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UK scientists help unveil improved rat genome, advancing medical research

Rats have long been a staple in biomedical research because their biological and behavioral characteristics mirror human health.

‘UK at the Half’: Tackling food insecurity to improve health outcomes

Learn how UK’s Alison Gustafson is forming partnerships across campus and in communities throughout the Commonwealth to address issues around food insecurity and how those issues affect the health of Kentuckians.

People Behind Our Research: Alison Gustafson tackles food insecurity to improve health outcomes

UK’s Alison Gustafson leads a team of researchers, clinicians, community partners, health care partners and food commodity producers to address food insecurity and its impact on the health of Kentuckians.

Physiology Scholars Program welcomes new cohort focused on biomedical research

Scholars are selected based on their academic achievements and a statement of interest in research. Four students were selected as 2024-25 Physiology Scholars.

Gill Affiliate Network celebrates 10-year anniversary at annual conference

UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network held their annual conference, bringing together a wide range of experts to learn and discuss the latest advancements and trends in cardiovascular medicine.

$2.2 million HRSA grant to advance CHS PA program’s work in Appalachia

The grant will fund a program titled "A Healthier Appalachia through PA training in Primary Care in Mental and Behavioral Health"

‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

AHA CEO keynotes UK Cardiovascular Research Day, touts 75-year collaboration

American Heart Association CEO, Nancy Brown, highlighted the historic collaboration between the AHA and UK during her featured presentation at the annual event.

UK researchers help understand sex-specific differences in aortic aneurysms

A group of researchers at UK have found a mechanism that would explain why men develop more aortic aneurysms than women.

Innovative drug trial looks to restore heart health in postpartum mothers

The REBIRTH trial is hoping to provide the definitive answer as to whether bromocriptine has additional benefits to women in addition to standard medical therapy. UK is one of 50 centers across the country participating in REBIRTH.

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