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College of Pharmacy hosting symposium on therapeutic manipulation of immune function

The College of Pharmacy  will host its 11th annual Therapeutics, Outcomes, Discovery & Delivery (TODD) Symposium from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. April 12, at the Lee T. Todd, Jr. Building.

UK researchers find vaccination protects mother and baby from COVID-19

While previous research has shown that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women, a new study by UK researchers finds that maternal vaccinations are an effective way to protect both mom AND baby until the baby becomes eligible for the vaccine.

UK immunologist shares tips to stay healthy during holidays

Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics in the UK College of Medicine, shares ways to stay healthy during the holiday season.

UK researchers study alcohol’s impact on immune system and lungs

Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., and Jamie Sturgill, Ph.D., are combining their areas of expertise to better understand how heavy alcohol use affects a specific group of immune cells and their function in the lungs.

New Drug Shows Promise Against Toxoplasmosis

Findings from a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry may lead to a new treatment against Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis.

What Is Monkeypox? A UK Virologist Explains

University of Kentucky immunology and virology expert Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., answers questions about the monkeypox virus — including symptoms, risk, and treatment.

UK Study: Asymptomatic COVID-19 Could Still Cause Pregnancy Risks

According to a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study, asymptomatic COVID-19 infection during pregnancy could still have potential long-term consequences for a developing baby.

People Behind Our Research: Ilhem Messaoudi Decoding the Mysteries of the Immune System

UK College of Medicine researcher Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to developing a better understanding of how the immune system works, paving the way for improving how people respond to vaccines and infections.

UK Part of National Collaboration to Study Long COVID-19

The University of Kentucky is participating in a nationwide study that seeks to understand why some people have prolonged symptoms (long COVID) or develop new or returning symptoms after an acute bout of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Bondada Named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Subbarao Bondada, professor of microbiology in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

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