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Daugherty Appointed to Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Scientific Board

The mission of Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation is to develop medical students throughout their careers into the next generation of leaders in cardiovascular innovation, research and medicine by providing mentored research experience and lifelong community.

UK Study Leads to Better Understanding of Blood Pressure Regulation, Atherosclerosis

A new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study provides insight into how a protein called angiotensinogen (AGT) contributes to blood pressure regulation and atherosclerosis.

UK Projects Receive NIH KYNETIC Product Development Awards

KYNETIC, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is excited to announce that five of the seven projects recently awarded $50,000 to bring their innovations toward product development are from the University of Kentucky.

New $6.6 Million UK Study Could Change What We Know About Platelets

“Both areas will answer important questions about how platelets work, which could directly contribute to drug development for human diseases, especially thrombotic diseases and chronic viremia,” Whiteheart said.

Ann Stowe: Understanding Stroke Recovery

In this edition of People Behind Our Research, UK's Ann Stowe explains her work to understand how inflammation after stroke can be shaped to support rewiring in the brain and recovery of function that might be lost with injury.

UK Study Examines Impact of B Cells on Stroke Recovery

New University of Kentucky research shows that the immune system may target other remote areas of the brain to improve recovery after a stroke.

Symposium to Explore Women's Heart Health

In its sixth consecutive year, the Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium features scientists from UK and universities across the country, who present research and new findings in women’s heart health and translational cardiovascular medicine.

A High-Fiber Diet May Counteract the Harmful Health Effects of Pollutants

UK research shows a high-fiber diet may reverse the adverse effects environmental toxins have on cardiovascular health.

Gut Microbes May Improve Stroke Recovery

New research shows that the microorganisms in our gut could help protect brain cells from damage caused by inflammation after a stroke. The study reveals that supplementing the body’s short chain fatty acids could improve stroke recovery.

UK College of Pharmacy Researchers Uncover New Biomarker for Cardiovascular Disease

A new biomarker, uncovered by researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, could change cardiovascular care for patients with high risk of disease.

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