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Learn about colorblindness at UAB’s AEIVA in SeptemberHear “The Science of Color Vision” lecture Sept. 9, and get screened for colorblindness Sept.
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Understanding aphantasia: Research examines why some minds cannot visualizeAphantasia is the inability to create mental images, and many individuals with the condition remain unaware until adulthood.
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Mother-daughter duo, inspirational mentor graduate with UAB’s AI in Medicine certificates and hope to better care for patientsA decade after losing her mother to a rare brain virus, UAB graduate Julie Schifanella is learning to use artificial intelligence to help other patients.
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Understanding teen DNA aging: Key insights for parentsTwo risk factors for early puberty parents can monitor are a teen’s diet and sleep habits.
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Ball receives award from the American Psychological AssociationKarlene Ball was recognized for her lifetime achievements in the field of psychology and aging.
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5 things a philosopher learned from diving deep into neuroscienceFree will still exists, and no brains are “typical”: Philosopher Josh May, Ph.D., shares some of the lessons he picked up by going back to school and joining a research lab to write “Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science,” which was selected as one of the top academic titles of 2024.
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UAB Online lands multiple programs in top 25 rankingsOne of UAB’s online master’s degrees ranked in the top three, marking the highest USNWR ranking for a UAB online program in history.
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NARSAD award will allow rare glimpse into the neural mechanisms of depressionRachel Smith, Ph.D., is collaborating with researchers across UAB on the two-year project, which will focus on the intracranial neural networks responsible for major depressive symptoms in epilepsy patients.
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UAB fall commencement is Dec. 14 at Bartow ArenaMore than half of the university’s 1,954 graduating students will walk in commencement this semester. The UAB President’s Medal will be awarded to Marnix E.
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Three music students who helped bring UAB Opera back after the pandemic are graduatingReagan Martin, Austin Green and Sierra Frazier all plan to pursue graduate studies in music and music education.
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UAB ranks in the top third nationally according to US News & World Report rankingsUAB has been ranked No. 136 out of 434 measured schools for Best National Universities.