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Damaged Lungs Breathe Life into UK COVID Research

Through the College of Medicine’s Alliance Program, UK formed the Kentucky Research Alliance for Lung Disease (K-RALD). Jamie Sturgill shares how K-RALD has created a biobank allowing researchers to ask and answer critical research questions.

Sanders-Brown Study Looks at Blood Test as Possible Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer’s Disease

A study published out of the lab of Donna Wilcock, Ph.D., shows promising results for a blood test that could be used to identify Alzheimer’s changes in the brain before the onset of any symptoms, which could result in preventative treatments.

UK Study to Explore Why Lyme Disease Symptoms Persist for Some

Researchers in the UK’s College of Medicine are seeking to understand if the antibiotic regimen used to treat Lyme disease could also be contributing to Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS).

Personal Experiences Drive UK Junior Kayli Bolton to Help Others Through Research

Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. Today we spotlight Kayli Bolton, a junior majoring in biology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences and member of the Lewis Honors College.

Disease Detectives Use Wastewater Testing to Monitor COVID Infection Trends

College of Medicine and College of Engineering researchers will be using a mobile lab to test wastewater in rural Kentucky for the presence of COVID-19.

Brainson Lab Developing New Treatment Approaches for Lung Cancer

The laboratory of Christine Brainson is defining new potential therapy options for two molecular subtypes of lung cancer.

Annual Symposium Explores Advancements in Women's Heart Health

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.

As COVID-19 Surges, UK HealthCare’s ICU Recovery Clinic Meets Growing Demand

Brain fog and long-hauler are two terms that many have come to know in recent months due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The struggles associated with the terms are nothing new for those who work in UK HealthCare’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Recovery Clinic.

UK Experts Answer Latest Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines, Omicron

Rebecca Dutch, Ph.D., and Vince Venditto, Ph.D., provide the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19, vaccines and booster shots to address concerns within the campus community.

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.