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Alabama Summit on Addiction and Pain 2026

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, Birmingham, AL

Register here for the Alabama Summit on Addiction and Pain 2026. It will be held on November 2-3, 2026 in at the Marnix E. Heersink Insitute for Biomedical Innovation Conference Center located in the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building. ALGEN 102 & Lobby. The registration deadline is extended to Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 5 PM. The program will feature oral presentations, poster presentations, updates on UAB CAPPI, UAB Institute for Human Rights (IHR), and Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC) activities and two Keynote Speaker presentations. An optional lunch session is sch…

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UAB's 42nd National Symposium for Healthcare Executives

12:00 AM

Grand Bohemian Hotel, Birmingham, AL

"The Healthcare Renaissance: Leading a New Era of Excellence Together" This year’s theme captures the transformative moment unfolding across the health care industry, emphasizing that we are in an era defined by rapid innovation, renewed focus on cross-disciplinary and cross-generational collaboration, and reimagined care delivery. The symposium will invite you to engage with each other as partners in leading towards a future where health care organizations are more resilient, human-centered, digitally empowered, and committed to excellence now and in the decades ahead.

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Southeastern Vision Research Conference

1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, Birmingham, AL

UAB is pleased to host the 5th biannual Southeastern Vision Research Conference, Nov. 9–10, 2026, bringing together vision scientists from Emory University, Vanderbilt University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. SEVRC celebrates excellence in vision science and fosters collaboration through talks and poster sessions spanning molecular research, disease, cognitive science, imaging and more. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE Friday, September 4, 2026 ACCOMMODATIONS Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB 808 20th Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 *must check out by 1:00 p.m. Residence Inn by…

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Dial Into Diabetes

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

UAB Hospital North Pavilion, Birmingham, AL

Diabetes affects millions of people across the country, with an estimated 40.1 million Americans living with diabetes and another 115.2 million adults living with prediabetes. On November 13, join UAB Employee Wellness for Dial into Diabetes. This inaugural event connects UAB employees, students and members of the community with resources that can support healthy blood sugar, nutrition, physical activity and weight health. Attendees can learn from community partners, explore available resources and sample diabetes-friendly recipes while supplies last. The event is held in recognition of Dia…

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Alabama One Health Symposium

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hotel At Auburn University Dixon Conference Center, Auburn, AL

Hosted in partnership with the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, and the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama One Health Symposium will bring together professionals, researchers, students, policymakers, and community leaders to explore the critical intersection of One Health and emergency preparedness. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative activities, participants will examine strategies to strengthen preparedness and response efforts while advancing a comprehensive One…

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2026 UAB Diabetes Research Day

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Marnix E. Heersink Conference Center, Birmingham, AL

UAB Diabetes Research Day will bring together experts from across the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC), UAB community, and Alabama to learn about the latest cutting-edge diabetes and metabolic disease research. Faculty, trainees, and students are invited to attend this lively day of learning and networking featuring keynote speakers Ralph A. DeFronzo, M.D., and Matt Might, Ph.D., oral presentations, and a research poster session. Lunch will be provided. Registration is free but required. Register by Nov. 7 to reserve your spot. Register for event.

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2026 UAB GIS Day: Academic Celebration

10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, Birmingham, AL

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) plays a pivotal role across teaching, research, business, and health, helping users understand and visualize complex relationships, identify patterns, and add valuable geographic context to multifaceted data types. By informing decisions, fostering innovation, and highlighting the connections between location, health, and the environment, GIS drives progress in every field. View the most up-to-date information about the day's events as new details are available. We hope to see you there! Note: You must scan a valid UAB ONE Card in the elevator to access…

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Global Wellness Fair

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Mervyn Sterne Library, Birmingham, AL

Celebrate International Education Week at UAB with the Global Wellness Fair! Join the Office of Global Engagement for an engaging campus event featuring tables hosted by student organizations, the UAB Career Center, and Wellness Promotion. Discover opportunities to get involved on campus, explore career resources, learn about wellness services, and connect with the diverse communities that make UAB special. All students are welcome to stop by, explore resources, and celebrate the importance of global education and connection!

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UAB Health and Extreme Weather Collaborative: Retreat 1

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, Birmingham, AL

Join researchers from across UAB for the first retreat of the UAB Health and Extreme Weather Collaborative, an interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing research at the intersection of health, climate, and extreme weather. This interactive working session will bring together faculty and researchers to form cross-school teams, explore five key research themes, and identify collaborative project opportunities. Participants will learn about available research resources, engage in facilitated breakout discussions, and help develop project concepts that will move forward between Retreat…

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2026 CAS Graduate Research Symposium

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

UAB National Alumni Society House, Birmingham, AL

Join CAS for its annual Graduate Research Symposium—a dynamic event where graduate students share their groundbreaking research. This symposium celebrates academic excellence and fosters collaboration among scholars, faculty and the wider university community. This year's guest speaker, Dr. Levon T. Esters, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Fox Graduate School at Pennsylvania State University, will present his lecture, "Beyond the Degree: Thriving in Graduate School and Preparing for What Comes Next". The deadline to register to present a poster and/or lightning talk is Su…

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Love Your Lungs

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

UAB Hospital North Pavilion, Birmingham, AL

Join UAB Employee Wellness for Love Your Lungs, the annual event that invites UAB employees, students and members of the community to learn more about the importance of lung health and resources available for those looking to quit. Stop by and snap a picture with the 17-foot Inflatable Lungs, win prizes on the Wheel of Wellness, and more. Love Your Lungs is held each November in recognition of Great American Smokeout, the American Cancer Society’s annual event encouraging tobacco users to make the third Thursday in November the day they start their journey toward a healthier, smoke-free lif…

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Fall 2026 EXPO

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

UAB National Alumni Society House, Birmingham, AL

The UAB Expo celebrates excellence in research, creative activity, and scholarship by showcasing the academic endeavors of undergraduate students. November 16: Abstracts dueNovember 30 - December 4: Online ExpoDecember 1: In-person Oral PresentationsSterne Library - Rooms 163 and 1748 a.m. - 1 p.m.December 3: In-Person Poster Presentations at Alumni House9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Session A11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Session B1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Session CFor more information, contact Gareth Jones ([email protected])

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2026 CAMBAC Research Symposium: Automated Intelligence and Clinical Informatics in Musculoskeletal Research

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Marnix E. Heersink Conference Center, Birmingham, AL

The UAB Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone, and Autoimmunity Center (CAMBAC) and P30 Center for Building and InnovatinG Digital heAlth Technology and Analytics (BIGDATA) will host a symposium bringing together clinicians, scientists, and data scientists to share cutting-edge findings on how AI and clinical informatics are advancing musculoskeletal research, to foster collaboration, and to translate discoveries from the desktop and laboratory to patient care.The UAB Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone, and Autoimmunity Center (CAMBAC) and P30 BIGDATA will host a sympos…

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