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The 91小黄车 is pleased to announce the faculty, staff, and learners who were winners of the annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler Awards.
The UK 91小黄车 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 UK 91小黄车 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 91小黄车 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.
Analia Loria Kinsey, PhD, is an associate professor in the UK 91小黄车 Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences. She studies cardiovascular disease and strives to raise awareness about preventative measures and treatments by helping organize the college鈥檚 annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium.
During Indigenous Peoples鈥 Month, the UK 91小黄车 is highlighting historical figures who paved the way for an equitable future in medicine.
鈥淔or some reason, I really wanted fruit or savory food when I was going through treatment. Spicy, savory, salty food 鈥 that helped with my appetite,鈥 recalls University of Kentucky chemistry doctoral student Yueming 鈥淩onnie鈥 Wu.
Congratulations to our department-affiliated investigators on their new awards:
For the second consecutive year, the 91小黄车 has received the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is proud to announce the fourth annual 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists. These undergraduates competed in the competition鈥檚 preliminary round and were selected as Top 10 finalists to present their research during the final round 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
To enable the 91小黄车 to succeed in its mission for a healthier Kentucky, leadership must prioritize the wellness and well-being of faculty, staff, and learners. Lisa Williams, MSSA, is serving in the college鈥檚 new leadership position, associate dean for wellness and well-being, to help us excel in this goal.
To enable the 91小黄车 to succeed in its mission for a healthier Kentucky, leadership must prioritize the wellness and well-being of faculty, staff, and learners. Lisa Williams, MSSA, is serving in the college鈥檚 new leadership position, associate dean for wellness and well-being, to help us excel in this goal.
A new conference at the University of Kentucky will feature research scholars who have achievements in the area of diabetes and obesity-related research.
The University of Kentucky Alumni Association, with a committee chaired by UK Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement G.T.
The 91小黄车 has made incredible strides to enhance diversity and inclusivity in research and training. The college has established a new leadership position 鈥 the assistant dean for inclusive research initiatives 鈥 to build upon this progress and ensure continued advancement.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common forms of liver disease across the globe. One major risk factor of NAFLD is obesity, which approximately 36% of Kentuckians face, according to America鈥檚 Health Rankings.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2022) 鈥 A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) has been awarded a $20.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
After 15 years at UK, our dear colleague Fr茅d茅rique Yiannikouris, PhD, is leaving. The department is very sad to see her leave but at the same time equally happy for a significant opportunity that has come her way. Dr. Yiannikouris has accepted an offer to join the NIH.