laboratory in the Spain Rehabilitation Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2008 9:55:00 AM
  • New Metabolic Tracker can optimize weight loss effortsThe program uses a device called SenseWear® that determines energy balance, a major determining factor in weight change. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Engineering charged to develop new hydrogen busThe Birmingham Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Bus Project is under the direction of UAB and involves four other teams to design, manufacture, demonstrate and evaluate a 30-foot prototype bus in the heat, humidity and streets of Birmingham. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2008 9:10:00 AM
  • New pathway to bone-building identifiedScientists have identified a crucial step in hormone-triggered bone growth that could lead to development of new and better bone-building therapies, according to UAB research published in the November issue of the journal Genes and Development. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/3/2008 10:15:00 AM
  • Steele wins Conner Prize a second timeAssistant Professor Brian Steele, Ph.D., has been named the winner of the 2008 Frederick W. Conner Prize in the History of Ideas for the second time. He will receive the award during a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/31/2008 12:20:00 PM
  • New imaging tools speed diagnosis of eye diseaseNew technology at UAB will lead to quicker diagnosis of eye conditions such as glaucoma or retinal disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/30/2008 6:05:00 AM
  • Engineering is researching efficiency, efficacy of hydrogen-powered busA research team from the School of Engineering is part of a new project to design, manufacture, demonstrate and evaluate a hydrogen-fuel-cell bus that will be operated by the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA). Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/27/2008 11:30:00 AM
  • President’s Message: Vote Yes on 'Rainy Day' Amendment 1 on Nov. 4 ballot Posted by Linda Gunter on 10/23/2008 11:05:00 AM
  • Garrison: UAB still exceeds expectationsUAB continues to be an innovative and collaborative institution with a future even brighter than its past. That was the central theme of UAB President Carol Garrison’s State of the University address, hosted by the UAB Faculty Senate in the University Center Oct. 16. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Maintaining the Momentum exceeds five-year goal; FY '08 second best year everUAB raised $88.6 million dollar in gifts and pledges this past fiscal year, some 4.9 percent more than the year’s $84.5 million goal — and only slightly less than the university’s historical best of $91.5 million in the previous year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • 2008 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer is Robert KimberlyRobert Kimberly is an internationally recognized research scientist, an esteemed and nationally recognized clinician, an admired and successful educator, an accomplished administrator and a visionary leader. His also is the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award, the UAB Academic Health Center’s most prestigious faculty award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • Betros uses blended course to teach public speakingPublic speaking and knitting are both forms of art, and Cecil “Buddy” Betros, Jr., a basic course director in the Department of Communication Studies, knows them very well. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 9:00:00 AM
  • UAB uses B.E.S.T. effort to increase engineering studentsUAB has a new means to engage and excite younger students in the field of engineering and start growing that pipeline thanks to a new community outreach program known as Boosting Engineering, Science & Technology — or B.E.S.T. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 8:55:00 AM
  • A caring Jean Thrift is the ‘Voice of Employment’Jean Thrift of Human Resources Employment is October’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/23/2008 8:45:00 AM
  • Office of Study Away gets new name, continues to expand Josh Carter has directed the Office of Study Away since 2003, and the program has grown considerably under his leadership. He recently was named the recipient of the International Award of Excellence from the NAFSA Association of International Educators for Region VII. Posted by Tyler Greer on 10/23/2008 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB research suggests link between thyroid disorder and glaucomaNew research from UAB says that thyroid disorder may be a risk factor for developing glaucoma. In a study posted online Thursday, Oct. 16 in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, the researchers say people diagnosed with glaucoma are 38 percent more likely to have had a thyroid condition during their lifetime. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/20/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • Speech therapy may help 90 percent of patients with Parkinson diseaseUAB’s Spain Rehabilitation Center is offering a unique speech-therapy program for people with Parkinson disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/20/2008 11:00:00 AM
  • Nominate an outstanding womanThe UAB Women’s Center and UAB Women’s Studies are looking for outstanding women. Nominations are due no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2008 8:45:00 AM
  • Economic downfallSchool of Business Dean David Klock ended up in cold water during the school’s Homecoming Week events. Throwers paid $1 to throw and attempt to Dunk the Dean. The proceeds benefit the UAB chapter of the American Marketing Association student scholarship fund. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/14/2008 12:55:00 PM
  • Annual benefits open enrollment under way The annual benefits open enrollment period is under way, which means that all benefit-eligible UAB employees should be making final decisions related to medical, dental, vision, voluntary AD&D insurance coverage and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) well before 5 p.m. CT Friday, Oct. 31. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 1:00:00 PM
  • SITEWATCH: Homecoming blog debutsUAB is celebrating Homecoming the week of Oct. 13-18, capped with the Blazers’ conference battle with Marshall at Legion Field at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Posted by Linda Gunter on 10/9/2008 12:05:00 PM
  • Robots, research elevate urology’s status under AmlingSince joining the Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2005, Christopher Amling has been meeting that challenge head-on as the senior scientist and director of the UAB Division of Urology by hiring new faculty and establishing a program in robotic surgery. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • Research, care are tools to combat rising COPD deathsA recent article authored by UAB Professor Emeritus Dick Briggs Jr., M.D., suggests chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing in prevalence and mortality, especially among women, and will be the third leading cause of death in the world by 2020. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:50:00 AM
  • McClintock to focus on Antarctic climate change in Discussion Book DialoguesEndowed university professor of Polar and Marine Biology James McClintock will examine “The Ecological Impacts of Climate Change on the Antarctic Peninsula” in a Discussion Book Dialogue, Thursday, Oct. 16. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:45:00 AM
  • Dentistry, sociology collaborate A new collaboration between Dentistry and Sociology will arm dental students with the knowledge to better assess and respond to the social causes of poor health and disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:45:00 AM
  • Difficult Dialogues continue in filmUAB has been selected by the Ford Foundation as one of 15 higher education institutions to receive a $60,000 grant for the project “Building Community through Dialogue and Ethnographic Films.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Bodon prepares to show film to Library of CongressJean Bodon will show his award-winning documentary “Howling With the Angels” in the Library of Congress Oct. 22. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • We R AbleThe second annual Are U ABle? 5K and 1 mile run, walk, or roll, organized by UAB physical therapy students and faculty, was held at Oak Mountain State Park. Two hundred participants of all ages and abilities participated in the 3.1 mile run and 1 mile fun run. The awards were hand made by the UAB Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Physical therapy clients at the Children’s Hospital put their hand and foot prints on the awards which made them very special for winners. Through sponsors and donations from local physical therapy clinics and businesses, the UAB doctoral students raised more than $6,000 to donate to the Foundation for Physical Therapy. This donation will fund of research grants to test interventions and methods in physical therapy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/9/2008 8:30:00 AM
  • Peel named associate provostClaire Peel, Ph.D., PT, FAPTA, has been named UAB’s associate provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs; she has been the interim associate provost since November 2006. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2008 1:40:00 PM
  • Colon cancer link to obesity uncoveredA new study reveals the first-ever genetic link between obesity and colon cancer risk, a finding that could lead to greater accuracy in testing for the disease, said UAB researcher Boris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/1/2008 1:35:00 PM
  • Physics expands international training, research in nanoscience with NSF grantPhysics researchers Andrei V. Stanishevsky, Ph.D., and Yogesh K. Vohra, Ph.D., will use a $414,000 National Science Foundation award to support international collaboration in nanomaterials research. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/29/2008 11:50:00 AM
  • Translational research grant program seeks applicationsThe Translational Research Intramural Grant Program is seeking translational research proposals within multiple universitywide interdisciplinary research centers and other centers/ programs. Posted by Tyler Greer on 9/25/2008 11:35:00 AM
  • Richter named James Marion Sims Endowed Chair UAB Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Holly E. Richter, Ph.D., M.D., has been named to the James Marion Sims Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine. Posted by Tyler Greer on 9/25/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Austin’s dedication goes beyond duties in GeneticsScott Austin, coordinator of educational services for the Genetics Residency Program and the Interdisciplinary Genetics Program in the Department of Genetics, is September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Stallings kicks off UAB Transplant Fund DriveLegendary football coach Gene Stallings will be the keynote speaker for the UAB Transplant Dinner Oct. 6 at the Harbert Center. The dinner honors UAB transplant pioneer Dr. Arnold G. Diethelm, M.D., professor emeritus and UAB transplant surgeon. Posted by Tyler Greer on 9/25/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • SITEWATCH: Navigating the new world of digital medicineUAB Medicine magazine recently debuted its new online edition – UAB’s first fully online medical magazine – at medicine.uab.edu/magazine. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • UAB Highlands providing efficient, high-quality careUAB Health System has worked fervently to restore what is now UAB Highlands in the two-plus years since its acquisition says Bo Cofield, associate vice president and chief operating officer of UAB Highlands. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Steele’s historical research speaks to current issuesBrian Steele’s historical research on Thomas Jefferson raises questions of relevance to contemporary debates on executive power in a democracy, an issue highlighted by his review article in this fall’s Presidential Studies Quarterly and in a new article to be published in the Journal of Southern History this November. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • New particle-collider test may reveal ‘subatomic world’Perry Gerakines and many scientists around the world have been following the developments of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and are monitoring the physics experiment with high hopes. Gerakines believes this is one of the most important scientific experiments ever conducted. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:15:00 AM
  • QEP’s University Writing Web seeks materialsUAB students now have the ability to write papers, take diagnostic tests and receive writing tips from their professors in a centralized, online location. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:10:00 AM
  • Benefits open enrollment to begin Oct. 1Make plans now for annual open enrollment for medical, dental, vision and voluntary AD&D insurance coverage and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for all benefit-eligible employees of UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:10:00 AM
  • Researcher to study Saturn’s moonsPerry Gerakines, Ph.D., associate professor of physics, was awarded a three-year, $408,000 grant for the project, “Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy of Icy Mixtures Relevant to the Outer Solar System.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • Nothing fishy about these resultsBraxton Setzer and Tim Waits of UAB’s Club Fishing Team pose with part of their first-day catch at the 2008 Boat U.S. National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship in Lewisville, Texas, earlier this month. The UAB duo was in fifth place after the first day of competition, catching 15.15 pounds. Setzer and Waits finished the tournament No. 10 out of 102 teams. “It was quite a nice finish,” says Adam Vines, advisor for the team. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/25/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • Research center to examine effects of chlorine gas exposureUAB has won a $3.4 million, three-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a Research Center of Excellence to study the effect of chlorine gas on lung function and find agents that can treat or neutralize the effects of chlorine exposure. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2008 8:40:00 AM
  • Two new members boost anti-AIDS expertise AIDS research network expands Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/15/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Warhol works donated to UAB collectionThe Visual Arts Gallery received 150 works of art by Andy Warhol as a gift from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, which is distributing works to 82 universities nationwide. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/15/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Kirklin inducted into Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame tomorrowJohn Kirklin, M.D., a pioneering heart surgeon who played a large role in the development of UAB into a major medical center, will be inducted into the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame during ceremonies Tuesday, Sept 16. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/15/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Fishing fuels inspiration for Vines’ teaching, writingAdam Vines has been running out to a lake, river or stream to fish since he was “running the Cahaba” after school as an 8-year-old. “My earliest memories are fishing at the Warrior, either running a trot line or fishing with worms under a cork,” he says. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/11/2008 1:10:00 PM
  • New master’s program aims to fill need for biotech skillsAlabama’s biotechnology industry is growing rapidly, and more than 80 businesses are seeking skilled employees. UAB is preparing to generate the workforce they need. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/11/2008 1:10:00 PM
  • Fishing team preps for national championshipDerek Jones and fellow student Bradley Myer decided to start a club fishing team at UAB, and it has turned out to be a great decision for them and the university. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/11/2008 1:05:00 PM
  • E-mail job scams target students, stay-at-home momsThe back-to-school season has brought an increase in e-mail spam targeting stay-at-home moms and new college students, says Gary Warner, director of research in Computer Forensics. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/11/2008 11:30:00 AM
  • Virotherapy in spotlight again, in use at bedside A recent phone call from an editor at Scientific American brought some news to UAB researcher David Curiel, M.D., Ph.D., and Ronald Alvarez, M.D., professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/11/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • The Green is openThe stage is set, the sod is laid and the sidewalks are complete. All that’s left to finish Phase I of the Campus Green are light fixtures and trees, says Susan Zumbado, project coordinator. The trees have been selected and will be planted between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The fixtures for the light poles are ordered. Only a small portion of the Green where sod recently was placed is roped off. Otherwise, Zumbado says, the Green is accepting visitors. “The sod has been in long enough that people can walk across the green or play football,” Zumbado says. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/11/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • Leading kidney, GI research physicians recruited to UAB from NIHTwo leading physician-scientists from the National Institutes of Health bring their clinical and research expertise in nephrology and gastroenterology to UAB and help accelerate the nationally recognized kidney-transplant program and the rising inflammatory bowel disease program. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 9/11/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Kidney researchers earns select NIH designation, $4.23 million grantThe UAB Division of Nephrology has been named a George M. O’Brien Kidney Research Center by the National Institutes of Health for its research and expertise in treating acute kidney disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2008 4:40:00 PM
  • UAB drive boosts blood supplyThe UAB/American Red Cross post-Labor Day blood drive nearly reached its goal, netting 770 units out of a goal of 800 during the four day drive. 56 percent of the donors were UAB employees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/8/2008 1:10:00 PM
  • President expresses thanks to employees, volunteersThis brief video captures the huge outpouring of support from and hard by the UAB community to assist those who sought shelter at Bartow Arena from Hurricane Gustav. The weeklong efforts that began Sunday, Aug. 31 are much appreciated by UAB President Carol Garrison. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/5/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Employees leading the success of blood driveThe new UAB Health System CEO Will Ferniany donates blood under the watch of phlebotomist Kassandra Keith during the UAB/Red Cross Labor Day blood drive. Some 380 units of blood were donated Tuesday and Wednesday, out of a goal of 406. Nearly half of those donations came from UAB employees. Blood collection continues Thursday and Friday at the second floor atrium of the North Pavilion, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donors receive passes for free golf outings and a chance to win great prizes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Ritchey to receive Ingalls AwardUAB sociology Professor Ferris J. Ritchey, Ph.D., is the 2008 recipient of the Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2008 8:00:00 AM
  • Bonds says nothing is boring in Nutrition SciencesConnie Bonds has been selected Employee of the Month for August. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/2/2008 12:55:00 PM
  • SITEWATCH: Life StoriesThe UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center has launched the first issue of its online periodical Life Stories at www3.ccc.uab.edu/lifestories/index.htm. Posted by Linda Gunter on 9/2/2008 12:50:00 PM
  • Kelly to lead others during Sept. 11 Light the Night WalkWindsu Kelly wants to support others battling the life-threatening illnesses of leukemia and lymphoma. She is participating in this year’s Light the Night Walk Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. in Regions Park. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/2/2008 12:40:00 PM
  • Caring for the littlest evacueesUAB Critical Care Transport flew 11 newborns from Tulane University Medical Center to Birmingham ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Gustav. The 11 babies, from Tulane's newborn intensive-care unit, are being cared for in several hospitals in the Birmingham area. The airlift was reminiscent of CCT's trips to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when CCT airlifted 22 patients, mostly infants, from hospitals affected by the storm. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/2/2008 12:35:00 PM
  • Reading aloud to children is key in reading developmentA new book, Sharing Books Together: Promoting Emergent Literacy Through Reading Aloud and Home-School Partnerships, shines a light on the importance of reading aloud to children to help develop oral language. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/29/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Use Early Alert System to notify, help struggling studentsUAB has expanded its Early Alert System to enable faculty to notify and provide support for students who are not performing at a satisfactory level in a course this semester. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/29/2008 9:10:00 AM
  • Year-end closeout schedule setThe following is a list of fiscal year-end deadlines. For more information, visit www.uab.edu/adminsystems/ and select Finance Closeout Calendars. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/29/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • SDES, UAB team up for service-learning projectThe Southeastern Diabetes Education Services had a pressing need this summer. UAB had a way to fill it. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/29/2008 8:05:00 AM
  • Badgett takes schoolwork to Paralympics competitionUAB sophomore Mallerie Badgett is competing in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing from Sept. 6-17, but that’s not stopping her from being a full-time student this fall. She is taking several online courses that will count toward her early childhood education major. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/29/2008 7:55:00 AM
  • Keep it cleanSpencer and Tyler Welch of Green Power Clean powerwashed and cleaned the area around the Arts & Humanities building. The Welchs, students at UAB who own the Green Power Clean business, use EPA-approved, biodegradable products, making it an environmentally friendly business. The Welchs cleaned all of the walkways around the building, removing all of the gum and other objects stuck to the sidewalks. Green Power Clean also offers roof washing and wood restoration in addition to its pressure washing service. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/28/2008 12:50:00 PM
  • Cancer researchers featured in Scientific AmericanTwo UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers were featured in a Scientific American news story on experimental, next-generation, anti-cancer therapies. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • Clickers presentations scheduled to gather faculty inputFaculty are invited to learn more about clickers during presentations Friday, Sept. 5 and participate in the final selection of the clicker to be recommended for use at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Long named editor of HispaniaAssociate Professor Sheri Spaine Long, Ph.D., has been named editor of Hispania, the official journal of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Constant wins SMA physician leadership awardDouglas L. Constant, M.D., an anesthesiology resident at UAB, has been named a 2008 Holt Young Physician Leadership Award-winner by the Southern Medical Association. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Ethics high priority at UABHigh ethical standards are vital to workplace morale and productivity, and maintaining them is a core value for UAB. Posted by Mary Barrett on 8/18/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • Student to compete in Paralympics in BeijingUAB student Mallerie Badgett, 19, will head to China Thursday, Aug. 21 to compete in the 2008 Paralympics Sept. 6-17 in Beijing. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/15/2008 3:45:00 PM
  • Nobel winner for RNA splicing to speak Sept. 8Former Nobel Laureate and MIT Professor Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., will examine The Biology and Medical Promise of Small RNAs during the Pathology’s annual Paulette Shirey Pritchett Endowed Lecture 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8 in Spain Auditorium. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/15/2008 3:40:00 PM
  • Campus Restaurants launches new Web siteCampus Restaurants has a new-look Web site featuring menus from its locations across campus, upcoming promotional events and fall hours of operation. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 8/15/2008 3:10:00 PM
  • UAB brings top-speed care to Barber MotorsportsThe horsepower unleashed around the track during qualifying heats easily can be heard as one racer after another makes his way into the UAB Care Center at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/15/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Reaffirmation of UAB’s EO policyThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is fully committed to the policies and practices of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in our treatment of all persons, including current and prospective faculty, staff and students. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/15/2008 9:55:00 AM
