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UK Cardiovascular Research Day spotlights innovation, excellence in cardiovascular health

Nov 4, 2022, 7:04 AM

Hundreds of researchers, students and guests attended the 24th University of Kentucky Cardiovascular Research Day at the Central Bank Center, an event celebrating innovative research in cardiovascular health.

UK physician co-authors guidance on treating heart infection in people who inject drugs

Nov 2, 2022, 7:20 AM

Laura Fanucchi, M.D., co-authored American Heart Association guidance on treating infective endocarditis among people who inject drugs.

UK researchers study alcohol’s impact on immune system and lungs

Oct 31, 2022, 7:17 AM

Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., and Jamie Sturgill, Ph.D., are combining their areas of expertise to better understand how heavy alcohol use affects a specific group of immune cells and their function in the lungs.

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UK researchers to use app to track link between HIV, alcohol use

Oct 21, 2022, 7:06 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are taking an innovative approach to help a high-risk population by using easily accessible technology: an app on a smartphone.

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.

Journal announces UK's Donna Wilcock as new editor-in-chief

Oct 3, 2022, 7:34 AM

The Alzheimer’s Association welcomes the University of Kentucky’s Donna M. Wilcock, Ph.D., as the new editor-in-chief of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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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.

BIRCWH program accepting applications for women's health research

Sep 7, 2022, 6:42 AM

The University of Kentucky's BIRCWH program supports young scholars in developing meaningful research careers in many areas of women's health.

$2.2 million NIH grant will allow UK team to optimize therapies for patients with heart failure

Aug 10, 2022, 7:03 AM

A team of cardiologists, scientists, and engineers at the University of Kentucky and beyond will create computer models to optimize therapy plans for patients with heart failure.

Honoring University Research Professor Peter Nelson

Aug 5, 2022, 7:02 AM

Peter T. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and director of neuropathology at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has been named one of 14 University Research Professors.

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