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Kiara Thompson, a third-year student in the UAB Doctor of Physical Therapy program was awarded the 2022 SAHPD Student Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award from the Southern Association of Health Professions Deans at Academic Centers. uab.edu/shp/news/home/…

(1/2) Episode 21 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, we chat with Allison Solomon, Executive Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She shares the impactful work happening at UAB... nchpad.org/resources/podc…

CEDHARS co-director Dr. Yuying Chen has been awarded a 2-year, $199,029 grant from the Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation to lead a national study on traumatic spinal cord injury. uab.edu/shp/news/home/…

Episode 19 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, part of our Healthy Holidays series, we talk about staying active and exploring adaptive exercises during the holiday season with NCHPAD Exercise Physiologist John Reams! nchpad.org/resources/podc…

Are you a breast cancer survivor living in Alabama? Please complete a brief, confidential survey to help #UAB researchers understand your experiences and challenges. uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5u… #breastcancerresearch #alabamabreastcancerresearch

(1/2) Episode 14 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, we’re joined by NCHPAD Program Manager Penny Edwards to discuss why adding movement and wellness routines into the school day is so important for kids. nchpad.org/resources/epis…

Dr. Meghan Mills’ CEDHARS-funded project will lay the groundwork for the larger, 3-year, $750,000 NIDILRR study launching Sept. 1, which will be one of the largest research studies on service dog handlers ever conducted. uab.edu/shp/news/home/…

Bre McDonald, a first-year student in the UAB PhD in Nutrition Sciences program, has been selected as a 2025-2026 Fellow of the Albert Schweitzer program. To learn more about Bre and her ASF project, click the link below for the story! uab.edu/shp/news/home/…

A recent study from cancer researchers at UAB and Georgia State University has identified a new therapeutic target in quadruple-negative breast cancer, one of the deadliest and most aggressive treatment-resistant of breast cancer. Link below. uab.edu/news/research-…

Ananda Basu, MBBS, MD, FRCP, M.D., has been selected as the director of the UAB Diabetes Research Center. For the story, click the link below! uab.edu/shp/news/home/…

In the fall of 2023, the UAB School of Health Professions launched an undergraduate program in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science. This year, the program unveiled a minor option to the program! For the story, click the link below! uab.edu/shp/news/home/…

Ever wonder what it's like to be a service dog? Arrow’s here to show you! From his epic nose skills to working as his human's hero, this pup’s got some serious skills. youtu.be/_RMIFei_Ygs?si…

Today is Give As One! Every donation will benefit the SHP Blazer Closet! Created by students, the SHP Blazer Closet is a valuable resource that provides our students with much-needed access to a wide range of gently used professional garments. #GiveAsOne givecampus.com/schools/Univer…

We’re excited to invite you to LOOKING. DIFFERENT. with Riva Lehrer and Rosemarie Garland-Thomson on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Regions Field from 4:30-7 p.m. presented with our friends at @NCHPAD,

(1/3) Join us on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 4:30-7 pm at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama for LOOKING. DIFFERENT. with Riva Lehrer and Rosemarie Garland-Thomson. Presented with our friends at @cedhars, LOOKING. DIFFERENT. will feature the artwork...

(1/2) Episode 2 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, we're talking about service dogs with Dr. Meghan Mills, NCHPAD Operations Director. Learn about training, the differences between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy... nchpad.org/resources/podc…

(1/2) Special thanks to Andrew Butler, Ph.D., Dean of the UAB School of Health Professions, and Lorenzo Brown, Founder of The Is-Able Center for speaking to our team at the second annual SHP Research Collaborative Day! It's always great to get together and share...

Little Blazer Wishes provides presents to families in the UAB community during the holiday season. This Giving Tuesday, help bring joy to families in need. To give, please click the link below! givecampus.com/schools/Univer…

CALLING ALL BMD ALUMNI📣, come tailgate with the SHP this Saturday, November 2nd at 11:00am as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Biomedical Sciences program at the UAB vs. Tulsa Homecoming game.🏈 Click the link below to RSVP‼️ alumni.uab.edu/s/1881/alumni1…

SHP Wear Pink Day!💕 10/22/24 An annual time of recognition devoted to educating people about the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care.

Our team is having a great time today at the @UAB_SHP faculty and staff appreciation lunch!