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  • 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 Traci Bratton 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 Traci Bratton 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
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