College of Medicine

Undergrads Get Hands-on Summer Experience in Biomedical Research

Jul 21, 2022, 7:11 AM

Students in the Undergraduate Summer Training in Cardiovascular Research (USTiCR) program get hands-on lab training and experience and one-on-one mentorship from a UK faculty member.

UK Researchers Develop Antiviral Face Mask

Jul 20, 2022, 7:14 AM

A team of faculty and students have developed the face mask membrane that can capture and deactivate the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein on contact. The innovation is another layer of protection against COVID-19 that can help prevent the virus from spreading.

For UK Physician Mary Sheppard, Treating Rare Disease Is Personal

Jul 13, 2022, 7:36 AM

At age 5, Mary Sheppard, M.D., was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder affecting the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton. Now a physician-scientist at UK, Sheppard studies and treats this rare disease and takes pride in giving back to the community.

UK’s HEALing Communities Study Begins WAVE 2 Intervention

Jul 7, 2022, 7:11 AM

Through the HEALing Communities Study intervention, communities in eight Kentucky counties will implement new recovery, treatment, and prevention strategies proven to reduce opioid overdose deaths.

New Drug Shows Promise Against Toxoplasmosis

Jul 1, 2022, 7:25 AM

Findings from a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry may lead to a new treatment against Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis.

Researchers Develop Online Portal to Show How Biases in RNA Sequences Affect Gene Expression

Jun 29, 2022, 7:37 AM

A recent publication from UK researchers explains the importance of identifying and understanding how differences between tissues and cells alter gene expression without changing underlying genetic code.

UK Scholars Recognized as Equity Changemakers

Jun 27, 2022, 7:18 AM

UK’s Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Equity Changemaker Award, honoring three UK scholars for their work to advance health equity through research and training.

Honoring University Research Professor Nancy Schoenberg

Jun 24, 2022, 6:54 AM

Nancy Schoenberg, Ph.D., Marion Pearsall Professor of Behavioral Science in the UK College of Medicine, founding director of the Center for Health and Equity Transformation, and associate vice president for research professional development, has been named one of 14 University Research Professors for 2022-23.

Kentucky Office of Rural Health Seeks Applications for Elder Wellness Enrichment Initiative Grant

Jun 24, 2022, 6:48 AM

The grant will provide funding of up to $5,000 to nonprofit rural health care organizations and community-based organizations to create or enhance services for older adults — to help them age in place in rural Kentucky.

UK Study Identifies Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease

Jun 15, 2022, 7:25 AM

A new UK College of Medicine study has identified potential targets to develop a therapy that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Subscribe to College of Medicine