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Today, I am delighted to connect with my physician colleague, Dr. Vivek Lal. He is a physician-scientist, a double board-certified physician, an innovator, and an entrepreneur. He is also the Director of Clinical Innovation at the Marnix Heersink Institute of Biomedical Innovation and Professor and Director of the Pulmonary Microbiome Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In today's conversation, we dive into the lung microbiome, examining the anatomy and physiology of the lungs, gas exchange, and why air is medicine. We discuss the realities of lung function, looking at the lung microbiome, dysbiosis, the concept of leaky lung, and the gut-lung relationship, and explore how lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition impact lung health and how sleep deprivation and stress can lead to lung infections and inflammation. We also get into specific diagnoses related to lung health, the effects of environmental toxins, and the latest cutting-edge research on probiotics that may benefit lung health, and touch on the consequences of long-term steroid use for chronic conditions and how menopause impacts the lung microbiome. I know you will love this invaluable conversation with Dr. Vivek Lal. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Lal explains the anatomy and physiology of the lungs Why Dr. Lal believes air is medicine How the lung microbiome compares with the gut microbiome  How the concept of real lung function can prevent secondary health issues  How lifestyle factors influence lung health How the gut-lung axis affects lung health How ResB Lung Support, the world's first respiratory probiotic, was developed  The benefits of using the ResB Lung Support probiotic  How probiotics can reduce the side effects of long-term steroid use Bio: Dr. Vivek Lal Dr. C. Vivek Lal, MD, is a physician-scientist, innovator, and entrepreneur. He is the Director of Clinical Innovation at the Marnix Heersink Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Professor, and the Director of the Pulmonary Microbiome Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Lal is the founder of Alveolus Bio, Inc., a biotech platform company that does FDA-approved pulmonary drug development. He is also the founder and CEO of ResBiotic Nutrition, Inc., a company that makes science-backed wellness supplements, and Urgent Care for Children, a Southeast US-based urgent care chain headquartered in AL. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow          Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Vivek Lal On the ResBiotic website Email Dr. Lal: Vikek@resbiotic.com 

On this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for cardiovascular care with guests Effie Andrikopoulou, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE, associate professor at the University of Washington and medical director at Harborview Medical Center, and Denise Busman, MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom. They explore how care teams can integrate AI into everyday practice and consider the current challenges and opportunities to improve patient outcomes. Guest Bios:Effie Andrikopoulou, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE Dr. Andrikopoulou is an associate professor of Medicine at the University of Washington and the medical director of the Echocardiography Lab at Harborview Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, cardiology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and advanced multimodality cardiovascular imaging training at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Andrikopoulou also holds an MBA from UAB. She is an expert in cardiovascular imaging, and her clinical niche is cardio-oncology. Dr. Andrikopoulou is a rising leader in the space of artificial intelligence (AI). She is passionate about developing and implementing AI ("collaborative intelligence") algorithms to optimize clinical workflows and ensure delivery of high-quality, equitable care to all patients and communities irrespective their socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Her expertise has been recognized with several awards, including the 2016 Rising Stars in Healthcare in Alabama and the 2016 American Heart Association Women in Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence.Denise Busman, MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC As Vice President of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom, Denise brings more than 30 years of experience as a cardiovascular clinician and leader to her role. Her clinical expertise is complemented by a passion for engaging multidisciplinary teams to transform care delivery and enhance clinical quality. Known for her work in program development and change management, Denise is skilled in the implementation of new programs and clinical initiatives. Denise joined MedAxiom from Corewell Health, formerly known as Spectrum Health – a multi-hospital system in Michigan, where she held a variety of positions including critical care educator and cardiology clinical nurse specialist. Most recently, her focus was directed toward clinical improvement and quality for the cardiovascular service line, where she implemented innovative approaches to care and served as a trusted advisor to cardiovascular physicians and team members. Denise holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Michigan State University and master's degree in nursing from Grand Valley State University. She has been active with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for many years as a Michigan Chapter board member, cardiovascular team liaison, ACC Scientific Program Committee member and reviewer of scientific abstracts.

Mia L. Geisinger, DDS, MS is a Professor, Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology, and Acting Chair of the Department of Periodontology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Geisinger received her BS in Biology from Duke University, her DDS from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, and her MS and Certificate in Periodontology and Implantology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Geisinger is a Diplomate in the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow in the International Team for Implantology, the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. She has served as the President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, as the Chair of the American Dental Association's Council on Scientific Affairs, as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, and on multiple national and regional organized dentistry committees. She currently serves as the President-Elect and on numerous AAP and ADA committees and task forces. She has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the editorial board of several publications. Her research interests include periodontal and systemic disease interaction, implant dentistry in the periodontally compromised dentition, and novel treatment strategies for oral soft and hard tissue regeneration. She lectures nationally and internationally on topics in periodontology and oral healthcare.

In today's episode of RN Huddle, our NPIAP co-host, Dr. Joyce Black, is joined by Brigitte Vola to discuss the critical issue of ECMO-related pressure injuries and the steps her team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has taken to combat them. Brigitte dives into what ECMO is, why these vulnerable patients are at risk, and how UAB expanded its healthcare team to tackle this challenge. Tune in to learn about the innovative approaches UAB has implemented to eliminate these complex pressure injuries, one step at a time.

Learn more about INIM's Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html   Haylie Pomroy discusses the new and hopeful options for cancer treatment. Joining her is Dr. Matthew Halpert, an expert in cancer immunology, and Justin Taylor Hughes, who shares his personal cancer journey.   Dr. Halpert introduces immunotherapy, an innovative treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer, available in Cancún, Mexico. Justin also shares how this treatment made a big difference in his life after his kidney cancer diagnosis during the pandemic.   If you or someone you know is looking for new approaches to cancer care, this episode provides valuable insights and hope.   Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast – Fighting Cancer with Immunotherapy: A Success Story.   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy Dr. Matthew Halpert, a PhD graduate in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), spent 10 years at Baylor College of Medicine as a leading Cancer Immunologist. His groundbreaking work in cancer immunotherapy has been widely published and cited over 450 times. Dr. Halpert founded Diakonos Oncology, pioneering Dendritic Cell Treatment, which is currently in FDA clinical trials, including a "Fast Track" Glioblastoma trial. In 2021, he established the Immunocine Cancer Center to provide immediate access to this innovative treatment for patients ineligible for trials.   Instagram: https://instagram.com/matthalpertphd https://instagram.com/immunocine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Matt-Halpert/100079347564008/ https://www.facebook.com/Immunocine X- https://x.com/Matthalpertphd https://x.com/ImmunocineCare Website: https://immunocine.com   Justin Taylor Hughes, born in San Angelo and raised in Bulverde, Texas, is a cancer survivor, author, businessman, and founder of The United Creed, LLC. Diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic, Justin and his wife, Berphy, were supported by a diverse community and are dedicated to promoting unity in America through the principle of "Be Golden.”   Get Justin's book, “Be Golden” here. https://www.amazon.com/Be-Golden-Unity-Justin-Hughes-ebook/dp/B0CMJ85JB5   Learn more about the United Creed: Website: https://theunitedcreed.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/unitedcreed?_rdc=1&_rdr X: https://x.com/theunitedcreed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united_creed/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-united-creed/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine #Immunotherapy #Cancer #CancerTreatment #Immunology #CancerSuccessStory #Immunocine #CancerCare #Healthcare #Medicine #MedicalInnovation #ClinicalInnovation #HealthPodcast  

Dr. Carla Turner graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and also received a Masters in Nursing and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice both for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She is a Nurse Practitioner and Supervisor in the Heart Failure Transitional Care Services for Adults (HRTSA) Clinic, a nurse led clinic, at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama. She functions as a heart failure certified nurse practitioner in an underserved clinic for adults diagnosed with heart failure. She has been a practicing Nurse Practitioner since 2008 in a variety of clinical settings to include Pulmonary Critical Care, Hospitalist Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Cardiology.  Resources:1.     American College of Cardiology: https://www.acc.org/2.     American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org

Apply for Treatment at Immunocine: https://immunocine.com/patient-intake/ In this episode, Haylie Pomroy sits down with Dr. Matthew Halpert of Immunocine Cancer Center, an expert in immunotherapy and cancer research.  Together, they explore how immunotherapy teaches the immune system to recognize and fight cancer more effectively, offering a targeted approach with fewer side effects compared to traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Dr. Halpert explains the key role dendritic cells play in the immune system and how Immunocine is using this knowledge to develop personalized cancer treatments. They also discuss the importance of early intervention and how personalized care can make a significant difference in cancer outcomes. Whether you're looking for new treatment options or want to learn more about the future of cancer care, this episode offers valuable insights into how immunotherapy can provide hope and help for every cancer patient.   Tune in to the latest episode of the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast – Immunotherapy: The Future of Cancer Treatment   Did you like this episode? Watch out for Dr. Matthew Halpert's next appearance on the podcast with one of his patients. Subscribe to the channel so you won't miss any updates! Did you like this episode? Watch out for Dr. Matthew Halpert's next appearance on the podcast with one of his patients. Subscribe to the channel so you won't miss any updates!   Immunocine Testimonials: https://immunocine.com/testimonials/ Learn more about INIM's Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Donate to ME/CFS Research: https://givecampus.com/b3yrwb   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   Dr. Matthew Halpert, a PhD graduate in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), spent 10 years at Baylor College of Medicine as a leading Cancer Immunologist. His groundbreaking work in cancer immunotherapy has been widely published and cited over 450 times. Dr. Halpert founded Diakonos Oncology, pioneering Dendritic Cell Treatment, which is currently in FDA clinical trials, including a "Fast Track" Glioblastoma trial. In 2021, he established the ImmunoCine Cancer Center to provide immediate access to this innovative treatment for patient's ineligible for trials.   Instagram: https://instagram.com/matthalpertphd https://instagram.com/immunocine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Matt-Halpert/100079347564008/ https://www.facebook.com/Immunocine X- https://x.com/Matthalpertphd https://x.com/ImmunocineCare Website: https://immunocine.com   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM   #CancerCare #Immunotherapy #HealthInnovation #Cancer #ChronicIllness #Healthcare #CancerTreatment #Immunocine #CancerResearch #MedicalResearch #ClinicalResearch #EarlyIntervention #HealthPodcast  

The only Lowell Shepura on the PLANET makes an appearance on Dan Time! I have been fortunate to call Lowell a friend for over 25 years. Lowell is a guy who isn't afraid to tell you exactly how he feels on any given subject. We talk about the uniqueness of the name, sports talk, fantasy football bonds, and a few wild card questions only heard on the Dan Time Podcast! PLUS, Lowell shares a never-before-told story about how a kid in high school befriended him when he was the new guy. You won't want to miss it. Lowell holds a Masters of Engineering in Construction Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).Thanks for subscribing to the show! Please add a star rating!dantimepod@gmail.com@dantimepod - across X, Facebook, Instagram & YouTube

Welcome to Season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Ashley Parish PT, DPT, CRT, ABPTS Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist. Ashley practices in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting at Children's of Alabama and is also an assistant professor for the DPT program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She will be sharing what a typical day in the pediatric acute care setting looks like, what she loves about this setting, and more! As always, thanks for listening to the SNP Podcast where we talk about all things pediatric physical therapy for students and new professionals! If you liked our show, subscribe so you never miss a new episode. To connect with us in more ways than one, follow the APTA Pediatric Academy on Instagram (@acadpedpt), on Twitter (@AcadPedPT), on Facebook (APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy), and on Youtube (@PediatricPhysicalTherapy). Hosted by Rachel Thompson Edited by Annabelle Hearne Music by Scott Miller Special Thanks to Ashley Parish PT, DPT, CRT, ABPTS Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist

