Biomedical research

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Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol

University scientists and advocates met in Montgomery to showcase biomedical advancements and request lawmakers work to fund research for future life-saving therapies.

Wesley Walter

April 1, 2026

Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms

The appropriations bills include more than $200 million in state earmarks, and gives Congress more time to negotiate DHS funding.

Wesley Walter

February 4, 2026

UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad

United for Cures launched a bipartisan campaign featuring basketball players Houston Mallette and Eris Lester to protect crucial NIH funding.

Wesley Walter

November 28, 2025

Alabamians rally against Trump administration in “No Kings” protests

Thousands gathered statewide, making their voices heard against perceived authoritarian tendencies, medical funding cuts, and threats to the Constitution.

Wesley Walter

October 20, 2025

Advocates push for cancer research and prevention as funding debate hits House

Advocates engaged federal lawmakers and pushed for increased cancer research and prevention funding amid the House's appropriations bill debate.

Wesley Walter

September 5, 2025

Troy University researcher successfully reduces prostate cancer protein

Jones aims to identify ways researchers can understand the molecular cues that help drive cancer.

July 27, 2023