UA in the News: Oct. 25, 2013

Researchers id compound that helps combat Parkinson’s – Antarctica expedition back on track – Tuba players showcased at UA – UA students plan to save health care costs – Governor establishes insurance center at UA … and more …

Compound Helps Combat Parkinson-Linked Protein, According to UA Co-Authored Research in Science

Scientists have identified a chemical compound that enhances cells’ natural abilities to combat a protein linked to Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a paper publishing Oct. 24 in the online version of Science and co-authored by University of Alabama researchers.

Five Business Leaders Headed for Alabama Business Hall of Fame

Five distinguished business leaders have been selected for induction into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Hoover.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice to Present Fall 2013 Albritton Lecture at UA

Elena Kagan, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, will visit The University of Alabama School of Law to deliver the Fall 2013 Albritton Lecture Oct. 4.

Citizens Help Astronomers Classify 300,000 Galaxies, UA Researcher Co-Authors Description

More than 83,000 volunteer citizen scientists partnered with professional astronomers to examine more than 300,000 galaxies in an online project that would have taken approximately 30 years of full-time work by one researcher to complete, according to a paper co-authored by a University of Alabama researcher.

UA in the News: Sept. 12, 2013

UA law clinic offers free help to homeowners – Five to be inducted into social work hall of fame – Campus veterans group cleans graves – Community colleges students benefit from UA grant – Remembering Coach Bryant … and more …

UA to Gain Remote Access to Canary Island Telescope

University of Alabama faculty and student astronomers are gaining remote access to a telescope on one of the Canary Islands, off Africa’s coast.

Leader in Higgs Boson Discovery to Speak at UA Aug. 28

A scientist who had a leading role in last year’s discovery of the Higgs boson – touted as one of the top findings of this generation – will discuss the particle’s detection during an Aug. 28 public talk at The University of Alabama.

UA Researcher Developing Simulation Software to Aid Health Research

A new research grant will aid a University of Alabama math professor in developing a software package to simulate biochemical reactions within cells – an effort that could pave the way for new therapies to target disease.

UA School of Law Opens Foreclosure Clinic

The University of Alabama School of Law has added a public law clinic specializing in foreclosure issues.