  • White says role of Student Health Services is changingA healthy body fuels a healthy mind. A radical change in environment — such as leaving home to live on campus — and other stressors can make students vulnerable to many ailments. Student Health Services exists to help with these maladies. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/15/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • National transplant alliance gives patients new hopeSuccess of a recent three-time-zone, simultaneous kidney swap gives new hope to UAB patients in Alabama awaiting a kidney transplant, says Michael Hanaway, M.D., a UAB surgeon who participated in the first-time event. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/14/2008 11:30:00 AM
  • Annual republication of UAB’s Sexual Harassment PolicyPeriodically, UAB republicizes existing policies so that new employees or new administrators will be kept informed of the policies and guidelines governing UAB. The version of the Sexual Harassment Policy printed here has been in effect since Jan. 27, 1999, and – as is required by the policy – is being recirculated to the UAB community in full as a reminder of its existence. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/14/2008 11:30:00 AM
  • New Lactation Center opens in Shelby BuildingUAB’s first campus lactation center officially opened its doors in the Shelby Building Thursday, July 31. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2008 1:40:00 PM
  • New grant gives classroom teachers special-education trainingA five-year, $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a UAB School of Education project designed to prepare regular classroom teachers to instruct special-needs children and youth. Posted by Linda Gunter on 8/11/2008 4:20:00 PM
  • SBS announces administrative changesA new chair and interim chairs have been appointed in the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/11/2008 12:10:00 PM
  • Bedwell wins Henze award for CF researchMicrobiology Professor David M. Bedwell, Ph.D., will receive the Karlin Henze Memorial Award from the Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center at UAB during a special ceremony Aug. 22. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/11/2008 12:10:00 PM
  • Get started with BB Vista 4 for fallAll fall courses will be issued a virtual classroom section in BlackBoard Vista 4. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/11/2008 12:00:00 PM
  • ASC single tickets on sale Aug. 11 Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 8/7/2008 10:25:00 AM
  • Blackboard Vista 4 lab open for demonstration Posted by Linda Gunter on 8/7/2008 10:25:00 AM
  • Study to examine recovery of decision-making skills following brain injuryA new UAB study will strive to better understand when patients with traumatic brain injury regain the ability to make medical decisions. Posted by Linda Gunter on 8/7/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Positive parenting lowers aggression in early maturing girlsAdolescent girls who go through puberty early and whose parents who do not nurture them, communicate with them or have knowledge of their activities appear more likely to display aggressive behavior. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Don’t fall prey to CNN spam scam, researcher saysSpam messages using fake news headlines to lure visitors to virus-laden Web sites unleashed a new twist this week. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2008 9:55:00 AM
  • More courses integrating service-learning componentA growing number of courses are incorporating service-learning pedagogy to combine classroom instruction and community experiences. Posted by Linda Gunter on 8/7/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Countdown to kickoff under wayUAB tight end Cory Powers hauls in a pass during a recent football practice. The Blazers open their 2008 season Sat., Aug. 30, at Legion Field against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at 3 p.m. Get your B-Ticket today to be a part of the action. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/6/2008 11:50:00 AM
  • Try Tai Chi, meditation for stress managementLearn to manage stress through Tai Chi and meditation during free lunchtime courses offered by the UAB Resource Center. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/4/2008 3:25:00 PM
  • Blackboard Vista will be unavailable Aug. 9-12 UAB’s learning-management systems will continue the migration process to move all courses into the Bb Vista 4 production environment. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/4/2008 3:00:00 PM
  • ‘Vocabulary of science’ course to be held in SeptemberThe Center for Clinical and Translational Science is offering the “Vocabulary of Clinical and Translational Science” course weekdays, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 15-26 in the Kaul Building Finley Conference Center. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/4/2008 1:00:00 PM
  • Police department’s accreditation affirmedThe UAB Police Department has won a three-year reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), an international law enforcement accreditation program that sets the standards for police departments across the United States and Canada. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/4/2008 12:55:00 PM
  • Ferniany named new CEO of Health SystemWilliam Ferniany, Ph.D., will become chief executive officer of the UAB Health System, effective September 2008. Carol Z. Garrison, UAB President and Health System Board Chair, made the announcement Friday, Aug. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/1/2008 3:20:00 PM
  • New Lactation Center opens in Shelby BuildingUAB’s first campus lactation center officially opened its doors in the Shelby Building Thursday, July 31, the first day of World Breastfeeding Week. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/1/2008 3:15:00 PM
  • First-ever three-time-zone ‘kidney swap’ deemed a success The first-ever, three-time-zone, simultaneous “kidney swap” took place Wednesday morning, July 30, at UAB Hospital, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and University of Colorado Hospital. Three transplant recipients underwent surgery at the same time and received lifesaving organs from strangers. Posted by Tyler Greer on 8/1/2008 3:15:00 PM
  • Lister Hill Library implementing changes for fallLister Hill Library is undergoing several changes this fall to aid in continuing its mission of providing health information to students, faculty and staff. Posted by Linda Gunter on 7/31/2008 12:10:00 PM
  • UAB to phase out paper payslips for monthly paid employees President Carol Garrison engaged university leaders on how to maintain the university’s priorities, progress and achievements given state budget reductions, rising energy costs and increasing benefit costs. Among the cost-savings plans that will be implemented Oct. 1 is elimination of printing and mailing payroll direct-deposit slips for monthly paid employees. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/31/2008 12:00:00 PM
  • Roth named chair of PathologyKevin Roth, M.D., Ph.D., has been named chair of the Department of Pathology and will assume that role Sept. 1, succeeding Jay McDonald, M.D., who is retiring after 18 years at the helm. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/31/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • Meneses to assess breast-cancer interventions for womenMore than 2.3 million people in the United States have overcome breast cancer. Nursing Professor Karen Meneses, Ph.D., is working to help the survivors living in rural areas improve the quality of their lives. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • Magazine declares Blazer Hall a ‘Dorm of Distinction’Blazer Hall was awarded runner up in the 2008 Dorms of Distinction contest in the August issue of University Business magazine, adding to the accolades the building has garnered since its opening in fall 2006. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 9:00:00 AM
  • $35,000 available to support increasing flu vaccinesUAB’s Center for Emerging Infections and Emergency Preparedness (CEIEP) is making available $35,000 to support an intervention capable of increasing influenza vaccine rates across campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 8:55:00 AM
  • UAB Eye Care helps girl keep her eye on the prizeVision complications threatened to take basketball away from Kelsey Adkins not long after she began to walk. After starting eye therapy sessions at UAB Eye Care, today she is a success story. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 8:50:00 AM
  • Benevolent Fund allows HEROs to shine throughUAB’s Benevolent Fund campaign drive received a record pledge of $1,634,212 for 2008, topping the previous high mark by more than $100,000 says David Precise, Benevolent Fund program manager. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 8:40:00 AM
  • Scheiderer fosters love of science among area studentsCary Scheiderer has been teaching Advanced Principles of Molecular Biology and Neuroscience to high-school sophomores and juniors and coordinating an eight-week research internship for juniors and seniors. A Science Education Partnership Award from the NIH/NCRR funds the programs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/31/2008 7:35:00 AM
  • Scheduling back-to-school eye exam UAB Eye Care offers a range of services for children and also offers an extensive exam to determine if adults are candidates for refractive surgery (LASIK). Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/30/2008 4:15:00 PM
  • Job, career fairs aheadEmployers and university departments are invited to participate in the upcoming Job Fair and the Fall Career Fair. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/30/2008 4:10:00 PM
  • Princeton Review Guide names UAB among "The Best 368 Colleges"UAB is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review 2009 edition of its annual book "The Best 368 Colleges." Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges and two Canadian colleges are included the book, which uses 120,000 student surveys to rank the top 20 colleges in more than 60 categories. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/29/2008 7:05:00 AM
  • BlazerBucks can be used at Lister Hill Library, area restaurantsThe Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences has replaced its aging Copicard system, used for printing and copying, with the campus BlazerBucks account. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/28/2008 2:05:00 PM
  • Pasche to direct Hem/Onc, CCC translational researchBoris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., the new director of the division of hematology/oncology and associate director for translational research in the Comprehensive Cancer Center, will join UAB Sept. 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/28/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Anti-HIV therapy boosts life expectancyAdvancements in antiretroviral therapy have increased life expectancy for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by more than 13 years since the late 1990s, according to research conducted at UAB and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, and published in the British medical journal The Lancet. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/28/2008 10:10:00 AM
  • Kids whose parents read to them learn to read more easilyResearch shows that whether a child has been read aloud to on a regular basis is the single biggest predictor of a child’s success in learning to read, says Associate Professor Kathleen Martin, Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/28/2008 8:10:00 AM
  • New guidelines for treating rheumatoid arthritisProven combinations of medicines and the introduction of new anti-arthritis drugs have significantly improved the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology and co-authored by UAB physicians. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/25/2008 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB project aims to raise girls’ interest in math, scienceThe UAB School of Education has received a $340,000 grant from the Malone Family Foundation to support a new UAB project called Girls Engaged in Mathematics and Science (GEMS). Teachers involved in the project are learning how to incorporate interactive games, videos, podcasting and other technologies into their lesson plans. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/25/2008 8:35:00 AM
  • Use Blazer Bucks for printing, copying at Sterne UAB Blazer Bucks may now be used at Sterne Library for printing and copying, and Venda cards are being phased out. Add Blazer Bucks to you CampusCard, Employee ID or buy a Guest Card. Posted by Linda Gunter on 7/24/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Medical school now a team sport at UABUAB wants the physicians it trains to approach medicine as a team sport, so the incoming first-year medical students will spend a day in team-building and leadership exercises developed by the UAB Counselor Education Program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • WBHM earns honors for reportingWBHM has won awards for reporting on crime trends and commentary, bringing its award total this year to 10. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2008 9:00:00 AM
  • Re-certify educational assistance eligibility beginning July 18Educational assistance is a benefit is available for all full-time regular and 3/12 hour shift employees and their dependents/spouse, and an self-service form in Oracle allows you to certify for the benefit online for the coming academic year beginning July 18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/18/2008 10:50:00 AM
  • New winners selected in Alabama Launchpad competitionAlabama Launchpad has announced a change in this year’s lineup of winners. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/17/2008 3:45:00 PM
  • Liebelt to lead national association of medical toxicologyErica L. Liebelt, M.D., professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at UAB, is the incoming president of the American College of Medical Toxicology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 1:20:00 PM
  • Purcell begins term on law enforcement board of directorsUAB Police Chief Anthony B. Purcell now is the Southeast region director on the board governing the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). He began his three-year term on July 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 1:20:00 PM
  • Minnie Randle relishes taking care of the ‘little stuff’Minnie Randle, a financial associate in the Department of Philosophy, is July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 12:45:00 PM
  • Arts in Action program expanding its children’s outreachThe Alys Stephens Center Arts in Action program is expanding its education and outreach to area youth with new programs for the 2008-09 academic year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 12:40:00 PM
  • Campus dining plans for new meal options for employeesPrices for student meal plans will be unchanged for the upcoming 2008-09 academic year, and the UAB Campus Restaurants group is working to devise a plan to enable faculty and staff members to purchase a meal plan. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 12:35:00 PM
  • B-Ticket: all-sports pass, low priceBeginning July 21, UAB employees can purchase an electronic all-sports pass that gives them a flexible and cost-effective way to attend any Blazer sporting event on campus for the 2008-09 academic year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 12:10:00 PM
  • Book’em, Dan-oHigh-school students Daphne Widener and Alexandria Barnes got the opportunity to learn what it is really like to be a crime-scene investigator at “Camp CSI Birmingham,” sponsored by the UAB Department of Justice Sciences. The camp offered students hands-on training in collecting evidence, dusting for fingerprints, analyzing DNA, interpreting DNA profiles and examining insects from UAB forensic science professors. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/17/2008 12:00:00 PM
  • New UAB blog site debutsAll UAB blogs hosted by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing can now be found in one location. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/17/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • Gainey chosen as endorsing artist for Leblanc clarinetsAssociate Professor Denise Gainey has been chosen as an endorsing artist and clinician for Leblanc Clarinets. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/17/2008 11:50:00 AM
  • Marchase to lead national scientific societyVice President for Research and Economic Development Richard Marchase, Ph.D., has been named the 93rd president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/14/2008 10:15:00 AM
  • U.S. News ranks UAB among America's Best HospitalsNine ranked programs appear on the list Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 7/11/2008 12:40:00 AM
  • Race not a factor in heart failureRace by itself is not a factor in heart failure when white and non-white patients are evenly matched on age, weight, medical history and cardiac function. This new research from UAB, published in the June issue of the Journal of Cardiac Failure, is the first to use a propensity-matched technique to look at racial disparities in heart failure. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2008 12:25:00 PM
  • Purcell is Southeast director for campus law-enforcement boardUAB Police Chief Anthony B. Purcell is the Southeast region director on the board governing the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2008 12:25:00 PM
  • UAB joins elite brain cancer research groupBrain cancer experts at UAB have been selected for membership in the Ivy Genomics-Based Medicine Project, a national consortium of nine cutting-edge hospitals and academic centers working to improve treatment and survival for patients with a malignant brain tumor known as glioma. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2008 12:20:00 PM
  • Faculty: Fall course development should occur in Bb Vista 4Beginning this fall, all UAB courses - except labs, independent studies and seminars - will automatically be issued a virtual classroom (Bb Vista 4) with a UAB template. Posted by Tyler Greer on 7/7/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Friend’s diabetes diagnosis prompts teens to donateThe Jack and Jill of America Teen Group hosted a Christmas Gala this past December to raise money and donated it to the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center to aid in research efforts to find a cure. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/3/2008 8:35:00 AM
  • UAB Gospel Choir song earns place on XM Radio and countdown charts The UAB Gospel Choir release “After You’ve Prayed About It” is on XM Radio’s Spirit Channel 33 play list – and the choir is the only independent recording artist being played on the channel. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/3/2008 8:30:00 AM
  • SNA sending comfort items to U.S. Army nurses in IraqThe Student Nurses Association (SNA) project Nurses Helping Nurses has been actively seeking donated items to send to U.S. Army nurses serving at a hospital in Iraq in an effort to help both the nursing staff and the Iraqi people. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/3/2008 8:20:00 AM
  • Technology empowers children at Camp TNTThe Camp TNT pilot program, held in June at United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, featured a variety of technologies that enable children who have physical or cognitive problems communicating to improve their access to communication technologies and develop a social network. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/3/2008 8:10:00 AM
  • Triathlete physician’s focus is on women’s sports medicineSophia Lal, D.O., a sports medicine physician, recently joined UAB and sees patients at UAB Highlands and UAB Sports Medicine Clinic at Children’s Hospital. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/3/2008 8:05:00 AM
  • SPORE preliminary applications being accepted through July 23Preliminary applications are being accepted through July 23 for those interested in applying for a UAB SPORE breast cancer grant. Posted by Tyler Greer on 6/30/2008 10:25:00 AM
  • UAB Hospital among nation’s top 12UAB Hospital is among 12 U.S. finalists for Hospital of the Year Award, selected by the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers, which ranks accredited hospitals based on their consumer friendliness, medical performance and other professional standards. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:55:00 AM
  • Endowed professorship named for DismukesAn endowed professorship within the Division of Infectious Diseases was named for Professor Emeritus William Dismukes, M.D., by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees during its June 20 meeting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:50:00 AM
  • Trustees appoint four emeriti facultyFour UAB faculty members were awarded emeritus status at the June 20 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. The four are Cara Cushing Adams; Rodney C. P. Go, Ph.D; Richard B. Morawetz, M.D.; and Seng-jaw Soong, Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:50:00 AM
  • Three receive endowed professorshipsThree faculty received endowed professorships during the June 20 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees: Jack Lancaster Jr., Ph.D.; Steven M. Pogwizd, M.D.; Ursula Wesselmann, M.D., Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:45:00 AM
  • Three named to endowed chairsThree faculty were named to endowed chairs during the June 20 meeting of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees: neurosurgeon James Markert, M.D.; radiologist Sharon Spencer, M.D.; and otolaryngologist Bradford Woodworth, M.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2008 6:30:00 AM
  • Nursing gets $2.6 million NCI grant to assess breast-cancer interventionsNursing Professor Karen Meneses, Ph.D., has received a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to determine the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving quality of life for women recovering from breast cancer while living in rural areas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/23/2008 12:25:00 PM
  • UAB professor's play selected for New York competitionA play written by Cheryl Hall, assistant professor of theatre at the UAB, has been selected for competition in the Strawberry One Act Theatre Festival in New York City. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/23/2008 12:00:00 PM
  • WebCT Vista 3 upgrading soon to Blackboard Vista 4UAB’s official learning-management system will be upgraded to Blackboard Vista 4 in August 2008, and it will replace the WebCT Vista 3 now in use. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • Samuels readies UAB Summer Band for annual July 4 concertSue Samuels has had the pleasure of directing the UAB Summer Band’s Fourth of July concert for the past six years. She’ll be holding the baton again this July 4 when the group presents its 8 p.m. performance on the lawn outside Bartow Arena. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • UAB faculty explain ‘Why I serve on the QL Committee…’Holly Brasher, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of Government, explains why she serves on the Quantitative Literacy Committee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Students count on Mary Leopard when help is neededMary Leopard is June’s Employee of the Month in part because of what she does to help students get to UAB, and also because of the work she does with students who are already here. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • How to earn TouchPoints? Give bloodUAB encourages its employees to aid the UAB Hospital’s effort in becoming self-sufficient by giving blood regularly. Donors can be rewarded for giving through TouchPoints, a new donor recognition program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Engineering begins partnership with Egypt’s Misr UniversityA quick introduction last summer of UAB Engineering Professor Fouad Fouad, Ph.D., and officials from Misr University for Science and Technology in Egypt has led to a whirlwind collaboration, giving the School of Engineering its first international academic partnership Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Annual blood drive at North Pavilion aims to strengthen summer supplyUAB Hospital is hosting its annual summer blood drive June 27 and June 29-July 3 in the second floor atrium of the North Pavilion. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/19/2008 9:10:00 AM
  • Study shows modified technique further reduces lung surgery painA simple variation in a surgical technique developed at UAB to reduce acute and chronic pain following lung surgery further reduces pain and helps return patients to normal activity quicker than the previous technique. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/18/2008 2:05:00 PM
  • Expanded hours for Massage TherapySpain Rehab is expanding appointment times for its Massage Therapy Program, which is available to UAB faculty, staff, their immediate family members, and to students. Posted by Tyler Greer on 6/12/2008 8:40:00 AM
  • Parkinson Disease researchers receive five grantsUAB has received five American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) research grants, the most awarded to one institution this year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2008 8:35:00 AM
  • Golf cart accidents on the rise in neighborhoodsOff-the-green injuries associated with golf carts are rising and safety measures are needed, says Gerald McGwin, Ph.D., associate director for research for UAB’s Center for Injury Sciences. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • UAB faculty answer ‘Why I serve on the QL Committee…’The UAB Reporter frequently highlights faculty who are implementing quantitative literacy (QL) strategies into their curricula. Faculty who serve on the QL Committee will share their classroom experiences to illustrate “Why I Serve on the QL Committee” during the coming weeks. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/6/2008 8:00:00 AM
