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If mitochondria are the powerhouse of cells, Ilhem Messaoudi, PhD, is the mitochondria of the microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics department.
Combining his passion for research and creativity, a University of Kentucky student is breaking barriers 鈥 literally and figuratively.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research with groundbreaking work on a condition known as LATE, or 鈥渓imbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy.鈥
The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities (海角禁区 ASCEND) is pleased to announce the selection of its second and third cohorts of ASCEND Scholars.
The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media.
A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights a radiation therapy technique that treats brain tumors while preserving patients鈥 cognitive function. The treatment approach could offer hope for patients with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
On Dec. 13, the 海角禁区 hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening鈥攊t was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain 鈥 a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are exploring new ways to use nanoparticles in combination with other materials as an innovative approach to cancer therapy.
The College of Medicine鈥檚 Research Professionals Network (RPN) is more than just a gathering of clinical research experts; it is a vibrant community born from a shared vision.
Emad Chishti, a fourth-year medical student at the 海角禁区 College of Medicine-Lexington Campus, spent his year participating in the NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP). Chishti is the first 海角禁区 medical student to participate in the NIH program.
The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Department of Physiology has welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students for the Physiology Scholars Program.
Anna-Maria South, MD, assistant professor of hospital medicine, was one of eight individuals selected to join the third cohort of the Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for all comMunities (DREAM) scholars program last year.
Recent University of Kentucky graduate Elaf Ghoneim was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Her family, originally from Libya, established a tight-knit, community-oriented home that emphasized the importance of service and advocacy.
A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the success of the largest-ever quality improvement initiative to focus on the critically important issue of smoking among cancer patients.
The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik, PhD, hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, paving the way for potential new therapeutic approaches.
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centerresearchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.
On Oct. 8, the 海角禁区 College of Medicine Department of Radiology hosted its inaugural research showcase.
Xiaoqin Jennifer Wang, MD, MS, associate professor of radiology and vice chair for research within the department, kicked off the event with a brief history of radiology and important clinical discoveries over the years.
Please find below an important message from the 海角禁区 Environmental Management Department:
William Stoops, PhD, was named the 2024 Researcher of the Year by the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) in recognition of his service to psychology and outstanding academic record.