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UK College of Medicine Receives Prestigious Grant to Investigate Vascular Disease

Jan 26, 2018, 9:41 AM

The American Heart Association has awarded a University of Kentucky and Baylor University research partnership $3.7 million to study aortic disease.

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Clinical Trial for Stroke Innovates Patient Care and Research at UK

Dec 21, 2017, 8:10 AM

Led by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists, the studies aim to develop new treatments using existing therapies that protect brain tissue after a stroke, and to learn more about the physiology of the event.

Gill Heart Institute Cardiovascular Research Day Highlights Innovations in Cardiovascular Health

Nov 20, 2017, 9:11 AM

Over 350 researchers, students and guests attended the 20th UK Cardiovascular Research Day at the Lexington Convention Center, an annual event that celebrates the innovative research in cardiovascular health.

Working Outside the Box: How a Markey Lab is Helping Stroke Patients

Nov 13, 2017, 8:57 AM

In a prime example of the unique type of cross-collaboration that takes place at academic medical centers, Markey's stem cell lab is working together with the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute to bring an innovative stroke clinical trial to UK HealthCare.

Predicting How Healthy Your Heart Will be Years Down the Road

Oct 17, 2017, 9:18 AM

Testing and targeting treatment on a patient's virtual heart could lead to longer and healthier lives, especially for the 5.7 million adults with heart failure. Two UK researchers are working to make this a reality.

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Under Construction: A New Resource to Target Health Disparities

May 18, 2017, 2:57 PM

Research Building 2 (RB2) is a precious resource and a vehicle for UK to reduce the health disparities that most impact Kentucky.

Al-Siraj's Sex Chromosome Study Published in Circulation

Dec 14, 2016, 1:46 PM

Yasir Al-Siraj's research explores sex chromosome effects on vascular biology and may lead to sex-specific therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases.

UK Healthcare, Interiors Get to the Heart of Design

Nov 29, 2016, 9:33 AM

Interior design faculty and students partnered with UK HealthCare to evaluate the new cardio unit.

What Motivates UK Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis?

Oct 14, 2016, 9:41 AM

Vice President for Research, Lisa Cassis, discusses her research and motivations.

College of Nursing Receives $2.6 Million Grant to Promote Rural Caregivers’ Cardiovascular Health

Oct 13, 2016, 3:47 PM

A national grant awarded to two professors will address cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural caregivers through an intervention promoting psychological health, CVD risk-reduction measures, and self-management.

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