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Collaborations and Industry Partners

Research in internal medicine thrives through multidisciplinary collaboration and strong partnerships with academic institutions, health care organizations, industry leaders, and community groups. We work together to accelerate scientific discovery and improve health outcomes.

Highlights of Active Partnership

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Community Outreach

Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

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PARTNER project

Dr. Anna Kalema partners with virtual reality startup to improve conditions for ICU patients

Industry and Biotech Partnerships

We engage with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to develop new therapies, diagnostics, and medical technologies. 

These partnerships facilitate:

  • Clinical trial sponsorships and investigator-initiated studies
  • Drug and device development
  • Real-world data studies and health outcomes research

 

Community and Public Health Initiatives

Our department is committed to transformative health and outreach through community-driven research and public health programs. 

We collaborate with:

  • Local health departments and nonprofit organizations to address health disparities
  • Patient advocacy groups to ensure research reflects community needs
  • Government agencies to shape public health policy and funding initiatives
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Colorectal cancer awareness initiative at Consolidated Baptist Church.

Interested in Collaborating?

For inquiry about establishing a partnership with the department of internal medicine, please contact IMResearch@uky.edu

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Executive Summary

The department of internal medicine at the University of Kentucky is a leading academic and clinical enterprise, comprising 16 divisions with extensive experience in clinical trial execution, including early and late-phase pharmaceutical and device studies. 

We are actively seeking new partnerships with clinical research organizations and sponsors to advance translational and therapeutic research, particularly in diseases across the Commonwealth.

Clinical Trial Infrastructure

Clinical Trial Management System Integration

  • OnCore™ platform used for study management and tracking
  • Epic™ with clinical trials matching capability and real-world evidence integration

Clinical Trial Units and Facilities

  • Outpatient and inpatient access across Chandler Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Dedicated Clinical Research Unit (CRU) with infusion, labs, electrocardiogram (ECG), etc.
  • Investigational Drug Services (IDS)

Institutional Review Board and Regulatory Capacity

 

Interested in being highlighted?

For inquiry about highlighting a partnership with the department of internal medicine, please contact IMResearch@uky.edu