Andrea McCubbin

The 海角禁区 has established a new leadership position that will help continue to advance its growing research enterprise.

16 undergraduates have been selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2022) 鈥 The Office of Undergraduate Research is honored to announce that 16 undergraduates have been selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Woman talking to her grandmother, working at a computer.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2022) 鈥 A researcher at the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is one of several experts in the field who recently discussed the use of two popular screening tests for dementia and Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. Frederick A. Schmitt, PhD.

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Excerpt from a message to the College of Medicine by Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Stephanie White, MD, MS, FAAP 

Jamie Sturgill, PhD

By the time COVID-19 first reached the Commonwealth, 海角禁区 HealthCare had already established a system for efficiently collecting lung samples to propel important research forward. That鈥檚 thanks to Jamie Sturgill, PhD.

海角禁区 researchers Erhard Bieberich and Simone Crivelli have identified new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 15, 2022) 鈥 A new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study has identified potential targets to develop a therapy that could prevent Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. 

Dr. Sharon Walsh, Professor of Behavioral Science

The 海角禁区 is excited to announce that Sharon Walsh, PhD, tenured professor of behavioral science and director of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, has been selected as a 海角禁区 Alumni Professor.

Greg Gerhardt

Fascinated by the University of Kentucky鈥檚 robust research infrastructure and its seamless integration of basic science and clinical practice, Louisville, Ky., native Charles Lucas developed a vision for helping 海角禁区 advance Parkinson鈥檚 disease research and education.

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海角禁区 researchers Christal Badour and Mairead Moloney are leading a study to understand why residents in Appalachian Kentucky are some of the nation鈥檚 most sleep-deprived.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 9, 2022) 鈥 Poor sleep is linked to a wide range of medical issues, including hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity and cancer. With more than a third of U.S.

lgbtq+ advisory committee

The College of Medicine LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee was established to build a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ faculty, staff, and trainees. Under direction of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the committee hosts social events, creates mentorship and networking opportunities, and more.

The 2022 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award winner Michael Wesley with student Caroline Sumner.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 8, 2022) 鈥 Four University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2022 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Screenshot of New Health Education Building Website

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 8, 2022) 鈥 A new website is available to provide ongoing and updated information about construction of the University of Kentucky Health Education Building (HEB).

Swimming is Alayna Benningfield's passion, but heart failure kept her out of the pool. After recovering her heart function with an LVAD, she is back in action.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 8, 2022) 鈥 In 2019, Alayna Benningfield was living her dream.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 7, 2022) 鈥 At the University of Kentucky, we often talk about the importance of meeting the moment: rising to answer the most pressing questions and finding solutions for the most significant challenges facing Kentuckians. Our researchers, with their spirit of collaboration and endless drive for innovation, are making that bright future possible.

Keisa Fallin-Bennett

Keisa Fallin-Bennett, MD, MPH, knew that family medicine was her ideal specialty when she found herself interested in every clinical rotation during medical school.

鈥淚 knew it was top choice 鈥 nothing convinced me otherwise,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 thought, 鈥楾hese are the people who think about medicine like I do.鈥欌

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The 海角禁区 College of Medicine is excited to announce the launch of its brand new website.

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PILOT PROJECT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

THE CENTER FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE ON OBESITY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (COCVD)

(From left): Mary Sheppard, MD; Sibu Saha, MD; David Minion, MD; and Alan Daugherty, PhD Sheppard and Minion will server as co-directors of the new research center.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 2, 2022) 鈥 On Monday, May 25, the faculty and administration of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine announced the creation of the Saha Aortic Center, a new research center focused on aortic disease.