RFAs, Nominations and Funding
The James A. Pittman, Jr., M.D., Scholars Program
The James A. Pittman, Jr., M.D., Scholars Program in the Heersink School of Medicine provides promising junior investigators with funding to support their research-related activities and scholarly enrichment. Faculty members should be full-time, research-focused Assistant Professors in the Heersink School of Medicine within the first five years of their initial appointment at this rank. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10.
Dr. Latesha E. Elopre HEAL Focus Area Pilot Grant Program
Up to four $50,000 grants are available through the Dr. Latesha E. Elopre Health Across the Lifecourse Pilot Program, which supports projects focused on chronic disease, health systems, global health, rural health, and women’s health across the lifespan. Letters of intent are due by midnight Monday, Nov. 3.
Faculty Development & Training Opportunities
Faculty Development Seminars
The Department of Medicine's Faculty Development program offers 1 hour monthly seminar sessions covering a wide range of topics including education, research, clinical skills, leadership, mentorship, promotion, and scholarship. These sessionars are open to all faculty with an interest in expanding their skills and knowledge. All upcoming events and registration links available online.
Upcoming Events
Dream Presents "Advances in the Surgical Management of Adrenal Masses" at MGR
Sophie Dream, M.D., MPH, associate professor in the UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, will present Advances in the Surgical Management of Adrenal Masses in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at noon.
Learn How Experts are Revolutionizing CV Medicine at the 12th Annual CCVC Symposium
The Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center will host its 12th Annual Symposium, “Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Medicine: Innovations in Human Disease Modeling and Therapeutics,” on Thursday, Oct. 9 - Friday, Oct. 10. Registration is open now.
2025 UAB Lung Cancer Update
UAB Medicine and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB will host their annual update to discuss the latest developments in treatment, clinical trials and patient support. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 14, through Saturday, Nov. 15. Registration is free, but space is limited.