  • Marion enjoys helping students ‘Study Away’Ken Marion, Ph.D., loves taking students to the remote Bahaman Island of San Salvador to study the tropical ecology of the region. Posted by Tyler Greer on 6/5/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • First UA System Technology Scholars Institute ‘great success’More than 55 faculty and 25 administrators from three campuses assembled at the recent University of Alabama System Teaching with Technology Institute to promote teaching excellence in online and blended settings. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/5/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • New group helps parents of children with ADHDUAB established the ADHD Parent Support Group earlier this year for those with elementary- or middle school-age children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Posted by Tyler Greer on 6/5/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Qiao very happy, y’all’, with her new accentA new 13-week program targets UAB professionals who speak English as a second language and have a foreign accent they want to modify. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/5/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • UAB Anesthesiology Department celebrates 60 yearsThe Department of Anesthesiology is celebrating its 60th anniversary in June, making it one of the oldest separate departments of anesthesiology in the country. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/5/2008 7:40:00 AM
  • Faculty asked to reply to fringe benefit survey Responses to an online survey for faculty distributed by the UAB Faculty Senate earlier this week will be shared with the university’s Fringe Benefits Committee as it meets to discuss benefits for the 2008-08 fiscal year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/4/2008 7:25:00 AM
  • Pezzmenti appointed to ADA committeeMaureen L. Pezzementi, D.M.D., associate professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, was appointed a member of the American Dental Association National Board Examinations, Application of Basic Sciences to Clinical Scenarios Test Construction Committee. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 6/4/2008 7:25:00 AM
  • Academic advisers win national honorsThree academic advisers will bring home awards from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) annual conference to be held Oct. 1 in Chicago. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/4/2008 7:25:00 AM
  • Gettin' after itBlazer Motorsports, featuring UAB's No. 55 Baja car, recently competed in the regional SAE competition in Peoria, Ill. Engineering students had to design and build off-road vehicles that could survive the punishment and rough terrain of the course. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/2/2008 11:45:00 AM
  • Wenger honored with award from alma materLowell Wenger, dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, was named a Distinguished Science Alumni of the School of Science at his alma mater, Purdue University. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/2/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Profs, students to pursue business in ChinaNine UAB students are headed to China Friday, May 30, for a month of study and cultural enrichment in the fastest growing economy in the world Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/29/2008 11:30:00 AM
  • Grant to speed benefits of research into communityA new five-year $26.9 million grant awarded to UAB will help transform basic scientific discoveries into practical applications that enhance the lives of Alabamians. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/29/2008 11:30:00 AM
  • New approach to HIV vaccine development under wayA UAB researcher awarded a $275,000 grant for the ongoing search for an effective HIV vaccine is one of 10 funded through a new $15.6 million program to advance alternate approaches to preventing the disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/29/2008 8:55:00 AM
  • Taub named AAAS chair-elect Psychology Professor Edward Taub, Ph.D, now is chair-elect of the Section on Psychology (section J) of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2008 11:05:00 AM
  • Critical Care Transport earns re-accreditationUAB Hospital’s Critical Care Transport Service for fixed wing and ground critical care was granted full accreditation for three years by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Would you help lead the Benevolent Fund? Continuous givers from UAB and the Health System are encouraged to become more involved in charitable work by serving on the UAB Faculty and Staff Benevolent Fund Council. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • ‘The Singing Microscopist’ leaving UAB on a good noteAlbert Tousson, manager of the High Resolution Imaging Facility, is May’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • What ‘dose’ of exercise do overweight children need?Olivia Thomas, Ph.D., is conducting a pilot study to develop exercise programs for overweight African-American youths that can change their body composition and enable them to live healthier lives. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • UAB faculty answer ‘Why I serve on the QL Committee…’Faculty who serve on the Quantitative Literacy Committee were asked to share their classroom experiences with the UAB Reporter to illustrate “Why I Serve on the QL Committee.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Phase I of Campus Green to be completed by June 30The UAB Campus Green is nearing completion and the target date is June 30, says Susan Zumbado, project manager. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • UAB, DHR undertake overhaul of mental health-care servicesA new centralized mental health-care-management system for children and their families is accepting applications from providers in four counties. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • New race and ethnicity categories available for self-identificationAs an educational institution and federal contractor, UAB is required to compile and provide a count of employees by job category, race, ethnicity and gender to the federal government on an annual basis. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Play safe in the sunMedical student Greg Bourgeoise (left), and doctors Jennifer Cafardi (center) and Raj Varma were among the seven UAB participants promoting sun safety awareness at the recent Regions Charity Golf Classic. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/22/2008 8:45:00 AM
  • Library director wins state awardJerry W. Stephens, Ph.D., director of the Mervyn H. Sterne Library, recently received the 2008 Significant Contribution Award from the Alabama Association of College and Research Libraries Executive Board. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/19/2008 12:50:00 PM
  • Link established between mothers’ depression, children’s injuries Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than their peers according to a new study. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/15/2008 9:00:00 AM
  • Anderson appointed to national board of medical examinersPathology Professor Peter Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D., was appointed a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) as a test committee representative. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • New method to thwart viruses revealedDiscovery of the unique way certain viruses invade healthy cells opens the door to new therapies that could block those viruses. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2008 12:15:00 PM
  • Four UAB Health System administrators named fellowsFour administrators from the UAB Health System have been named fellows by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Smoking, air pollution mask tuberculosis infectionA toxic gas present in air pollution and tobacco smoke plays a significant role in masking tuberculosis infection and so contributes to its spread. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Bilingual Job Fair set for May 31UAB will host a Bilingual Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in the Mini Park on University Boulevard at 14th Street. Posted by Linda Gunter on 5/14/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • Relax, refresh, recharge with massage at Spain RehabArnold Kelly, licensed massage therapist and physical therapy attendant at Spain Rehabilitation Center, says massage therapy is a safe and effective way to relieve the aches and tension that come along with every day life. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/9/2008 6:20:00 AM
  • Reaves leads new Undergraduate Research initiativeChristopher Reaves, Ph.D., is the director of the Office for Undergraduate Research, a clearinghouse to promote and facilitate research, scholarship and creative activities by students in all disciplines at UAB. Reaves recently spoke to the UAB Reporter about the mission of his office. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/9/2008 6:00:00 AM
  • Therapeutic equestrian program takes children on healing rideThe UAB/Engel Therapeutic Preschool program focuses on early intervention and treatment of emotionally and behaviorally at-risk children ages 2 to 5. Part of the program includes a weekly trip to Special Equestrians for 12 weeks, where the children learn to lead, mount, ride and trot their horses. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/9/2008 6:00:00 AM
  • Academic progress of student athletes improvingUAB’s plan to improve academic performance of student athletes is already bearing fruit: Each of the university’s 16 programs received a 925 or above for fall 2007 in the NCAA’s APR (Academic Progress Rate), and seven of those earned perfect scores of 1,000. Posted by Linda Gunter on 5/8/2008 4:25:00 PM
  • 'How to Review Manuscripts' workshop for postdocs set for May 15The workshop "How to Review Manuscripts" for postdoctoral students is scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 3 p.m. in the Finley Conference Center. Posted by Tyler Greer on 5/8/2008 12:45:00 PM
  • Pastoral Care hosts Blessing of Hands services During Professional Nurses' Week, all staff are invited to participate in a brief, interfaith "Blessing of the Hands" services. Posted by Tyler Greer on 5/8/2008 12:35:00 PM
  • Students get a ‘heads-up, hands-on’ SciTech experienceThe Science and Technology Honors Program, in partnership with the School of Engineering and the Community Outreach and Development Program, has created a freshman lab-experiences course that gives students early exposure to key laboratory and critical-thinking skills that will help them be successful in their careers. Posted by Tyler Greer on 5/8/2008 12:10:00 PM
  • Academics is Brian Mackin’s top athletic priorityBrian Mackin was named the fourth athletics director in UAB history Feb. 14. He recently sat down with the UAB Reporter after his first few months on the job to discuss his goals for the athletics department and UAB’s student athletes. Not surprisingly, academics were a key part of the discussion. Posted by Tyler Greer on 5/8/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • Smoke-breathing Blaze makes its trip ‘home’ to BartowThe 7,000-pound concrete, smoke-breathing Blaze statue was dedicated April 29 in front of hundreds of faculty, staff and students on the concourse in front of Bartow Arena, just in time for commencement ceremonies May 3. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/8/2008 7:35:00 AM
  • Students take AIM at better futureProject AIM (Adult Identity Mentoring) focuses on the needs of children in inner-city neighborhoods. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/8/2008 7:30:00 AM
  • CommuteSmart program rewards UAB employeesCommuteSmart will work with UAB employees to locate a carpool. UAB also provides incentives for those who sign up to participate in the program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/8/2008 6:00:00 AM
  • New book examines the world food crisisThe recent increase in food prices throughout the world has caused tremendous social upheaval — especially in developing countries where people spend a larger proportion of their income to feed themselves, says UAB political scientist Nikolaos Zahariadis, Ph.D. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/7/2008 2:35:00 PM
  • Short course on statistical genetics offered for investigators Register online for an interactive program to enhance researchers’ ability to understand and use statistical genetic methods. The Short Course on Statistical Genetics and Statistical Genomics will be held July 21-25 in the Doubletree Hotel. Posted by Tyler Greer on 5/7/2008 2:30:00 PM
  • Jeffco award recognizes Eye Care contributions The School of Optometry Community Eye Care program has been honored by the Jefferson County Department of Health for its significant contributions to the health and well-being of residents. Posted by Tyler Greer on 5/7/2008 2:25:00 PM
  • Who’s the BMOC now?Blaze is in the middle of post-commencement activities at Bartow Arena. Posted by Tyler Greer on 5/5/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • Sterne Library awards grants for collection developmentSix competitive grants for one-time purchases of materials to support collection development totaling $12,000 have been awarded to faculty. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/1/2008 8:25:00 AM
  • Nanda is new president of Society of Geriatric CardiologNavin C. Nanda, M.D., professor, UAB Division of Cardiovascular Disease, director of the UAB Heart Station/Echocardiography Laboratories and senior scientists in the UAB Center for Aging, has been named president of the Society of Geriatric Cardiology by its board of directors. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2008 9:10:00 AM
  • Blaze settles in to new homeThe three-ton concrete, “smoke-breathing” Blaze statue was installed Monday on the concourse in front of Bartow Arena. T.J. Neil of Homosassa, Fla., was commissioned by the National Alumni Society to build the 10-foot tall, 12-foot long statue. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/29/2008 8:25:00 AM
  • Curious readers get Curious GeorgeUAB student Lauren Hamrick reads to children at the UAB Child Development Center as part of David Schwarzer’s undergraduate class in developmental reading. Students participated in one-on-one tutoring sessions with the children throughout the semester. On April 21 they conducted the final tutorial session, including a conference with the children’s parents to showcase the tutorial experience. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 8:50:00 AM
  • UAB Faculty Senate elects new officers, representativesElections were held to select a new chair-elect and secretary of the UAB Faculty Senate plus academic unit representatives and their alternates for the June 1 to May 31, 2009 term. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 8:10:00 AM
  • Deakle makes research protocols easier for radiation oncologyMelissa Deakle, project coordinator in the Radiation Oncology Chair’s Office, is April’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 8:05:00 AM
  • Xylitol’s ability to prevent cavities in adults to be testedUAB dental researchers will test the effectiveness of the natural sweetener xylitol in reducing cavities in adults through a National of Institutes of Health-funded study. Posted by Linda Gunter on 4/25/2008 8:00:00 AM
  • Use or lose your personal holidaysUAB’s policy on personal holidays requires non-hospital bi-weekly-paid full-time regular employees to take any unused personal holidays by the last biweekly pay period with a June pay date. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 7:55:00 AM
  • UAB group to build wells, improve sanitation in Iquitos, PeruA group of UAB faculty, staff and students are traveling to Peru in May to provide clean drinking water and hygiene education for four small villages in the Amazon jungle near the city of Iquitos. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 7:50:00 AM
  • Seminar series for new faculty off to a good startThe seven-class seminar series was developed for faculty in their early years of teaching and aimed especially at those with no formal training in educational instruction. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/25/2008 7:40:00 AM
  • Deadline to apply for T32 training fellowships is April 30NIH/NRSA fellowships are available beginning July 1 for a research training program in surgical oncology. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 30. Posted by Linda Gunter on 4/24/2008 11:10:00 AM
  • Field Notes from a Catastrophe is 2008 UAB Discussion BookUAB President Carol Garrison has selected the Discussion Book Committee’s top choice, Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change, as the 2008 UAB Discussion Book. Posted by Linda Gunter on 4/24/2008 11:05:00 AM
  • State ethics filing deadline is April 30UAB employees who meet certain criteria are required to file their annual economic interests form with the Alabama Ethics Commission by April 30. The forms will be available through BlazerNET. Posted by Linda Gunter on 4/24/2008 11:00:00 AM
  • Dragon on the roadThe three-ton concrete, “smoke-breathing” Blaze statue is on its way to campus with installation set to begin Friday morning on the concourse in front of Bartow Arena. The dedication is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. T.J. Neil of Homosassa, Fla., was commissioned by the National Alumni Society to build the 10-foot tall, 12-foot long statue. Posted by Linda Gunter on 4/23/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • Center to examine aging issues in minoritiesIntervention research focused on preventive health strategies and socio-economic, discrimination, trust and bioethical issues affecting physical and mental health are planned. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/23/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Mock court examines patient-care practicesUAB Hospital nurses use mock court proceedings as an innovative, creative and useful approach to introducing the concepts of evidence-based practice. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/23/2008 10:50:00 AM
  • Disaster preparedness focus of new studyLisa Baker, Ph.D., and Mark Baker, M.D., say in the event of a disaster many parents are not prepared to provide for their family’s basic needs, particularly children with special health-care needs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/23/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Rehab therapy increases gray matter in the brainThis new study confirms what neuroscientist Edward Taub and his colleagues have long suspected — that the brain has the ability to remodel itself structurally. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/23/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Literary magazine wins national honorPMS poemmemoirstory, a national literary magazine published by the UAB Department of English, has been recognized by The Best American Essays series for 2008 published by Houghton Mifflin. Posted by Tyler Greer on 4/23/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Doctorate of science in administration to debutUAB will offer a Executive Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Administration within the School of Health Professions to train a new generation of leaders incorporating analytical skills required to manage today’s complex health-care organizations. Posted by Kristi Lamont Ellis on 4/23/2008 10:15:00 AM
  • Klock appointed to Wachovia chairDavid R. Klock, Ph.D., dean of School of Business and Graduate School of Management, has been appointed the second holder of the Wachovia Endowed Chair in Business Administration by the Board of Trustees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/22/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • Undergrad degree in neuroscience proposedA proposal by UAB to offer an undergraduate degree in neuroscience has been approved by the UA System Board of Trustees and now will go to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education for approval. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/22/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • Engineering to offer interdisciplinary doctorateA new Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Engineering will begin enrolling students in the fall to help meet a growing demand for graduates with multidisciplinary research capabilities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/22/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • Worthington to chair Leadership, Special Education & FoundationsLou Anne Worthington, Ph.D., is the new chair of the School of Education's Department of Leadership, Special Education & Foundations. She succeeds William Rogan, Ph.D., who has retired. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/22/2008 9:40:00 AM
  • Food, fun, amnesty ahead for Library WeeSterne and Lister Hill libraries will commemorate National Library Week April 14-18 with events and giveaways. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/14/2008 1:30:00 PM
  • Students finish first in national financial portfolio contestA student-managed portfolio team from UAB was the No. 1 finisher for the growth-style portfolio category in the undergraduate division at a national competition in Dayton, Ohio. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/14/2008 1:25:00 PM
  • Children’s book author to receive awardAuthor and illustrator Mordicai Gerstein will receive the 2008 Young Authors’ Roberta Long Medal for distinguished contributions to diversity in children’s literature at 4 p.m. Friday, April 25 in Sterne Library Room 158. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/14/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • HIPAA: Keep patient information privateNational Health Information Privacy and Security Week provides an opportunity to remind UAB and UAHSF employees, faculty, volunteers and students of the importance of protecting the privacy and security of health information. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/14/2008 10:15:00 AM
  • Dentist John Thornton to receive ‘08 Woolfolk AwardJohn Thornton is the recipient of the 2008 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/10/2008 9:45:00 AM
  • President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching going to 13Thirteen faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation Thursday, April 24. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/10/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • Benevolent Fund campaign under wayThe UAB Benevolent Fund campaign is under way, giving employees the chance to be a HERO in its campaign of “Health and Education Reaching Out” through May 8. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/10/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Team captain determined to Take Steps for Crohn’sJennifer Babl is forming a UAB team to take part in the Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walk at Homewood Central Park May 31. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/10/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Keitt gives students the floor to react to the pastIn Andrew Keitt's history course, he is experimenting with a method where students are reacting to the past by engaging in elaborate role-playing games. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/10/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • NIH grant funds new diabetes research, training programUAB moves to the fore of the national effort to develop new methods to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes and its complications with its designation as one of six Diabetes Research and Training Centers in the country. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/3/2008 10:05:00 AM
  • UAB's Campus Rec Center honored with NIRSA awardUAB’s Campus Recreation Center is one of nine collegiate recreation centers recently announced as a National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Outstand Sports Facility award winner. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2008 10:10:00 AM
  • Rising creatinine linked to renal disease, death in elderlyA study led by UAB nephrologist Britt Newsome, M.D, is the first systematic description of creatinine increase and longer-term end stage renal disease and mortality risk. Posted by Linda Gunter on 4/1/2008 10:10:00 AM
  • Educational Assistance certification enhanced with increased securityA security enhancement has been made to the Educational Assistance self-service form in time for the 2008 summer sessions. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 11:35:00 AM
  • Alabama Organ Center earns accreditationThe Alabama Organ Center (AOC) has been awarded accreditation by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Prof’s work in Discovery Channel show on Ancient EgyptUAB anthropologist Sarah Parcak will appear on the Discovery Channel in a television special, "Why Ancient Egypt Fell,” beginning April 6. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • Rec Center’s travelin’ man took circuitous route homeBill Pierce, UAB’s assistant director of Campus Recreation for Outdoor Pursuits and Climbing Wall, is March’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 11:00:00 AM
  • WBHM strengthens midday program scheduleListeners in Birmingham and North Central Alabama now will be able to hear The Diane Rehm Show, Here and Now and Talk of the Nation as 90.3 WBHM-Birmingham strengthens its midday program schedule with additions and changes. Posted by Linda Gunter on 3/31/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Nanotechnology training program begins, research under wayThe first four students recently began their study and research in a new NIH-funded graduate training program created to train a highly skilled workforce able to apply nanoscale materials to biosensors for early diagnosis, biomedical implants and regenerative medicine. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • UAB pioneer inducted into state’s nursing hall of fameShirley Hester was honored recently for her achievement in health care with induction into the Capstone College of Nursing Hall of Fame. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 10:50:00 AM