Deportres 22 de marzo - www.deportres.com En el Deportres de hoy: México derrota a Panamá en la semifinal de la liga de naciones de CONCACAF, y Estados Unidos hace lo propio, habrá final entre ambos. En el baloncesto, continúa la locura de marzo, y los Aztecas de la universidad estatal de San Diego en acción contra la universidad de Alabama en Birmingham UAB, y toda la accion de la NBA y el CIBACOPA, la previa del box en el fin de semana con Sócrates Seamanduras, noticias NFL, Formula Uno, todo el beisbol, tu participación y ¡mucho mas! www.patreon.com/Deportres --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deportres/support

From inhaler watches to redesigned crutches: How a unique summer program in Birmingham is pushing boundaries in STEM education. This episode of TFIC explores the MedTech Device Experience program in Birmingham, Ala., and previews an upcoming documentary on how the unique summer program is pushing boundaries in STEM education for high school students from diverse backgrounds. The program's director, Mark Conner, discusses how the program introduces students to design methodology for developing medical devices that solve real problems. SHOW NOTES Here are the top 10 takeaways from this episode: Deep Dive into Prototyping: The MedTech Design Experience brings together students from varied backgrounds who are paired with expert instructors for hands-on training in prototyping advanced medical devices during a two-week summer program in Birmingham. Applied Innovation: Students are challenged to innovate medical prototypes that address real-world problems. Academic Inspiration: Collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) inspired the program; students are taught to visualize ideas and apply new information effectively. Imagining the Future, and Then Building It: Graduates came away with a better sense of the transformative nature of MedTech and their potential role in it, widening their future aspirations. Real-World Solutions: The program produced innovative designs like an inhaler watch. Another group redesigned crutch prototypes for better stair navigation, showcasing problem-solving using technology. Engaging Professionals: The program director stresses the importance of industry professional involvement and real-world application in the program's success. Getting the Right Mix: It and similar programs require buy-in from leadership and professionals, as well as opportunities for hands-on experience. Place Matters: The program was hosted in Hardware Park — a hub for engineering, innovation, product development, and manufacturing in downtown Birmingham — that carries forward an industrial vibe and a blue collar attitude for getting things done. Moving Forward: Future plans involve expanding the program from its base — collaborating with more schools, and partnering with Birmingham's tech hubs. The MedTech Experience Documentary: Cameras were rolling as the students learned during the two-week program. The documentary's premiere and watch party is scheduled for Nov. 7 at Hardware Park. Related Link to the story referenced in the episode: MedTech Program Ignites Passion for Innovation in High School Students Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. Listen to this episode on the player below or subscribe for free on YouTube or the podcast app of your choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy and Audible.

In the first episode of a two-part series on trauma, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with three trauma surgeons about a variety of topics, including a milestone that led to a significant decrease in motor vehicle mortality, quality assessment of trauma centers, trauma care for geriatric patients, and specific areas of injury prevention such as firearm injury prevention and violence prevention. His guests are Jeffrey D. Kerby, MD, PhD, FACS, director of the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma; Sabrina Goddard, MD, assistant professor of surgery and assistant trauma medical director at UAB; and M. Zain Hashmi, MD, assistant professor of surgery at UAB. Learn more about Selected Readings in General Surgery, an American College of Surgeons publication that highlights highly relevant and practice-changing information from the world's most prominent medical journals. #SurgicalReadings #SRGS

This week on the podcast I speak to Dr Catia Martins about metabolic adaptation and weight loss. Catia has spent her research career answering questions around why some people experience a greater reduction in basal metabolic rate (BMR) than others when they lose weight, and how this impacts on overall weight loss success and the timing of that success. She has also studied the effects of the ketogenic diet on weight loss and how ketosis may impact this relationship. This is such a great conversation and, while a bit scientific, is interesting for general audience and practitioner/scientist alike.Dr. Martins has been investigating over the past almost 20 years how exercise and energy restricted diets impact on energy balance and body weight homeostasis, in particular their impact on appetite control. She holds a first degree (honor) in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oporto University (Portugal), a M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition (distinction) from Roehampton University, London (UK) and a Ph.D. from University of Surrey (UK). She has received an awards from the British Nutrition Society in 2007 and Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) in 2008 in recognition of her research on the effects of exercise on appetite control.In 2008, after completion of her Ph.D., she was awarded a Post Doctoral fellowship (from FCT, Portugal) to investigate the effects of exercise-induced weight loss on appetite-related peptides and motivation to eat in individuals with obesity, at NTNU, under the mentorship of Prof. John Blundell (University of Leeds, UK). Two years later, in 2010, Dr. Martins was awarded a research grant from Central Norway Regional Health Authority/NTNU to lead a project on “High-intensity intermittent training to maximize metabolic and cardiovascular protection in individuals with obesity” in collaboration with Dr. Neil King (Queensland University of Technology, Australia) and Prof. Linda Morgan (University of Surrey, UK).She is at the moment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) investigating the physiology of the reduced-obese state in collaboration with Dr. Barbara Gower, Dr. Gary Hunter and Dr. James Hill. Dr. Martins is particularly interested in understanding the phenomenon of  metabolic adaptation (a reduction in energy expenditure below predicted levels) and its clinical relevance.Dr. Martins has published several original papers and reviews on the impact of exercise and energy restricted diets (namely ketogenic diets) on appetite control and energy metabolism and is a regular speaker at the European Congress of Obesity. Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all NuZest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk ooff your first order

Episode OverviewAre you struggling to scale your business? Hiring people who are aligned with the core values of the company will definitely help you scale. In this episode, John shares his expertise in helping businesses scale and improve their operations. He also gives insights into the proven and effective strategies and values that have contributed to their success in recruiting top talent and ​​the overall growth of Fast Slow Motion. Key topics you should look out for:3 core values At-risk comp model Internal recruitment and marketing About John BurdettJohn Burdett is married to his wife of almost 23 years, Misty. They have a son Clayton (sophomore at Auburn University), and a daughter Kenna (freshman at Auburn University). John is the founder and CEO of Fast Slow Motion. Fast Slow Motion focuses on implementing Salesforce and Hubspot for growth businesses. It is also one of the largest, highest-rated partners in the Salesforce ecosystem, focusing on growth businesses with clients and employees across the US and multiple countries. He's enjoyed helping grow businesses such as CTS, TicketBiscuit, and Hospicelink. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and an MBA from Emory University. He also co-founded Red Mountain Grace, a Birmingham, Alabama-based ministry that houses and serves out-of-town families needing medical care in Birmingham, Alabama. Resources and Links481 - Show NotesFastslowmotion.comJohn's Linkedin profileFast Slow Motion on LinkedInFast Slow Motion on Instagram: @fastslowmotionconsultantsFacebook page: Fast Slow MotionFast Slow Motion on Twitter: @fastslowmotionRedmountaingrace.comPatrick Lencioni Simon SinekCloud Consultants CollectiveScaling Blueprint Join our newsletterThe Cloud Consultants ShowPaul Higgins MentoringConnect With Paul

She's a MOM, a WIFE, a PERIODONTIST, a former NCAA CHEERLEADER, and an ALL-AROUND AMAZING PERSON.  How does she do it all so well? Please join us this week for a chat with Dr. Jennifer Doobrow.Dr. Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, a Board Certified Periodontist, is the Owner and CEO of Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. located in Cullman, AL.  She earned her DMD at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2007 and received her certification in Periodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2010.  She serves, as a faculty member for the Pikos Institute, Chair of the Alabama Dental Association (ALDA) Council on Budget & Auditing and WISE- Women in Implantology Supporting and Empowering Advisory Board, is a UAB Alumni Executive Council District Representative and on the Executive Committee for the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons.  Dr. Doobrow is the Treasurer for the Southern Academy of Periodontology and has served on several committees for the American Academy of Periodontology.  She holds Past-President positions in the Alabama Society of Periodontists and the Wilson Chenault Dental Study Club and is a Director for a Seattle Study Club located in Cullman, AL.  In 2012, Dr. Doobrow was recognized as one of the University of Georgia's (UGA) prestigious 40 Under 40. Most recently, Dr. Doobrow was selected as the 2021 Most Excellent Fellow for the Alabama Dental Association, one of the Top 10 Young Educators in America for 2017 by The Seattle Study Club, was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.  She was also awarded the MUSC School of Dentistry Young Alumnus Award, the UAB School of Dentistry Outstanding Young Alumnus Award and was featured on Lifetime Network's “The Balancing Act” as well as on the “Dentistry Uncensored Podcast”.  She has published articles in Compendium, Inside Dentistry, Dental Economics, DentistryIQ, Surgical Restorative Resource and Perio-Implant Advisory, and lectures extensively throughout the United States on dental implants and periodontal regenerative therapies. 

In January, The American Thoracic Society (ATS) held a webinar about the challenges facing CF families in low-income countries.  Drs. Samya Nasr and Grace Paul were key participants in the webinar. Two doctors who have been featured on this podcast. This is where I first saw I Dr. Hector Gutierrez.Dr. Gutierrez is the Raymond K. Lyrene Chair, Professor, and Director of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Gutierrez is native to Chile, where he did medical school and pediatric residency. He did his subspecialty training at Peds Pulmonology UAB and has been at the CF Center since 2003. Dr. Gutierrez has developed a robust training program for CF teams from resource-limited regions outside the US. He is currently the Co-chair of the CF Foundation's Global Advisory Committee.  We're honored to have him join us today.  He has so much knowledge of CF life around world, and we're grateful that he shared his knowledge with us.Thanks to Beth Vanstone for producing this podcast.The Bonnell Foundation website: https://thebonnellfoundation.orgBonnell Foundation email: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.comThanks to our sponsors:Vertex:  https://www.vrtx.comGenentech: https://www.gene.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

It's not easy leading high performing teams. There's complexity, pressure, stress, and performance milestones you're aiming to achieve. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with one of our own senior consultants, Heather Smith Sawyer, to learn how she builds high performing teams all the while navigating complex projects. More About Heather:Heather Smith Sawyer has 20 years of experience in engineering, project management, and program management. She has extensive experience in managing complex long-term, fast-paced programs that require substantial interaction with multiple stakeholders and regulators. Her technical background combined with program management experience enable her to successfully organize and coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects for the benefit of an overall program.Prior to joining Thrivence, Heather was the Program Manager for Barge Design Solutions' Mission Critical and Nuclear Power Hydrology and Hydraulics Programs. As program manager, she led the efforts to develop program strategies that provide structure for sustainable support and growth. The depth and breadth of Heather's experience is demonstrated in the numerous and varied projects she has led across Barge's Data Center, Federal, Land Planning and Design, and Water Markets.An active member of the Nashville community, Heather is a current member, and former board member, of Impact 100 Nashville. She chaired the American Council of Engineering Companies Tennessee Leadership PE in 2019 and 2020. Heather has been recognized as a Nashville Emerging Leaders Award Finalist and an Athena Young Professionals Leadership Award Nominee.Heather received a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She served on the UAB National Alumni Society Board of Directors for three years and founded the UAB Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Alumni Leadership Council. In 2016, Heather was named one of  the UAB School of Engineering's 45 Engineers Making a Difference. She received a master's degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and completed graduate work at Vanderbilt University. Heather currently has an adjunct appointment at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Hillary speaks with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Stacey Gresham on understanding our Pelvic Floor, for both men and women. How does one know they need Pelvic floor PT, and how to find and select the right PT. We can all become better advocates for ourselves, connect with our body, communicate with our health care providers and release the shame with conversations about what is happening "down there" Check out episodes Ep 48 What is My Pelvic Floor? Ep 49  How Do I Know If I Need Pelvic Floor PT? Ep 50 - What To Expect in a Session? Ep 51 How to Heal from traum or Trauma for more about your pelvic floor.  Ep 53 Get Your Groove Back - Sexual Health Stacey Gresham has a doctorate in physical therapy with over 13 years experience.  She graduated from Samford University for her undergraduate studies in Exercise Science and received her graduate degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2009.  She lives in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband, 3 kids, golden retriever and 9 backyard chickens.  She enjoys gardening, yoga, baseball and advocating for her patients to live their best lives! She recently branched off on her own to provide in-home physical therapy services with special interests in visceral manipulation/gut health, scar mobilization and prenatal/postpartum care.  She also sees a wide range of women's pelvic health conditions.

