Biggio Published in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal



Joseph R. Biggio Jr., M.D., professor and director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was recently published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, the journal of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  In his paper "Bed Rest in Pregnancy", Dr. Biggio argues that until data from well-designed, appropriately powered studies demonstrate favorable outcomes with activity restriction, physicians should contemplate whether the risk–benefit ratio justifies prescribing it.  Dr. Biggio's paper has been referenced in numerous publications including the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Obstetrics & Gynecology:
June 2013 - Volume 121 - Issue 6 - p 1158–1160
doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e318294480d

Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal:  Bed Rest in Pregnancy: Time to Put the Issue to Rest
New York Times:  Really? The Claim: For a Difficult Pregnancy, Bed Rest Is Best
Washington Post:  New study questions the value of bed rest in preventing premature birth

Huh named Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology


The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named Warner K. Huh, M.D., to the Margaret Cameron Spain Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) during its meeting April 12, 2013. Huh, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, holds appointments in the Center for AIDS Research and the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Dr. Huh received his medical degree from Georgetown University, trained as a resident at Tufts University, and completed fellowship training at UAB prior to becoming a faculty member in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in 2002.  Following is a compete list of endowed professorships and chairs in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Charles E. Flowers, Jr., Endowed Chair of Obstetrics and GynecologyWilliam W. Andrews, Ph.D., M.D.Appointed February 6, 2009
Ellen Gregg Shook Culverhouse Chair in Gynecologic OncologyRonald D. Alvarez, M.D.Appointed September 17, 1999
Margaret Cameron Spain Chair in Obstetrics and GynecologyWarner K. Huh, M.D.Appointed April 12, 2013
Bruce Harris, Jr., M.D. Endowed Professorship in Obstetrics and GynecologyJohn Owen, M.D., M.S.P.H.Appointed June 19, 2009
Evalina B. Spencer Chair in OncologyEdward E. Partridge,M.D.Appointed November 9, 2007
J. Marion Sims Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and GynecologyHolly E. Richter, Ph.D., M.D.Appointed September 19, 2008
J. Max Austin, M.D., Endowed Chair in Gyencologic OncologyJ. Michael Straughn, Jr., M.D.Appointed April 12, 2013

Straughn Appointed to Endowed Chair in Gynecology Oncology



The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named John Michael Straughn Jr., M.D., as the J. Max Austin Jr. M.D. Endowed Chair in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) during its meeting April 12, 2013.  Dr. Straughn completed medical school, residency training and fellowship training at UAB prior to becoming a faculty member in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in 2003.  Following is a compete list of endowed professorships and chairs in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.