  • Business launches professional sales certificate programApplications are being accepted for a new program in the School of Business to train the next generation of sales professionals. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 10:50:00 AM
  • Conversation Tables growing in number, languagesA conversation table is a meeting time for students, outside class, to practice the language they are learning by conversing with others. The tables also provide the opportunity for fluent speakers to hone their skills. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 10:15:00 AM
  • Greek chapters to raise money for Spain ‘Wii-hab’Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) intends to demonstrate that video games aren’t just for kids anymore. In fact, many physical therapists believe the Wii can help patients recuperate from injuries related to stroke, spinal cord and the brain. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • CAST helps city’s parents, schools better communicate Communication gaps between parents and educators in the Birmingham City School system — combined with school closing proposals and turmoil in the superintendent’s office — have created turbulence in recent years that may hinder student's success in the classroom. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Department of Theatre gets its shot on national stageWhen the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival selected UAB’s production of “In the Blood” to be performed as part of its annual festival April 14-20 in Washington, D.C., it was an affirmation of almost a decade’s worth of time and effort the department has invested in itself and its students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/31/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Call for equitable funding is a call to actionThe proposed education budget under consideration by the Alabama Legislature has compelled trustees from the University of Alabama and Auburn University systems to raise a unified call for revisions to House Bill 319. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/17/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • UAB, SCIB collaborate to develop digital child projectUAB scientists who are members of the UAB Injury Control Research Center Southern Consortium for Injury Biomechanics (SCIB) are teaming with others to develop a sophisticated computer model that evaluates the physical consequences of car crashes on children at various stages of development. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/17/2008 8:55:00 AM
  • SON taking apps for new AMNP programUAB’s School of Nursing still is accepting applications for the first semester of its new Accelerated Master’s Entry to Nursing Pathway (AMNP) for students earning second degrees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • Three are winners in the ’07 Discussion Book essay contestPrizes were awarded to employee Charles Kinnaird, student Kevin Shultz and freshman Abhishek Haritha for their essays on Rick Bragg’s All Over but the Shoutin’. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:35:00 AM
  • Graham, Clark among Scholarship of Teaching grant recipientsThe UAB Scholarship of Teaching Grant program is giving Cecilia Graham, Ph.D., and Diane Clark, DScPT, the resources to restructure their Pathology and Pharmacology for Movement Disorders classes, which are foundational courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • Hazelrig-Salter, Women and Infants Center on trackWeather has not slowed construction on the Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Facility and the adjoining Women and Infants Center, says Robert Sharpe, project manager and director of Hospital Construction. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Field Notes from a Catastrophe is 2008 UAB Discussion BookUAB President Carol Garrison has selected the Discussion Book Committee’s top choice, Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change, as the 2008 UAB Discussion Book. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • New Employee Orientation checklist available onlineTraining and Development has developed a “New Employee Orientation Employee/Supervisor Checklist,” to help department managers with their new employees orientation to UAB and their new department. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Introducing . . .the charter class of Leadership UABUAB’s newest group of community advisors, called Leadership UAB, is made up of young professionals offering their support to the university. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Ball wins 2008 Ireland Prize for Scholarly DistinctionPsychologist Karlene Ball, Ph.D., has won the 2008 Carolyn P. and Charles W. Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction. Posted by Tyler Greer on 3/14/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • UAB to honor four Outstanding Women on March 20Four local women will be honored by UAB as Outstanding Women for 2008 during a ceremony Thursday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Bartow Arena Green and Gold Room. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/14/2008 9:05:00 AM
  • Faculty feedback sought on technology useUAB IT is asking faculty to provide feedback on their use of certain technologies through a brief online survey. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/10/2008 11:30:00 AM
  • UAB team to compete in final round of Alabama Launchpad competitionA UAB team has been chosen to advance to the finals of the Alabama Launchpad business plan competition and vie for $175,000 in seed capital. Intellectrode, led by psychology Professor Franklin Amthor, Ph.D., is one of eight teams chosen from a field of more than 40 entries to compete in the final round set April 13-14. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/10/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • NIH adds requirements for publishing researchJournal articles based on NIH-funded research will be subject to new federal regulations beginning April 7. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/7/2008 7:40:00 AM
  • Trophy CASEUAB Creative & Marketing and UAB Periodicals are recognized every time a person drives past a billboard on I-65 or sees a copy of UAB Magazine. But with the CASE III awards program, they get recognition of another kind – the kind that comes with a prize. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/7/2008 7:35:00 AM
  • Blackboard technologies to be upgraded for fall 2008UAB’s learning management system will be upgraded Aug. 9 -12, and all courses in Blackboard (Bb) Vista 3 will move to Bb Vista 4. The look and feel will be similar and your courses will retain all the information held there. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/6/2008 7:35:00 AM
  • Professors selected for Excellence in Mentorship honorSixteen UAB professors from five schools and the Joint Health Science departments have been nominated as recipients of the inaugural Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship. Posted by Tyler Greer on 2/29/2008 10:55:00 AM
  • Sallie Wright named UAB Information Technology AVPSallie Wright has been named assistant vice president for Information Technology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham effective March 1, 2008. Posted by Dan Willson on 2/29/2008 10:30:00 AM
  • Organ donations increased at UAB by 80 percent since 2004More than 98,000 Americans were awaiting an organ transplant in mid February according to the Web site organdonor.gov, and a new person is added to the list every 18 minutes. At UAB, changes in policy, approach, technology and personnel have led to an increase in donations – and more lives are being saved. Posted by Tyler Greer on 2/29/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Problem-solving is Bailey’s specialtyWhen Julie Mummert and her colleagues have a question they can’t answer they know there’s only one place to go. Gredda Bailey. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/29/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • National Alumni Society encourages, rewards employee supportMore than 400 employees joined the UAB National Alumni Society for an employee luncheon Feb. 22 in the Campus Recreation Center. The NAS hosted the luncheon to announce its new Employee Alumni Chapter of the UAB National Alumni Society and honor those employees who are already members of the NAS. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/29/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • McGuire among those exhibiting in SoM Art ShowBecause of his busy family life and successful career as medical director of liver transplantation at UAB, Brendan McGuire, M.D., doesn’t get much time to hone his artistic skills. He draws occasionally with his children and makes time to illustrate the family Christmas card every year. This year, he’s getting some recognition for his work. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/29/2008 9:50:00 AM
  • Cutting-edge technology for total knee replacement available at UAB HighlandsUAB Highlands is the first orthopedic surgery group in the Southeast to begin using a cutting-edge technology for total knee replacement. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/29/2008 9:30:00 AM
  • Social scientist Liah Greenfeld is the Ireland Visiting ScholarRenowned social scientist Liah Greenfeld will receive the 2008 UAB Ireland Distinguished Visiting Scholar Prize and present a free, public lecture 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall. Greenfield’s analysis of modern culture and mental disease is examined in her lecture, “Madness in Modern Society: A Key to the Mind?” Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/29/2008 9:20:00 AM
  • Shakespeare compared to modern comedies by directorAssistant Professor Marlene Johnson is directing the Shakespeare play "As You Like It" in the Odess Theater March 1-2 and 4-8. The play asks the questions: What is real love? What is false love? What is the nature of a vow or promise? Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 2:05:00 PM
  • UAB Hospital promotes clean hands as first defense against infection, sicknessUAB Hospital is working to increase awareness among staff, patients and families members of the role of clean hands in reducing hospital-associated infections. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • UAB-developed, tested skin cream shows promise against skin cancerA skin cream developed and tested by UAB Professor Mohammad Athar, Ph.D., has shown it can hyper-activate the body's natural DNA repair mechanisms in preclinical testing, scoring a major breakthrough in the fight against skin cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • UAB establishes new Center for Urban EducationA new UAB Center for Urban Education will coordinate ongoing teaching, research and service programs that promote quality education for children in poor, urban school districts. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • State ethics filing deadline set for AprilUAB employees who meet certain criteria are required to file their annual economic interests form with the Alabama Ethics Commission by April 30. The forms will be available through BlazerNET. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/18/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • Chapman is Conner Prize winnerAlison Chapman, associate professor of English in the School of Arts & Humanities, is the winner of the 2007 Frederick W. Conner Prize in the History of Ideas for the essay, “Marking Time: Astrology, Almanacs and English Protestantism.” Posted by Jeff Keeton on 2/11/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Three honored as emeritus facultyThe Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System honored three UAB faculty with emeritus positions during the Feb. 8 meeting. Posted by Steven Till on 2/11/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Four honored with President’s Awards for DiversityFour individuals received the 2008 UAB President’s Awards for Diversity during a public ceremony to recognize the importance of institutional diversity and honor those who nurture diversity on campus and elsewhere. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/7/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Social scientist Liah Greenfeld is the Ireland Visiting ScholarRenowned social scientist Liah Greenfeld will receive the 2008 UAB Ireland Distinguished Visiting Scholar Prize and present a free, public lecture 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/7/2008 2:20:00 PM
  • Seeking noms for Woolfolk awardNominations are being solicited for the 2008 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. Nominations should be submitted to the Office of the Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs (AB 374, +0103) by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:15:00 PM
  • Faculty Senate calls for nominationsNominations for senator and alternate senator positions and also for Faculty Policies and Procedures Committee (FPPC) representatives for academic units are due Feb. 22. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:15:00 PM
  • Task force created to examine expense reimbursementProvost Eli Capilouto and Richard Margison, vice president for financial affairs and administration, have commissioned a panel of staff and faculty to assess the university’s expense-reimbursement process and recommend improvements where appropriate. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:15:00 PM
  • Chemical inventory now required by Homeland SecurityThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified a list of “chemicals of interest” and now requires entities that possess these chemicals, including UAB, to identify and inventory them no later than Feb. 29. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:10:00 PM
  • Search launched for Health System CEOUAB President Carol Garrison, Ph.D., and Robert Rich, M.D., senior vice president and dean of the School of Medicine, announced that the search for the next CEO of UAB Health System has begun. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:05:00 PM
  • ‘Smoke-breathing’ Blaze concrete statue to grace Bartow Arena concourseA three-ton concrete, “smoke-breathing” Blaze statue is being sculpted and should be installed on the concourse in front of Bartow Arena before graduation in May. UAB’s National Alumni Society commissioned the 10-foot tall, 12-foot long statue and will pay $30,000 for it, says Rebecca Watson, associate vice president of Alumni Affairs & Annual Giving. The university has agreed to underwrite the cost of installation. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:05:00 PM
  • Weatherford leads honorees at annual service awardsThomas Weatherford III has been a professor in the School of Dentistry for 45 years, earning recognition as the longest-serving employee to be honored at this year’s service awards program. The award luncheon is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15 at noon in the DoubleTree Hotel. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 2:00:00 PM
  • David Winwood to lead UAB Research FoundationDavid Winwood, Ph.D., will join UAB as the chief executive officer of the UAB Research Foundation March 10. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • Townsend, Dolive get an insider’s view of the FBIThe Birmingham office of the FBI wanted a closer relationship with UAB this past fall, and Lisa Townsend and Helen Dolive were excited at the opportunity to learn more about the law-enforcement agency. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • Docs’ data leads FAA to change its no-fly ruleThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), reversing its previous policy, now will allow private pilots who have had a heart transplant to fly airplanes by granting them a class III medical certificate on the wings of data compiled at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • Reynolds Historical Library celebrates 50th yearThe Reynolds Historical Library — a treasure trove of more than 13,000 rare medical texts, letters and other documents — is 50 years old this year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 1:25:00 PM
  • Faculty Handbook undergoing family-friendly revisionsRevisions to the UAB Faculty Handbook under consideration are expected to create a more family-friendly work environment and help UAB improve its recruitment and retention of faculty, both goals in the university’s strategic plan. Posted by Steven Till on 2/4/2008 1:25:00 PM
  • Celebrity endorsements bring money, not guaranteesWhen you go the polls Feb. 5 to vote in Alabama’s presidential primary, will celebrity endorsements influence your decision? Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/4/2008 12:20:00 PM
  • Rich to be honored for life’s workRobert R. Rich, M.D., senior vice president and dean of the School of Medicine at UAB, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Immunologists at its national meeting in San Diego in April. Rich has been at UAB since 2004. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/28/2008 12:25:00 PM
  • New hours for North Pavilion blood donor roomThe American Red Cross/UAB blood donor room in the North Pavilion has new hours that organizers hope will be more convenient for UAB employees. Beginning Feb. 1, the donor room will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday The donor room will be open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/28/2008 8:55:00 AM
  • Shoop inducted into Alabama Baseball Hall Of FameUAB Head Baseball Coach Brian Shoop is one of four inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/24/2008 2:25:00 PM
  • Learning a new language is just part of Cowser's valuesLydia Cowser, an administrative associate in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, is January's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 1:45:00 PM
  • Whirlwind year earns Mays spot on ASC stage and moreUAB ophthalmologist Andrew Mays is performing in the UAB Department of Music Piano Series, which brings to campus the world’s preeminent pianists – a group in which Mays clearly has established he belongs. The concert is sold out. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 1:40:00 PM
  • Going green: Is that a vegetable on the roof?UAB Facilities and researchers from Civil Engineering are undertaking a 12-month green-roof research project to evaluate energy-efficient roofs for campus and lead the charge in the Southeast against “heat island effect.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 1:35:00 PM
  • Mestecky still seeks "excitement" after 41 years at UABJiri Mestecky recently was recognized with the Czech Mind award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 1:30:00 PM
  • Great Debate success may lead to more in futureMark Dransfield and Robert Cerfolio’s debated on the importance of lung cancer screening on Jan. 10. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/21/2008 12:40:00 PM
  • Scholarly community of inquiry series begins Jan. 23A scholarly community of inquiry will begin Jan. 23 to address faculty needs for online and blended education at UAB. The series continues monthly through June. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/14/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • UAB teams make Launchpad Competition semifinalsThree teams from UAB have been named semifinalists in the Alabama Launchpad Business Plan Competition. Designed to promote and reward marketable high-growth, technology-based ventures that have the potential to attract future funding, the competition offers a grand prize of $100,000. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 3:10:00 PM
  • New administrator for OJI claimsEffective Jan. 1, the UAB On-the-Job Injury/Illness Program has a new third-party administrator to manage OJI claims. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 3:00:00 PM
  • Remember to certify online for Educational Assistance ProgramBeginning in fall 2007, UAB moved the Educational Assistance certification process online through Oracle Self-Service. Employees interested in taking advantage of the program for an entire academic year must annually certify themselves and eligible dependents/spouses after the summer term and before the fall semester prior to the Drop/Add date on the academic calendar. The certification is subject to validation each semester to ensure eligibility requirements are being met according to the policy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 2:55:00 PM
  • Group to review consulting, conflict of interest policies A working group is being assembled to review and assess UAB's current consulting/conflict of interest policies and monitor UAB’s compliance process with existing federal, state and university guideline Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 2:55:00 PM
  • Change in sick time usage announcedThe UAB Office of Human Resources has announced that as of Jan.1, full-time regular, part-time regular and 3/12 hour shift employees are now able to use up to three days of their accrued sick time for the care of children, a spouse or parents who do not reside in the same household as the employee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 2:50:00 PM
  • BlazerBucks needed for print services at Lister Hill, SterneBeginning this month, BlazerBucks will become the new form of payment accepted for printing services at Lister Hill and Sterne libraries, says Shira Fogel, business officer for the CampusCard Office in Student Affairs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 2:50:00 PM
  • Exhibit shows how women continue to change the face of medicineUAB celebrates the role of women in medicine and highlights their journey with the traveling exhibit, Changing the Face of Medicine, on display in the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences through Feb. 15. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • The Great Debate 2008: Cerfolio, Dransfield square off on lung cancer screening in first debate of its kind at UABRobert Cerfolio, M.D., and Mark Dransfield, M.D. are guaranteed to deliver when they debate a key health issue: Should there be screenings for lung cancer? The doctors will argue their positions in The Great Debate 2008: Screening for Lung Cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • Kirby wins national teaching awardRussell Kirby, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Public Health, has been named the 2007 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award given by the Coalition for Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/7/2008 1:50:00 PM
  • Kirklin Clinic receives coveted quality awardThe Kirklin Clinic is the first ambulatory care center in Alabama to receive a Progress Towards Excellence Award from the Alabama Productivity Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 3:10:00 PM
  • New stem-cell technique cures sickle-cell anemia in mice UAB researcher Tim Townes has successfully treated sickle-cell anemia in mouse models using genes to reprogram the blood stem cells. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 12:20:00 PM
  • Exploring Birmingham gives students new view of the cityThe Freshman Learning Community (FLC) class, Exploring Birmingham: In Search of the Ideal Community, is a set of clustered courses linked by a theme and taken by the same small group of freshmen during the fall semester at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 10:00:00 AM
  • New designer available to help with your upcoming projectsThe Campus Planning Committee announced in the spring it was implementing seven finish schemes for use on all future UAB projects – a practice common among major institutions across the country. Rhyann Granger, interior design program administrator, is leading the charge in UAB’s standard finishes and is working with UAB building administrators across campus to select schemes for all campus buildings. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Fulbright instructor expands depth in Foreign LanguagesThe UAB Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures competed nationally for the opportunity to host a Fulbright FLTA – and getting a Fulbright teaching assistant from China is rare for an institution. The FLTA program aims to strengthen foreign-language instruction at American universities by bringing teachers like Xinxin to teach students their native language. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 9:50:00 AM
  • Two-time EOM winner believes in communication, says award belongs to the people she works withAda Mailhot is firm in her belief that teamwork and open communication are the keys to running a productive office. Mailhot is the winner of the Employee of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/17/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Campus Rec offers free trial period for employees, alumniYou have nothing to lose – except unwanted pounds – and everything to gain from Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, when the Campus Recreation Center will offer a free trial period for UAB employees and alumni. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • Christmas, New Year’s holiday announcedTuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 are official holidays according to university policy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 10:20:00 AM
  • Christmas, New Year’s holiday announcedTuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 are official holidays according to university policy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 10:20:00 AM
  • Forteo’s bone-building power shown in osteoporosis patientThe osteoporosis drug Forteo works better than Fosamax to strengthen bones in arthritis patients with prednisone-induced osteoporosis, according to a study by Kenneth Saag, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Student recruitment surpassing strategic goals“UAB is showing tremendous positive momentum in the recruitment of academically talented freshmen.” —DeeDee Bruns Posted by Linda Gunter on 12/3/2007 9:35:00 AM
  • UAB receives $13 million to fight health disparitiesMore than $13 million awarded to UAB investigators will help reduce health disparities and boost healthy living and cancer-prevention programs in minority and under-served communities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:30:00 AM