Dr. Ginger Campbell is a Palliative Medicine Physician. Prior to Palliative Care, Dr. Campbell was an Emergency Physician. She earned a BSE in Electrical Engineering and an MSE in Biomedical Engineering prior to her MD. Dr. Campbell launched her podcast Brain Science in 2006 and was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2022.What do we talk about in this episode?Dr. Campbell shares her experiences in palliative and emergency room medicine. She is in the process of moving from doing palliative care in the US to doing palliative care in New Zealand. She also talks about her podcast and the difference between podcasting in the early years of podcasting and podcasting now.What is palliative care and a palliative care doctor?A day in the life of a palliative care doctor and a day in the life of an emergency room doctor (it is not so much like the TV series ER).The importance of being able to communicate with people in a way they can understand especially at critical times such as end of life.Dying is part of living. The importance and honor of escorting people out of this world and preparing their family for the transition.What working with people at end of life has taught her for her own life.Her favorite podcast topic and guest.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioYou can support my podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887ResourcesBrain Science Podcast has been exploring how recent discoveries in neuroscience are unraveling the mystery of how our brain makes us human. (https://brainsciencepodcast.com)Dr. Campbell's background is an important element in her success as a science communicator. Prior to medical school she studied electrical and biomedical engineering. In 2011 she was chosen one of 40 Engineers Making a Difference as a part of 40th Anniversary celebration of the School of Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she was an assistant professor from 1985-1989.(https://www.virginiacampbellmd.com)Māori originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages between roughly 1320 and 1350. (Wikipedia)Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern (born 26 July 1980) is a New Zealand politician who served as the 40th prime minister of New Zealand and leader of the Labour Party from 2017 to 2023. A member of the Labour Party, she was a member of Parliament (MP) as a list MP from 2008 to 2017, and for Mount Albert from 2017 to 2023 (Wikipedia)Elizabeth Kubler-Ross - Her bestselling first book, On Death and Dying, 1969, made her an internationally-renowned author. Even today, her trail-blazing book is required reading in most major medical, nursing, and psychology programs. A 1969 Life Magazine article outlining her work gave further mainstream credibility and awareness to this new way of dealing with dying patients, although her conclusions were quite revolutionary at the time. (https://www.ekrfoundation.org/elisabeth-kubler-ross/biography/)Doc Hollywood is a 1991 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Daniel Pyne along with Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on Neil B. Shulman's book What? Dead...Again? The film stars Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Barnard Hughes, Woody Harrelson, David Ogden Stiers, Frances Sternhagen, and Bridget Fonda. (Wikipedia)

Representative Neil Rafferty is the state representative for House District 54 in the Al- abama House of Representatives. He is a Birmingham native and a Marine Corps veter- an. After his term of service in the military, Rafferty used his G.I. Bill benefits to earn degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Rafferty's lifetime of service has been at the core of his career. He has worked to ad- vance the interests of our community's underserved as a Program Director at BAO in Birmingham. His role included managing an intensive collaboration with community members, partner nonprofits, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), state and county health departments, and clinics to implement community-coordinated, public health strategies. Since entering the legislature in 2018, Rafferty's has been recognized through his par- ticipation in the State Legislative Leaders Foundation Emerging Leaders program with Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, through the Fair Fight Fellow- ship, the Future Now Fellowship. He has been an outspoken and avid advocate for women's health, minority health, LGBTQ and racial equity, veterans issues, and Med- icaid expansion. He has lead way on ensuring accountability of law enforcement, ex- panding access to mental and medical healthcare for all Alabamians, pushing for women's health and reproductive justice and expansion of voter rights. He serves as the House Democratic whip and chairs the Democratic House Caucus Plat- form Committee. In the legislature, Rafferty serves on the following committees: Sunset, Health, Economic Development and Tourism, Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities Constitutions, Campaigns, and Elections. He has been appointed to the Alabama Challenge Veterans Suicide Task Force, the Opi- oid Overdose, Addiction, and Treatment Council, and the 988 Implementation Study Group. He also is a member of the State Innovation Exchange's Reproductive Justice Leadership Council and the US Global Leadership Coalition. He resides in the Crest- wood North neighborhood with his partner of 18 years, their dog and cat.

Swapna Kakani is a nationally known speaker, and an award-winning advocate in rare and chronic disease healthcare delivery and the patient experience. Her life story shows audiences her individual resilience and self-determination in the face of constant difficulties, as well as the impact her healthcare advocacy has across disciplines. Swapna was diagnosed with the rare disease Short Bowel Syndrome at birth and for her entire 33 years has lived with nutrition through an IV and/or a feeding tube. In 2014, she had a small intestine organ transplant. Swapna through her platform, Swapna Speaks, has spoken across the world to several healthcare companies and associations motivating their leaders to make a difference within themselves and in their organizations to create and sustain valuable patient-and family-centered care across the care journey. Her recent presentations include the Cleveland Clinic Patient Experience Summit, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference, the Association for Vascular Access, and a TEDx talk. Swapna also does healthcare advocacy and policy work for the Short Bowel Syndrome/Intestinal Failure and broader rare disease communities in her home state of Alabama and nationally. In 2017, she founded Alabama Rare, a grassroots coalition to unite the state around the rare disease population, which has passed state bills and started educational initiatives for families affected by rare disease in the state. In 2021, she co-founded the gutsy perspective, a research initiative driven by members of the short bowel syndrome (SBS) community to investigate quality of life, and priorities, of patients with SBS and their families. The initiative published their first journal article in Journal of Pediatric Surgery in October 2021. Swapna, originally from Huntsville, AL, received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). You can find Swapna on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @SwapnaSpeaks or on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/Swapna Kakani www.swapnakakani.com Alabama Rare – www.alabamarare.org the gutsy perspective – www.thegutsyperspective.org

Do you worry about either the present or future parenting children, as someone who has been through childhood trauma themselves? This episode with Rachel is for you! She is an occupational therapist who runs parenting groups & specializes in trauma research! And my personal hero / the reason my career trajectory changed!! Rachel Ashcraft (she/her) is a licensed and registered occupational therapist and TBRI® Practitioner. Rachel is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). She is currently working on new programming at UAB related to building trauma responsive healthcare and education systems. Rachel provides consultative services and training to schools and pediatric therapy clinics regarding trauma. She founded and directs a non-profit, Foster the Future Alabama, with the mission of reducing inequality in access to health and wellness services for children in foster care. The topic of trauma is close to Rachel's heart as she and her spouse have been foster parents to over 20 kids and have one son who they adopted. She currently serves as President for the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association. She has been at the forefront of the national OT movement towards more trauma informed care across the profession. She has received recognition from both State and National Occupational Therapy Associations for her work with vulnerable children, including receiving the 2018 Emerging & Innovative Practice Award from The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. for her work with vulnerable children and the 2017 OTR of excellence award from the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association. Her scholarly work includes presentations, articles, textbook chapters on the topic of trauma informed services in various settings. Most recently, she co-edited the AOTA published textbook Trauma, Occupation, and Participation.

Nick Holman was a football player in college at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and then he got into the music industry as a DJ. He is now a top producing real estate agent in Huntsville, Alabama. On the podcast this week he talked about his unique reason for liking real estate and getting into the career, how meditation has helped his business, the carryover from sports to the workforce, and everything in between. Listen to this episode to be inspired on what you can do TODAY that will lead you to success. Make sure to follow along with Nick on social media using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/nickmholman/https://www.facebook.com/theholmangrouphsvCheck out my social media below for lots of content on real estate, podcast behind the scenes, and everyday life. https://www.instagram.com  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingrealestateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com

Season 3 Episode 15- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Pankit Vachhani, MDOn the Season 3 finale we sit down with Dr. Pankit Vachhani to discuss myeloproliferative neoplasms and specifically myelofibrosis. Dr. Vachhani is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Associate Scientist of Experimental Therapeutics. A graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar in 2012, Dr. Vachhani went on to complete his internal medicine residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, followed by a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.                                             At UAB, he is involved in various clinical trials as a principal investigator.  He leads the Leukemia/BMT working group and serves as the Medical Director of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU). His primary research interest is in hematological malignancies, particularly myeloproliferative neoplasms and AML, where he focuses on experimental therapeutics. He also serves as a panelist helping create the AML and MPN Treatment Guidelines for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Chalonda Jones-Thomas DHA(c), MAEd, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT) has been a multi-modality medical imaging professional for over 20 years. She is a radiologic technologist who specializes in CT and MRI. Chalonda is the CEO and Founder of The Thomas Institute of Health Professions. She is also a medical imaging legal consultant for the Federal Government. She serves on several advisory boards for local colleges, is an author, and speaks locally and nationally.Prior to Moving to Arizona in 2010, Chalonda served over 15 years at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). During her tenure there, she served as the radiology department interim supervisor. Additionally, she was appointed to the position of Clinical Instructor for the students in the UAB Radiography Program. In 2003, she held the positions of Academic Clinical Coordinator and instructor for the UAB Radiography Program and was a liaison between several clinical affiliates and the radiography program. Her dissertation addressed: The Attitudes Beliefs and Perceptions of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Screening. In 2009, she also began working as an Assistant Professor and Academic Clinical Director for the UAB's Nuclear Medicine Program. She developed, taught, and managed all aspects of the online concentrations. She taught B.S. Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapist students, certified Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Professionals. In 2010, she became the Online Radiography Program Director at Pima Medical Institute. Follow Name of guest @Facebook: @thomashealthprofessionsIG: @thomas_institute_coursesLinkedIn: Chalonda Jones-Thomas DHA(c) MAEd. RT (R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT)Twitter: @ThomasHealthProPinterest: thomashealthprofessionsWebsite: https://thomashealthprofessions.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSjRJh7umZXKOhqz4-Gmtg___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Chaundria and learn more about my health coaching programshttps://www.healthytrailsliving.comhttps://instagram/com/healthytrailslivinghttps://facebook.com/healthytrailslivingFreebies:Free Meal Planner Webinarhttps://www.subscribepage.com/spring-mastermindAll My Other Amazing Links:https://www.Linktr.ee/com/healthytrailslivingSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile) 1 Electric 1Electric a commercial service, maintenance and upgrade your building's electrical systems.The Infinity Hoop For the Win! Do you struggle with working out because you aren't motivated or you have bad knees? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Dr. Jessica Alvarez is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in clinical nutrition and a PhD in nutrition sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Her research focuses on the role of nutrition and body composition on metabolism in chronic diseases, including cystic fibrosis and CF-related diabetes, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. In 2017, Dr. Alvarez received The Distinguished Service by a Researcher Award from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her research accomplishments related to food and nutrition. She is not only a Distinguished Researcher (published in 158 instances across her career), but a Wife and mother of 2, as well as an avid crossfitter that has deadlifted 300lbs right in front of my very own eyes. My friend, Dr. Jessica Alvarez, welcome to the podcast. FIND HER HERE: https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=JALVAR9 ABOUT EIGHTY20 Eighty20 challenges conventions, questions status quo, and encourages personal empowerment & responsibility. An abundant life of blessings and purpose await for those intent upon it. So, how is your life designed? CONNECT WITH US Follow Eighty20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eighty20_/ Email: blessings@eighty20.life Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmgillespie/ https://www.twitter.com/jamesmgillespie https://www.instagram.com/trucapacity/ Follow Sae'Von: https://www.instagram.com/saevonspringer/ https://www.instagram.com/nativeassets/ Our Work James: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF26M8qe9c4EGTjimO4fgkg Sae'Von: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0slbIC1FH9YkeJjIL6HDEb?si=55TYFgI7SruN9b_slvRyzQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eighty20/message

