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UK awarded Innovative Cardiovascular Health Program to improve heart health in Kentucky

Sep 22, 2023, 6:53 AM

The five-year award is focused on comprehensive efforts to identify and respond to healthcare disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and improve related outcomes.

Markey Cancer Center attains NCI's highest status as a Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sep 15, 2023, 7:12 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today that it has earned a National Cancer Institute “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest level of recognition awarded by the NCI.

AHA recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research

Sep 11, 2023, 7:09 AM

The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA).

2023 Stroke Care Network Summit

Sep 28, 2023, 8:00 AM – Sep 29, 2023, 5:00 PM

Stroke is a critical medical emergency that requires urgent attention and specialized knowledge to minimize its devastating effects. Efficient systems of care, including rapid recognition, diagnosis, and treatment, are essential for optimal patient outcomes. However, there are practice and knowledge gaps in stroke care, such as delays in symptom recognition, limited access to specialized stroke centers, and variations in treatment protocols among healthcare providers.

Cardiovascular Research Day

Oct 20, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

October 20, 2023 Central Bank Center Grand Ballrooms 430 W. Vine Street Lexington KY 40507 Full Schedule (pdf)

UK researchers 1st to show multiple sclerosis drug can be used as Alzheimer’s therapy

Sep 1, 2023, 6:58 AM

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky has found that a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) is potentially effective as a therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.

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UK researchers develop novel method to turn coal waste into carbon fiber

Sep 1, 2023, 6:51 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) have developed a method to turn Kentucky waste coal into valuable carbon products.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging featured in special on WKYT this Monday

Aug 31, 2023, 6:48 AM

Labor Day, September 4, WKYT-TV, is highlighting the world-class work going on at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The Lexington-based CBS affiliate will air a 30-minute special on their second station, The CW, at 6:30 p.m.

In Hinds Lab, trainees gain experience with cutting-edge research

Aug 23, 2023, 6:58 AM

The lab of Terry Hinds, Ph.D., is advancing scientific discovery at UK, and also helping undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows gain early experience with high-impact work.

Markey study examines Kentucky cancer survivors’ increased risk of cancer incidence

Aug 22, 2023, 7:16 AM

While cancer survivors have an increased risk of developing cancer in the future, that risk is notably higher in Kentucky and Appalachian Kentucky, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study.

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