Anna Jones

Jan 14, 2025 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

Videography: Chris Carmichael As patients walk through the halls in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spain Rehabilitation Center, they may encounter UAB’s newest canine colleague — a 2-year-old golden retriever named Topgun. Topgun is UAB’s first facility dog. He joined the SRC team in May and has already become a favorite among UAB Medicine patients and employees. “Our patients and employees love to see Topgun,” said Emily Rider, a recreational therapist at UAB and facility dog handler.

Jan 14, 2025 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have published a study in JACC: Heart Failure that sheds light on how managing cardiovascular risk factors can influence health outcomes in carriers of the transthyretin V142I variant. Some 3 percent to 4 percent of Black individuals in the United States have the transthyretin V142I genetic variant, which significantly increases an individual’s risk of heart failure.

Dec 5, 2024 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

Written by: Rachel Beatty Media contact: Anna JonesThe Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama announces its continued dedication to support breast cancer research in Alabama through a significant investment of $1,125,000 in 2024. This grant funding will support 22 unique projects at seven established institutions throughout the state, enabling lifesaving breast cancer research to take place.

Dec 2, 2024 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

Each year, the holiday season has a way of encouraging others to give back to those in need. Giving back helps the receiver, and research shows that giving back to others can improve the physical and mental well-being of the giver. Physical and mental benefits “Giving back has been shown to boost happiness, reduce stress, enhance self-esteem and strengthen social connections,” said Megan Hays, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Nov 13, 2024 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

Ted W. Love, M.D., former president and CEO of Global Blood Therapeutics, and Joyce Y. Love have pledged $5 million to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine to establish the Ted W. Love, M.D., and Joyce Y. Love Endowed Support Fund for Sickle Cell Disease in the Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.