Jarrod Young, MBA, BSE, CHSOS-A is the Simulation Operations Lead at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS). Mr. Young received his Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2012 and his Master's in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2020. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Safety from UAB, as well as a certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist- Advanced (CHSOS-A).Since his arrival in 2016, Mr. Young oversees the operations of all healthcare simulation activities within the 45,000 square foot facility at CHIPS. With a strong focus on process management, operational efficiency, and quality improvement methodologies, Mr. Young organizes the day-to-day operations of CHIPS and provides guidance to the Simulation Specialists and Simulation Technologist that make up the operations team. Starting in January 2021, Jarrod served as the Interim Co-Director of CHIPS for eighteen months. During that time, he helps steady the program through an array of major changes, all while leading CHIPS through SSH Accreditation in Teaching and Education.Prior to his time at CHIPS, Mr. Young served as a Clinical Simulation Specialist at UAB's Office of Interprofessional Simulation (OIPS). During his time with OIPS, Jarrod was project lead on multiple OIPS strategic priorities, including product design projects with the School of Engineering, and was responsible for training and supervising simulation specialists, simulation technicians, and work study students in OIPS. Before entering the field of healthcare simulation, he worked as a rehabilitation engineer where he specialized in rehabilitation assistive technologies, including ergonomic considerations, product design, and product modifications.In addition to his responsibilities at CHIPS, Mr. Young volunteers in many different roles and committees within the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). He is currently a volunteer Accreditation Site Reviewer and voting member of the Accreditation Council. He also serves as the Co-Chair for the Education Workgroup within the Simulation Operations and Technology Section (SOTS). Mr. Young also served as a team member on the development of the CHSOS-A certification and currently serves as a member of the CHSOS Advisory Team. He previously served as a Planning Co-Chair for the SimOps 2021 conference in Tampa, FL and currently serves as a Planning Co-Chair for the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) 2023 in Orlando, FL. Website:   https://www.echo.healthcare/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/echohealthcare/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/echosimulation?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

It's the most wonderful time of the school year! First day/week back to school! So of course we do an episode focused on going to bed on time and its importance! I'm hanging out with Jazmine Benjamin as we discuss grad student life this past summer as it comes to an end and dive into the Kid Cudi classic " Day 'N' Nite" as we learn about circadian misalignment. Maybe we won't "toss and turn" after this. For more information about Jazmine Benjamin, read below.Jazmine I. Benjamin is a Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. candidate in the Division of Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Birmingham, Alabama. Her research is focused on the relationship between circadian misalignment and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Her ultimate career goal is a position that allows her to utilize her technical knowledge and penchant for advocacy in order to benefit under-served communities. Jazmine recently finished her second term as the President of the graduate student body at UAB. She was also a committee member on a variety of task forces dedicated to keeping the population at UAB safe and operational during the COVID-19 outbreak. In 2019, Jazmine co-founded the Science Policy and Advocacy Initiative, the first comprehensive science policy group in the state of Alabama. In addition to her work on campus, Jazmine is also a graduate fellow for the Alabama chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network and a member of the National Science Policy Network.  Outside of the lab, Jazmine loves to cook, read, run, listen to music and podcasts, and play video games. She also has an adopted sprollie (spaniel/border collie mix) named Cersei who keeps her laughing and active. Jazmine is a staunch advocate for representation in STEM and often uses her platform to share her experiences and mentor younger students and graduate student colleagues. Follow Jazmine BenjaminTwitter @J_I_BenjaminInstagram @jibenjamin----Follow Scientifically SoundTwitter @4theSci_SoundInstagram @scientificallysoundTiktok @scientificallysoundemail: 4thescientificallysoundand visit our website scientificallysound.net

(Día Internacional de la Juventud) Samuel Ullman nació en Alemania en 1840, de origen judío. Cuando tenía once años emigró a los Estados Unidos con sus padres, huyendo de la discriminación que sufrían los judíos en Europa. Las heridas que recibió cuando se alistó en el decimosexto regimiento de Mississippi para luchar en las campañas norteñas de Virginia le produjeron lesiones en un oído, que a la postre le causaron una sordera permanente. En su retiro, provocado en parte por su pérdida de audición, Ullman halló refugio en su pasión por las letras. A los setenta años escribió el ensayo poético titulado «Juventud», que se convirtió en un lema para el general Douglas MacArthur, quien lo colgó en una pared de su oficina en Tokio y lo mencionaba con frecuencia en sus discursos. MacArthur hizo que el poema se volviera popular en Japón, ya que les infundía a los japoneses la energía espiritual para reconstruir su propia vida y la de su nación.1 El poema de Ullman, dedicado a todos los que se sienten jóvenes, dice así: «La juventud no es una etapa de la vida; es un estado mental. No consiste en tener mejillas sonrosadas, labios rojos y piernas ágiles. Es cuestión de voluntad; implica una cualidad de la imaginación, un vigor de las emociones; es la frescura de las profundas fuentes de la vida. »La juventud abarca el predominio temperamental del arrojo sobre el retraimiento de los apetitos, por la emoción de la aventura sobre el apego a la comodidad. Suele manifestarse más en hombres de sesenta años que en muchachos de veinte. Nadie envejece simplemente por el número de años que ha cumplido. Envejecemos cuando abandonamos nuestros ideales. »Los años pueden arrugar la piel, pero la renuncia al entusiasmo nos arruga el alma. Las preocupaciones, el temor, la falta de confianza en sí mismo encogen el corazón y aniquilan el espíritu. »Tanto a los sesenta años como a los dieciséis, en todo corazón humano palpitan la atracción por lo maravilloso, el constante apetito infantil por lo que ha de venir, y la alegría que produce el juego de la vida. En el centro del corazón —del tuyo y del mío— hay una emisora con receptores inalámbricos. Mientras ésta reciba mensajes de belleza, esperanza, alegría, valor y fuerza de parte de sus semejantes y del infinito, seguirás siendo joven. »Cuando tus antenas se desplomen y la nieve del cinismo y el hielo del pesimismo cubran tu espíritu, entonces sí habrás envejecido, aun a los veinte años. Pero mientras tus antenas se mantengan firmes, dispuestas a sintonizar las ondas del optimismo, hay esperanza de que mueras joven teniendo ya ochenta años.»2 Gracias a Dios, los que queramos su ayuda divina para aceptar este desafío poético de mantenernos jóvenes sólo tenemos que seguir el ejemplo del salmista David. Al igual que aquel poeta de Israel, alabemos al Señor nuestro Dios y recordemos todos sus beneficios, entre ellos la gran bendición de renovar nuestra juventud como la del águila.3 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 «Samuel Ullman and the Poem “Youth”» [Samuel Ullman y el poema «Juventud»], Boletín de la Sociedad Histórica de Birmingham, agosto 2020 En línea 1 marzo 2022. 2 «Youth» [Juventud], Museo Samuel Ullman, Universidad de Alabama en Birmingham (UAB) En línea 1 marzo 2022. 3 Sal 103:1-5

Dr. Amy Nelson is a neurobiologist studying Alzheimer's disease in her lab at the University of South Alabama in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology. Dr. Nelson received her B.S. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. She went on to receive her Masters in Biology and Ph.D.in Neurobiology from UAB as well. She continued her post doctoral training at the University of Southern California where she received the Best Data Blitz Presentation, 2018 Trainee Professional Development Award, and a NIH-NIA K99 Pathway to Independence Fellowship. Dr. Nelson research information can be found at: Lab; https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/departments/phys-cellbio/faculty.html ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amy-Nelson-12 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=o-P0CjUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Educational Resources: https://wearehfc.org/learn/ http://brainhealthcenterforafricanamericans.org/ https://centerforbrainhealth.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Physiological Reviews Editor-in-Chief Dr. Sadis Matalon speaks with Michael Saag, MD, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) about his editorial “Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles: the unprecedented speed of COVID-19 science.” Dr. Saag is Associate Dean for Global Health in the School of Medicine, Director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. He also is the principal investigator of the CFAR Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS), a network of centers sharing electronic health record data to integrate clinical information from persons infected with HIV. In addition, Dr. Saag is the founding director of the UAB 1917 HIV Clinic, one of the leading HIV clinics in the United States. Dr. Saag's experience in treating patients with HIV, and advances in HIV treatment [2:50] Why is there no vaccine for HIV? [4:50] Is there an animal vector for SARS-CoV-2 as was the case for SARS-CoV-1? [8:17] What exactly is “long COVID,” and what are its implications for public health? [12:06] Why do vaccinated individuals still contract SARS-CoV-2? [17:08] Final thoughts [22:04] Subscribe to the podcast here. Browse recent articles on our website. Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it wherever you listen to it. Follow the journal on Twitter and on Facebook. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Physiological Society.

Dr. Salas is a board-certified, attending neonatologist at the Children's Hospital of Alabama and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He has an M.D. degree from Universidad Mayor de San Andres and an M.S.P.H. degree from UAB.  He currently receives grant support from NICHD to study the effects of human milk diets on body composition outcomes of extremely preterm infants. His long-term career goal is to reduce the burden of postnatal growth faltering through novel translational studies and large-scale, multi-center clinical trials of promising dietary interventions that optimize growth, reduce dysbiosis, and ultimately improve neurodevelopment.Find out more about ArielAlabama and this episode at: www.nicupodcast.com______________________________________________________________________________________As always, feel free to send us questions, comments or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through instagram or twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. enjoy!This podcast is proudly sponsored by Chiesi.

Today we had the incredible opportunity to talk with Dr. Deidre Gunn @deidregunnmd. Deidre is a Reproductive Endocrinologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), but she isn't just any Reproductive Endocrinologist. She was crowned Miss America in 2005! Deidre is the first openly gay Miss America and was bold and brave enough to share her personal experience going through IVF with her wife, Abbott with the world. Deidre shares with us what it was like going through IVF from the patient-side, which she learned was much different than her usual experience as the doctor. She shares her experience choosing a sperm donor, how she best supported her wife, and how she uses this experience to better connect with her patients. Deidre is very passionate about sharing her story so others don't feel alone.

