University of Alabama System

Alabama Power Elects New Senior Vice President of External Affairs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clay Ryan has been elected senior vice president of External Affairs for Alabama Power, effective immediately.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clay Ryan has been elected senior vice president of External Affairs for Alabama Power, effective immediately.
  • Zeke Smith, who previously served as Alabama Power's executive vice president of External Affairs, announced his retirement last month after more than forty years with the company.
  • "Clay is a proven leader who shares our commitment to serving the state," said Alabama Power President and CEO Jeff Peoples.
  • Ryan previously served as the senior vice chancellor for External Affairs for the University of Alabama System, where he was responsible for federal, state and local governmental affairs activities for the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and UAB Health System.

The University of Alabama and Ceras Health partner to deliver innovative health services for vulnerable Alabama patients

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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University of Alabama's University Medical Center is partnering with Ceras Health to offer digital health monitoring.

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  • University of Alabama's University Medical Center is partnering with Ceras Health to offer digital health monitoring.
  • Through its partnership with the Boston-based Ceras Health, UMC willprovide state-of-the-art health services and better care to vulnerable Alabama patients.
  • The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System , is the state's flagship University.
  • Ceras partners with health systems, providers and payers to deliver solutions to vulnerable populations to improve their health outcomes and care experience through digital care with a human touch.

Philip Reich, Former Ala. Presiding Circuit Judge, Becomes UWWM Mediator

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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"We are delighted to welcome Judge Reich to our panel," UWWM President John Upchurch said.

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  • "We are delighted to welcome Judge Reich to our panel," UWWM President John Upchurch said.
  • "His broad experience equips him to effectively address the daunting challenges our clients present, and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship."
  • He practiced there for 15 years, focusing on litigation, before being elected as Circuit Judge in Lawrence County, Ala., in 1988.
  • For more information or to schedule a mediation with Mr. Reich, contact case manager Alex Wilson at awilson@uww-adr or (888) 435-9033.

Apogee ResNet and Video Streaming Will Keep The World Games 2022 Athletes Connected at Birmingham-Southern College and University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Nearly 5,000 athletes and coaches participating in The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) events in Birmingham, Ala., July 7 through July 17, will be staying on the campuses of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

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  • Nearly 5,000 athletes and coaches participating in The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) events in Birmingham, Ala., July 7 through July 17, will be staying on the campuses of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
  • Apogee has been a BSC and UAB partner for the delivery of residential Wi-Fi and streaming video services for student residents for many years.
  • Located in downtown Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an internationally renowned, public doctoral research university and the only accredited school of public health in Alabama.
  • The institution was founded in 1859 and became a fully autonomous university in the University of Alabama System in 1969.

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals Announces Acceptance of Abstract for Presentation at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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The presentation will take place Saturday, June 11, from 6 pm 8 pm PDT (abstract ID 197; program ID 2862).

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  • The presentation will take place Saturday, June 11, from 6 pm 8 pm PDT (abstract ID 197; program ID 2862).
  • The abstract will be accessible on the SNMMIs Annual Meeting website prior to the meeting ( https://am.snmmi.org/iMIS/SNMMI-AM ).
  • The new imaging agents were labeled with gallium-68 (68Ga) to enable positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
  • The ultimate goals are to develop next generation Manocept imaging agents that offer improved on-target localization and reduced off-target localization.

Draganfly’s Health Safety Program Selected by The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Los Angeles, CA., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly'' or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce that the University of Alabama at Birmingham (“UAB”) will be implementing Draganfly’s Varigard pathogen and surface sanitizer spray at its on-campus arena ahead of its Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies.

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  • Draganflys Varigard pathogen and surface spray provides a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary organic sanitizer that is capable of up to 24-hour pathogen sequestration and kill-efficacy.
  • UABs Bartow Arena will be sprayed ahead of commencement sessions on December 10 and 11, 2021.
  • Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center.
  • Its an honor to work with the UAB team to implement Draganflys Varigard pathogen and surface sanitizer spray at Bartow Arena.

Loopback Analytics and UAB Medicine Partner on Specialty Pharmacy Initiatives to Improve Patient Outcomes

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Loopback Analytics, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for hospitals and health systems, is excited to announce it has partnered with UAB Medicine to continue advancing specialty pharmacy services.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Loopback Analytics, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for hospitals and health systems, is excited to announce it has partnered with UAB Medicine to continue advancing specialty pharmacy services.
  • "We are excited for an opportunity to use advanced data analytics to build upon our patient-centered approach to delivering care," says Jennifer Peterson, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at UAB.
  • Specialty pharmacy is a rapidly evolving area in health care, and for academic medical centers like UAB Medicine, it's important for patients to get timely access to their medication and support for their outcomes.
  • "UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the United States, and we are proud to accelerate their specialty pharmacy efforts with our advanced analytics solutions," said Neil Smiley, Loopback Analytics CEO.

Steven N. Austad, Ph.D., appointed as inaugural Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research at UAB

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Steven N. Austad, Ph.D., one of the most respected minds in healthy aging research, as the inaugural Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research, enabling him to build on his pioneering legacy to establish Birmingham as a global epicenter for healthy aging research.

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  • The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Steven N. Austad, Ph.D., one of the most respected minds in healthy aging research, as the inaugural Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research, enabling him to build on his pioneering legacy to establish Birmingham as a global epicenter for healthy aging research.
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    Stephen N. Austadt, Ph.D. has been named as the inaugural Protective Life Endowed Chair in Health Aging Research at UAB.
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    Dr. Austad is an international trailblazer in the science of aging, and we are thrilled to see him named as the inaugural Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research at UAB, said Rich Bielen, president and CEO of Protective.
  • In addition to the Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research, Protectives total $2 million investment toward advancing the science of healthy aging also funds the Protective Life Healthy Aging and Research Acceleration and Innovation Fund.

Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among the nation's leading cancer research institutions and one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

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  • The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among the nation's leading cancer research institutions and one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
  • The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a full array of treatment options from multidisciplinary clinics filled with experts from across cancer fields to the latest state-of-the-art technology.
  • "The O'Neal Cancer Center is a national leader in driving cancer research, advancing new cancer treatments and leading cancer prevention and early detection initiatives," said Chadi Nabhan , M.D., MBA, FACP,Chairman of the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance.
  • The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among the 51 cancer centers in the nation to meet the stringent criteria for the National Cancer Institute's comprehensive designation.

NASA, University of Alabama to Collaborate on Advanced, In-space Manufacturing

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Friday, November 8, 2019
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is expanding its partnership with the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa to collaborate on advanced and in-space manufacturing.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is expanding its partnership with the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa to collaborate on advanced and in-space manufacturing.
  • Marshall has worked with the University of Alabama through multiple Space Act Agreements since 2015.
  • Now, the university will enhance its core curriculum in areas of advanced and in-space manufacturing and foster new collaborations to further this emerging technology.
  • Marshall has entered Space Act Agreements with numerous colleges, including in-state institutions Auburn University, Alabama A&M University in Huntsville and the University of North Alabama in Florence.