UAB Surgery

We are the official Twitter handle of the Department of Surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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Congratulations to Dr. Steven Forsythe, postdoctoral research fellow in the UAB Division of Surgical Oncology, who won first place in the data blitz flash talk category at the UAB's 22nd Annual Postdoc Research Day.

Read more about his research here: https://t.co/1fL6VrxMpp.

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The UAB Vein Program, with its outpatient UAB Vein Clinic located at UAB Hospital – Highlands, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of venous disease.

➡️ Learn what common vein concerns may look like and how to get care: https://t.co/jegW9gjoGV.

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Take a look under the microscope! 🔬

Here are a few recent snapshots from the Rose-Guenter Lab. The team uses mechanistic discovery and patient-centered innovation to develop new targeted treatment strategies for pancreatic and neuroendocrine cancers.

📸: Jasmine Watts

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Congrats to the members of the UAB Dept. of Surgery who graduated from the UAB Medicine LDO's Emerging Leaders Series: Amber Lemon, Dana Cristofani, Damian Schwartz, Jenna Hudson, Megan Leach, Olivia Ricks, and Dr. Richard Harris. 🎉

📸: @UABHeersink

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📢: The UAB Department of Surgery is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Supervisor role in the Division of Pediatric Surgery.

Learn about the position and apply today: https://t.co/tZGBhGmVBS.

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The UAB Division of Transplantation attended the American Transplant Congress in Boston, Massachusetts this month. From the trivia competition to research across the discipline, the division made sure to represent the UAB Green and Gold! 💚 💛

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The UAB Dept. of Surgery welcomed Dr. Robert Rivello as the grand rounds lecturer for this year's annual Dr. Champ Lyons Lectureship on Global Surgery. He spoke on "Global Surgery: Delivering Impact by Developing People and Program."

💻 More info: https://t.co/3NoKl7SQl2

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The UAB Department of Surgery had the honor of celebrating our team and their loved ones at our annual Family Day this weekend at the Birmingham Zoo. 🐾

We're so grateful for our many dedicated faculty, staff, and trainees and all that they do to make our department great!

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Lights, camera, action! 🎬

Stay tuned for some great content from our faculty explaining their specific approaches to care, journeys into medicine, and favorite parts of their role.

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Brittney Knott, a doctoral candidate and a researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Paige Porrett, will give an oral plenary presentation at the 31st International Congress of the Transplantation Society in Sydney, Australia.

Read more about her research: https://t.co/Vg96Kd4CaJ.

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Last week, the Department of Surgery gave our best wishes to one our postdoctoral researchers, Dr. Raj Roy! He has been a part of our Endocrine Surgery Research Team for almost two years and is now beginning his general surgery residency journey in Nebraska!

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Callie Clowdus, LPN, and Laurel Waldrop, NP, of the Division of Surgical Oncology recently graduated from the UAB Wound Scholars Advanced Program.

Together, Clowdus and Waldrop completed monthly continuing education sessions and clinical rotations.

📰: https://t.co/bpgEMUnRGC

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In a recent spotlight, UAB surgeons treating patients through the Health Infirmary System share their insights on providing statewide collaborative care.

Read more about their journeys and insights here: https://t.co/XgmKakKAXb.

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Dr. Ioannis Liapis, a postdoctoral research fellow in the UAB Department of Surgery, was recognized by the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association for his presidential plenary presentation at the 2026 meeting.

Read more about his research: https://t.co/b677xPVqlE.

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Fifty-six UAB Department of Surgery staff members collectively logged more than 3.3 million steps during a four-week wellness challenge, organized by the department's Access & Engagement Committee. 👟

Read about the challenge here: https://t.co/DYD62Rv8Fg.

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Dr. Alizeh Abbas, a research resident in the UAB General Surgery Residency Program, has been selected for membership in the Delta Omega Honor Society.

Read about her accomplishment here: https://t.co/OIGfxwAcml.

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Division of Gastrointestinal Suregery Clinical Care Coordinator Cathy Duncan, RN, who was recognized at the UAB Medicine Service Awards Luncheon for 45 years of service, retired last month. Help us congratulate her! 🎉

Read the announcement: https://t.co/3N1YkQAH9o.

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📢 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The UAB Department of Surgery is hiring for a Clinical Administrative Associate.

Key functions for this role include providing administrative and business support and coordinating program functions.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/PUh0WWv1K8.

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UAB General Surgery resident Dr. Autumn Beavers was named the first recipient of the Legacy of Service Award at the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama's 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/7v4lxXDbo7.

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Dr. Daniel Chu, director of the UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, was recognized by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (CCF) as this year’s Healthcare Honored Hero for the 2026 Alabama/Northwest Florida Take Steps Walk.

Learn more here: https://t.co/D2bpfOr2W3.