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BIRCWH grant renewal will continue mentorship for women's health scholars

Oct 19, 2022, 7:02 AM

The Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program has received a five-year grant renewal — making this program over two decades old at the University of Kentucky.

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BIRCWH program accepting applications for women's health research

Sep 7, 2022, 6:42 AM

The University of Kentucky's BIRCWH program supports young scholars in developing meaningful research careers in many areas of women's health.

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UK researchers highlight support efforts during Black Breastfeeding Week

Aug 30, 2022, 7:09 AM

As Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in the U.S. from Aug. 25-31, researchers at the University of Kentucky are highlighting research and outreach initiatives supporting Black mothers’ choices to initiate and continue breastfeeding.

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UK Study: Asymptomatic COVID-19 Could Still Cause Pregnancy Risks

May 31, 2022, 7:06 AM

According to a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study, asymptomatic COVID-19 infection during pregnancy could still have potential long-term consequences for a developing baby.

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HDI to Host Prenatal Disability Education Summit

May 6, 2022, 7:23 AM

The National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Resources housed at the University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute (HDI) will host the Prenatal Disability Education Summit on May 13 at the Residence Inn Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.

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Research Celebrates Women Making History

Mar 8, 2022, 7:00 AM

From senior administration to the high school student arriving on campus for the first time, women are helping to define and chart the course of UK’s future. This month, we take time to showcase the legacies of women and their impactful research and scholarship.

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Annual Symposium Explores Advancements in Women's Heart Health

Jan 28, 2022, 7:14 AM

The 8th annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium will be held virtually on February 4, 2022, highlighting new scientific advances in women's heart health.

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UK Center for Research on Violence Against Women to Host National Conference

Sep 20, 2021, 7:20 AM

This year’s Campus Responses to Sexual Misconduct conference, held virtually Sept. 30-Oct. 1, focuses on interventions designed to change campus culture.

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Lt. Gov. Coleman, Female Legislators Highlight UK’s Ovarian Cancer Screening Program

Sep 2, 2021, 7:12 AM

Lt. Gov. Coleman and several of Kentucky’s female legislators joined UK HealthCare to highlight the work of the Markey Cancer Center's Ovarian Cancer Screening Program.

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Behavioral Science Launches White Coats for Black Lives Fellowship

Aug 3, 2021, 4:21 PM

The fellowships were developed to enhance medical students’ understanding of health disparities, political and social inequalities, and health care inequities experienced by Black Americans.

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