These nanowires, which can transport electrons to help a microbe make energy, were first described in a Geobacter bacteria; but now nanowires appear to be widespread in both bacteria and archaea prokaryotes.

Being cautious with personal data, sticking to reputable websites, verifying email senders and webpage URLs, using VPN for Wi-Fi access points, not using public cellphone chargers, and refraining from disclosing location information on social media can help minimize travel scams.

UAB researchers aim to look at the value of using a driving simulator to predict on-road driving performance after TBI.

The UAB Department of Athletics has officially joined the American Athletic Conference as of July 1, 2023.

Tea, honey and voice rest. All things to bring a voice back. But do they work, and what causes one to lose their voice?  

Both the CEO of UAB Health System and the CEO of UAB Hospital have been identified as key female leaders in the health care space, among 175 others.   

ALAHOPE is a single curriculum that all Alabama health professions schools can use to teach their students about substance-use disorder and pain management.

Led by Rouzbeh Nazari, Ph.D., the UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center has been awarded $1 million by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the United States Department of Agriculture.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation saw rapid and sustained improvements in their disease after treatment with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab.

Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced, diverse faculty with a range of international partners working in interdisciplinary, global health research and practice.

UAB’s Bartow Arena looks to upgrade the main entrance, premium seating, hospitality areas, scoreboards and the UAB Athletics Hall of Fame, pending additional stages of Board of Trustee approvals and sufficient philanthropic support to supplement other funding sources.

UAB is partnering with the American Cancer Society and ADPH to launch a statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer.

UAB professors and teacher candidates provided guidance on the selection of book titles along with additional family resources to support reading.

Six University of Alabama at Birmingham students have been awarded NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium scholarships.

Live HealthSmart Alabama is continuing to make good health simple with its completion of the new Bush Hills Connection Complex and Urban Garden.

UAB researchers conducted a study including approximately 20,000 left ventricular assist device recipients and found that women had worse clinical outcomes compared with men across social and clinical subgroups of interest.

Join the University of Alabama at Birmingham basketball head coach, Andy Kennedy, and the coaches and players of the UAB men’s basketball team as they offer local kids and young adults an exciting opportunity to stay active, learn new skills and have fun this summer through basketball.

Results from the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy trial found treating preexisting mild chronic hypertension in pregnant women is safe from both the mom and baby. Results published in April 2022 have since led to changes in national guidelines.

NPH will use artificial intelligence-based approaches to analyze information provided by participants to develop algorithms that predict responses to dietary patterns.

Two psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners from the UAB School of Nursing are now available to see patients at the Centreville clinic.

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Brian Brocato, D.O., UAB maternal-fetal medicine specialist, discusses the signs, symptoms and treatment of the pregnancy condition.

On May 22, 2023, the Associated Press posted a story that inaccurately characterized UAB’s institutional role as it relates to the very real challenges in health disparities and maternal health across the nation and in Alabama. UAB made addressing health disparities and improving maternal mortality a priority years ago and is a local, state and national leader in making positive change. 

After being burned in an explosion three years ago, Delrico Gibson thought he would never use his hands again. Now, see the artworks he created for his first responders, surgeons, therapists and caregivers in the exhibition “Strings of Gratitude.”

The Healthy Happy Kids program focuses on a different health and physical activity topic each week, encouraging children to make healthier choices.

UAB experts discuss changes women should be aware of as their bodies mature and what exams they should receive during different time periods.

New study indicates that StreetBit has the potential to save millions of dollars annually and reduce pedestrian injuries by implementing such programs on a larger scale.

Hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life may impact oral health.

Knowledge of this previously unrecognized mechanism may aid therapy for patients with interleukin-6 signaling mutations and hyper-IgE Syndrome, or HIES.

Uncovering a pathophysiological mechanism that initiates, transitions and sustains neuropathic pain holds promise for treating neuropathic pain.

In just the five years since UAB completed 10,000 robotic surgeries, surgeons across 15 disciplines have now collectively exceeded 20,000 robotic surgeries, setting a record for the hospital.