  • Anderson loves poetry, but knows his history, tooCreative writing is Daniel Anderson's specialty; he has written two books, Drunk in Sunlight and January Rain. He’s also edited The Selected Poems of Howard Nemerov, who was a two-time poet laureate and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:25:00 AM
  • Supplier Diversity celebrates successful year, looks to futureUAB departments spent more than $19 million with minority- and women-owned businesses in purchasing and construction overall, with $11 million spent with minority-owned businesses and $8 million with women-owned businesses. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • Care packages on their way to American troops in IraqU.S. military personnel serving in Iraq are receiving care packages from the staff of the Lung Health Center again this holiday season. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • Maintenance staff embrace role as hospital’s SantaThe UAB Hospital Maintenance Department will support the Child Life Program at UAB for the 26th consecutive year when it hosts the annual Christmas Toy Fund celebration Thursday, Dec. 13. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • Child Life Program provides comfort to patients and families year-roundThe Child Life Program, which cares for hundreds of children at UAB every year, can reduce the stress experienced by children and families and help them cope with potentially traumatic situations. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • 'Wellness Catering' comes to youCampus Recreation is launching a new program, “Wellness Catering: Health That’s Going Places.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:10:00 AM
  • BlazerNET home to new Report ViewerBlazerNET provides new functionality this month with the release of the UAB Report Viewer channel, found on the portal’s Employee Resources tab. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:10:00 AM
  • Standard mileage reimbursement rates to increaseThe IRS has issued an adjustment in the allowable mileage reimbursement rate. Effective Jan. 1, 2008, the rate will increase to 50.5 cents per mile. Revised Bar Code forms will be available just prior to the first of the year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:05:00 AM
  • New Employee Orientation adds checklist for hires, supervisorsUAB Human Resources has made several changes to the New Employee Orientation process – and one of the most significant and helpful is the New Employee Master Checklist. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:05:00 AM
  • New support group for pulmonary hypertension patients to meet Dec. 11A new support group for pulmonary hypertension patients will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11 at noon on the fifth floor of The Kirklin Clinic. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/3/2007 9:00:00 AM
  • David Allison receives presidential honors in White House ceremonyDavid B. Allison, Ph.D., professor of biostatistics and head of the Section on Statistical Genetics in the UAB School of Public Health, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/26/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • UAB Hospital named Alabama Quality Award recipientUAB Hospital has received the Progress Toward Excellence Award from the Alabama Productivity Center as part of the 2007 Alabama Quality Awards. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/26/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • Cancer Center names new clinical programs chiefProfessor of surgery Martin Heslin, M.D., has been named associate director for clinical programs at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/26/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • New engineering master’s meets changing industry demandsA new graduate degree in engineering will better prepare students to assume leadership roles in construction management and information engineering and management. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/26/2007 8:50:00 AM
  • Bryant aids university by developing new transfer proceduresRobin Bryant is November's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Heritage Hall is name for new classroom buildingUniversity officials have selected Heritage Hall as the name for the new 95,000-square-foot academic building that will open for classes with the spring semester. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Tests of new brain cancer drug therapy show promiseA new intravenous therapy targeting brain tumors has shown promise in a Phase I trial at UAB and provides researchers new hope for treating a very deadly form of brain cancer known as gliomas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 9:50:00 AM
  • New blood donor collection room to open in North PavilionUAB Hospital will open a new blood-donor room in the North Pavilion Monday, Nov. 26. The new room features the latest in technology and convenience for donors. Employees and hospital visitors can get a sneak peek at the new facility during a pre-kickoff open house from 8 a.m. to noon. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 8:50:00 AM
  • Smith, Manning honored by Board of TrusteesThe University of Alabama Board of Trustees appointed UAB Professor William M. Smith, Ph.D., as professor emeritus in the UAB School of Engineering’s Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Retired UAB Professor Maryann M. Manning, Ed.D., was recognized as Distinguished Service Professor Emerita for her many contributions to the UAB School of Education and the state of Alabama. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:45:00 AM
  • Bryant aids university by developing new transfer proceduresRobin Bryant, a program manager in Academic Programs and Policies, is November’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:40:00 AM
  • UAB Social Work Program wins reaccreditation from CSWEThe UAB Social Work Program has won reaccreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The reaccreditation covers social work education for the next eight years. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:40:00 AM
  • Quinlan honored as “Star of the South” by Irish America MagazineUAB English Professor Kieran Quinlan, Ph.D., is one of 12 Irish Americans named as one of the “Stars of the South” by Irish America Magazine. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:35:00 AM
  • Liebelt ready to enhance U.S. poison control centersErica Liebelt, M.D., director of medical toxicology services in UAB’s School of Medicine, recently was appointed chair of the American Association of Poison Control Center’s (AAPCC) Committee for Certification for Poison Information Specialists. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:30:00 AM
  • Sara Grostick, Shannon Houser honored for HIM excellenceSarah Grostick (left) and Shannon Houser were honored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for achievement in health information management at the AHIMA’s 79th Convention in Philadelphia in October. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:25:00 AM
  • Civic engagement course teaches civic responsibility Service learning links traditional academics with community service, enhancing and deepening classroom learning through thoughtful, collaborative engagement with community organizations and the people they serve. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:20:00 AM
  • Braswell finds way to teach student awaiting transplantThanks to Flowers Braswell’s efforts, Chelsea Umbach, an English literature major, is continuing to take the professor’s Bibliography & Research Seminar through videoconferencing from Sterne Library. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/19/2007 7:10:00 AM
  • Jennifer Blythers honored as UAB’s Employee of the YearJennifer Blythers, an environmental services specialist at UAB Hospital is 2007’s UAB Employee of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 12:05:00 PM
  • Diabetics can guard against eye disease with checkupDiabetics face many health complications as part of their disease, including the possible loss of eyesight. UAB EyeCare’s Mark Swanson, O.D., reminds diabetics to schedule their yearly exam if they haven’t had one in 2007. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 8:50:00 AM
  • CCC aims to help IMPaCT minority participation in clinical trialsThe UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Recruitment and Retention Shared Facility (RRSF) are partnering with the National Cancer Institute to sponsor the IMPaCT (Increasing Minority Participation in Clinical Trials) program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 8:50:00 AM
  • New women’s sterilization procedure offered at UABA new sterilization procedure for women that does not require an incision or general anesthesia now is available at UAB Hospital. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • UAB’s Commons on the Green a design success, tooUAB’s Commons on the Green is one of the best-designed dining facilities in the country, according to American School & University magazine’s Educational Interiors Showcase. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB to help urban schools recruit and train teachersUAB is collaborating with three high-need school districts to recruit, prepare and retain 40 teachers who are transitioning from other careers through a program funded by a $1.35 million grant from the Department of Education. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 7:55:00 AM
  • Surgeon finds ‘comfort zone’ treating children during warPeter Ray didn’t go to war seeking fame and fortune as a doctor. He just wanted to help people. The U.S. Army Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) gave him the opportunity and he says he’s a better doctor because of it. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 7:50:00 AM
  • CCT unit most frequently cited for its Best PracticesUAB’s Critical Care Transport (CCT) has nine documents published in the latest edition of the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Best Practices book, making it the most frequently cited program in the edition. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/5/2007 7:45:00 AM
  • Antarctic island named for UAB researchersCharles Amsler, Ph.D., and Margaret Amsler have spent a great deal of time researching the mysteries of Antarctica. Now, part of the Antarctic bears their name. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:40:00 PM
  • When in doubt, ask the Compliance OfficeNational Collegiate Athletic Association rules governing the recruitment of prospective student-athletes are quite complicated, but one rule is clear: The NCAA prohibits faculty and staff members from having recruiting contact with prospective student-athletes off campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:35:00 PM
  • UAB’s AMSTI program hits the ground runningUAB’s Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI-UAB) is infusing excitement into area K-12 math, science and technology, teachers and students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:30:00 PM
  • UAB has its best fundraising year in development historyThe fiscal year just ended was the university’s most successful fundraising year ever, said Shirley Salloway Kahn, Ph.D., vice president for Development, Alumni and External Affairs Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:25:00 PM
  • Research focuses on patients’ ability to make medical decisionsDaniel Marson is the principle investigator for the Reclaimed Study, a National Institutes of Health-funded research project that examines recovery of medical decision-making abilities in adults with closed-head injuries. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:20:00 PM
  • Campus Conversations will aid classroom instructionCampus Conversations – a collection of essays inspired by Rick Bragg’s bestselling book All Over But the Shoutin’ and written by faculty and staff from across all disciplines – is expanding the depth of this year’s discussion book as faculty begin using it as a resource for learning in their classes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:15:00 PM
  • New training program gives boost to Dentistry profileA new training program funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) will prepare students for dental academic careers. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 12:05:00 PM
  • UAB recognized as ‘Fit-Friendly Company’UAB has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a Gold Level Start! Fit Friendly Company for demonstrating progressive leadership in making the health and wellness of employees a priority. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 10:45:00 AM
  • Not even bees stand between Tyler and getting the job doneJohn Tyler is October’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/22/2007 10:40:00 AM
  • Research explores social impact of Internet on older adultsIn 2006, Sheila Cotten assessed Internet use among adults age 50 and older in metro Birmingham. Her findings show that traveling the information highway often has a positive impact on people’s health. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/8/2007 11:10:00 AM
  • Industrial Distribution program receives name, generous giftTwo of the state’s most influential corporate and community leaders were recognized by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees with its naming of the Industrial Distribution program in the UAB School of Business as the Charles and Patsy Collat Industrial Distribution Program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/8/2007 11:10:00 AM
  • CNRC’s groundbreaking nutrition research is funded by NIHThe purpose of the Clinical Nutrition Research Center is to foster a multidisciplinary approach to basic, clinical and translational research examining the metabolic, environmental and genetic factors underlying nutrition and obesity-related disorders, the consequences of these disorders Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/8/2007 11:05:00 AM
  • Eye exams important in aiding development of childrenEvery parent wants their children to achieve more than they did, and education is essential for that dream. Regular eye exams help ensure that your child has the best opportunity to get that education. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/8/2007 11:00:00 AM
  • Survey to assess employee/student experiencesUniversity administrators are asking approximately 13,500 UAB faculty, staff and students to complete a Personal and Social Responsibility Institutional Inventory survey during the next three weeks. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/8/2007 11:00:00 AM
  • UAB partners with Shelby, Homewood schools to beef up ESL educationJulia Austin and Susan Spezzini, are co-principal investigators on two five-year federal grants for English as a Second Language (ESL) training for teachers in the Shelby County and Homewood City Schools. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/8/2007 10:55:00 AM
  • Scripa to receive lifetime achievement in teaching awardRose Scripa’s impact on her students through 31 years at UAB is undeniable, and her years of service to students on campus have been recognized with her selection as the 2007 Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 12:20:00 PM
  • Crum values high quality, demonstrates it in leadershipMary Alice Crum is September's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 12:05:00 PM
  • New remote sensing lab opensThe new Laboratory for Global Health Observation (LGHO)is a partnership between the schools of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Public Health. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 12:00:00 PM
  • UAB to offer new therapies for pediatric cancer patientsUAB’s Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology has been selected for membership in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Phase I Consortium, an elite group of hospitals and academic centers working to advance cancer treatment for children. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 11:55:00 AM
  • Department of Music now is an ‘All-Steinway’ schoolA ceremony dedicating UAB as an All-Steinway School was hosted by the UAB Department of Music Monday, Sept. 10 in the Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 11:55:00 AM
  • Benza climbs Grand Teton for patients, PHARay Benza climbed to the windswept granite summit of the Grand Teton in Jackson Hole, Wyo., with five friends as part of a fund raiser for the non-profit Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) and in memory of his friend and former patient Katherine Hanks, who succumbed to the disease this year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 11:50:00 AM
  • Global and Community Leadership joins Honors AcademyPushing students to develop themselves is a key component in training future leaders, says Bob Corley, and he hopes the new Global and Community Leadership (GCL) Honors Program will play a pivotal role in doing that. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/24/2007 11:45:00 AM
  • Benos is ’07 Distinguished Faculty LecturerDale Benos has made a favorable impression on his colleagues through his 22-year UAB career. Proof of that can be found in the selection of Benos as the 2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 2:50:00 PM
  • Treatment of CLL advances with researchChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow and is the most common leukemia in Western countries, according to the American Cancer Society. Oncologist Randall Davis, M.D., has grants from The V Foundation for Cancer Research, the Cancer Research Institute, The Dana Foundation and the NIH to study issues related to this disease. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 2:45:00 PM
  • Evans still battling leukemia, plans to Light the Night on Sept. 13The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is asking others to help fight the disease by joining the group for its Light the Night Walk, Thursday, Sept. 13 Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 1:45:00 PM
  • Academic building on schedule for fallJames Guyton, the project manager for the new Academic Building, says the project is 85 percent finished, and he expects the building to be completed by the target date of Nov. 9. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 12:30:00 PM
  • Warner trains cyber-crime investigators of tomorrowGary Warner, a 1989 UAB graduate, recently left Energen to join UAB as the director of research for computer forensics. He has been on the frontlines of the cyber-crime war, aiding the FBI, FDIC, IRS, NASA and the National Credit Union Administration, among others. In doing so, he has built an international reputation for his work in targeting cyber-criminals. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 12:25:00 PM
  • Researchers develop material to withstand the elementsNasim Uddin, Ph.D., is working on a project that soon will lead to homes that can better withstand such forces of Mother Nature. The associate professor of civil engineering is the principal investigator on a National Science Foundation-sponsored project to develop a multifunctional composite for panelized construction. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 12:20:00 PM
  • Faculty given opportunities to learn during QL WeekA presentation from Temple University Mathematics Professor John Allen Paulos Monday, Sept. 10 kicks off Quantitative Literacy Awareness Week. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 7:45:00 AM
  • Sign up for Emergency Notification SystemUAB would like to remind faculty, staff and students that they can sign up for the university’s telephone-based Emergency Notification System. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/10/2007 7:40:00 AM
  • Shipman to direct UAB CDCMartina Shipman is the new director for the UAB Child Development Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • Wilson to direct Sparkman Center for Global healthPediatric AIDS researcher Craig Wilson, M.D., is the new director of the Sparkman Center for Global Health in the School of Public Health. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:40:00 AM
  • Extraordinary attitude and commitment set Carroll apartFay Carroll, a messenger in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, is August’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:40:00 AM
  • 1917 Clinic director is honored by nurse practitionersJim Raper, director of the 1917 HIV/AIDS Outpatient and Infectious Disease Clinics, recently was named a fellow by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, becoming the first nurse practitioner in Alabama to receive the award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Visit BlazerNET to see required coursesWhen was the last time you visited the BlazerNET Courses & Training tab? Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:30:00 AM
  • Reminder of UAB’s drug-free policiesUAB periodically republicizes existing policies so that new faculty, staff and students will be kept informed of the policies and guidelines governing the university. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:30:00 AM
  • Healthier lifestyle is goal of EatRight 25 by 25th ChallengeInstead of waiting until New Year’s Day to begin that weight-loss regimen – after the holiday turkey, dressing and desserts have been devoured – change your lifestyle now through programs offered by UAB’s EatRight Weight Management Services. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 8:25:00 AM
  • Federal grant advances UAB’s position as leader in special education instructionUAB’s Evidence-Based Special Education Preparation Program (ESEPP) will train teachers to instruct children with mild to moderate disabilities who also have problems reading and share these skills with fellow faculty. The program is funded by a four-year, $800,000 federal grant. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 7:55:00 AM
  • Equipment gives nurses a hand giving patients a liftSafe Patient Handling should reduce on-the-job injuries Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/27/2007 7:50:00 AM
  • Scott-Trammel to direct student Career ServicesSuzanne Scott-Trammell is the new director of UAB Career Services, which provides career counseling, job search and career guidance to students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:35:00 AM
  • Herbert to direct Supplier DiversityAlbert D. Herbert Jr., Ph.D., chief of staff for the mayor of the City of Birmingham, will join UAB Oct. 15 as the university’s new executive director of Supplier Diversity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:35:00 AM
  • Interest in anesthesiology history earns Mandabach fellowshipMark Mandabach was recently selected as UAB’s first Rod Calverley Fellowship award winner. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:30:00 AM
  • S&T Honors Program seeks new associate directorThe Science and Technology Honors Program is seeking an associate director within the UAB community. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:30:00 AM
  • SRI’s Brookwood Pharmaceuticals acquired for $62 millionBrookwood Pharmaceuticals, a wholly-owned drug delivery company created by Southern Research Institute in 2005, has been sold to Eden Prarie, Minn.-based SurModics Inc. for a package worth up to $62 million – $40 million in cash at closing and up to an addition $22 million upon achievement of specific milestones. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:25:00 AM
  • Committee to search for Business deanProvost Eli Capilouto, D.M.D., said members have been appointed to a search committee to identify a new dean for the UAB School of Business; the group’s organizational meeting was held in July. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:25:00 AM
  • Faculty Senate to conduct evaluations of president, provostThe Faculty Affairs Committee of the UAB Faculty Senate will begin an online administrator evaluation and feedback process at the end of August that continues through the first weeks of September. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • Curriculum emphasizes qualitative literacyPreparing students to solve realistic, authentic problems in their chosen careers and in their roles as everyday citizens, parents and employees is a key component of UAB’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • Highlands ED best for life’s minor emergenciesLife serves up small emergencies that need immediate medical treatment, but not necessarily a trauma specialist. That’s when you need UAB Highlands. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • Academics is Brian Mackin’s top athletic priorityBrian Mackin was named the fourth athletics director in UAB history Feb. 14. Mackin says his first priority has been devising ways to improve the academic performance of student-athletes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/13/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • Campus Conversations adds new chapter to discussionThe level of discussion is being raised for this year’s book – Rick Bragg’s All Over but the Shoutin’ – with the new initiative Campus Conversations, based on essays by faculty and staff that examine issues raised in the book through the viewpoint of varying disciplines. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 10:00:00 AM
  • Vaidya’s composite fielding lighter, faster, stronger ArmyUday Vaidya leads a team that are developing new, low-cost composite materials that lighten the loads of Army soldiers and make stronger, lighter combat weaponry. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Partridge takes reins of Comprehensive Cancer CenterEdward E. Partridge, M.D., has been named the new director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Partridge, 59, has served as interim director for the past year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 9:50:00 AM
  • Campus has reaped the beauty Sullivan has sownTim Sullivan is July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:45:00 AM
  • Overseas training program helps to curb global diseasesUAB received a five-year, $5 million grant from Fogarty International, a center of the National Institutes of Health, to establish a training program to enhance the clinical research capabilities of institutions in poor resource countries in 2003. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:25:00 AM