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with Gary Warner, Director of Research in Computer Forensics' for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the Director of Threat Intelligence for DarkTower. From his LinkedIn bio, “Gary is the ‘Director of Research in Computer Forensics' for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In this role, which brings together the Computer Science and Criminal Justice departments, he is concentrating on research that will help law enforcement and other security professionals to identify, apprehend, prosecute and convict those who are committing cybercrime, and spread information to victims and potential victims about cybercrime issues. 90 analysts and programmers work in the UAB Computer Forensics Lab building tools and providing intelligence for a variety of clients around Cybercrime, Fraud, and Terrorism, as well as the Social Media aspects of more traditional crimes, including Gang Activity and Transnational Drug Networks. In addition to his duties at UAB, Warner serves as the Director of Threat Intelligence for DarkTower, a subsidiary of Queen Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gary Warner was the founding president of the Birmingham InfraGard chapter, and has served as secretary and member of the board of the InfraGard National Members Alliance, among other roles. Read more on LinkedIn. Gary on Twitter: @GarWarner. Gary's blog: CyberCrime & Doing Time; A Blog about Cyber Crime and related Justice issues. “Malware analysis is a team sport” – Gary Warner, on information sharing, during our podcast recording In the discussion we address: • Gary's backstory and the work he's doing today • Information sharing and the value of plugging into information sharing communities • The great work being done by the FBI and CISA • The importance of knowing your competition, China, Russia, and ongoing threats • Some of Gary's go-to resources • Gary talks about haikus, Talking Heads, GarBot, birdwatching, and more! “CISA, it's a new era of info sharing in the government” before giving some shout outs to CISA's first Director, Chris Krebs, and current Director, Jen Easterly A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include: • CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (KEVC), something Gate 15's Jen Walker raves about often, including in our recent Risk Roundtable: The Risk Roundtable EP 27: Don't let bias guide your preparedness (07 Mar 22). https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog • Gary discussed this event: Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Effort to Disrupt Exploitation of Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerabilities (13 Apr 21) https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-court-authorized-effort-disrupt-exploitation-microsoft-exchange • BITNET https://bit.net • FBI SENTINEL System https://www.fbi.gov/services/information-management/foipa/privacy-impact-assessments/sentinel • Intellipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellipedia • REN-ISAC https://www.ren-isac.net • Gary's four CISA “must watch” sites from the CISA cyber landing page: o Current activity: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity o Alerts: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts o Bulletins: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/bulletins o Analysis: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/analysis-reports • Gary strongly encouraged listeners to check CISA Director Jen Easterly's “about” section in her LinkedIn profile to understand why she is so excellently qualified to be the woman leading CISA today (something Chris Krebs, her predecessor at CISA agrees with)

We are pleased to welcome David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE, back to our show this week. It has been nearly three years since we last heard from him on the Faculty Factory Podcast. When Dr. Rogers first joined us in 2019, he served as Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development in the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). At the time he was also Chief Wellness Officer in addition to being a professor in the Departments of Surgery, Medical Education, and Pediatrics. As Chief Wellness Officer and the ProAssurance Endowed Chair for Physician Wellness, we knew it was time to have Dr. Rogers back on our podcast to chat about this vital topic. This is a reunion episode where we visit with past guests and friends of the Faculty Factory community. Dr. Rogers joined us for our eighth podcast (today's episode is No. 159!). To listen to the previous episode with Dr. Rogers, please visit this webpage: https://facultyfactory.org/catching-up-with-david-a-rogers-md-mhpe-faculty-factory-podcast-episode-no-8/  In 2021, Dr. Rogers stepped down from his role as Associate Dean to focus 100% of his administrative time to wellness. He discusses his reasoning behind that along with many other valuable stories for our listeners on today's show.   “As I've told my team, I'm as famous as I ever care to be. I can devote my energy to advancing you,” he said. 

Dr. Steven Austad (https://www.stevenaustad.com/) is Distinguished Professor and Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research, Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and Scientific Director of the American Federation for Aging Research (https://www.uab.edu/cas/biology/people/faculty/steven-n-austad). In addition, Dr. Austad directs the NIH-supported UAB Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging, one of only six such Centers in the United States, is the Co-Director of the Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center, and serves on the Executive Committee of the National Institute on Aging's Research Centers Collaborative Network. Dr. Austad is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Gerontological Society of America and has received multiple prestigious awards for his research work. Dr. Austad's current research seeks to understand the underlying causes of aging with a long-term goal of developing medical interventions that slow the age-related decay in human health. Dr. Austad is the author of more than 200 scientific peer-reviewed publications covering nearly every aspect of aging from cells to societies, is the author of the book "Why We Age: What Science Is Discovering about the Body's Journey Through Life", and his new book on the natural history of exceptional longevity, "Methuselah's Zoo - What Nature Can Teach Us About Living Longer, Healthier Lives", will be coming out in April of 2022. Dr. Austad has a B.A. from UCLA in English Literature, a B.S. from California State University, Northridge in Biology, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University, in Biological Sciences.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is in the top 10% of education institutions in the world, according to U.S. News and World Report (USNWR). You read that right, not the state or the nation, but the entire world. USNWR ranked UAB No. 147 of 1,750 universities from ninety countries as one of the Best Global Universities. UAB was ranked as the top institution in Alabama and in the top 100 areas globally: infectious diseases, surgery, clinical medicine, cardiovascular systems, endocrinology and metabolism, cardiac and immunology, oncology, microbiology and public environmental and occupational health. UAB has long been experts...Article Link

Balancing the Unexpected Callings with Kristi Collie. This episode is a part of a new series that highlights the joys and challenges of motherhood, and how several women embrace this layer of identity. In this episode, we discuss the unexpected journey Kristi encountered going from her work as a construction engineer to being called to balance motherhood, her identity in God, and homeschooling. Kristi Lee Collie, M.Eng, is an engineer by training with degrees from Taylor University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She has over 5 years of construction project management and 2 years of college math/physics tutoring experience. Currently, she is a stay at home mom but hopes to find the perfect balance between her family life and her career one day (when the kids are older). One of Kristi's biggest passions is encouraging and helping others. Being a mother has pushed her even more to make a difference in the lives of little ones. She and her sister work together to write books under the author name "Brooke & Lee". They aim to help give kids a solid foundation by blending Christian based stories with stimulating activities in hopes to inspire creativity, uniqueness, and meaning for every child everywhere.  www.brookeandlee.com She and her husband, Wendell, are parents of twin boys, James & Gabriel, and one sweet boy, Micah. This family of five (5) truly believes and strives to live by Joshua 24:15: “…as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and does not take the place of professional, medical advice by your health provider. Please enjoy at your own discretion. #MIWILL #montalvointernational #brooke&lee #brookeandlee #stayathomemom #SAHM #visionarynurse #parenting #womenengineer #homeschooling #Kingdomcalling #podcaster #podcastlife #motherhood #womeninlifeandleadership

In her fifth year as the Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator for Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Sara Womack is creating an arts-rich district with arts-rich schools by providing opportunities for student engagement, building the capacity of teachers, and partnering with community organizations to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality, sequential arts education. Before journeying into administration, Dr. Womack served as an elementary music teacher in metro Birmingham, as well as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), for 15 years. She earned a BS in music education, MA in music education, and MA in instructional leadership from UAB and a Doctor of Education degree in music education from the University of Georgia. Dr. Womack achieved National Board Certification in early and middle childhood music, served as President of the Alabama Music Educators Association and Southern Division of the National Association for Music Education, and currently serves the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) as Advocacy Chair. She was the winner of the 2019 APS Schools First Award and the 2021 GMEA Administrative Leadership Award for her dedication to supporting the leaders, teachers, and students of Atlanta. Her and her husband, Sean, enjoy traveling and hiking with their sons, Will, 17, and Mason, 13.Sara Trotman Womack (@s.t.womack) • Instagram photos and videosSara Womack (@sara_womack) / Twitter

On Friday Andy and Randy were joined by Georgia Football Insider, Radi Nabulsi, who talked about the J.T. Daniels injury and who might start at Quarterback this Saturday versus The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Athens. “From what I understand I think they (UGA coaching staff) are going to hold him (J.T. Daniels) out against UAB. You don't really need him (Daniels) for this game and that's not taking away anything from UAB…UAB has a great secondary, two good cornerbacks that are going to be tough to beat but I don't know that you need him (Daniels) to win this game for you. So why not let him (Daniels) rest and get ready for South Carolina,” Nabulsi said when asked about what Georgia will do with J.T. Daniels this week. McMichael then asked Nabulsi, “We shouldn't be surprised if we see him (referring to Carson Beck) under Center on Saturday then?” “You should not be surprised; his trainer (Carson Beck's Trainer) has been telling everyone that he (Beck) is going to get the start…but I'm telling you guys I know Kirby Smart and I know he likes known quantities. He likes production he can count on and it would not surprise me if we saw Stetson Bennett under Center,” Nabulsi responded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A University of Alabama Birmingham researcher was frustrated with inconsistent solutions and processes for purifying unique proteins and set out to develop a new approach for high throughput protein purification. Thus was the seed idea for TriAltus Bioscience, which aims to bring protein purification technology from the research bench to the production environment. The Chain spoke with Bob Shufflebarger, CEO of TriAltus to give the background story and insights into future developments. TriAltus lab manager Naomi Logsdon joined the conversation to share her scientific background and passion for discovery, plus explain the novel technology used in TriAltus purification.Naomi Logsdon, Lab Manager, TriAltus BioscienceNaomi Logsdon is a molecular biologist and laboratory manager with over 30 years of experience and an outstanding record of scientific research in both academic and industrial settings.  She is a co-author on more than 40 peer-reviewed publications and holds two gene patents. Logsdon graduated from Rice University cum laude with a B.A. in Biology.  She began her research as an undergraduate assistant and was co-author on four research publications studying oxygen radical toxicity.  Cell biology and cancer were the focus at subsequent positions at Baylor College of Medicine, DuPont Merck Pharmaceuticals, and the University of Delaware.  Protein expression and purification became an area of interest at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, where she evaluated several expression systems for use in high-throughput screening.  She also cloned two novel potassium channels as potential drug targets.  She later joined the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) at the Center for Biological Sciences and Engineering, where her protein expression and purification skills were applied to crystallographic studies of interleukins.  She held managerial and technical positions in several other labs at UAB prior to joining TriAltus in 2019. Bob Shufflebarger, CEO, TriAltus BioscienceBob Shufflebarger is a life sciences industry veteran. He has more than 25 years' experience in various facets of life science and technology businesses, from his earliest years working at the scientific bench to experience directing operations, finance, and marketing; developing turnaround strategies, and initiating and completing licensing deals. Shufflebarger founded TriAltus Bioscience in 2017 to commercialize novel protein purification technology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.Prior to TriAltus, Shufflebarger worked at Atherotech Diagnostics for 16 years, where he held positions within the company including Finance Director, Vice President of Operations, and Chief Operating Officer. As COO he initiated a business pivot that led to revenue turnaround and substantial growth, culminating in sale to a Private Equity firm and eventual growth to more than $100M in annual revenue.Shufflebarger earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Birmingham-Southern College and an MBA from Duke University. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Venture Club for 10 years, and served Board President in 2015 and 2016. He chaired the American Heart Association's Heart Walk in 2015 and is a 2019 graduate of Leadership Birmingham. 

I would like to introduce you to one of my personal health caregivers, Danielle Elliott. Danielle received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of North Alabama in 1987. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 1991 and her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner at The University of Alabama Huntsville in 1994. She has been working as a Nurse Practitioner since 1994. Today she will discuss briefly some of the lab work you may want to consider requesting at your next appointment and a few tips on how to make the whole Hashimoto's treatment process a little better for everyone involved.

I would like to introduce you to one of my personal health caregivers, Danielle Elliott. Danielle received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of North Alabama in 1987. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 1991 and her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner at The University of Alabama Huntsville in 1994. She has been working as a Nurse Practitioner since 1994. Today she will discuss briefly some of the lab work you may want to consider requesting at your next appointment and a few tips on how to make the whole Hashimoto's treatment process a little better for everyone involved.

Maani, Priyanka, and Lindsey discuss a clinical unknown with Dr. Jori May. Want to test your learning? Take our episode quiz here Dr. Jori May Jori May, MD, is Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).  Her clinical interest is non-malignant hematology, focusing on the… Read More »Episode 158: WDx #7 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Jori May – Vaginal Bleeding

Karthik Gopalakrishnan, the Director of Licensing and New Ventures at the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), is Lisa's guest on this episode of Tech Transfer IP. Karthik has over 15 years of experience in asset and technology evaluation across broad scientific disciplines, marketing and negotiating agreements and contracts, business plan assessment, startup formation, and fundraising. Karthik earned a Master of Science in Biotechnology from the MS University of Baroda and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. Karthik completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Research Triangle Park, NC. Listen as Karthik shares his journey to UAB and what Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovations and Entrepreneurship strives to accomplish. He talks about how his office is structured and the number of intellectual property disclosures, patents issued, and licenses issued they average per year.  Karthik speaks about what he believes is important when managing innovations to have the greatest opportunity for success and corporate partners' role in tech transfer at UAB. Karthik discusses two of his offices' biggest successes and some of their biggest challenges. Karthik also shares the value he believes organizations like AUTM bring to the industry, his view on credentialing, and his main vision for UAB in the next few years.  In This Episode: [01:54] Welcome to the show, Karthik! [02:12] Karthik shares his background and his journey to UAB. [05:01] Karthik discusses Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UAB and what it strives to accomplish. [06:51] How is your office structured? [09:26] Karthik speaks about the number of intellectual property disclosures, patents issued, and the licenses issued per year. [11:34] Karthik shares how they plan on meeting their goals over the next few years. [14:02] Karthik talks about the strategies they have used to advance their translational goals. [16:40] What do you think is the most important in managing innovations to have the greatest opportunity for success? [18:35] Karthik discusses the role the corporate partners have played in tech transfer at UAB. [19:50] Karthik says that he has learned not to second guess decisions that were made back when he first started in the industry. [21:31] Karthik shares some of his office's biggest success stories. [23:56] Karthik talks about a recent approval by the FDA. [24:53] Karthik speaks about the two biggest challenges his office faces. [27:48] UAB doesn't have any current programs to help encourage and assist women entrepreneurs. [28:55] Karthik talks about the organizations they are involved with, like AUTM, and the value he believes they bring. [30:12] Do you believe that credentialing makes a difference? [31:40] Karthik shares his vision for UAB in the next five years. [33:11] Thank you for being on the show! Find Karthik Gopalakrishnan Email

In less than one year, two different COVID-19 vaccines were created, studied, approved and distributed in the United States. Children’s of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) infectious diseases expert Dr. David Kimberlin is incredibly proud of the scientific community and encourages all to roll up their sleeves to eradicate the pandemic. Kimberlin explains why the vaccines are safe and effective, and exactly how the vaccines protect the body against COVID-19.

