Yung R. Lau ’88 was appointed the new chair of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) department of pediatrics and physician-in-chief at Children’s of Alabama, effective March 24, 2025. Lau is also a professor and the vice chair of clinical affairs in the department of pediatrics, where he holds the Thomas N. Carruthers Endowed Chair in cardiology. He also serves as division director for pediatric cardiology. Lau is a nationally recognized expert in pediatric electrophysiology, including arrhythmia management with catheter ablation, pacing, and device.

Published in the Spring 2025 ALUMNI JOURNAL