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Markey Joins Nationwide Effort to Encourage Resumption of Cancer Screening, Treatment

Feb 1, 2021, 1:18 PM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is teaming up with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other leading cancer organizations across the country to endorse the resumption of cancer screening and treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Why COVID-19 Vaccine Research Remains Critical

Jan 22, 2021, 8:58 AM

"While approved vaccines are able to prevent a COVID reinfection with a high effectiveness rate, it is still early on and we don't know how durable they are going to be in the long run. We also don’t know how effective these vaccines are at preventing asymptomatic spread. These questions are what researchers in my field will be looking at for many years to come."

COVID Vaccines: Fact Versus Fiction

Jan 14, 2021, 8:27 AM

Vince Venditto, PhD, assistant professor in the UK College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Science, has extensive expertise in vaccine design. He was trained in organic synthesis and vaccine development. He is currently working on a clinical trial with community pharmacies to understand the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Kentucky.

Environmental, Nursing Researchers Help Teen 'Citizen Scientists' Lead Charge in Home Radon Testing

Jan 7, 2021, 8:42 AM

Researchers at the UK developed and pilot-tested a family-centered, youth-engaged home radon testing toolkit and trained high school students as “citizen scientists” to educate their parents about the dangers of radon and how to test for it.

UK Study Provides Evidence for a 7-Day Quarantine for University Students Exposed to COVID-19

Dec 17, 2020, 8:26 AM

A new University of Kentucky study provides direct evidence for a testing strategy that could be used to support a shortened period of quarantine for university students who are exposed to the virus but are asymptomatic.

'Behind the Blue' - Part Three: The Vaccines to Combat a Coronavirus With Brooke Hudspeth and Vincent Venditto

Dec 9, 2020, 8:44 AM

In our third and final part of this interview, we ask Vince and Brooke about how this pandemic possibly ends, and how we progress into a new world after COVID-19.

'Behind the Blue' - Part Two: The Vaccines to Combat a Coronavirus With Brooke Hudspeth and Vincent Venditto

Dec 8, 2020, 8:29 AM

It has been nearly one year since the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus changed the world. With millions of people infected and over a quarter-million dead in the United States, the novel coronavirus continues its pervasive hold on our health and well-being.

Creating Vaccines: How Will They Change the Pandemic?

Dec 7, 2020, 8:30 AM

It has been nearly one year since SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) changed the world. With millions of people infected and over a quarter-million dead in the United States (U.S.), the novel coronavirus continues its pervasive hold on our health and well-being.

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UK College of Education Study Focuses on Hip Osteoarthritis Among Farmers

Dec 4, 2020, 9:44 AM

The team will explore potential gait abnormalities, neuromuscular issues and hip joint bone composition in the farming population. Farmers will be referred to this study through the Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention.

UK Researchers Advancing Wastewater Testing to Track COVID-19

Nov 18, 2020, 8:32 AM

“We have the expertise and equipment to advance testing procedures and understand more about the virus’ presence in wastewater—gaining knowledge that can help not only our local community, but also areas around the world that may lack testing infrastructure.”

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