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Philip Westgate: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Aug 1, 2024, 7:23 AM

Philip Westgate, acting chair and professor in the Department of Biostatistics in the UK College of Public Health, has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

UK showcases community-based, health-focused research during NIH delegation visit

Jun 12, 2024, 6:52 AM

UK Research welcomed Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., the NIH director, to the Healthy Kentucky Research Building — a space dedicated to enabling multidisciplinary teams to find solutions to reduce the health disparities greatly impacting Kentucky.

2024 Kentucky Innovator Challenge to focus on materials, health care, circular economy

Apr 3, 2024, 7:25 AM

The second annual Kentucky Innovator Challenge will take place on Thursday, April 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. in Ballrooms 212 A&B in the Gatton Student Center.

UK HealthCare physician explores new pediatric care protocols in developing nations

Jul 24, 2023, 6:52 AM

George Fuchs, M.D., professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine, has published a multiyear study about opportunities to improve clinical care for children in lower and middle-income nations around the world.

'Behind The Blue': Michael Cull and Tiffany Lindsay (Center for Innovation in Population Health)

Jun 8, 2023, 7:31 AM

Michael Cull and Tiffany Lindsey discuss the Center for Innovation in Population Health’s goals and how the College of Public Health hopes to utilize the Center to improve upon social determinants of health in the population, and more.

UK to host conference on collaboration and innovation in health care

Apr 24, 2023, 7:16 AM

The Center for Innovation in Population Health announces the 19th annual Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM) Conference, titled “Lex Go! Pop Health,” taking place Oct. 4-6 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington.

'Behind the Blue': Dean Heather Bush (College of Public Health)

Mar 30, 2023, 7:39 AM

On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Dean Heather Bush (College of Public Health) talks about her journey from statistics to public health, the variety of disciplines in the college and how their work impacts our daily lives, and what the College has planned for the 2023 National Public Health Week coming up April 3-9.

'Behind the Blue': Dr. Emily Marcinkowski (Women in Healthcare)

Mar 23, 2023, 7:35 AM

On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Dr. Emily Marcinkowski (Markey Cancer Center) talks about her drive to be a problem solver, how surgery presents her with tangible problems she can act upon, the importance of greater diversity and patient-based inclusivity in the medical field, and more.

Women Making History: UK researcher champions cultural understanding in health care

Mar 22, 2023, 7:17 AM

Julie Plasencia, Ph.D., began her career studying Type 2 diabetes. Her research interests have expanded to diet-related health disparities in low-resource communities and how culture influences dietary behaviors in Latino communities.

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UK alum co-founds app that turns outdoor exercise into a giant game

Feb 20, 2023, 7:44 AM

Destin George Bell graduated from UK in 2020 with a degree in marketing from the Gatton College of Business and Economics. He’s now the CEO and co-founder of the smartphone app Card.io, a gamified app turning any outdoor movement into a social competition.

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