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Cheavar Blair, PhD, completed his doctorate at the 海角禁区 in 2015. During his graduate training, he was impressed by 海角禁区鈥檚 supportive environment and attentive faculty 鈥� qualities that enticed him to return when a faculty position recently became available.

The 海角禁区 College of Medicine is excited to welcome Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, as the visiting professor delivering this year鈥檚 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Humanities Lecture. 

Have you ever wondered how a hot and humid day can affect the ability of our bodies to function? Three 海角禁区 College of Medicine researchers are raising this important question in light of climate change and the prediction that more people will be exposed to these conditions over time. 

The University of Kentucky鈥檚 ninth annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium will bring in nationally recognized experts to raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease and educate attendees on prevention techniques.

The 海角禁区 lost an icon in the field of cardiovascular medicine, translational research, and medical education. Susan Smyth, MD, PhD, died of cancer on Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 57.

The 海角禁区 is excited to announce that Craig Rush, PhD, longtime professor of behavioral science, has taken the role of assistant dean for faculty affairs, a new position created to fulfill the expansion of duties within the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development (OFA).

The year 2022 has been one 鈥渨ild ride鈥� for Alexandria Early Linton, PhD.

This was her final year of her PhD. She defended her thesis while 33 weeks pregnant with her first child, and she had her baby on the day of Awards Convocation when it was announced she won the inaugural Dr. Madhav and Dr. Radhika Devalaraja Outstanding Graduate Student Thesis Award.

Donna Wilcock, PhD, wears many hats at the University of Kentucky, all of which are roles that help advance education and research in the Commonwealth, particularly in the realm of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. Dr. Wilcock is assistant dean for biomedicine at the 海角禁区 College of Medicine, as well as associate director of Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. She is also the Robert P. and Mildred A.

Our College of Medicine community,

During Indigenous Peoples鈥� Month, the 海角禁区 College of Medicine is highlighting historical figures who paved the way for an equitable future in medicine.
 

The following individuals were honored at the 海角禁区 Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

For a full photo gallery from the event, click here.

In recognition of its strong commitment to student achievement, the University of Kentucky STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program was honored with the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Golden Apple Award.

The 海角禁区 College of Medicine and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host a series of events for its annual Pride Week celebration. Details for those events can be found below.

Wednesday, Sept. 28
Noon-1 p.m. ET

Click here for the Zoom link.

Nearly two years ago, with funding from 海角禁区 HealthCare and the vice president for research, the College of Medicine launched the Alliance Research Initiative. It has a mission, Vice Dean for Research Rebecca Dutch, PhD, explained, 鈥渢o help spur on transdisciplinary research by pairing clinical and basic scientists together to answer new questions in new ways.鈥�

To enable the 海角禁区 to succeed in its mission for a healthier Kentucky, leadership must prioritize the wellness and well-being of faculty, staff, and learners. We are excited to announce that Lisa Williams, MSSA, has been selected to serve in a new position to help us excel in this goal.

Please join us as we congratulate Beth Garvy, PhD, who recently received a leadership title change to reflect her growing responsibilities and ensure equity in her position. The new title went into effect July 1, 2022.

Please join us as we congratulate Lisa Tannock, MD, who recently received a leadership title change to reflect her growing responsibilities and ensure equity in her position. The new title went into effect July 1, 2022.

Andrew Krusenstjerna is a rising fourth-year PhD candidate in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics.

Jon Vincent is not a doctor yet, but he has played one on TV.

Vincent, an MD/PhD student at the 海角禁区 College of Medicine, had early experience wearing scrubs in a clinical setting when he served as an extra for a recent episode of the hit medical drama, 鈥淕rey鈥檚 Anatomy.鈥�

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