  • Summer camp turns into seven-year stint for LockhartJarrod Lockhart is the program coordinator for CORD’s Regional Science and Engineering Fair and its middle-school environmental camp, sharing his knowledge of science and research with middle- and high-school children. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:20:00 AM
  • Tell us what you think in the employee surveyThe university would like to hear your opinion of its efforts to keep employees informed of news, information and activities at UAB, and also solicit your suggestions on ways to improve employee communication. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:15:00 AM
  • UAB Hospital among America’s bestEight UAB Hospital specialty programs are among the nation’s Top 50 — seven in the Top 25 — in 16 categories evaluated at America’s 5,462 hospitals this year by U.S. News & World Report. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:15:00 AM
  • New Emergency Notification System in place at UABUAB has a new telephone-based UAB Emergency Notification System that will be used to send text messages to cell phones and pagers when urgent information needs to be quickly communicated to students, faculty and staff. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/23/2007 7:10:00 AM
  • Debbie Tanju is the face of accounting educationDebbie Tanju, who teaches financial accounting and internal auditing, also coordinates the department’s student internship program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 11:30:00 AM
  • UAB plays role in largest cervical cancer prevention trialThe biggest study yet of a cancer vaccine – one that was tested in UAB patients – is meeting with widespread approval as the results appeared Saturday, June 30 in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:20:00 AM
  • Linney new Social & Behavioral Sciences dean Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • UAB joining Automotive Research AllianceUAB is among seven universities joining the Automotive Research Alliance (ARA) to help industry leaders resolve challenges arising in education, technology and manufacturing. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • New officers elected to NASCarlton “Skip” Craig and Lisa Turley were elected to the 36-member board of directors, and new officers for the executive committee were elected at the UAB National Alumni Society’s annual meeting Friday, June 22, at the McWane Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • ‘Spider Martin’s Unseen Sixties’ exhibit opens July 13 at Visual Arts GalleryNever-before-seen fashion photos by late photographer Spider Martin will be on exhibit July 13-Aug. 17 in the UAB Visual Arts Gallery, 900 13th St. South. The show opens with a reception featuring ‘60s music, Friday, July 13 from 5-7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • New bariatric surgery best option for someRonald Clements, an associate professor in the Department of Surgery whose specialty is minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery, uses laparoscopic techniques to perform gastric bypass operations for morbidly obese patients. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Cancer researchers on same page, using same languageAs part of a group effort, UAB is playing a key role in a National Cancer Institute (NCI) initiative to accelerate research discoveries and improve patient outcomes by linking researchers, physicians and patients within the cancer community — and the impact of the creation of the project could affect researchers across all disciplines at UAB and beyond. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/9/2007 7:50:00 AM
  • DeBord provides quality care with dedicationStarla DeBord is June's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 12:35:00 PM
  • CERT program will benefit residents, medical studentsUAB has developed a new plan to improve the education of medical students and residents that capitalizes on “teachable moments.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 12:10:00 PM
  • Calories plays bigger role in weight loss than exerciseNew research suggests that for those who have been successful at losing weight, reducing calories is an effective way to keep weight off, especially when it is difficult to find time to exercise. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 12:05:00 PM
  • Goal of July 4 blood drive at UAB Hospital is 1,000 unitsUAB Hospital is one of the nation’s largest users of blood products, ranking in the top five of hospitals supplied by the Red Cross. But, more than 85 percent of the blood used in Jefferson County is collected elsewhere in the state – or in other states. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 12:00:00 PM
  • Can you stick with it? Patterson profiles personality traits of resilient leaders Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 11:50:00 AM
  • REU-RET provides cutting-edge research opportunitiesThe Research Experience for Undergraduates- Research Experience for Teachers (REU-RET) is in its 10th year with the help of a $312,000 NSF grant and Yogesh Vohra. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/25/2007 11:35:00 AM
  • New policy says data security responsibility of UAB communityAs part of its ongoing efforts to ensure information security, UAB has updated its “Data Protection and Security Policy.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 2:20:00 PM
  • Emergency P.O. Hotline offers fast helpFinancial Affairs has created an Emergency Purchase Order Hotline and raised the limit on incidental purchases to $1,500 to improve customer service. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 1:40:00 PM
  • Geiger aids Special Olympics’ ‘Healthy Athletes’ campaignBrian Geiger recently completed his training as a clinical coordinator to assist Special Olympics Alabama with its “Healthy Athletes” initiative. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 1:35:00 PM
  • OADI, Entrepreneurial Center join to form Innovation DepotUAB’s Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries has a new home in the heart of the city, and with it a new identity: Innovation Depot. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 1:30:00 PM
  • Changing bioethics examines our greatest hopes, worst fearsGreg Pence will be speaking at the prestigious Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil on June 13, examining “Thirty Years of Bioethics: What Have We Learned, Where Do We Go From Here?” as part of the university’s Great Lecture Series. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 12:55:00 PM
  • Parcak uses satellites to reveal ancient civilizationsSarah Parcak, an assistant professor in the UAB Department of Anthropology, is leading archaeologists in a race against time to uncover sites in Egypt that are being destroyed by war, development, urban sprawl and looting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 9:25:00 AM
  • New medical team brings emergency care to bedsideHSF grant funds simulation center to improve emergency team training Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • From Edison to the iPodHearing of sound is in the ears of the beholders Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/11/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • Maner enjoys new challenges of Training & DevelopmentMike Maner, an instructional designer in HRM Organizational Development, is May’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:50:00 AM
  • Omega-3 fatty acids investigated as deterrent to Alzheimer’sResearchers at UAB led by Daniel Marson, Ph.D.,will test whether docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, can impact the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in a new clinical trial. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:50:00 AM
  • Pang says China exchange program is reaping successEight of K.C. Pang’s students are taking their opportunity to go to China in June to study Chinese language and culture through a UAB exchange program with Anshan Normal University. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:45:00 AM
  • Faculty Senate elects new officers and representativesThe UAB Faculty Senate for the 2007-08 term were held to select a new chair-elect and secretary of the senate plus academic unit representatives and their alternates for the period June 1 to May 31, 2008. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:35:00 AM
  • Seeking applications for health disparities research funding The Minority Health and Research Center (MHRC) is inviting applications for the 2007 funding of one-year pilot developmental research projects focusing on health disparities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:35:00 AM
  • Safe Zone training setUAB HRM Training and Development is offering a workshop to train volunteers for the UAB Safe Zone program Wednesday, June 6 from 2-5 p.m. in Medical Towers Room 419A. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:30:00 AM
  • Clinic opens for adults with Down SyndromeUAB has opened one of the few clinics in the nation dedicated to providing services to adult patients with Down Syndrome. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 10:30:00 AM
  • Computer whiz kid mentors tomorrow’s science leadersFormer state science fair winner is NSF CAREER Award winner Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 9:45:00 AM
  • Quantitative literacy needed for life, academic disciplineQuantitative literacy (QL) is problem-solving using a higher-order set of skills involving numbers. The teaching of QL across all disciplines is a key component of UAB’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 9:45:00 AM
  • UAB Hospital, Red Cross are looking for everyday heroesUAB and the American Red Cross have launched an ambitious campaign to make UAB self-sufficient within five years in collecting blood products for hospital use, and they hope employees will contribute significantly. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/28/2007 9:35:00 AM
  • Engineering will test vehicle-weight system to improve road safety beginning fall 2007An applied research project at UAB may help law enforcement curb the expensive and hazardous presence of illegally oversized and overweight trucks on the nation’s highways. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:40:00 PM
  • Tilden to chair HHS human research advisory committeeThe U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt has appointed UAB Research Compliance Officer Samuel J. Tilden, M.D., J.D., to chair the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:30:00 PM
  • Robert Corley tapped to head new honors leadership programRobert Corley, Ph.D., has been named director of the Global and Community Leadership Honors Program at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:30:00 PM
  • Health Professions is national model for allied health educationBeing a top-tier program is a good thing. But for UAB School of Health Professions Dean Harold Jones, Ph.D., it’s a starting point — not a destination. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:25:00 PM
  • Smith encourages children of all ages to discover, expand their love of musicLaDonna Smith, an instructor in UAB’s Department of Music, knows how children benefit from learning a musical discipline. Smith has been teaching the Suzuki method of violin playing for more than 25 years to children ages 3 to 18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 1:15:00 PM
  • Heart Transplant Unit becomes a ‘Beacon’ for UABThe American Association of Critical Care Nurses recently awarded the Heart Transplant Intensive Care Unit the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 11:00:00 AM
  • Chawla helps to shape prestigious engineering review journalNow Chawla, a professor in Materials Science and Engineering, is overseeing a new venture as editor of the prestigious International Materials Reviews, a journal published jointly by U.S.-based ASM International (formerly the American Society of Metals) and the U.K.-based Institute of Materials. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • Reporters, programs at WBHM awardedThe staff of WBHM Public Radio recently collected nine Alabama Press Association Awards – more than any other television or radio station in the state – and three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Excellence in Journalism. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 9:20:00 AM
  • Radio proves good choice for PenningtonRosemary Pennington, who hosts the local portion of “All Things Considered” Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m., also recently was named Best Specialized Reporter. Her story “AIDS: The Epidemic in Alabama” won an Alabama Associated Press Broadcast Award and an RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • Tilden to chair HHS human research advisory committeeThe U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt has appointed UAB Research Compliance Officer Samuel J. Tilden, M.D., J.D., to chair the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 5/14/2007 7:15:00 AM
  • Blythers is a helpful hostess to visitors, fellow employeesJennifer Blythers, an environmental services specialist in UAB Hospital, is April’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 11:40:00 AM
  • Clancy says pre-clinical trials show promise for CF drugsUAB researchers are testing drugs that fix or bypass the “broken” genes that cause cystic fibrosis, says John Paul Clancy, M.D., pulmonary professor of pediatrics and one of more than 50 researchers in UAB’s Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:50:00 AM
  • Great Strides campaign close to Oates’ heartGabriela Oates considers herself fortunate that her son Teddy, 2, was born at UAB Hospital. Teddy is one of 30,000 children and adults across the United States diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:45:00 AM
  • Support from CF Foundation plays key role Aupporting events like the Great Strides Walk of the Alabama Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are crucial to UAB’s effort to treat the symptoms of CF and find a cure, says Eric Sorscher, M.D., director of UAB’s Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:40:00 AM
  • Employee of the Month program to broaden recognition for honoreesGoing forward, Employee of the Month awardees will receive a gift packet, including a certificate and a personal letter from UAB President Carol Garrison, Ph.D., as well as a selection of quality gifts from which to choose – and more. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:40:00 AM
  • Exchange program with Jaén a success for UABLourdes Sánchez-López, Ph.D., has worked with Sheri Spaine Long, Ph.D., to establish an international education exchange program with the University of Jaén. The two recently were honored for their efforts. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:35:00 AM
  • Moyers turns childhood dream into national goalsPenelope Moyers, Ed.D., is the new president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Her presidency officially began at the AOTA’s 87th annual Conference and Expo earlier this month in St. Louis, Mo. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:30:00 AM
  • Johnston is first winner of national nursing awardJanet Johnston was honored for her outstanding record, work ethic and contributions to the improvement of the overall nursing program at UAB with the national Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/30/2007 10:25:00 AM
  • Training & Development will help you enhance your skillsTraining and Development offers three certificate programs in both Office Professionals and Supervisory Training (STAR) to every UAB employee free of charge. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 11:50:00 AM
  • Scarinci is recipient of Woolfolk Community Service Award Scarinci has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award. This award, along with the President’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching, will be presented at the Faculty Awards Convocation Monday, April 23. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • 13 honored by president for excellence in teachingThirteen faculty members will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Convocation Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m. in the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre. The 2007 honorees represent each school and the Joint Health Sciences departments. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Take a new look at an old book of healingThe Reynolds Historical Library at UAB has one of only five surviving copies of The English Physician, published in 1708 in Boston, the first medical book published in the British North American colonies. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Police conducting accreditation reviewThe UAB Police Department is conducting an online survey as part of its accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 7:55:00 AM
  • Exchange your large files using DropBoxIf you have ever had trouble sending or receiving large files, consider using the UAB Drop Box. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 7:55:00 AM
  • Blue Gene added to growing UAB cyber-infrastructurehe IBM Blue Gene is a new family of supercomputers optimized for bandwidth, scalability and the ability to handle large amounts of data while consuming a fraction of the power and floor space required by today’s fastest systems. Blue Gene is the fastest computer in the world. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/16/2007 7:50:00 AM
  • Hank Black is university’s ‘unsung champion’ storytellerUAB Media Specialist Hank Black has been telling UAB’s story one discovery at a time for the past 32 years. Black is March’s employee of the month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 12:50:00 PM
  • Doctor’s health and well-being should come firstSandra Frazier, the UAB Health System Physician Health Officer, is hoping the new Physician Resource Office at UAB Highlands will be a place all UAB doctors — of medicine or philosophy — plus dentists, residents, first professional students, doctoral candidates and area physicians will turn when they need help or information. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 12:45:00 PM
  • SBS dean search is progressing, still time to nominateA search committee already is reviewing applicants, but there still is time to nominate or refer candidates for the position of dean of the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, said Philip Way, Ph.D., associate provost for Undergraduate Programs and chair of the search committee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 12:40:00 PM
  • Watts’ work on sea urchins helps earn him Ireland PrizeBecause of his breakthrough research and contributions to UAB and the local community, Stephen Watts has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Caroline P. and Charles W. Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 12:40:00 PM
  • No objection to success of UAB’s Mock Trial teamsThe Mock Trial Team won its bid to defend its national tournament title in February. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 8:25:00 AM
  • DeCarlo excited about new medical equipment and supplies distribution trackThe University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the Medical Equipment and Supplies Distribution program at its meeting Feb. 2, cementing the curriculum as one of only two degree-granting programs in the Southeast that provide students with both business and engineering classes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • Upton, White train staff in Zambia clinicKerry Upton and Heather White, a research specialist in Infectious Diseases, made their trip to Africa this past fall as part of the UAB-Zambia HIV Research Project. Zambia is the sister site to UAB’s Center for AIDS Research, Posted by Traci Bratton on 4/2/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Velinda Block is new chief nursing officer for UAB HospitalVelinda J. Block joined UAB Hospital as chief nursing officer March 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:25:00 PM
  • Harlan Sands joins as associate provost for administrationHarlan M. Sands, J.D., has been named the new associate provost for Administration and Finance at UAB. His appointment is effective June 1. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:20:00 PM
  • VP for research now adds economic development to roleUAB has renamed the title for Richard B. Marchase, Ph.D., to vice president for research and economic development. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:20:00 PM
  • Resource Center to aid returning soldiers, familiesMany at UAB have been affected by the increased deployment of troops to the Middle East. That’s why the Resource Center Employee Assistance Program is presenting the program “Returning Soldiers and Their Families: Transition from the War Zone to the Home Zone.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:15:00 PM
  • Civitan-Sparks Clinics celebrating 40 years of serviceThe Civitan-Sparks Clinics is celebrating stories that highlight its success in research and its commitment to patients and community, with its 40th anniversary celebration. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:10:00 PM
  • President issues statement on commitment to diversityUAB President Carol Z. Garrison, Ph.D., has issued the following statement on UAB’s commitment to diversity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:05:00 PM
  • UAB Benevolent Fund 2007 campaign now is under wayThis year’s UAB Benevolent Fund campaign is under way, once again giving employees the chance to be a “HERO.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:00:00 PM
  • City fit, trim due in part to UAB’s Good Health ProgramPrograms administered by the UAB School of Nursing have contributed to the City of Birmingham’s recognition as one of America’s healthiest companies by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA). Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/19/2007 1:00:00 PM
  • Clark respected by peers for his compassionTed Clark was praised by colleagues for his work in the Division of Preventive Medicine, earning him distinction as February’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:20:00 AM
  • Walters counsels families during time of personal crisisWhen you listen to Wendy Walters speak, it’s easy to see she’s the perfect choice to hold UAB Hospital’s newly created family support coordinator position. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:20:00 AM
  • UAB in exclusive company with consortium selectionUAB has once again been recognized for its emerging leadership in undergraduate education in its selection as one of 18 institutions forming a Core Commitments Leadership Consortium for educating students in personal and social responsibility. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • Women and Infants Services provides opportunities to UAB employees, communityOne of the ways UAB’s Women and Infants Services is reaching out to employees and to the community is by offering a variety of classes aimed at improving the quality of life for you and your family. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • Proposed classroom technology standard available for reviewThe proposed technology standard for UAB classrooms will be available in Mervyn H. Sterne Library Room 158 during select times through March 12 for faculty to evaluate. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Elson appointedCharles O. Elson III, M.D., has been appointed to the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), one of the National Institutes of Health. He will serve on the Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Subcommittee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Gene lab reaccreditedUAB’s Medical Genomics Laboratory has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Campus Ride pickup point changes todayThe West Pavilion Discharge Campus Ride Point is changing effective, today, Monday, March 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • Daylight-saving time change to impact UABBeginning this year, the U.S. Congress has extended the start and end dates for daylight-saving time (DST). As a result, DST now will begin on the second Sunday of March (March 11) and end the first Sunday of November (Nov. 4). Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • UAB poised to honor 2007’s most Outstanding WomenUAB will honor four local women as the UAB Outstanding Women for 2007 during a ceremony Thursday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the Bartow Arena Green and Gold Room. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • Nursing ranks first among U.S. schools for productivityPublic Health, Toxicology also rank among Top 10 Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:05:00 AM
  • Brouillettes work together to discover drugs that can combat anthrax, tularemiaUAB researchers Christie and Wayne Brouillette, Ph.D., are trying to develop drugs to combat anthrax, plague and tularemia. No drugs specifically designed to combat the three pathogens are available on the market, let alone a single drug to hit all three. Posted by Traci Bratton on 3/5/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Waldrum chairing city’s 2007 March of Dimes campaignUAB Hospital CEO Michael Waldrum, M.D., will chair for a second year the Birmingham-area March of Dimes WalkAmerica campaign. The campaign’s 2007 goal is $440,000. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 9:55:00 AM
  • Shoop aiming to mole baseball team on, off fieldBrian Shoop and his staff (all of whom came with him from Birmingham-Southern) are well aware of the hard times the players endured last season, when UAB struggled to a 19-38 record last year; as a result, they are making an extra effort to create a positive atmosphere as the 2007 season is getting under way. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 9:15:00 AM
  • New phone service Language barrier no longer problem for hospital staff, international patients Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:50:00 AM
