University of Alabama
Dr. Michael R. Elliott recently joined the faculty of the University of South Alabama (USA) Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine as an associate professor in the department of microbiology and immunology. He most recently served as an associate professor of microbiology, immunology and cancer biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where…
The USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute has expanded its genetic counseling services with the addition of board-certified genetic counselor Amanda Trulock. Trulock will provide genetic testing and counseling for cancer patients and their families who suspect they carry a harmful genetic mutation that increases the risk of cancer. Trulock joins Cassie Gurganus in providing both…
Optometrist Dr. Sarah Small has joined Diagnostic & Medical Clinic’s (DMC) comprehensive eye care and surgery team, which includes Dr. William Murrah, general ophthalmology; Dr. Paul Taupeka, ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology; and Dr. Alan Franklin, retina specialist. As an optometrist, Small will provide primary vision care. Her services will include diagnosing and treating eye diseases and…
Secret Scientist Clothing, a Mobile streetwear clothing store, is teaming up with the University of Alabama after having signed an official licensing deal, making the company the first streetwear brand to collaborate with the school, WPMI reported. The agreement allows for the brand to be sold in such stores as Academy Sports + Outdoors, Hibbett…
A grant by the Alabama Department of Tourism to the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association to coordinate hospitality training sessions designed to encourage sustainable tourism, economic growth, and business and community development in locations including South Alabama counties was recently awarded, Barometer reported. Funding was recently approved for the program by Gov. Kay Ivey and…
E.O. Wilson, who died at age 92 on December 26, 2021, will be recognized with a tribute and special program on October 7 at 5-7:30 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art, AL.com announced. Mobile writer and filmmaker Ben Raines, a former AL.com journalist, will provide an introduction. Though born in Birmingham, Wilson spent his…
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