UAB Pathology

UAB Pathology We’re advancing pathology through clinical and translational research and shaping the future of treatment through precision medicine.

We're advancing pathology through clinical and translational research and shaping the future of treatment through precision medicine.

05/18/2026

Md Saimoon Rahman, a 3rd year graduate student in the laboratory of Adam R. Wende, Ph.D., a professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, was recently featured in the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center 'Get to Know' series. The series highlights dynamic researchers from across the center.

Read more about Rahman here: https://bit.ly/4duYd0x

05/14/2026

Andrea Comba, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Division of Neuropathology, was recently awarded an $800,000 2026 Breaking Barriers in Cancer Research grant by The V Foundation for Cancer Research for her project, titled, “Dissecting the Tumor-Brain Astrocyte Paracrine Crosstalk to Overcome Glioblastoma Progression”.

Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/4dbYtCZ

05/13/2026

Camilla Margaroli Bell, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, and Taru Dutt, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Division of Laboratory Medicine, recently received funding from Insmed for their project, titled, “Microbial determinants and host signatures enable early risk stratification in non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD)”.

The $246,000 grant will run for 18 months.

Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/3QXKAQd

05/09/2026

UAB Pathology is taking the global stage leading three major pathology organizations. Dr. Cristina Magi-Galluzzi as the president of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP), Dr. Greg Davis as the president of American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and Dr. Sam Borak as president of the Alabama Association of Pathologists (AAP).

Read more: https://bit.ly/4djt68p

05/04/2026

The UAB Department of Pathology is pleased to announce that Alireza Ghezavati, M.D., is joining the Division of Laboratory Medicine as an assistant professor, effective May 4.

Read about Dr. Ghezavati here: https://bit.ly/4nc3QW2

05/02/2026

Casey Weaver, M.D., Leonard H. Robinson Endowed Chair in Pathology and professor in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, was named Distinguished Professor in Pathology by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees on April 29. Congratulations, Dr. Weaver!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4t7twEC

04/30/2026

Md Saimoon Rahman, a 3rd year graduate student in the laboratory of Adam R. Wende, Ph.D., a professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, was selected for an oral abstract presentation, titled "Defining Common and Novel Roles of PGC-1 Family Members by Transcriptomic Analysis of Knockouts in Murine Skeletal Muscle" at the 17th Annual Boshell Diabetes Research Day at Auburn University on April 17th.

Read more about Boshell Research Day here: https://bit.ly/42Eb8Z4

04/29/2026

Two faculty members in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Natalie Gassman, Ph.D., and Dario Vitturi, Ph.D., are recipients of the UAB Presidential Bridge Funding Award.

This program aims to sustain research continuity, retain talent, and provide strategic support to faculty during transitions in federal funding cycles, administrative delays, or evolving research priorities.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4tONPrK

04/28/2026

Paul Benson, M.D., Autopsy Section Head and professor in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Nicholas Eisele, D.O., PGY2, Chief Resident of Education and Outreach, were recipients of the 2026 pilot award from the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health.

The study, titled “A UAB-AHRI Artificial Intelligence Program for Discovery of Novel Tuberculosis Pathology in Human Tissue” was done in collaboration with principal investigator Adrie JC Steyn, Ph.D., in the UAB Department of Microbiology.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cztq3C

04/25/2026

This week is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, as designated by ! At , we have more than 37 independent labs with more than 550 personnel performing over 10 million tests and procedures per year. Thank you, lab staff! We couldn't do it without you!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vQPcaB

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our fantastic staff members in the Department of Pathology! This group gathered today for the fourth annual Staff Retreat. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sUYmjN

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