Research News

UK Orthopaedic Trauma Research Team Shows the World What Kentucky Can Do

Nov 16, 2018, 9:23 AM

Despite being less than two years old, the orthopaedic trauma research team in UK Healthcare's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is making a tremendous impact that is gaining international recognition.

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UK Sports Medicine Research Institute Awarded $4 Million from U.S. Department of Defense

Sep 20, 2018, 11:29 AM

The Sports Medicine Research Institute has been awarded a $4 million contract to study operational preparedness of military elite.

KNI Neurologist's Work Featured in Major National News Outlet

Aug 7, 2018, 9:31 AM

STAT News, a division of the Boston Globe, has published a story about the work of Dr. Edward Kasarskis and his team, who study a familial form of ALS.

Ph.D. Research Fueled by National Physical Therapy Scholarship

Jul 26, 2018, 8:47 AM

This summer Kirby Mayer, a Ph.D. candidate in the UK College of Health Sciences, got a prestigious $15,000 research scholarship. By improving classification of ICU-acquired weakness, Mayer hopes to improve how and when physical therapists implement interventions.

Why UK Researchers are Studying Firefighter Fitness

Apr 9, 2018, 8:33 AM

Police officers, firefighters and military personnel face daunting physical obstacles while on the job, often coupled with intense mental stress.

'Behind the Blue' with Orthopaedic Surgeon, Researcher and Advocate Dr. Carolyn Hettrich

Mar 6, 2018, 2:05 PM

Dr. Carolyn Hettrich joins Kody Kiser and Olivia Ramirez on Behind the Blue to discuss shoulder injuries, her research and her advocacy work.

UK Orthopaedic Surgeon Selected for Prestigious Fellowship

Jan 29, 2018, 8:50 AM

Dr. Stephen Duncan, assistant professor of orthpaedic surgery, will travel to 11 centers, in 10 cities, across two countries to learn more about orthpaedic surgery and research.