College of Health Sciences

Health Sciences, Education awarded $1.1 million FEMA grant to study firefighter injuries

Dec 21, 2022, 8:24 AM

Researchers from the College of Health Sciences and College of Education have received a $1.1 million grant from FEMA to serve as principal investigators on a new study to promote injury mitigation, better work outcomes and a reduction in financial burdens for firefighters.

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College of Health Sciences’ Ming-Yuan Chih featured in ‘I am a UK Innovator’ series

Oct 25, 2022, 7:20 AM

In the final installment of the "I Am A UK Innovator" series Ming-Yuan Chih, Ph.D., describes a mobile health app he developed with his team to help bone marrow transplant patients during their recovery.

Markey receives Merck Foundation grant to advance equitable cancer care in Kentucky

Oct 7, 2022, 7:10 AM

The Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care is designed to make cancer care more equitable by helping patients living in underserved communities receive timely access to high-quality, culturally responsive care.

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UK researcher leads study to advance treatment for hip osteoarthritis

Sep 28, 2022, 7:23 AM

Michael Samaan, Ph.D., is leading his own project funded by the National Institute of Aging, implementing a novel experimental approach to more effectively treat hip osteoarthritis.

25 Years Later, Health Sciences Dean's Seminal Paper Is Still Being Cited — And Honored

Jul 27, 2022, 7:05 AM

Dean Scott Lephart, Ph.D., has been recognized as a top-cited author in the American Journal of Sports Medicine 50 year celebration.

Honoring University Research Professor Judith Page

Jul 8, 2022, 7:21 AM

Judith L. Page, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, has been named one of 14 University Research Professors.

Health Sciences Team Awarded $4M DOD Grant to Study Female Marine Injuries

May 16, 2022, 8:39 AM

Matt Hoch from the College of Health Sciences leads a team studying how to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, involving bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves or tendons, and improve warfighter performance in female Marines.

14 Faculty Named 2022-2023 University Research Professors

May 2, 2022, 7:43 AM

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 14 University Research Professorships for the 2022-23 academic year. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research, scholarship and creative endeavors at UK.

UK Health Sciences Researchers, Orthopedic Surgeons Collaborate to Further ACL Injury Studies

Jan 5, 2022, 7:07 AM

Researchers received three National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, totaling over $8 million, to study one of the most common sports injuries among athletes.

$1.2 Million Grant to Fund Scholarships for Special Educators, Speech Pathologists

Dec 2, 2021, 7:19 AM

College of Health Sciences and College of Education faculty are joining forces to create a communication intervention program for students with severe disabilities.

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