The focus of our research is the prevention and control of unintentional injuries, particularly those resulting from motor vehicle crashes.
If you’ve been following us for a while, you probably saw some of our recruitment for REACT! Our REACT project is a R01 funded study that looked at groups of 16 and 18-year-olds, both with and without licenses, to see the effects of age and experience on driving. Check back soon for more!
We are so excited to announce our series partnership with the Addiction Prevention Coalition! APC works hard in the community to educate about addiction issues particularly among teens, while the TRIP Lab focuses on safe driving among teens. Our first topic is ma*****na. Do not get behind the wheel after taking any sort of substance that can impair your faculties.
According to research studies, ma*****na can slow your reaction time, impair judgment of distance, and decrease coordination, which are essential when you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle.
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We are currently recruiting surgical residents for a 12-month study on how occupational factors, such as the demands of residency, affect driving. If you are interested in participating in this study, Call 205-975-9440 or email [email protected]
Call 205-975-9440 or email [email protected] if you are interested in having our Community Outreach Team visit your school or organization! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to provide FREE programing about safe driving to the students of Alabama.
R2DRV study recruitment is still active! The purpose of this study is to examine differences in driving performance among drivers with and without diagnosed concussion. This study aims to also find out when it is safe for drivers to return to driving after concussion.
Subjects are asked to come in weekly to assess driving performance through the driving simulator. Subjects are also asked to complete surveys every night.
Interested in participating in this study or others? Call Call 205-975-9440 or email [email protected]!
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Did you know that depression and antidepressants may affect your driving performance? Consult your physician to ensure our mental health does not compromise your driving safety.
Take extra caution when riding near motorcycles!
Teens should be extra careful when they're on the road!
If you are not feeling well, you are not driving well. Talk to your doctor today if you feel unwell.
Stay safe this July 4th!
Stay safe this 4th of July!
Experience is key in driving! Always keep your eyes on the road and keep your mind focused on driving.
Watch out for animals while driving this summer! Be aware of your surroundings. Take extra precaution if you are driving in rural countryside, heavily wooded areas, or near bodies of water. Keep your eyes moving, and proceed with caution.
Drive sober or get pulled over.
Welcome to our RPCGB Summer Intern
Janessa! Janessa is a rising junior at UAB, majoring in
Psychology. Janessa will be working on REACT with Dr. Stavrinos to look at the effects of age and experience on driving outcomes.
Welcome to our newest undergraduate research assistant Kaiden! Kaiden is a senior at UAB, majoring in Biomedical Science. Kaiden will be working on R2DRV to look at how soon people can return to driving after receiving a concussion.
Welcome to our RPCGB Summer Intern Ashling! Ashling is a rising senior at UAB, majoring in Public Health. Ashling will be working on ResDrive with Dr. McManus to look at burnout in healthcare and its effects on driving.
Mentoring and training young scientists is such a vital part of what we do here at the TRIP Lab. Every summer, we get a few interns who join the lab and all of them do a great job with learning about safe driving, how to work in a research lab, and presenting the work they do at the summer expo. Stay tuned for all the awesome work the interns will do this summer!
Did you know that hailstorms in the U.S. normally occur during the months of May to August?
Outreach is a very important part of the TRIP Lab’s mission! We love educating young scientists about safe driving and how our lab studies it. Swipe to see some images of our last few events. If you’re interested brining our program to you or want to come see us at the lab, dm is or email [email protected].
Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Drive sober or get pulled over.
Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Never drink and drive.
Enjoy your summer, but please don't drink and drive!
Knowing the age ranges for certain types of car seats is vital.
Car seat usage reduces the risk of injury by 71-82% for children!
Driving gets more dangerous in the summer. Put down your phones and keep your eyes on the road!
Don't drink and drive, you put your life and others at risk when you do. Call a friend, family member, or rideshare to get you home safe!
ITS JUNE! June means more travel! Everyone stay safe, focused and aware.
Happy Memorial Day y'all! We are so thankful to the Veterans of the U.S. Military for their service and sacrifice. The TRIP Lab is closed in honor of Memorial Day, but will re-open Tuesday, May 31st with our normal hours. Drive Safe!
Not being able to drive can be a huge loss of freedom.
Before making the decision to get back behind the wheel, meet with your healthcare provider to discuss if it’s safe for you to drive.
Certain states have different laws regarding whether or not a physician needs to report your health status before you can return to driving.
There are modifications that can be made to your vehicle if needed! Contact The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association for assistance with your car modifications. Visit NMEDA.com
Caffeine is not the solution for driving when tired! Caffeine can provide short-term improvements while driving but the effects quickly fade. Caffeine can lure you into a false sense of security, which could result in a car crash. Instead of relying on caffeine, don't drive drowsy!
Outreach has always been at the forefront of the TRIP Lab. It is truly one of the best parts of our job!
Last Friday, we presented at South Shades Crest Elementary to 1st and 2nd graders about safe passenger habits. We had such a great time seeing all of the smiling faces and career day outfits!
