NIH Grant Supports UA Study of Acute Kidney Injury Treatment
Researchers at The University of Alabama will study a novel nanomedicine treatment for acute kidney injury, a common disease with no federally-approved medication.
Health & Medicine
In Fly Model, Genetic Responses to Virus by Old Flies Prove Deadly
In a study at The University of Alabama, aging fruit flies died faster than younger flies from a viral infection because of different genetic responses, lowering the older flies’ tolerance to the infection.
National Assessment Aims to Assist Needs of Women Veterans
A national survey of women veterans hopes to provide the first comprehensive snapshot of the challenges they face transitioning to civilian life, providing veteran service organizations with data needed to expand outreach and better meet needs.
UA Research to Help Rural Residents with Hearing Loss
A more than $2 million NIH grant will further work at The University of Alabama to improve the lives of those suffering from hearing loss in rural areas of the state.
Early Promise for Natural Compound in Combatting Parkinson’s
A lab at The University of Alabama has shown a compound found in a common shrub in India exhibits neuroprotective effects against Parkinson’s disease characteristics induced by an herbicide in fruit flies.
UA Part of National Effort to Strengthen Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout
The research coalition is aimed at strengthening the community’s role and involvement in an equitable campaign.
Biomedical Sciences Team Joins The University of Alabama
Three professors will boost UA’s research and innovation in the design and engineering of advanced drug delivery systems.
Study Highlights Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Stroke Risk
People with multiple depressive symptoms have an increased risk for stroke, according to findings from a collaborative study led by investigators at The University of Alabama and The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
UA-Developed App Tells Body Composition With Single Photo
Technology developed through research at The University of Alabama is available in major mobile app stores, ready to revolutionize how people track their health and fitness progress.
Four Professors Receive Early Career Research Awards
Over the summer, four professors at The University of Alabama received national recognition early in their careers for innovative research that will increase understanding of our world while boosting UA’s educational mission.