College of Medicine

New award advances Sanders-Brown director’s research on inflammation’s role in Alzheimer’s

Nov 13, 2024, 7:42 AM

Linda Van Eldik recently received a three-year, $300,000 award from the BrightFocus Foundation to support her research project on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Gill Affiliate Network celebrates 10-year anniversary at annual conference

Nov 12, 2024, 7:37 AM

UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network held their annual conference, bringing together a wide range of experts to learn and discuss the latest advancements and trends in cardiovascular medicine.

Markey researchers discover new treatment target for triple-negative breast cancer

Nov 8, 2024, 6:54 AM

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.

Lt. Gov. Coleman highlights cancer education and prevention, Markey programs

Oct 31, 2024, 8:17 AM

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited Albert B. Chandler Hospital to recognize the importance of cancer education and prevention in the Commonwealth and highlight two innovative UK Markey Cancer Center programs.

Dr. Courtney Perry receives award recognizing her work on health disparities in Appalachia

Oct 23, 2024, 9:13 AM

Perry, whose research is focused on health outcomes and disparities in Appalachia, has been awarded the Qorus Pfizer Health Equity Award.

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UK Center on Trauma and Children celebrates 25 years of translational research

Oct 21, 2024, 7:52 AM

The UK Center on Trauma and Children, housed in the UK College of Medicine, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of transforming the lives of those affected by trauma.

10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists

Oct 21, 2024, 7:31 AM

Undergraduate finalists will present their research in five minutes in front of a panel of judges and a live audience using only a single static slide.

Decoding dementia: Sanders-Brown researchers uncover genetic keys

Oct 9, 2024, 7:26 AM

Work by several researchers within UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics.

One Health Symposium

Nov 1, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

To celebrate International One Health Day, the Gatton Foundation One Health Grand Challenge team is pleased to invite you to the One Health Symposium on Friday, November 1, 2024. Hear from featured speakers, join interactive poster sessions and participate in a roundtable discussion while learning how One Health improves the health of people, animals and the environment. Agenda and speaker information available on the event page. Click to visit the event page.

UK, TCU awarded $4.7 million to reduce overdose among justice-involved women

Oct 2, 2024, 8:23 AM

The team aims to adapt and test an intervention approach for women with a history of substance use disorders and exposure to violence.

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