Dr. Ami was born and raised in Togo, a French speaking country in West Africa. She moved to the States as a high school student, and received her undergrad degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She later received her DDS degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She loves to serve and has been involved in doing missionary works since her childhood; having a heart for people is all she grew up to know. She has served as a board member and a co-founder for 2 different non-profit organizations: CleanH20forTogo, which builds wells and provides clean water in remote villages, and TogoMission, which focuses on orphan sponsorship and cares for orphans until they turn 18. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

Going through engineering school is hard, let alone passing the FE exam that comes along with it. Some engineers have taken the strategy of taking the FE exam right after school as the best option. In contrast, others get so busy with family- and work-related stuff that devoting hours to studying for the exam daily seems a barrier in itself, which causes them to postpone it — most of the time indefinitely. Today's guest is the living proof that being out of college for a bit and in an exam setting is not that much of an obstacle. Today's interview is with D. J. Leslie, a civil engineer who graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and has been working as a construction inspector at Volkert, Inc. for about 5 years. He started out doing some basic paving jobs, working closely with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). He then moved to a much larger project: a three-phase intersection redesign between the two major interstates in Birmingham, the I-65 and I-59/20. Earlier this year, as an engineer with a 5-year experience in the field and away from exam settings for some time, he decided to take the FE exam in October. As a way to help him recall all the content that is tested on exam day, as well as to keep him on track to get a passing grade and connected with people who know how the exam works, he enrolled in the Ultimate Civil FE Review Course. D. J. mentions some features of the course that stood out to him, such as the huge bank of problems available and the practice exams that give a realistic preview of how exam day looks like. Resources Mentioned D.J. Leslie LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-j-leslie-eit-58356a5a D.J. Leslie Email - dennisjamesleslie@gmail.com Volkert, Inc. - https://volkert.com Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) - https://www.dot.state.al.us The University of Alabama at Birmingham - https://www.uab.edu/home Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks, by Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer - https://amzn.to/3mowcfx Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, on Disney+ - https://www.disneyplus.com/pt-br/series/cosmos-a-spacetime-odyssey/3AAcsJhhmU10 If you need exams, solved problems, or courses, make sure to check out our home base - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Haven't joined up in our free community? What's wrong with you? J/K. Ok, go there and join a group of like-minded civil engineers! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682344491800869 Join over 4000 engineers like you and learn the tips and tricks to passing the FE and PE. We even have a free resource for you! - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/join-our-newsletter Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/civilengineeringacademy/message

Inspired by the loss of her aunt, this Black physicist Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is on a quest to cure cancer in a revolutionary new way. Dr. Green is one of the first African American women in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in physics, holds the distinction of being only the second African American woman and is the fourth African American to receive a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Feel free to access our show notes for today’s episode over at https://stephenahart.com/210 You’re invited to join our Blazer Nation community and watch full length videos of some of our of conversations there, along with connecting with our tribe of other likeminded Black entrepreneurs and leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blazernation Follow Trailblazers.FM: Instagram: @TBPod @StephenAHart Twitter: @TBPod @StephenAHart LinkedIn: /in/stephenaihart We are seeking sponsors for Trailblazers.FM for our 2021 campaign. If you’d like to reach out to Stephen regarding sponsorship opportunities, please email stephen@stephenahart.com.

Belicia Montgomery, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Minor League Baseball league office. Belicia Montgomery began her professional sports career at Minor League Baseball in 2016 as a Marketing Research and Strategy resident and was hired full-time as an Analytics Specialist in 2017. She was promoted to Manager of Data and Business Processes in 2018 before transitioning into the diversity & inclusion department in 2019. Prior to joining MiLB, Montgomery held marketing roles at USF Athletics and H&R Block. Belicia received a Bachelor of Science in marketing with a minor in accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and obtained both her Master of Business Administration and Master of Sport and Entertainment Management from the University of South Florida. Belicia is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida. Contact Belicia! beliciakathryn@gmail.com Or connect here https://www.linkedin.com/in/beliciam/ Here are Belicia's Four key points: Get comfortable being uncomfortable and EXTEND your comfort zone. This act will lead to greater opportunity. Ask yourself if you can achieve your dreams without extending what you are capable of? Build relationships so that when a new opportunity arises, you are first person who is considered for the role. Do this by asking where you can help and proclaiming where your skill set can be beneficial. Don't believe everything that is said about you; listening to the advice or criticism of others is not always to your benefit. Meaning, don't carry that critique around with you and turn it into negative self-talk. Evaluate where you can improve, do the work, and let go what's not serving you. Overcoming that challenge and creating positive self-talk will create a better version of you! First impressions are vital. You only get one chance to make a first impression – make it count. Subscribe, Review and Share so that others may learn, too. Follow me, your host, Emily Jaenson on https://www.instagram.com/emilyjaenson/ or visit my website to subscribe to my email list at www.emilyjaenson.com

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Warner Huh to discuss updates on HPV vaccination & guidelines. Warner K. Huh, MD is Professor, Vice Chair of Gynecology, Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and the Margaret Cameron Spain Endowed Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Professor in the Department of Surgery, and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology in the UAB School of Public Health, and Senior Medical Officer and Senior Scientist in the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research interests include screening and prevention of HPV related diseases as well as novel immunotherapeutic approaches for pre-invasive disease of the cervix as well as cervical cancer. He serves as co-PI of the Johns Hopkins-UAB-University of Colorado Cervical Cancer Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) program. He is on the steering committee for the ASCCP treatment guidelines and was co-chair of the ASCCP colposcopy standards effort.

Tips for health like Humming to make you less stressed with Dr. Ryan McWhorter Dr. McWhorter is the owner of Alabama Functional Medicine in Montgomery, Ala. After graduating with honors from Auburn University at Montgomery, he received his medical education at the University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham (UAB), graduating in [...]

Dr. LaTonya Barnes leads as an independent national educational consultant, focusing on influencing positive educational change and improving student achievement. LaTonya is an educator, speaker, and professional educational consultant who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building within educational settings. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications (2004), Master of Arts in Education (2010), and Doctor of Philosophy in Education (2017) degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. LaTonya Barnes is also a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), holding an Early Childhood Generalist certificate (2014) with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). During her professional career, Dr. Barnes has served as an early childhood, elementary, and middle school teacher, curriculum coach, as well as a testing and assessment coordinator with Birmingham City Schools in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Barnes has also served as the Alabama Site Director of the Network to Transform Teaching (NT3) with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Under her NT3 leadership, Alabama experienced a 300% increase in the number of educators pursuing National Board certification, resulting in the ranking of Alabama as 10th in the nation for the number of NBCTs and National Board candidates during 2017-2018. Dr. Barnes has facilitated countless, engaging professional learning opportunities, throughout the nation, focused on the improvement of teaching and learning. She has created College and Career Readiness (CCRS) lesson plans for Alabama's early childhood educators for Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) and has served as a grant proposal evaluator for the Alabama First-Class Pre-K Grant. LaTonya is an active member of several professional organizations, including serving as a founding member of the Alabama Alliance of Black School Educators (AL-ABSE) and the National Board Network of Accomplished Minoritized Educators (NB-NAME). Dr. Barnes is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). She believes that all students, no matter the zip code, deserve an accomplished teacher. Dr. Barnes has received many awards, including receiving the 2016 Outstanding Service Award from Alabama State University – Central Alabama Regional Education Inservice Center and earning the distinguishment of 2015 Educator of the Year from Junior Achievement of Alabama. She was also appointed as the 2015 Young Professional Advisory Member from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). LaTonya is a proud product of Selma City Schools, located in the historic Selma, Alabama. She enjoys teaching Sunday School at a local nursing home, mentoring students and educators, researching, reading, as well as vacationing with family.

Dr. Chastity Bradford completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College (an HBCU) earning a B.S. in Biology. While there she was a Microbiology Scholar, received a Howard Hughes Fellowship (Loyola University, Chicago, IL), and made Spelman College's Honor Society as well as the Dean's List. Chastity started her graduate studies in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Her research area focused on Cardiovascular Physiology in Dr. Pamela A. Lucchesi's Lab. Her dissertation work focused on The Role of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Extracellular Matrix Remodeling During the Progression of Hypertension and the Development of Cardiac Fibrosis Currently, Dr. Bradford is an Associate Professor of Biology in the College of Arts and Science at Tuskegee University (an HBCU). As the Principal Investigator of her own lab, the Bradford Lab, she uses hemodynamic, molecular, biochemical, and immunohistological analyses to determine if ACE2 overexpression prevents Angiotensin-II induced HTN and rescues Pulmonary Hypertension. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kristin and Dr. Feldman discuss MBI (Munchausen by Internet) including 2 cases shared on this podcast. Marc D. Feldman, M.D. is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Psychology, the University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, he is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in the professional literature. Dr. Feldman is an international expert in factitious disorder, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering, and his credits include the following five books: Feldman MD, Yates GP. Dying to Be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception. New York: Routledge; Dutch edition published by Boom Uitgevers, The NetherlandsFeldman MD, Ford CV. Patient or Pretender: Inside the Strange World of Factitious Disorders, New York: John Wiley & Sons; paperback edition; Dutch edition published by Uigetgeverij Wreldbibliotheek bv, The Netherlands; Farsi edition published as Bimar ya bimarnama, published by Nashre Paykan, Tehran, Iran; Japanese edition published by Hara-Shobo Company, JapanFeldman MD, Eisendrath SJ (eds). The Spectrum of Factitious Disorders, Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc.Feldman MD, Feldman JM. Stranger Than Fiction: When Our Minds Betray Us, Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc.Feldman MD. Playing Sick: Untangling the Web of Factitious Disorder, Munchausen Syndrome, Munchausen by Proxy, and Malingering, New York: Routledge Press; German edition (Wenn Menschenkrank spielen) published by Verlag Ernst Reinhardt GmbhDr. Feldman’s work has been the subject of stories in more than 200 magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and USA Today. Among Dr. Feldman’s television and radio appearances are Good Morning America, Larry King, Dateline, 20/20, ABC World News Tonight, Court TV, CNN, Discovery Health, MSNBC Nightly News, Fox News, CBC News, CBS News, Donahue, Dr. Phil, HBO, and National Public Radio. He is listed in The Best Doctors in America. He is an Honors graduate of Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School, and the psychiatric residency at Duke University Medical Center, where he later joined the faculty. He was formerly Vice Chair and Medical Director in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and has served as Regional Medical Director of United Behavioral Health, Inc., a managed care company. Dr. Feldman is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is a member of the workgroups for the revisions of the factitious disorder diagnoses for the upcoming DSM-5-TR and ICD-11. www.munchausen.com

Marjorie Lee White and Andres Viles, an Emergency Physician and Emergency Nurse from the University of Alabama-Birmingham join us to discuss how their organization has worked to integrate simulation into the health system at every level and in every program. The story begins when the simulation program was put in charge of the response to the 2017 Ebola outbreak. Now people say “we need to simulate first” when new issues emerge. We discuss how the simulated run-through of complex plans can show the flaws in systems before they can potentially harm patients. We also talk about how preparing for Ebola management through simulation gave expertise in donning and doffing and other PPE measures, including the technique of creating a remote doffing expert who helps tired providers stay safe at the end of procedures. Andres Viles is a Simulation Coordinator, Senior and Director of Immersive Simulation in the Office of Inter-professional Simulation for Innovative Clinical Practice at UAB in Birmingham. He also holds the title of Training Coordinator for the UAB Serious Infectious Disease (SID) Team. Marjorie Lee White MD, MPPM, MA serves as Vice President for Clinical Simulation UAB Health System, the Director of the Office of Interprofessional Simulation for Innovative Clinical Practice within the Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and Assistant Dean for Clinical Simulation for UAB School of Medicine. She is professor in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Education in the School of Medicine and the Department of Health Services Administration in the School of Health Professions and practices clinically in the emergency department at Children's of Alabama. Learn more at www.harvardmedsim.org.

