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‘Research Made Possible’ podcast: Conner discusses HIV prevention in older Black women

Feb 22, 2024, 7:13 AM

UK College of Social Work Assistant Professor Laneshia Conner is refining interventions for older Black women with HIV, studying their health and reproductive health history, environments, trauma, and the sociocultural effects on their lives.

Healthy Hearts for Women event marks 10 years of raising awareness

Jan 12, 2024, 7:22 AM

The University of Kentucky will mark a decade of raising awareness and continuing its effort to warn women about the dangers of heart disease with the annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium.

UK BIRCWH program looking for scholars interested in women’s health research

Feb 10, 2023, 7:38 AM

The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is accepting applications for scholars interested in research to advance women’s health.

BIRCWH grant renewal will continue mentorship for women's health scholars

Oct 19, 2022, 7:02 AM

The Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program has received a five-year grant renewal — making this program over two decades old at the University of Kentucky.

BIRCWH program accepting applications for women's health research

Sep 7, 2022, 6:42 AM

The University of Kentucky's BIRCWH program supports young scholars in developing meaningful research careers in many areas of women's health.

UK researchers highlight support efforts during Black Breastfeeding Week

Aug 30, 2022, 7:09 AM

As Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in the U.S. from Aug. 25-31, researchers at the University of Kentucky are highlighting research and outreach initiatives supporting Black mothers’ choices to initiate and continue breastfeeding.

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

May 31, 2022, 7:06 AM

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.

HDI to Host Prenatal Disability Education Summit

May 6, 2022, 7:23 AM

The National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Resources housed at the University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute (HDI) will host the Prenatal Disability Education Summit on May 13 at the Residence Inn Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.

Research Celebrates Women Making History

Mar 8, 2022, 7:00 AM

From senior administration to the high school student arriving on campus for the first time, women are helping to define and chart the course of UK’s future. This month, we take time to showcase the legacies of women and their impactful research and scholarship.

Annual Symposium Explores Advancements in Women's Heart Health

Jan 28, 2022, 7:14 AM

The 8th annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium will be held virtually on February 4, 2022, highlighting new scientific advances in women's heart health.

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