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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation receives funding for two longstanding centers
The UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is one of the Southeast’s foremost providers of comprehensive rehabilitation care.
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Ahn Trio stars in Salon Series, March 5 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
The Ahn Trio will perform works by artists including Jimi Hendrix, Prince, David Bowie, Antônio Carlos Jobim, David Balakrishnan and more. The ASC Salon Series offers a unique setting: on-stage seating and a post-show meet-and-greet.
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GARP2 accelerates retinal degeneration in a mouse model
The function and structure of protein GARP2 in rod cells of the retina is still not clear, but researchers have shown that GARP2 accelerates retinal degeneration in mice, and have made an important step toward creating a standardized nomenclature between mice and humans for a measurement of retinal degeneration.
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Blazer Beginnings
The stories behind some of UAB's spirited traditions
By Charles Buchanan and Rosalind Fournier • Additional research by Tim Pennycuff
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Boom Towns
Sprawling cities seek answers for smart growth
By Charles Buchanan • Photos by Steve Wood • Videos by Jeff Myers and Carson Young
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A Path Toward Peace
Clues to reducing conflict at home and around the world
By Rosalind Fournier • Illustration by Ron Gamble • Photos by Steve Wood
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— Tyra Robinson, Class of 2017
Collaboration between UAB and area companies opened the door for me to work at a Fortune 500 company during much of my undergraduate experience.
— Alan Franks, 2006 civil engineering graduate
I wouldn’t have had this research opportunity and mentorship anywhere else. Between research and teaching, I have grown professionally at UAB. I feel really prepared
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— Kelly Walters, UAB senior and National Merit Scholar
The academic-focused environment, ample opportunities to get involved on campus, and chance to be a part of the Birmingham community all attracted me to UAB.
— Isabella Mak, Class of 2018
When I came here I decided to do everything, and that really enriched me and made me who I am today.
— Alumna Ashley Jones (BA, English)
I knew I was going to be somewhere for eight years, so I wanted to be happy. The proven leadership is outstanding at UAB and it felt like a family that I wanted to be part of.
— Brian Warmus, UAB Medical Scientist Training Program

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