What's the role of geriatrics and palliative care in the care of individuals with COPD? We talk this week with Anand Iyer, the lead author of this weeks JAMA IM article on this subject. It's a little off from our ongoing COVID topics, but given that his along with his co-authors (Randy Curtis and Diane Meier) JAMA IM piece just got published, we figured now is the right time to highlight #PalliPulm. What is #PallPulm? #PalliPulm is something that Anand Iyer founded, and is an online community of clinicians, investigators, patients, and others interested in the intersection of palliative care and geriatrics. Anand is also an Assistant Professor in Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and faculty at the Center for Palliative and Supportive Care at UAB. Anands research on this subject has shown a lot of things, including that COPD patients are often referred too late to palliative care and hospice, pulmonologists often equate hospice with palliative care, there is high symptom and emotional needs in COPD patients, and that patients and family members feel palliative care should be integrated early on in the care of COPD. Links to the following articles can be found on this blog post at https://www.geripal.org/2020/04/integration-of-geriatrics-and-palliaitve-care-in-COPD.html: - A Qualitative Study of Pulmonary and Palliative Care Clinician Perspectives on Early Palliative Care in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - A Formative Evaluation of Patient and Family Caregiver Perspectives on Early Palliative Care in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease across Disease Severity - End-of-Life Spending and Healthcare Utilization Among Older Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease We also talk about this podcast with David Currow on the use of opioids in dypsnea: -Opioids for Breathlessness: A Podcast with David Currow So take a listen and join the conversation at #PalliPulm! by: @ewidera

Ira Pastor, ideaXme life sciences ambassador, interviews Dr. Randy Cron, MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the Arthritis Foundation, Alabama chapter endowed chair in Pediatric Rheumatology. Ira Pastor Comments: As we are a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a medical term we’ve been hearing mentioned quite a bit it in the press in terms of the pathophysiology of the infection, is that of Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) or Cytokine Storm Syndrome (CSS) is a form of systemic hyper-inflammatory response that can be triggered by a variety of factors such as infections, as well as certain drugs. CRS / CSS occurs when large numbers of white blood cells are activated and release inflammatory cytokines (which are a broad category of proteins important in cell signalling) which in turn activate yet more white blood cells, and the cycle repeats in a very dangerous and deadly cascade which can harm and kill patients via systemic hyper-inflammation, hypotensive shock, and multi-organ failure. Just a few months ago, the Springer publishing organization released a text entitled "Cytokine Storm Syndrome" - a first of its kind book to addresses all aspects of this unique disorder, from genetics, pathophysiology, and ongoing research related to clinical presentations, risk factors, and treatment. Dr. Randy Cron: Today we are joined by one of the co-authors of this book, Dr. Randy Q. Cron, MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the Arthritis Foundation, Alabama chapter endowed chair in Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Cron is also the Director of the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology and the Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship program at Children's of Alabama, a private not-for-profit, which provides specialized medical care for ill and injured children, and is ranked among the best pediatric medical centers in the U.S. Dr. Cron received his medical degree from UCLA and a doctorate in Immunology from the University of Chicago, with Pediatric residency training at Stanford Children’s Hospital in California and Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship training at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Cron is board-certified in Pediatric Rheumatology, is the past president of the Alabama Society for Rheumatic Diseases, and a member of American Academy of Pediatrics, Society for Pediatric Research, American Association of Immunologists, American College of Rheumatology and numerous other professional organizations. His major research interests include: dysregulation of CD154 protein that is primarily expressed on activated T cells in systemic lupus erythematosus; CD4 T cell host factor regulation of HIV-1 LTR transcriptional activity and latency; genetic mutations leading to defective lymphocyte cytolytic activity; diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint arthritis in childhood arthritides, and the diagnosis and treatment of Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS), a severe, potentially life-threatening, complication of several chronic rheumatic diseases of childhood, and a component of the umbrella of conditions that make up CRS/CSS. On this episode we will hear from Dr. Cron about: His background: he developed an interest in pediatric medicine, immunology, and the very specialized pathology of CRS/CSS. An overview of CRS/CSS and conditions under the CRS/CSS umbrella including Macrophage Activation Syndrome and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. Treatment modalities for CRS/CSS. The connection between CSS and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS); a type of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, and responsible for many deaths in COVID-19 patients. His views on the use of the lupus drug Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients. Credits: Ira Pastor interview video, text, and audio. Follow Ira Pastor on Twitter: @IraSamuelPastor Follow ideaXme on Twitter: @ideaxm On Instagram: @ideaxme Find ideaXme across the internet including on iTunes, SoundCloud, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, I Heart Radio, YouTube, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Our mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

Betty M Booker completed her undergraduate studies at Grambling State University (an HBCU) in 2003, earning a B.S. in Biology while completing three internships with the USDA, Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel Cancer Center), and Johns Hopkins University (Bayview Medical Center). In 2010, Betty started her graduate studies in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) (in Dr. Patrick Higgins Lab). Her dissertation work focused on DNA structure and topology during replication and analysis of topoisomerases and chromosome structure in Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium using Lambda Red Recombineering. Currently, Dr. Booker is a Senior Scientist in the New Technology Group (Research & Development) at Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), an RNA in situ biotechnology company in Fremont, CA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

David B. Allison is the current dean, distinguished professor, and provost professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington. Prior to Indiana University, Allison was a distinguished professor, Quetelet Endowed Professor, and director of the NIH-funded Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Allison has published more than 500 scientific papers with research interests including obesity and nutrition, quantitative genetics, clinical trials, statistical and research methodology, and research rigor and integrity.

I am very excited about having today's guest on Hypertension Resistant To Treatment. Dr. Judd is an Associated Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He is the Associate Program Director for the Nephrology Fellowship at UAB and the Co-module director for the renal module at UAB's School of Medicine. He has research interests in delaying the progression of chronic kidney disease and the treatment of difficult-to-control hypertension. He was a writing member for the American Heart Association's scientific statement on resistant hypertension in 2018. He sees patients in a hypertension clinic at UAB.Dr. Judd will talk about resistant hypertension: What it is, how it is treated, associated risk factors, how to prevent it, and he will give a couple of patient examples of resistant hypertension and more.Ready, let’s do this!For more help to reduce your blood pressure, go to hypertensiontesistantotreatment.comAbout the host: Dr. Tonya is a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where she holds various positions. She spent the past decade studying home blood pressure monitoring and tracking, medication adherence, readiness, and confidence to change lifestyle behaviors. She is the author of six first-authored publications in scientific journals. She has collaborated with her colleagues on three published studies with the finding from the landmark Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention (SPRINT) Trial. You can read her peer-reviewed research studies at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=TONYA+BREAUX-SHROPSHIRE.About the podcast: Dr. Tonya has created this blog and podcast for everyday people to learn what everybody ought to know about hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading cause of stroke, kidney failure, heart attack, congestive heart failure, and other poor cardiovascular outcomes. Before you can take control of your health and health care costs, you have to invest your time in learning what you ought to know about hypertension. Hit the subscribe button to get upcoming episodes immediately when released. Share Hypertension Resistant to Treatment blog and podcast with any one person who would benefit from it.What else do you want to know about hypertension? What should Dr. Tonya talk about next? Please let her know in the comments below. If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star rating and leave a short review below.Voiceover Intro and soon to be outro done by Mr. Willie Breaux, Jr.Song: Forget Your Feet; Artist: Tayler Watts; Licensed to YouTube by Epidemic Sound; Epidemic Sound PublishingDisclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. It is for educational purposes only and was not intended to replace medical advice. Dr. Tonya has provided this content based on her research training and clinical and research knowledge. Consult your health care provider for medical advice and treatment and before starting any nutritional supplements or lifestyle practice.

This week on the Faculty Factory podcast is an interview with David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE. Dr. Rogers is a professor in the Departments of Surgery, Medical Education and Pediatrics, and the Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development in the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He has also recently been named Chief Wellness Officer at the UAB School of Medicine.  To learn more visit FacultyFactory.org. 

"Rare is not rare" - Swapna Kakani Swapna Kakani (@swapnaspeaks) is a professional keynote speaker and advocate in the area of healthcare delivery and the patient experience. Her inspirational life story, of being born with Short Bowel Syndrome, requiring IV nutrition through a central venous catheter for 29 years and counting, nutrition through a feeding tube for 20 years, and enduring 65 surgeries including a small intestine transplant. Her story shows audiences her individual resilience and self-determination in the face of constant difficulties, as well as the impact of her healthcare advocacy across disciplines. Swapna through her platform, Swapna Speaks, has given several presentations across the U.S. through medical conferences, hospitals, medical schools/residencies, graduation ceremonies, and corporate events, including giving a TEDx talk, performing live for The Moth, and speaking for Fortune 500 companies and Pharmaceutical companies. Swapna, in addition does healthcare advocacy work both at the federal and state level for the Short Bowel Syndrome/Intestinal Failure and broader rare disease community. She has been part of various projects to improve care and maintenance of central venous access devices (CVAD) and part of regulation changes to improve the patient experience of IV nutrition consumers.  In 2017, Swapna worked in Washington D.C. for the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) researching federal and state health policies and advocating on Capitol Hill to ultimately expand care for individuals with rare diseases. Also, in 2017, back in Alabama, Swapna noticing a disconnect in her home state in regard to rare disease care, and created Alabama Rare. It is a grassroots coalition to unite the state around the rare disease population. It acts to bring support for individuals & families, educate the broader community, bring awareness to the population’s needs, and advocate for necessary change.    Swapna, originally from Huntsville, AL, received her bachelors in Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2013 and is currently back at UAB working on her Masters in Public Health.  * * * Show Notes:  Ted Talk: How I Found My Purpose In My Disease  Book Suggestions: Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Others Suggestions: Toastmasters 

Dr. Victor Sung, a native of Houston, TX, graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in music in 2001. He received his medical degree from UT-Southwestern in Dallas in 2005. He completed residency training in neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2009, during which time he was elected to membership of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Argus Award for Best Neurology Resident. He currently serves as Director of the UAB / HDSA Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence, serving more than 200 HD patients across the southeast.  The UAB COE was awarded the HDSA Excellence in Clinical Care Award in 2017.  Dr. Sung was awarded the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2018. Dr. Sung has been honored to serve on the HDSA Board of Trustees since 2017.

