UAB O'Neal Cancer Center

05/05/2026

The UAB O’Neal Cancer Center is pleased to announce the latest O’Neal Invests grant awards. In this cycle, three grants received the award, including two funded by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) and by the Children’s of Alabama Hope Fund, respectively.

Lewis Shi, M.D., Ph.D., of the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology received an O’Neal Invests pre-R01 grant.

Through funding generously provided by the BCRFA, Alexa Mattheyses, Ph.D., received funding for her catalyst grant. The BCRFA is a non-profit organization providing support to breast cancer awareness and research across the state of Alabama.

Furthermore, through funding from the Children’s of Alabama Hope Fund, Elizabeth Beierle, M.D., and Jamie Aye, M.D., received an O'Neal Invests grant catalyst. The Children’s of Alabama Hope Fund was established by the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Cancer Research Center of Alabama with the goal of promoting research in the field of pediatric medicine.

O’Neal Invests grants fund UAB investigators initiating new cancer-related projects to do key preliminary work to enable competitive extramural applications. Learn more about these research projects and O'Neal Invests on our blog, at https://www.onealcanceruab.org/news-and-events/news/spring-2026-oneal-invests-awardees/

05/01/2026

“Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation can be curative for many patients, but one of the biggest limitations has always been timely donor availability,” said Omer Jamy, MBBS, UAB O’Neal Cancer Center. “This innovative approach allows us to move forward when living-donor options are unavailable, saving critical time for patients with urgent needs.”

Read more about Alabama’s first deceased donor bone marrow transplant at this link:

UAB physician performs Alabama’s first deceased donor bone marrow transplant

04/29/2026

We want to extend our gratitude to the many sponsors and supporters whose commitment to the O'Neal Cancer Center's fight for a future without cancer made this year's possible.

💚 Thank you for making this year’s Palate & Palette a night to remember! 💚

04/28/2026

RISE sends a heartfelt THANK YOU to the following sponsors who helped us reach $217,332 for the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program at UAB’s O’Neal Cancer Center!

04/24/2026

The UAB O’Neal Cancer Center Board of Advisors’ Patient and Family Services Committee and center director Barry Sleckman, M.D., Ph.D., recently spent a heartwarming evening at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, with a cookout and musical entertainment for patients and families staying during their cancer treatment. It was a special night filled with compassion, community, and meaningful connection. A special thank you to our talented musicians, Mark Taylor and Hiller Burton (daughter of Barbara Burton), for filling the room with music and joy. Together, moments like these remind us that healing includes kindness, fellowship, and support every step of the way.

04/24/2026

Palate & Palette is on-going! With seven incredible chefs and seven talented artists, this is one evening you don’t want to miss. Tickets are available at the door!

04/23/2026

🎉 It's April 23 – and that means tonight's the night! 🎉

Join us at the Fennec for Palate & Palette for the hottest event of the spring, featuring live art and live painting all in the name of raising funding for cutting edge cancer research at the UAB O'Neal Cancer Center! 🩺

Time is running out to secure a spot, so grab a ticket now to join the party! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit go.uab.edu/palateandpalette!

04/22/2026

To improve service and better meet demand, the UAB O’Neal Cancer Center began expanding our Acton Road clinic in March. The project should be completed by fall 2026.

The renovation will double capacity by adding seven new exam rooms, allowing more patients to receive timely, compassionate care close to home. It will also enable staff to deliver more efficient and personalized service.
This growth reflects our larger commitment to improving convenience and access to cancer services for the community. Patients will enjoy greater scheduling flexibility, fewer treatment delays, and better support for complex diagnoses. By investing in this facility, we hope to strengthen the role of our Acton Road clinic as a regional destination for high-quality oncology care.


Located just off Interstate 459, between Hoover and Vestavia Hills, this location brings leading-edge cancer care to Birmingham’s over-the-mountain communities and areas south of town, from the same providers that staff the UAB O’Neal Cancer Center downtown.

04/22/2026

We're celebrating Administrative Professionals Day at UAB Medicine! This day is dedicated to all of our secretaries and administrative professionals to recognize their valuable contributions to our organization. Thank you for all you do! 💚

04/22/2026

🎨 🥘 It's almost here – Palate & Palette is tomorrow! Tickets are expected to sell out, so make sure you have yours today! 🎟️ 🎉

Join us for Palate & Palette Thursday, April 23, at The Fennec! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit go.uab.edu/palateandpalette

04/21/2026

BCRFA Celebrates 30 Years, Reflects on Supportive Relationship with UAB

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA), originally founded by Bruce Sokol and Dolly O'Neal, turns thirty this year. In this article published by SoulGrown, Sokol and UAB Chair for the Department of Genetics, Anindya Dutta, Ph.D., reflect on the organization's growth and long-standing collaboration with UAB.

Read the full article from SoulGrown

Learn how BCRFA has evolved over 30 years to support breast cancer research and empower families in Alabama since 1996.