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New UK data system will help predict and prevent opioid overdoses in Kentucky

Apr 10, 2023, 12:50 PM

University of Kentucky researchers are creating an innovative statewide surveillance system to inform prevention and response efforts aimed at reducing the burden of opioid use disorder in Kentucky.

Markey study: New program shows promise in reducing financial burden of cancer care

Mar 28, 2023, 7:21 AM

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Oncology Practice found that the use of a financial navigator can significantly reduce financial toxicity for patients with hematologic cancer and their caregivers.

'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.

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Researchers investigate racial bias in recognition of Kentucky’s historic properties

Mar 17, 2023, 7:38 AM

A team of University of Kentucky researchers is analyzing the list of historic places and properties registered in the Commonwealth to find any gaps in cultural minority representations.

UK Substance Use Research Event to highlight cannabis research

Mar 16, 2023, 7:45 AM

The University of Kentucky is hosting its fifth annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE) April 24 in the UK Gatton Student Center. This free event showcases translational research conducted at UK focusing on substance use and substance use disorder.

Collaboration turns the tide on Kentucky’s colorectal cancer rates

Mar 16, 2023, 7:18 AM

Since 2002, colorectal cancer screenings have doubled in Kentucky, which has led to a more than 30% decrease in incidence and mortality rates.

Women Making History: UK researcher uses computational science to solve Kentucky’s health challenges

Mar 15, 2023, 7:04 AM

Sally Ellingson, Ph.D. is an assistant professor at the Institute for Biomedical Informatics and also works with the Cancer Research Informatics Shared Resource Facility at the Markey Cancer Center.

Rare Disease Day spotlight: A new approach to studying Moyamoya syndrome

Feb 28, 2023, 7:15 AM

Jill Roberts, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a researcher who studies Moyamoya syndrome, which causes the internal carotid arteries in the brain to become narrow or blocked.

College of Medicine Academic Medicine Writing Series, Session 5: "Educational Scholarship and Institutional Review Boards"

Mar 14, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Please join us for an upcoming professional development series, supported by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development. The content, developed by

College of Medicine Career and Professional Development Session, "Addressing Role Confusion in our Professional Relationships

Mar 13, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Addressing Roll Confusion in our Professional Relationships Participants will be able to differentiate between summative and formative feedback Contrast the roles of Advisors, Coaches, Mentors, and Sponsors and provide recommendations for support using case vignettes. Christopher Simmons, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of of Pediatrics

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