College of Health Sciences

Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Receives $3.2 Million from HRSA to Expand SUCCESS Program

Aug 6, 2020, 8:27 AM

The scholarship program, Strengthening Underserved Communities through Enhanced Student Support (SUCCESS) in Speech-Language Pathology, began in 2016 and has granted 64 students to date with financial assistance totaling more than $1.5 million.

Kitzman Receives National Award for Outstanding Advocacy in Neurologic Therapy

Mar 31, 2020, 8:08 AM

“I can’t advocate for someone unless I’m working with them. It’s presumptuous to say, ‘I know what you need,’” Kitzman said. “The moment we at KARRN start working with someone, we agree to be their advocate and do whatever it takes to find resources for them.”

UK Military Researcher Explores Ways to Prevent Chronic Pain

Nov 7, 2019, 8:16 AM

Van Wyngaarden’s research at UK is inspired by his time at the Center for the Intrepid: he’s studying the potential for chronic pain in patients who have suffered a significant lower extremity fracture that required surgery.

UK-led Study Shows Metformin Offers No Strength Training Benefits for Seniors

Oct 22, 2019, 8:29 AM

The double-blind trial, conducted at UK and UAB, found that older adults who took metformin while performing rigorous resistance exercise training had smaller gains in muscle mass than the placebo group.

Left to right: Patricia Rippetoe Freeman, James Ziliak, Svetla Slavova, Hunter Stamps, Julie Cerel, Phillip Gribble, Anne Filson, Zach Hilt, Jason Unrine, Susan Gardner, Philip Kern, Mark Peffley, Beth Rous and Craig Miller.

UK Board Awards 16 University Professorships for 2019-20

May 3, 2019, 5:04 PM

This week, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professorships for the 2019-20 academic year.

Trials and Triumph: Iraqi-born Undergraduate Finds Passion in Oral Health Research

Mar 25, 2019, 11:11 AM

Student, ambassador, tutor, mentee, volunteer — human health sciences major Amina Nouri wears many hats during her typical week. However, she steps into her most unique role when she gears up to conduct dental research with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry’s Dr. Octavio Gonzalez.

$3.4 Million Grant Empowers UK, U of L, and State Commission to Support Kentucky Children with Hearing Loss and Deafness

Nov 30, 2018, 10:41 AM

The five-year federal grant will be used to provide and study an evidence-based “Family Check-Up” program at ten hearing clinics throughout the state, with the aim of improving treatment and outcomes by increasing positive parenting and decreasing disruptive behavior.

UK Orthopaedic Trauma Research Team Shows the World What Kentucky Can Do

Nov 16, 2018, 9:23 AM

Despite being less than two years old, the orthopaedic trauma research team in UK Healthcare's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is making a tremendous impact that is gaining international recognition.

Ph.D. Research Fueled by National Physical Therapy Scholarship

Jul 26, 2018, 8:47 AM

This summer Kirby Mayer, a Ph.D. candidate in the UK College of Health Sciences, got a prestigious $15,000 research scholarship. By improving classification of ICU-acquired weakness, Mayer hopes to improve how and when physical therapists implement interventions.

UK Ph.D. Students Gain Science Advocacy Skills in D.C.

May 16, 2018, 1:50 PM

The Office of the Vice President for Research sent Kaylynne Glover and Alexa Johnson to Washington D.C. for “CASE: Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering.” See what they learned.

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