The writers of the 2018 Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) sat down with Anne Markham Bailey to talk about writing, to explore their lives as writers, why they write, what challenges they face, what they are reading and their plans for the future.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Twaina Harris, Campus Director of the Career Pathways Initiative and Director of Academic Advising at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Claflin University. Twaina is from Orangeburg, South Carolina, and she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from South Carolina State University. She earned a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Upon completion of her Master's degree, she was employed by UAB as a professional academic advisor in the Division of General Studies. After serving several years as an academic advisor at UAB, she relocated to Columbus, Ohio and served as Admissions Manager for the College of Optometry and chair of the Diversity Committee for the health sciences (including the health professions) at Ohio State University. In 2014, she earned her Doctor of Education degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. The primary focus of her dissertation was academic advising at HBCUs. She has been employed at Claflin University for 14 years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

September is National Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Dr. Kim Whelan talks about the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, and its impact on patient care in the state of Alabama and across the country. Together, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Children's of Alabama are one of only 19 sites nationwide to participate in the Children's Oncology Group phase one and two consortium which allows our families to have access to the newest drugs and promising clinical trials without having to travel out of state. Each year, more than 1,500 children come to our center for care, and more than 300 dedicated pediatric healthcare professionals provide exceptional patient care, education and research. We are committed to finding a cure for all children – down the street and around the world.

This episode is the second part of a two part series that focuses on NCPHAD: Building Healthy Communities, which is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disabilities. NCPHAD has a multitude of resources for all types of adapted physical activity professionals, including APE teachers. For this episode we were able to do a in-person interview with two staff members at NCPHAD. The two interviewees were Dr. Jim Rimmer, a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the director of the UAB-Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative and Director of NCPHAD; and Alex Martinez, the Expert Inclusion Specialist for NCPHAD. My hopes from this episode are to share resources from NCPHAD to my listeners/readers, please go to their website to see all of the resources that they offer! This episode focuses specifically on (a) whether people with disabilities can be healthy, (b) archiving adaptions in our field (grades), and (c) how we can use research in our field and how we can help researchers.

This episode specifically focused on NCPHAD: Building Healthy Communities, which is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disabilities. NCPHAD has a multitude of resources for all types of adapted physical activity professionals, including APE teachers. For this episode we were able to do a in-person interview with two staff members at NCPHAD. The two interviewees were Dr. Jim Rimmer, a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the director of the UAB-Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative and Director of NCPHAD; and Alex Martinez, the Expert Inclusion Specialist for NCPHAD. My hopes from this episode are to share resources from NCPHAD to my listeners/readers, please go to their website to see all of the resources that they offer! This podcast is part one of a two part episode. Part one focuses specifically on (a) what NCPHAD is and how it came to be, (b) how to navigate their website, and (c) some of the different resources they have available and how they developed them.

Dr. Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, a Board Certified Periodontist, is the Owner and CEO of Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. located in Cullman, AL.  She earned her DMD at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2007 and received her certification in Periodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2010.  She serves as a faculty member for the Pikos Institute, was the General Chair for the 2017 Gulf Coast Dental Conference and is the 2017-2018 Chair of the Leadership Council for the UAB School of Dentistry. Dr. Doobrow is on the Executive Council and serves as the Corporate Advisory Chair for the Southern Academy of Periodontology and sits on several committees for the American Academy of Periodontology.  She holds Past-President positions in the Alabama Society of Periodontists and the Wilson Chenault Dental Study Club.  In 2012, Dr. Doobrow was recognized as one of the University of Georgia's (UGA) prestigious 40 Under 40. Most recently, Dr. Doobrow was selected as one of the Top 10 Young Educators in America for 2017 by The Seattle Study Club, was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists as well as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.  She was also awarded the UAB School of Dentistry Outstanding Young Alumnus Award and was featured on Lifetime Network’s “The Balancing Act.” She has published articles in Compendium, Implant Dentistry, DentistryIQ, Surgical Restorative Resource and Perio-Implant Advisory, and lectures extensively throughout the United States on dental implants and periodontal regenerative therapies. Dr. Doobrow’s office hosts an annual dental symposium in Cullman, AL with 1,000 attendees in 2016.   www.perioimplantinc.com

During the month of February, we celebrate Heart Month at Children’s of Alabama by highlighting advancements in care and technology at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center of Alabama. This partnership between Children’s and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) brings together more than 250 team members who focus solely on the care of children with heart disease. From the time a baby is diagnosed, even before birth, a plan for that child’s care is developed. As Division Director of Pediatric Cardiology, Dr. Yung Lau and his team follow patients from birth until the transition to adult care. Recent partnerships and advancements in technology help to save lives in schools, monitor patients from afar and operate using less-invasive techniques.

When the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) implemented SelectSuite — the applicant tracking system from PeopleAdmin — the faculty affairs team knew gaining faculty buy-in would be a challenge. Listen to key advice Janice Ward, faculty affairs manager at UAB, offered during her presentation at PeopleConnect, PeopleAdmin’s annual user conference, on how she overcame this challenge.

Ephesians 1:15-23; Adam Venable, RUF Campus Pastor at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Dr. Ntounis is a dual specialist in the field of Prosthodontics and Periodontology. He received his DDS from the University of Athens Dental School in Athens, Greece in 2005. He went on to complete a Prosthodontics residency and a Masters Degree form the same institution (2006-2009).   Dr. Ntounis completed his Periodontics residency in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Hospital (2010-2013). He achieved board certification from the American Board of Periodontology in 2014.   Dr. Ntounis has published over a dozen peer-reviewed papers on the field of implant dentistry and tissue engineering. He has served as an Assistant Professor the University of Louisville and currently maintains a private practice limited to periodontics and Implant dentistry and lectures nationally and internationally. His practice “Synergy Periodontics and Dental Implants” is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he practices with his wife Dr. Pitman.   www.PerioSynergy.com

Overview: Lanny Floyd is an expert in electrical safety and understands how to lead organizations in order to drive dramatic change. He has spent his career working to protect employees from electrical hazards and he provides some outstanding leadership lessons for organizational change, even for those who don’t work in or around electrical hazards. Lanny’s story is inspirational!  Lanny’s Biography: Landis “Lanny” Floyd II received his BSEE from VA Tech in 1973. His 45+ year career with DuPont focused on electrical safety in the construction, operation and maintenance of DuPont facilities worldwide. His responsibilities included improving management systems, competency renewal, work practices, and the application of technologies critical to electrical safety performance in all DuPont operations. He is an adjunct faculty member in the graduate school of Advanced Safety Engineering and Management (ASEM) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). At UAB, he teaches Prevention through Design, Engineering Ethics. He also teaches Electrical Systems Safety which he developed for the ASEM curriculum. He is an IEEE Life Fellow, a professional member of American Society of Safety Engineers, a Certified Safety Professional, a Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional, a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional, a Certified Reliability Leader and a registered professional engineer in Delaware. He established Electrical Safety Group, Inc. in 2001 to provide expert consulting services in electrical safety matters.  Show Notes:  Lanny and his team built a case around the need to change fundamentally how electrical safety was managed. The level of acceptable risk was way too high compared to how safety was managed in other areas. He started a quest to reduce the risk to people and advance the practice of electrical safety. In the last 20 years of his 45 years with DuPont he was able to reduce the number of electrical fatalities to zero. He and his team were able to achieve breakthrough performance in managing the risk with electrical energy contact and sustain that for 25 years. However, he is not satisfied with this number because there are still electrical fatalities around the world and he sees a global trend of increasing electrical fatalities. Lanny uses the concept of flying to the moon and how humankind achieved what seemed impossible. He describes the importance of stretching the capability of how we currently think and looking beyond the artificial barriers, what we perceive to be real barriers and think about things differently. This type of thinking may be used to help us work towards greater goals. It is extremely important to help instill a level of curiosity in others as we teach. Expanding the ability to think critically about what is possible is an extremely important skill for leaders as they lead others. As leaders, it is extremely important to help develop other leaders and improve the way leaders think about problems and how they engage others about thinking differently. Pushing beyond what we think is possible is important. We need to think beyond basic compliance and work towards achieving excellence. Compliance is important, but will only take us so far in terms of organizational performance. The analogy of heroes in history who have changed the world comes to mind, such as Thomas Edison, Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Michael Jordan, The Beatles, and Hank Aaron. These were all people who pushed the boundaries. They didn’t get to where they were by seeking average compliance. They “kicked the boxes,” sought excellence and opened the way for people to come behind them. Just like those heroes, leaders need to build the case for being excellent, not just average. Sign up for our Newsletter here, or go to: www.v-speedsafety.com/email-subscription Time-Stamped Show Notes: 0:38-Randy introduces Lanny Floyd and describes who he is, including reading his formal biography. 2:24- Randy asks Lanny, “Okay, we’ve heard your formal bio, but tell us what makes you tick, what motivates you, what inspires you, or generally why you do what you do?” 3:08-Lanny describes tragic accidents involving electrical energy and tells some deep engaging stories about electrical safety accidents and how it shaped his goals for safety leadership and protecting people in the workplace. 8:12-Randy talks about the dangers of letting our guard down in industry when we achieve outstanding performance and asks Lanny for his perspective. 10:50-Randy quotes Mark Twain, “You can’t see with your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” 11:30-Randy describes Crew Resource Management training and the benefits. 12:47-Randy asks Lanny about his current projects and work since leaving DuPont and Lanny describes how he created an online masters level course on electrical safety and his work with IEEE. 15:30-Lanny talks about the importance of instilling a level of curiosity and expanding the ability to think critically about what is possible. 19:18-Randy asks Lanny, “If you could be granted one wish for leadership or organizational change/development what would it be?” Resources: Book Recommendation: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. Contact: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hlandisfloyd

Kathleen Hamrick / Innovation Depot and UAB Hamrick is an Alabama native and serves Innovation Depot and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as Director of the Innovation Lab (UAB iLab) at Innovation Depot. In the UAB iLab, Hamrick has played an integral role in the sourcing of seed investment for two student-led startups […] The post Kathleen Hamrick with Innovation Depot and UAB, Justin Smith with Sertaware, John Peinhardt and Katie Johnson with Directorpoint, Matt Landers with Platypi, and Tommy Cox with Advanced Systems Unlimited appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jenny Carr joined Courage Beyond soon after its inception in 2007. In her first role with the organization she personally interviewed hundreds of veterans, service members, family members and experts ranging from the Korean War to the present day conflicts. Currently, she oversees Courage Beyond’s online psychoeducational and support groups, in-person support groups, adaptive retreats and counseling services. Jenny has worked and published with Dr. Edward Taub and Dr. Gitendra Uswatte at their Constraint-Induced Therapy (CIT) Clinic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to develop real-world measures of physical rehabilitation techniques for both adults and children. She holds a BA in philosophy from Birmingham-Southern College and a BS in psychology from UAB. Jenny lives in Nashville, TN with her husband Kevin and her large, lovable dog Bert.Show Notes at http://veteranpodcast.com/014

BSP 113 features highlights and excerpts from the event "Neuroplasticity and Healing," which was held at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) on October 25, 2014. The event featured His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and neuroscientists Norman Doidge, Michael Merzenich, and Edward Taub. Please vist http://brainsciencepodcast.com for complete show notes and episode transcripts. Send feedback to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com.

Virginia Sparks Volker was born in Jasper, Alabama in 1940. An instructor of Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) since 1967, Volker has degrees from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and Harvard University. Actively involved in the Unitarian church and in many community organizations, Volker also directs an annual summer intensive course on the Civil Rights Movement. As a college student in the early 1960s, Volker participated in inter-racial discussion and social groups with students from Stillman College. Because such activities were illegal, Volker and her friends were strongly encouraged by university administrators to cease participation. However, even after she enrolled in graduate school at UAB, she continued to cross boundaries and participate in groups such as the Alabama Council on Human Relations and Friendship in Action. Listen to Virginia Volker explain how she and other White students came to socialize with Black college students in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1960 and '61.