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790 McCallum Building 1918 University Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35294-0005 |
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Phone: (205) 934-7210 |
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Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center |
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Graduate and Postdoctoral Training Opportunities at UAB Opportunities for training have increased steadily at UAB over the past five years, trans-institutional dialogue and collaborations have expanded, funding for integration between basic and clinical investigators has been enhanced, and external grants for junior investigators have grown as well (e.g., K awards have increased from 27 to 51 in the past five years). Graduate and Fellowship trainees come to Birmingham from throughout the national and international scientific community, and participate in a research environment that emphasizes dedicated mentorship, rigorous training, and interdisciplinary innovation. A full curriculum in both Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB) and a parallel curriculum in Integrative Biomedical Sciences (IBS) are available to graduate students and research fellows on our campus. Special emphasis has been placed on programs concerning patient-oriented |
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at UAB. The award is presented in Birmingham. On February 19, 2008, the Tulcin Award was presented to Pamela B. Davis, M.D., Ph.D., Dean and Vice-President for Medical Affairs, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. As part of the Tulcin Award ceremony, a dinner is held in the recipientˇ¦s honor and a symposium presentation made by the awardee the next morning (typical attendance, several hundred scientists and clinicians). Click here for a list of past recipients. |
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research (including translational science rotations offered through the UAB CTSA), bioinformatics, integration of basic science with human disease, and didactic training in the ethical conduct of scientific research.
Cystic Fibrosis Seminar Series Within the seminar series, respected scientists visit the UAB campus to present basic research relevant to CF (e.g., crossing the disciplines of cell biology, pathogenesis, and clinical translation). For examples of recent presentations, click here.
Cystic Fibrosis Workshop Series For examples of recent interdisciplinary workshop presentations, click here. For a schedule of upcoming workshops, you can visit the calendar of events.
Doris F. Tulcin Award for Excellence in Cystic Fibrosis Research In recognition of Doris Tulcinˇ¦s leadership and outstanding contributions to CF research throughout the country, the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama established the Doris F. Tulcin Research Award. The Award is presented to scientists who have made significant contributions to CF research. Selection is made at the discretion of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Bethesda, but funded entirely through an endowment established |
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