  • UAB Gospel Choir selected for awardUAB’s Gospel Choir has been selected as the 2007 College Choir of the Year, winning the Alabama People’s Choice Award in the inaugural Alabama People’s Choice Gospel Awards. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:50:00 AM
  • Temp Services offers lasting benefits with qualified workersWhen it comes to finding qualified staffers, UAB Temporary Employment Services does much more than help departments fill short-term positions – it helps save time and money, and now ensures that temporary employees undergo approved HIPAA training and OIG/GSA review prior to placement. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • UAB’s commitment to equal opportunity again reaffirmedUAB’s Equal Opportunity Policy was revised as of Jan. 1 of this year to reaffirm the university’s commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in education and employment. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • New construction projects on schedule for completionConstruction of the 95,000-square-foot Academic Building on the northwest corner of the Campus Green is running right on schedule, as are most other new and renovation projects on campus, says Brooks Baker, UAB associate vice president of facilities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:45:00 AM
  • Trustees approve new center, scholarship, appointmentsThe University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new center and three new scholarships plus made several appointments during its regular meeting Feb. 2. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:40:00 AM
  • UAB alum Brian Mackin named new athletics directorUAB President Carol Garrison, Ph.D., announced Wednesday, Feb. 14, that Brian Mackin is UAB’s new athletics director. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/19/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Digital storefront and press expand printing optionsThe move to the digital format by UAB Printing Services creates new opportunities for faculty and staff who have a short-run print job – or require that their print jobs get done today (if not sooner!). Posted by Mary Barrett on 2/5/2007 10:10:00 AM
  • President’s Award for Diversity honors six deserving recipientsSix individuals received the 2007 UAB President’s Award for Diversity. The award recognizes the importance of institutional diversity and honors those who nurture diversity of thought, culture, gender and ethnicity on the UAB campus and elsewhere. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2007 10:10:00 AM
  • Tour innovative classrooms during open house Feb. 8The university is providing classrooms that facilitate the modern learning process. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2007 10:05:00 AM
  • BlazerNET now route to internal transfer systemTo improve the recruitment and internal transfer process for all internal UAB job applicants, all job opportunities will be located centrally on BlazerNET effective Monday, Feb. 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2007 10:00:00 AM
  • Wallace leads honorees at annual Service Awards ProgramWallace, an associate in the Department of Surgery, will be honored this month for 40 years of service to the university in the field of computers, electronics and research. He will join more than 220 people with 20 or more years of service to UAB to be honored during the annual Service Awards Program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 2/5/2007 10:00:00 AM
  • After more than three decades Manning still has work to doManning recently was awarded the Truman Pierce Award from the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA). Her commitment to improving professional development instruction for teachers in the state led elementary principals to select Manning as the recipient of the annual award. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 1:05:00 PM
  • Gault’s ‘expert handling’ aids ‘team effort’ in psychologyAeron Gault always makes time to help the faculty and staff in the UAB Department of Psychology, whether it’s updating their computer programs, explaining how to use a computer program, or troubleshooting for a professor during a class. he is January's Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 1:00:00 PM
  • Magic City Stroke Prevention Project awards $40,000 he Magic City Stroke Prevention Project (MCSPP), a demonstration project funded by the UAB Office of Minority Health through the Department of Health and Human Services, is one of three nationwide projects aimed at increasing awareness of stroke and its risk factors. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:15:00 AM
  • Katiyar says green tea can help ward off skin cancerSantosh Katiyar, Ph.D., an associate professor in dermatology, has been studying ways for humans to protect themselves from skin cancer for 16 years, including the past six years here at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:10:00 AM
  • UAB seeks director for new Leadership Honors ProgramUAB is seeking a director for its Global and Community Leadership Honors Program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:10:00 AM
  • SOPH seeks associate dean for academic and strategic programsThe UAB School of Public Health seeks an associate dean for academic and strategic programs to be responsible for the organization and coordination of all academic programs and for strategic management of internal and external programs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:05:00 AM
  • A quick guide to FMLAUAB employees frequently have questions about leave they can take under the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) when they are welcoming a new child to the family or are dealing with a serious medical condition of their own or of a family member. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:05:00 AM
  • McWilliams to step down as dean, return to facultyTennant McWilliams, Ph.D., dean of the UAB School of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) since 1990, has announced that he is stepping down this summer from that position and returning to the faculty. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:05:00 AM
  • Chamber’s top legislative priority is funding for UABIn an unprecedented move, the executive committee of the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce has voted unanimously to adopt a $125 million bond issue by the University of Alabama at Birmingham for its Comprehensive Cancer Center as its top legislative priority for 2007. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:00:00 AM
  • BlazerNET portal to provide 24/7 access to UAB systemsUAB has launched BlazerNET, the official online portal to the university’s community of intranets and key software, including student registration and financial aid. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/22/2007 11:00:00 AM
  • Owens experiences the world through student diversityAmy Owens’ dedication to her students and fellow co-workers are just two of the reasons she was selected as the December 2006 Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Anthropology’s Jones readies for summer work in FijiSharyn Jones is the principal investigator on a team that will conducting marine surveys in the region, specifically to look at the kinds and sizes of fish being consumed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:30:00 AM
  • ‘Scale back’ weight in the new yearUAB Hospital is participating with other Alabama hospitals and the Alabama Department of Public Health in an eight-week weight-loss campaign called Scale Back Alabama. The goal of the program is to help Alabamians lose a total of 10 million pounds by March. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:25:00 AM
  • UAB eliminates use of SSN as identifierAs part of UAB’s ongoing efforts to ensure data security, the university is eliminating the use of employee Social Security Numbers as an on-campus identifier. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • A look at how to use new vision insurance, other benefits in 2007This year marks the debut of a new UAB employee benefit: vision insurance provided by Vision Services Plan (VSP). Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:15:00 AM
  • All employees now reviewed for federal funding eligibilityAll UAB faculty and staff new employees are now reviewed for eligibility to receive federal funding. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • ’07 Discussion book selectedAll Over But the Shoutin’, a memoir by Alabama native and Pulitizer Prize-winner Rick Bragg, is the UAB Discussion Book for fall 2007. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Callaway to lead football program hereNeil Callaway was named the third football coach in school history Dec. 17, 2006. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:10:00 AM
  • Optical Nose could sniff out danger, moreThe laser-based Optical Nose will allow for rapid identification and quantification of organic trace-gases in multi-compound gas mixtures with full biochemical specificity and high sensitivity. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 8:00:00 AM
  • Women & Infants Services provides special careEvery UAB employee is a VIP when they are a patient of UAB Women and Infants Services, says Madonna Nichols and the group’s nursing staff. Posted by Traci Bratton on 1/8/2007 7:55:00 AM
  • Profs examine scripture, rhetoric in new book Holy MurderA new book by two UAB communication studies professors examines one of the Bible’s most controversial stories, in Genesis 22:1-14, when Abraham, in obedience to the voice of God, places his son, Isaac, on an altar for sacrifice. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:55:00 AM
  • Price honored by ASCAP for seventh year in a rowWilliam has been recognized nationally for doing what he loves to do. Price recently was selected as a 2006 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Standard Award recipient for the seventh consecutive year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:50:00 AM
  • Walsh leads project to boost oil production in AlabamaPeter Walsh is the principal investigator on an upcoming Department of Energy cost-shared project that will inject carbon dioxide (CO2) into a Mobile County oil reservoir in an effort to increase domestic oil production. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:45:00 AM
  • English Resource Center helps students, professors In UAB’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), one of the areas identified as needing improvement is student communication skills. Writing, in particular, is essential to success in university-level courses and the working world. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • UAB to bring new hiring system onlineUAB will bring a new Web-based hiring and internal transfer system online Monday, Dec.18. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • Search for new head football coach beginsInterim Athletics Director Richard Margison and senior associate athletics directors Brian Mackin and Lee Moon will lead a national search for a new UAB head football coach to replace Watson Brown, who resigned Dec. 9. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • Effort reporting emphasis pays off in complianceThe emphasis UAB has placed on timely and accurate certified effort reports since 2004 has paid off. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Stories make a difference in donors’ gift-giving decisionsWith the end of the 2006 tax year in sight, donors are carefully considering where they might direct their year-end charitable gifts. Often, UAB is a preferred destination. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Virtual Patient creation believed to be first of its kindUAB researchers have invented the Virtual Patient, an innovation its creators in the schools of Nursing and Engineering say will revolutionize learning in the classroom and stimulate engineering research. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/18/2006 10:30:00 AM
  • Brian Geiger earns award for work in health educationBrian Geiger was named the 2006 Health Educator of the Year by the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD). Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:45:00 PM
  • Varghese is never without a smile and a kind wordFaculty who work with Elizabeth Varghese appreciate the work she does, which is why Varghese has been selected November’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:20:00 PM
  • UAB makes good progress with employee HIPAA trainingUAB and the UAB Health System (UAB/UABHS) have trained more than 22,000 faculty, staff, students, volunteers and contract and temporary employees on their HIPAA privacy and security responsibilities since September 2004. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:15:00 PM
  • Serve up something great with UAB Campus CateringGot a big event to plan on campus? What about off campus? If so, UAB Campus Catering could be just what you need to spice up your special occasion. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:15:00 PM
  • McIver to deliver lecture on Women, Art and ArchitectureKatherine McIver will look at women as collectors of precious material goods, organizers of the early modern home and decorators of its interior at a lecture Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:10:00 PM
  • Holmes is inaugural holder of Wachovia endowed chairRobert E. Holmes, Ph.D., dean of the UAB School of Business and Graduate School of Management, has been appointed the first holder of the Wachovia Endowed Chair in Business Administration by the UA Board of Trustees. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:10:00 PM
  • Peel is appointed interim associate provost for facultylaire Peel, Ph.D., associate dean for academic and student affairs and professor in the School of Health Professions, became interim associate provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs effective Nov. 27. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:10:00 PM
  • Engineering proposes new master’s degreeWith the development of a new master’s in engineering degree, the UAB School of Engineering is responding to the need for a graduate program that enhances both the technical and business qualifications of the professional engineer. ? Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:05:00 PM
  • 215 UAB physicians listed in ‘Best Doctors in America’UAB faculty-physicians comprise 85 percent (215) of all Birmingham metropolitan-area medical specialists (253) on the latest list of “Best Doctors in America.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:05:00 PM
  • This holiday season, eat the best and forget the restDebra Strong, director of UAB’s EatRight Weight Management Services, and Beth Kitchin, assistant professor of nutrition sciences in the UAB School of Health Professions, say it’s possible to enjoy the gifts of fine food this month and not watch your physique round out in the process. Posted by Traci Bratton on 12/4/2006 12:05:00 PM
  • Mike Davis’ emphasis on effort doesn’t end off the courtFirst-year UAB basketball Coach Mike Davis doesn’t just stress hard work on the court. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 1:40:00 PM
  • Steele awarded the Conner Prize for ideas on JeffersonBrian Steele, assistant professor in the department of History, will be honored Tuesday, Nov. 28 for his for his winning entry in the 2006 Frederick Connor Prize in the History of Ideas. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:40:00 AM
  • Purcell is on duty as new campus chief of policeAnthony Purcell recently left Georgia Tech to become the new police chief here at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:40:00 AM
  • Have you completed FERPA training? It’s all onlineMidsummer this year, UAB began a dedicated effort to ensure that faculty and staff were familiar with federal regulations enacted to protect the privacy of student records, known as FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:35:00 AM
  • Armstrong Relocation joins NAS in support of scholarshipsWith every UAB move that Armstrong Relocation-United Van Lines Agreement makes, 2 percent of the payment for the move goes back to the UAB NAS for scholarship funding. This includes any move for a member of the UAB family, either on-campus or personal. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • New TKC library available to help patients learn about diseaseLydia Cheney, program manager at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Ty Howell, librarian, are among the friendly faces waiting to help patients and staff at The Kirklin Clinic Patient Resource Library. The library is located on the second floor of The Kirklin Clinic and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • Stay safe with the Campus EscortFaculty, staff and students are asked to remember that the Campus Escort service is available for their use from 5:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on weekdays. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • Police to undergo on-site accreditation assessment Dec. 9-13The UAB Police Department is scheduled for an on-site re-accreditation assessment during the period of Dec. 9-13 as part of the process necessary to continue to receive recognition as a nationally accredited police department. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:25:00 AM
  • Methadone Program earns accreditationThe UAB Methadone Program has been accredited for a period of three years for its outpatient opioid treatment program for adults. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/20/2006 8:25:00 AM
  • New proximity card conversion project is now completeUAB’s Physical Security Department recently completed its two-year card and card-reader conversion project, and as a result all UAB employees should have new identification cards. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • $900,000 awarded for new teacher-training programUAB is a new site for an Alabama Department of Education initiative to improve math and science education outcomes by preparing students to use investigation and experimentation to grasp concepts and solve problems. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • Darley-Usmar chosen to lead study of free radicalsHow do free radicals change how the cells in the body respond? Those are just two questions Victor Darley-Usmar, Ph.D., studies every day. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Bridging digital divide is life’s work for Gypsy AbbottThe Society for Information in Education recently awarded Abbott the 2006 Outstanding Service in Digital Equity Award, created to recognize the variety of successful approaches employed in teacher education to bridge the digital divides carved by economic, cultural, physical and mental diversities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:05:00 AM
  • Humble Henry says strong work ethic is all in the familyA strong work ethic and determination have led Michelle Henry to being named Employee of the Month for October. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:05:00 AM
  • Ed Taub’s CI stroke therapy support featured in JAMADecades’ worth of research on constraint-induced movement therapy by UAB Professor Edward Taub, Ph.D., is receiving its day in the spotlight in one of science’s most respected publications. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:00:00 AM
  • Scholars proposing program to promote organ donationPackage of benefits would encourage living donors Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 10:00:00 AM
  • Ophthalmologist finishes second in amateur piano competition UAB ophthalmologist Andrew Mays finished second in an amateur piano competition in which Kasman was the final-round judge. Kasman had never heard of Mays before the competition and for good reason – Mays hadn’t played on stage in 20 years. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 9:55:00 AM
  • Lister Hill Library is switching to PubMedEffective Dec. 16, Lister Hill Library no longer will be making the Medline database available through Ovid, says Scott Plutchak, director of the Lister Hill Library. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 9:50:00 AM
  • New Copyright Policy in effect, posted onlineThe UAB Office of Planning & Analysis has instituted a new universitywide Copyright Policy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 9:50:00 AM
  • New TB outbreak in Africa is red flag for world healthCombatting XDR-TB spread is focus for Kimerling Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 8:50:00 AM
  • Garrison approves 11 new campuswide initiativesUAB President Carol Garrison has approved 11 campuswide proposals that could make significant contributions to fulfilling goals identified in the university’s strategic plan for improving education, research and service. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 8:45:00 AM
  • UAB receives a NFI award from U.S. Secretary of LaborThe University of Alabama at Birmingham has received a New Freedom Initiative (NFI) Award from U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao for the university’s outstanding support of employment for people with disabilities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 11/6/2006 8:45:00 AM
  • Business school recognized by The Princeton ReviewThe UAB School of Business MBA program is outstanding with “happy students” and “smart classrooms,” according to The Princeton Review. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 11:05:00 AM
  • UAB to lead national AIDS research-outcomes networkThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in conjunction with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has given the UAB Center for AIDS Research a $2.45 million grant to build and manage an information-sharing network that will support outcomes research through the merger of electronic clinical data from seven centers for AIDS research across the country. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 10:45:00 AM
  • New talent management system to be implementedThe University of Alabama at Bir-mingham is implementing a new applicant tracking and talent management system – BrassRing – in late 2006 and early 2007. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 10:45:00 AM
  • President Garrison extols UAB as university on the moveIn a year that has included the average ACT score of incoming freshmen rising to 23.7, continuing development of the Quality Enhancement Plan and the opening of a state-of-the-art freshman residence hall and a modern, full-service dining facility, it’s easy to see that UAB is a university on the move. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • Baker walking 60 miles (again) to aid breast cancer researchLisa Baker is taking part in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk. It’s 60 miles in three days, and while it’s never easy, she says, it’s always rewarding. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 7:05:00 AM
  • Feldman earns promotion, gets chance to honor mentorGlenn Feldman was appointed the fourth director of the Center for Labor Education and Research (CLEAR) Oct. 1 and recently finished editing and writing a chapter for the book History and Hope in the Heart of Dixie — a tribute to Feldman’s former teacher Wayne Flynt. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 7:00:00 AM
  • Cahaba River is natural resource, educational toolSeveral UAB employees are members of the Cahaba River Society, a group dedicated to improving water quality, water supply and the habitat that sustains the health of the Cahaba. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 6:40:00 AM
  • ‘Fortunate’ Pomfret readies two operas for NovemberBonnie Pomfret, D.M., a versatile soprano and veteran opera performer and director, joined UAB’s Department of Music in August with an eye toward Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. Those are the dates of her first operas on campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/16/2006 6:30:00 AM
  • The UAB National Alumni Society wants you to joinThe UAB Office of Alumni Affairs officially moved into its new offices in the old University Federal Credit Union Building on 20th Street South between Fifth and Sixth avenues during late July. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:40:00 AM
  • Wang’s behind-the-scenes work key to UAB researchersJelai Wang, systems programmer lead in the department of Biostatistics, is September’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:35:00 AM
  • UAB offering free, anonymous screenings on Mental Health DayThe UAB Resource Center Employee Assistance Program is joining with thousands of other sites across the United States to offer free, anonymous and confidential screenings for depression and other mental health issues during National Mental Health Screening Day Thursday, Oct. 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:35:00 AM
  • UAB’s IACUC introduces new, user-friendly formUAB’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is rolling out a new, user-friendly animal use request (AUR) form this month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:30:00 AM
  • Osteoporosis clinic offers expert care for fragile bonesThe UAB Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Clinic is available to provide complete expert care, from clinical and therapeutic services to education and information programs. Posted by Linda Gunter on 10/2/2006 7:30:00 AM
  • UAB home to Advanced Center for Parkinson’s ResearchUAB will house one of eight Ad-vanced Centers for Parkinson’s Research to be funded by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. (APDA). Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:30:00 AM
  • UAB Eye Care offers employee discount, cares for little eyesUAB employees now are eligible to receive a discount at UAB Eye Care. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:25:00 AM
  • UAB Hospital is Consumer’s ChoiceUAB Hospital has ranked among the nation’s 233 top hospitals in consumer perceptions of quality and image as reported by the National Research Corporation in its 2006-07 Consumer Choice Awards. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:25:00 AM
  • UAB rolls out New Managers TrainingUAB has rolled out a comprehensive New Managers Training program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:25:00 AM