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When the lab was established in 2009, Dr. Stavrinos knew that outreach was a priority for the lab and began hosting events. In 2017, the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham began funding our outreach efforts so we could expand throughout the Birmingham area. This year State Farm joined the team and we are now expanding statewide!
We are always looking for opportunities to get into our community and throughout the state. If you are interesting in working with us, DM us or email us at [email protected].
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Being able to recognize a stroke can save a life. Remember the warning signs!
Drunk driving doesn’t just affect you. If you have had any sort of substance that will alter your mental state, call a friend, family member, or someone else to drive you home! Don’t put yourself and others in danger if you choose to drink. People who are addicted to alcohol have a higher likelihood of driving while drunk.
Here is a quick recap of the TRIP Lab 2022 Spring semester- we had some awesome people graduate, published a bunch of papers, gave a lot of presentations, and are working to take our outreach program statewide with the help of ! Along with all of this, we also launched multiple new studies (R2DRV, ResDrive, TBIP) and concluded some other long term ones. We are so excited to see what the summer brings!
Jasmine Ramsey- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Jasmine graduated Saturday and we are so proud of her accomplishments.
She aims to be a licensed professional counselor!
Another TRIPster Graduate!
Halle is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is headed off to graduate school at DePaul University.
We are so proud!
Onika Abrams - Master of Public Health
We are so proud of all of her hard work! Onika has dedicated so much time and care into her work at the lab.
Plus, she always brings the best energy.
We know she will bring the same energy and dedication with her wherever she goes.
CONGRATS ONIKA
Dr. Maria Lechtreck everyone!
Her research interest is in emotional regulation in persons with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her dissertation examined driving anger in persons with and without ADHD.
Dr. Austin Svancara everyone!! Saying we are proud is an understatement.
Austin has been an integral part of the lab for years now under the mentorship of Dr. Stavrinos.
He will be moving to D.C. to start his research career with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
You’ll be missed, Austin.
If you feel different, you drive different.
Ma*****na can slow reaction times, impair cognitive performance, and make it more difficult for drivers to stay in their lanes.
In 2018, 46% of drivers who were killed in crashes tested positive for drugs.
If that doesn’t convince you to drive sober…
And average DUI could set you back $10,000 and you can face jail for time.
Be smart and stay home.
Data and slogan provided by the NHTSA.
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660,000 people are using electronic devices while driving as you are reading this. All 660,000 of these people are putting themselves and others at risk.
Don’t text and drive.
As finals are approaching, it is important to remember not to drive when drowsy!
Our very own Rachael George on the Honors College NCUR Spotlight!
Rachael presented “Validation of the Autonomous Vehicle Trust Scale in Licensed Adult Drivers”
We are so proud of all the undergraduate and graduate students in our lab that contribute to and share our research!
The UAB TRIP Lab is so incredibly honored to receive this amazing grant! Outreach is one of the most important aspects of the TRIP Lab, and we are so glad that we can now take our program statewide thanks to State Farm's generosity. A special thank you to all the awesome agents who came out to tour our simulator and learn a little more about the work that we do on safe driving. We look forward to working with you all! TK Smith - State Farm Agent Vivian Mora - State Farm Agent Michael Musso - State Farm Insurance Agent Tim Johns-State Farm Agent Logan Deen - State Farm Agent UAB College of Arts & Sciences UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham
1/4 of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes are between the ages of 20 and 29.
Don’t text and drive.
Around 3,000 lives are taken each year because of distracted driving. This loss is preventable.
Don’t text and drive. Hold the people around you accountable for their actions.
Drive thoughtfully.
Such a wonderful day and honored to participate! -Dr. Stavrinos
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey welcomed representatives of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, Alabama Head Injury Task Force and survivors of traumatic brain injuries to the capitol Monday, April 4, to sign a proclamation declaring Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. The program is one of many ways ADRS has used its platform to advocate for those with TBIs. Pictured from left are:
- TBI survivor and Veteran Brandon Peters and Aspen the Service Dog, Veterans Recovery Resources, Mobile County
- Dr. Graham Sisson, Governor’s Office on Disability, ADRS
-Elmore County student and TBI survivor Eleora Littlejohn
- State Head Injury Coordinator April B. Turner, ADRS
- Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund- Chair Dr. Despina Stavrinos, UAB
- Joshua Harmon, Coosa CountyTBI survivor
- Brinda Dungan - TBI Navigator, ADRS, AHITF- Advisory Council, Jefferson County, TBI survivor
- Ian Phillips, Alabama Head Injury Task Force Advisory Council, Autauga County, TBI survivor
- Matt Beth, Auburn University Doctoral Student, AHITF Advisory Council, Lee County, TBI survivor
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is the focus of our research. Crashes caused by distracted driving are preventable.
Don’t text and drive.
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Distracted driving is the focus of our research. Crashes caused by distracted driving are preventable.
Don’t text and drive.
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What a wonderful surprise to see so many faces I’ve missed dearly! Happy 10 years to the TRIP LAB! Special Thanks to Dr. McManus for organizing and to everyone who came out to celebrate (in person and by video)! So many wonderful memories!
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