Jennifer and David Pollock (IMAGE) University of Alabama at Birmingham Caption University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers David Pollock, Ph.D., and Jennifer Pollock, Ph.D., were awarded a $11.2 million grant to further investigate how the body regulates salt. A high-salt diet is believed to contribute to the rise of many diverse health problems, including autoimmune disease. Credit UAB News Usage Restrictions Please credit the image to UAB News. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.