  • UAB wifi network now free, standard serviceAs of this month, UAB wireless network access for faculty and staff is included in the standard campus network service fee. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:20:00 AM
  • An interdisciplinary approach: Three new centers approvedExpansion in neuroscience, diabetes and diseases of the central nervous system Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:20:00 AM
  • Board of Trustees appoint endowed chairs, professorThe Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System appointed four professors to endowed positions during their meeting Sept. 15 on the Tuscaloosa campus. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:20:00 AM
  • Engaging today’s students: Marc Prensky seminar setInternationally acclaimed education and learning consultant and designer Marc Prensky will be on campus Friday, Oct. 13, to host the latest UAB faculty professional enrichment seminar in a series designed to provide faculty with opportunities to keep current with latest pedagogical developments. Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:15:00 AM
  • CORD initiative responds to demand for skilled lab techsBioTek Works will support statewide industrial recruitment efforts Posted by Traci Bratton on 10/2/2006 7:10:00 AM
  • Bish ensures bookstore’s customers are well servedMargaret Bish’s care and concern for customers is reflected in the service that she has provided at the Blazer Bookstore for almost 30 years. Her dedication, attitude and professionalism earned her the distinction as August’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 9:50:00 AM
  • Kennon focuses on graduate minority recruitmentGraduate Program Coordinator Clifford Kennon has spent the past two and one-half years recruiting students for the UAB Neuroscience Graduate Program. An African-American himself, he knows the extra challenge in recruiting underrepresented minorities to the biomedical sciences. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:40:00 AM
  • O’Neal to receive 2006 Ingalls AwardUAB School of Dentistry Professor S. Jean O’Neal, D.M.D., has been named this year’s recipient of the Ellen Gregg Ingalls/UAB National Alumni Society Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:35:00 AM
  • Faculty review of administrators set to begin soonThe Faculty Senate will be conducting the review of the UAB deans, library directors and departmental chairs during September and October. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • UAB nurse wants you to donate your locksWendy Madden, the interim nurse manager in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, recently had nine inches of her hair cut on Fox 6’s Good Day Alabama to promote Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths program — a program where people can donate their hair so wigs can be made to aid women battling cancer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • Janet Gillispie’s caring heart always shines throughJanet Gillispie, a radiological technologist in UAB Hospital, always is willing to lend a helping hand to her co-workers and her patients and has been named the 2006 Employee of the Year. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • ‘Sir Charles’ to host black-tie galaCharles Barkley is supporting the UAB Minority Health and Research Center (MHRC) efforts to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities in Alabama. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:25:00 AM
  • Julie Mummert excited to quarterback ‘Your Team’Julie Mummert was among six UAB employees selected to be a part of UAB’s “It’s Your Team” campaign (www.uab.edu/yourteam), giving her the chance to bark out instructions along the offensive line during a photo shoot this summer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:25:00 AM
  • The Diner, Blazer Café ready to serve UAB students, staffOne of the features of the Commons on the Green is upstairs at The Diner, a restaurant featuring dinner and breakfast foods seven days a week from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:25:00 AM
  • UAB conflict of interest reporting updated, streamlinedThe UAB Conflict of Interest Review Board has updated and streamlined procedures for reporting real and potential financial conflicts of interest related to research. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 8:15:00 AM
  • Sick leave donation policy to change Oct. 1In a major change to the UAB Sick Leave Donation Policy, effective Oct. 1 retiring employees will be able to donate up to 80 hours to fellow employees with any documented medical condition that requires official medical leave. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • Optometry earns top honors from NOA for diversity effortsThe UAB School of Optometry has been named the National Optometric Association “School of the Year” for its effort to ensure a diverse student body. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • Minority teacher recruitment gets boost from fellowship UAB has received $600,000 from National Science Foundation to pilot a Bridge to Teaching Fellowship program to encourage minority graduate students to become teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 7:50:00 AM
  • Kite Runner events helping readers relate to its themesEvents promoting this year’s UAB discussion book, Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, have been illuminating, entertaining and appreciated, say those who visited the Birmingham Museum of Art for College Night at the Museum and the Alys Stephens Center for the dramatic performance of the book by veteran theatre and television actor Arian Moayed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 7:45:00 AM
  • NIH award lays groundwork for world-class facilityUAB to house core facility for Southeast researchers Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/18/2006 7:45:00 AM
  • Public Health founding dean William Bridgers dies Aug. 24William F. Bridgers, M.D., the founding dean of the School of Public Health at UAB, died Aug. 24. He was 74. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 9:55:00 AM
  • Price, Pomfret join UAB MusicTwo assistant professors have joined the faculty of the UAB Department of Music. Bonnie Pomfret will teach voice and opera, and William Price will teach music theory. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 9:50:00 AM
  • Keep the lost weight off with UAB EatRight’s new classThe nutritionists with UAB’s EatRight Weight Control Service are adding a new Weight Maintenance Class this September, in which cardiovascular exercise like Ard is leading will be a component of the program. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 9:15:00 AM
  • Dot Harris remembers fun of ‘It’s Your Team’ campaignDot Harris has stepped from behind the scenes into the forefront as part of UAB’s “It’s Your Team” fall 2006 football promotion. Harris is featured on postcards employees received in their campus mail, leading the football team out onto the field. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 9:15:00 AM
  • Purcell is new UAB police chiefAnthony B. Purcell has been named assistant vice president and chief of police at UAB and will assume his responsibilities here Monday, Oct. 9. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 8:55:00 AM
  • The Kite Runner to be performedThe American Place Theatre brings its dramatic rendition of The Kite Runner to the Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre Monday, Sept. 11. Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 8:50:00 AM
  • UAB enjoins churches to assist with cancer educationCommunity outreach focuses on improving survival rates Posted by Traci Bratton on 9/4/2006 8:45:00 AM
  • Blazer Hall adds quality to student life on campusWith the recent addition of UAB’s newest student residence Blazer Hall and the Commons on the Green dining facility, UAB is making good on its commitment to provide students the best all-around college experience they can receive. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 10:05:00 AM
  • Radford leading mentoring methods studyUAB School of Education Professor David Radford is investigating various mentoring methods for new teachers as part of a five-year, $4.5 million study. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 10:05:00 AM
  • Capilouto among six selected as city’s ‘Men of Substance and Style’UAB Provost Eli Capilouto and five other community leaders have been chosen as “Men of Substance and Style” by Birmingham Magazine and will be honored Sept. 28 at a reception hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at is Birmingham-area Summit location. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 9:55:00 AM
  • New academic building next for Campus GreenWith Blazer Hall and the Commons on the Green now constructed and open for business, the next area of development around the Campus Green will be the Academic Building, says Executive Director of Facilities Planning Jim James. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 9:00:00 AM
  • New dining options sure to please allThe Commons on the Green, UAB’s upscale new dining facility, is offering faculty, staff and students a wide variety of meal options sure to whet any appetite. Posted by Mary Barrett on 8/21/2006 9:00:00 AM
  • New laser microdissection instrument available for useA new laser microdissection system available to UAB researchers can improve the quality and specificity of molecular information scientists can glean from their animal models and tissue samples, says Andra Frost, director of the UAB Laser Microdissection Facility. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 8:55:00 AM
  • The UAB Research Foundation – an overview of its missionJust what is the Research Foundation? And what does it do? Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 8:55:00 AM
  • New parking lot opens near Campus Recreation CenterWhat’s left of the old 5B parking lot on 14th Street and University Boulevard is now parking Lot 15B — a commuter- and student-permit lot with 99 parking spaces. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 8:55:00 AM
  • UAB CDC reaffirmed UAB’s Child Development Center has had its accreditation affirmed through 2010 from the National Association for the Education of Young Children – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 8:50:00 AM
  • ‘It’s Your Team’ campaign highlights fun of Blazer footballAnother football season is ready to kick off and you still have a chance to become part of the hard- hitting action with your team — the UAB Blazers. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/21/2006 8:45:00 AM
  • Tool helps MDs assess financial competenceLoss of money-management skills common in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 9:30:00 AM
  • Autism in Alabama: Increased prevalence or better diagnoses?MIKE STRAWN Professor Russell Kirby said research suggests physicians are doing a better job of diagnosing autism-related disorders, but there may be more to a rise in diagnoses in Alabama. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 9:25:00 AM
  • CORD gets $1.4 million for middle-school science educationIncreasing minorities in biomedical sciences is long-term objective Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 9:25:00 AM
  • UAB Health System Web site gets new look, new addressThe UAB Health System Web site has been re-launched with both a fresh new look and a new Web address – www.uabhealth.org. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 9:20:00 AM
  • New venture capital funds offer start-up opportunitiesTwo new Birmingham-based venture capital funds will provide funding opportunities for UAB researchers who are ready to start taking their technologies from concept to reality. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 9:10:00 AM
  • Early Reading First project is showing initial successesEarly Reading First is part of President Bush’s “Good Start, Grow Smart” initiative to provide high-quality, early education. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 9:10:00 AM
  • Training sessions set for The Kite Runner discussionsTraining sessions for freshman discussion group facilitators for this year’s UAB Discussion Book, The Kite Runner, are fast approaching. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 9:05:00 AM
  • DeCarlo, new chair of Industrial Distribution, set to begin workThomas DeCarlo, selected to fill the Ben. S. Weil Endowed Chair of Industrial Distribution in the School of Business, will begin work here this month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 7:10:00 AM
  • Houser is SHP associate deanHoward Houser has been appointed associate dean for faculty and staff development in the UAB School of Health Professions. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 7:05:00 AM
  • Gayla Watt is ‘spark plug’ that ignites EpidemiologyThe caring and supportive nature Gayla Watt shows her students has brought her the highest of accolades and helped earn her the distinction of being named July’s Employee of the Month. Posted by Traci Bratton on 8/7/2006 7:05:00 AM
  • Treutel is inaugural winner of English core teaching awardRita Commitment and a love for her profession and her students both come through in Treutel’s classroom, as evidenced by her selection as the department’s first Core Teaching Award recipient. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:20:00 AM
  • Heimburger begins Fulbright Scholarship research in AfricaDouglas C. Heimburger says he’s a man glad of a new challenge – and a Fulbright Scholarship award that is enabling him to work in Zambia is providing just that. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:20:00 AM
  • Past Senate chair reflects on culture of shared governanceThe “job” of faculty is to generate new knowledge, to disperse that knowledge (e.g. publish) and to provide an environment where knowledge can be successfully acquired by students. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:20:00 AM
  • Math curricula to change for middle-school teachers Improving the quality of both middle-school teacher preparation and student performance is the focus of a new track in the bachelor of science degree in mathematics at UAB, said John Mayer. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:15:00 AM
  • Time to get started with WebCT Vista for fall semesterAll fall semester 2006 courses using the WebCT Campus Education and Blackboard programs provided via Instructional Technology have been moved to WebCT Vista, a virtual course environment built to support different teaching styles and learning needs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 10:10:00 AM
  • Parliament House building to be razedThe UAB Education Foundation has purchased the Parliament House property on Birmingham’s 21st Street S., said UAB President Carol Garrison. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 8:05:00 AM
  • UAB ranks among best on list of nation’s top hospitalsSeven UAB Hospital specialty programs are among the nation’s Top 50 – with five among the Top 25 – according to rankings released in the 17th annual America’s Best Hospitals issue of U.S. News & World Report. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 8:00:00 AM
  • New ‘problem resolution procedure’ in effect Sept. 1In a move to more strongly encourage management and employees to work together to resolve work-related issues, UAB’s nonfaculty employee grievance procedure has been revised and renamed. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 8:00:00 AM
  • Records and confidentiality: Protect students and yourselfFERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (amended in 1996), and is also known as the Buckley Amendment. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • IMPACT and other funds to benefit UAB, its researchersThe University of Alabama at Birmingham and its researchers stand to benefit from three new funding sources – a $10 million pool of state funds (IMPACT) – and two new area venture capital funds, both with strong UAB ties. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/24/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • Messina among Who’s Who Frank M. Messina, chair of the UAB Department of Accounting & Information Systems in the School of Business, recently was listed in Birmingham Business Journal among Who’s Who in Law and Accounting. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:55:00 AM
  • Animal Research Advisory Committee is formed at UABThe Animal Research Advisory Committee (ARAC) has been formed to provide advice to Richard Marchase, vice president for research and the institutional official responsible for research using animals. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:55:00 AM
  • Eight appointed emeriti facultyThe UA Board of Trustees, meeting June 16 in Tuscaloosa, appointed eight persons to the status of emeriti faculty. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:55:00 AM
  • Profs Jones, Amling appointed to endowed chairs in MedicineTwo recent additions to the UAB faculty have been appointed to endowed chairs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:50:00 AM
  • Zhang joining Gov. Riley on China leg of worldwide tripGov. Bob Riley is traveling around the world, and he’s taking a UAB professor along for part of the ride. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:50:00 AM
  • Edward Partridge is acting director for Cancer CenterDr. Ed Partridge has been named acting director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center effective July 5. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:50:00 AM
  • Use new forms for inventions or to ship research materialsThe UAB Office of the Vice President for Research and the UAB Research Foundation have adopted new forms and processes designed to make it easier to disclose new inventions and ship research materials. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:45:00 AM
  • With the heat on, it’s time to drink and then drink some moreKathy Hubbert recommends that everyone drink at least two cups of water before heading outdoors for summer activities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:40:00 AM
  • Have car trouble on campus? Call the men from MARS UAB’s Parking and Transportation can help you out if you’ve been left stranded. By calling 975-MARS (6277), you can get help if you’ve locked your keys in your car, have a flat tire, run out of gas or can’t start your car. Here, Lloyd Penny aids Vince Ceravolo in opening his truck. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Hartman wins early career awardDr. John Hartman, assistant professor of medicine in the UAB Department of Genetics, is one of 13 winners of the inaugural Physician-Scientist Early Career Award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:35:00 AM
  • Training seminar highlights assets, vendors available on Minority Business Affairs Web siteThanks to a recent internal training seminar, Phil Whatley knows of available resources that will enable the Alys Stephens Center to spend more with minority- and women-owned businesses. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:30:00 AM
  • Recruiters keep enrolling help in war against AIDSJames A. Mapson, Tena Hilario-Hailey and Billy Tingle are recruiting volunteers to be a part of a UAB research study into finding a vaccine to prevent HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. If you wish to take part in an HIV research study, call 934-6777 or 996-5589. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:25:00 AM
  • Professor takes children on wild ride with Railroad JohnTony Crunk, a professor of English, has written three children’s books and calls his new book, Railroad John, a “Tall Tale with capital T’s.” Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:25:00 AM
  • Oblinger to offer seminars on the Net Generation at UABAs part of UAB’s ongoing efforts to provide faculty with opportunities to keep current with latest pedagogical developments, Diana G. Oblinger will be visiting the university Thursday, July 27, to conduct two forums on teaching and learning with technology. Posted by Traci Bratton on 7/10/2006 10:25:00 AM
  • Community service led Cathy Barker to career at UABCathy Barker, a nurse coordinator in nephrology, was recently installed as the new president of the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • Simon’s personality is ‘icing on the cake’ of a job well doneDedication to her job and the spirit in which she goes about doing it are just two of the reasons Stephanie Simon was selected June’s Employee of the Month. Simon is the first member of the environmental services team to be selected for the honor. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:55:00 AM
  • Heart & Vascular Center ushers in new era of patient careUAB formally dedicated the state’s best-equipped, most comprehensive facility for the diagnosis and nonoperative treatment of heart and vascular disease and other conditions on Monday, June 19. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:50:00 AM
  • UAB faculty, high-school students both benefit from mentoringTino Unlap, assistant professor of medicine in nephrology, has served as a mentor to high-school students interested in research and hopes other faculty members will consider working with area high-school students. “Every one of us got here because of somebody taking the time and showing an interest in us,” Unlap says. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:40:00 AM
  • SHRP changes name to fit its mission, reflect its evolutionThe UAB School of Health Related Professions has a new name: UAB School of Health Professions. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:40:00 AM
  • Rigney to become acting VP, search committee begins workDoug Rigney, special assistant to the provost, has been appointed the acting vice president of student affairs. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:35:00 AM
  • HRM upgrades ALAS system to enhance information securityIn a move to enhance information security, the university’s automatic leave accrual system (ALAS) has been upgraded to use employee identification numbers instead of Social Security numbers and to include the current organization codes. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:35:00 AM
  • PowerAtlas database will save research time, moneyGrier Page and David Allison have created a storehouse of information called the PowerAtlas. The PowerAtlas can potentially save genetics researchers at UAB and around the world time and money in performing microarray studies. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:30:00 AM
  • Directory enables easy search for UAB physiciansUAB’s new Physician Directory has been launched, giving patients an easy one-stop shop for locating and scheduling appointments with UAB physicians. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:25:00 AM
  • UAB Facilities wins national award of excellenceBrooks Baker, associate vice president for facilities, will accept an award on behalf of UAB that honors the university for its commitment to excellence in the field of educational facilities. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/26/2006 7:25:00 AM
  • $5.5 million gift boosts UAB, community diabetes partnershipNew Comprehensive Diabetes Center to go in Shelby Building Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:55:00 AM
  • CORD ready for another year of its Summer Science InstituteSince its inception in 1999, the Summer Science Institute has successfully drawn in some of the best students in the area, with a total enrollment of about 65 in 2005. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:55:00 AM
  • Reporter – by and for the UAB community – debuts new lookWelcome to the new UAB Reporter! Not only have we changed its look and feel to make it more attractive and easier to read, the new larger format will enable us to include more information in each biweekly issue. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:50:00 AM
  • Software discounted for faculty and staffSoftware packages for Microsoft products are available to faculty, staff and enrolled students at a discounted rate at the Blazer Bookstore. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:50:00 AM
  • Service project empowers young girls in online worldThe Speak Out site is an online community that brings together the two area Girls Inc. groups. The participants were challenged to document their communities through photo essays and personal blogs as a way to create a dialogue about issues that are important to them. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:45:00 AM
  • AAFA kicks off endowed scholarship campaignThe UAB African-American Faculty Association (AAFA) is establishing an endowed scholarship. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:30:00 AM
  • The Kite Runner chosen as second UAB discussion bookIt has topped the prestigious New York Times Bestseller List and received stellar reviews from major newspaper and media outlets across the country. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:10:00 AM
  • Home-grown Townsend guiding softball program to successCoach Marla Townsend, brought in to start the UAB Softball program in 1998, has been named C-USA Coach of the Year for the second time in the program’s history. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:05:00 AM
  • Markert to direct neurosurgeryJames Markert, a professor of surgery, physiology and biophysics, and pediatrics, has been named director of the division of neurosurgery in the department of surgery at UAB. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:05:00 AM
  • Michael Flannery receives book awardMichael Flannery, associate director for Historical Collections (Lister Hill Library), was recently awarded the Archivists and Librarians in the History of Health Sciences Publications (ALHHS) award for his 2004 book, Civil War Pharmacy. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:00:00 AM
  • Lorbeer joins LHL staffLiz Lorbeer recently joined Lister Hill Library as the new associate director for content management, in which capacity she will oversee cataloging, serials, collection development and acquisitions at Lister Hill. Posted by Traci Bratton on 6/12/2006 8:00:00 AM
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