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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.

UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

CURE Summer Fellowship provides undergrads opportunity to enhance research skills

The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

UK showcases community-based, health-focused research during NIH delegation visit

UK Research welcomed Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., the NIH director, to the Healthy Kentucky Research Building — a space dedicated to enabling multidisciplinary teams to find solutions to reduce the health disparities greatly impacting Kentucky.

Behind the Blue: Kenneth Campbell discusses his research, helping solve mysteries of the heart

Kenneth Campbell, from the UK College of Medicine, discusses how the establishment of the Gill Cardiovascular Biorepository has significantly advanced heart muscle research worldwide.

UK’s Cassis recognized for hypertension research, contributions to pharmacology

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) is honoring the University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research for her foundational contributions to our understanding of the renin-angiotensin system that has broad implications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Healthy Hearts for Women event marks 10 years of raising awareness

UK will mark a decade of raising awareness and continuing its effort to warn women about the dangers of heart disease with the annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium.

UK awarded $19 million to research tobacco regulation in Appalachia, inform FDA

The University of Kentucky will be home to a new research center focused on tobacco regulations in the Commonwealth named the Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST).

UK awarded Innovative Cardiovascular Health Program to improve heart health in Kentucky

The five-year award is focused on comprehensive efforts to identify and respond to healthcare disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and improve related outcomes.

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