An App for Fat
A University of Alabama research duo, in partnership with a Birmingham company, developed an app allowing users to take a single photo and generate accurate body composition measures.
Research
Young Men Unaware of Risks of HPV Infection, Need for Vaccination
Young sexual minority men do not fully understand their risk for human papillomavirus due to a lack of information from health care providers, according to research involving The University of Alabama.
Incarceration of Family during Childhood Linked with Diabetes in Men
A new study finds strong association for men, but not for women, for getting diabetes in later adulthood if a family member is incarcerated.
ALRI Awards Funds to Faculty to Address Neurodegenerative Diseases
Promising faculty members Drs. Lukasz Cielsa, Yuping Bao and Stanislava Chtarbanova-Rudloff will use funds awarded to support basic science research in the area of neurodegeneration.
Alabama Transportation Institute Names New Director
Dr. Allen Parrish is returning to The University of Alabama as executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute.
UA Students to Perform Field Research at Iowa Caucus
Five students from The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences will soon travel to Iowa to participate in a unique field research experience ahead of the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses.
UA Libraries Research Database Receives 1 Million Visitors
As of January, The University of Alabama Libraries’ Institutional Repository achieved a major milestone in receiving its 1 millionth visit since its 2017 inception.
ALRI Names First Fellows to Address Rural, Underserved Communities
Eight faculty members have been selected as Alabama Life Research Institute Fellows at The University of Alabama as part of ALRI’s commitment to establishing a foundation of collaboration within the University.
UA Continues Success in National Business Start-Up Program
Two inventive projects are participating in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, Teams program. It provides university researchers entrepreneurial education, mentoring and funding to accelerate innovation to attract third-party funding and bring technology to the market.
Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds
The majority of popular films, including those for children, have at least one torture scene, and the scenes are usually depicted as achieving the torturer’s goal, according to a study involving a researcher at The University of Alabama.