UAB Department of Medicine

Cindy Joiner, Ph.D., MPH, RN, associate professor and Executive Director of DOM's Clinical Research Enterprise, has been named Vice Chair for Research Operations and Development, effective Oct. 1. In this new role, she will work closely with leadership to oversee research operations and develop programs to support faculty and staff. 🎉 Congratulations on this well-deserved promotion, Dr. Joiner!

Gabriela Oates, Ph.D., associate professor in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, will serve as principal investigator for "Healthy Communities for a Tobacco-Free Future," an Alabama Department of Public Health initiative to prevent smoking and vaping among middle and high school students. 👏 Congrats to Dr. Oates and her team! https://loom.ly/X0eeWVE

Laura Rogers, M.D., MPH, professor in General Internal Medicine and Population Science, recently served on a multidisciplinary panel to develop the first consensus-based exercise guidelines aimed at advancing research and practice in cancer and aging. Congrats to Dr. Rogers and the team of advisors! 👏

UAB's Undiagnosed Diseases Program, co-led by Martin Rodriguez, M.D., professor and director of Infectious Diseases, has earned a U01 award from the Undiagnosed Diseases Network to enhance the diagnostic abilities and expand the scope of UAB's program. Congratulations to Dr. Rodriguez and colleagues! https://loom.ly/F2H_SrU

🎉 Congratulations to Associate Professors Dr. Marianthe Grammas and Dr. Win Williams on receiving grants from the UAB Health Services Foundation General Endowment Fund! 🔬Their projects aim to enhance staff education in medical training and advance competency-based assessments through innovative technology. We look forward to seeing the impact and success of your initiatives!

🎉 Stephanie Krick, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, has been named the 2024 Southern Society for Clinical Investigation Mentor of the Year in the Student Category. 🏆 The award celebrates her contribution to building the future of medicine as a wise and trusted advisor, positive role model, and source of encouragement. 👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Dr. Krick!

🤗 Yesterday, nearly 200 employees gathered in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium for our 2nd Annual DOM Recognition Day to celebrate milestones, achievements, and excellence within our department! 🎉 We’re excited to continue recognizing the excellence across the department that keeps us thriving year-round. 👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us!

🩺📚 Infectious Diseases faculty Drs. Daniela de Lima Corvino, Molly Fleece, and Rachael Lee contributed to a consensus statement published in JAMA Network Open. 🔬The statement addresses clinical guidelines and the gap between evidence and recommendations for diagnosing and managing urinary tract infections. 👏 Thank you, team, for your contributions in advancing and improving care for patients worldwide. 🌍 https://loom.ly/CSF-EH4

Emmy Bell, M.D., MSPH, associate professor in the Division of Nephrology, and Peter Morris, M.D., professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, are recipients of the 2024 CCTS Pilot Awards. The awards support projects aimed at addressing systemic barriers in translational science to improve human health and healthcare delivery. 🎉 Congrats, Drs. Bell and Morris! https://loom.ly/dxfJCFI

🔬 Katia Khoury, M.D., assistant professor in the UAB Division of Hematology and Oncology, and colleagues were published in Nature Medicine for their Phase 2 I-SPY 2.2 trial investigating the effects of datopotamab deruxtecan in early-stage breast cancer. The study showed promising results, suggesting potential for combination therapies. 👏 Salute to Dr. Khoury and the team for their dedication to innovating breast cancer therapies! https://loom.ly/cWgqS80