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Today is International Clinical Trials Day, which “recognizes the invaluable contributions of clinical research professionals who drive innovation, uphold patient safety and push the boundaries of discovery,” according to the Society of Clinical Research Associates. The date, May 20, commemorates the day that James Lind began the first randomized clinical trial in 1747.
Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s 15th annual Research Day on May 13 brought together researchers, clinicians, staff and students to celebrate the center’s scientific accomplishments and spotlight ongoing cancer research across UK.
At 23 years old, Anna Cox was active and in good health, and she rarely needed medical care. But when severe abdominal pain sent her to the emergency room, imaging revealed an abnormally enlarged lymph node, prompting further testing.
Lanla F. Conteh, MD, MPH, MBA has been selected to serve as the division chief for digestive diseases and nutrition in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, effective Sept. 1.
Anna Cox never planned to pursue a career in medicine.
After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2017 with a degree in mathematical economics, she began working as a logistics broker. Less than two years later, Cox said her life changed when she was rushed to the UK Albert B. Chandler Emergency Department with severe abdominal pain.
“It’s surreal that I am finally graduating for the last time.”
Susanna Goggans has spent eight years at the University of Kentucky.
Orthopedic surgery residents at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine are learning how to use new technology that enhances the future of shoulder surgery.
Springtime in higher education is a season of excitement and celebration, especially for fourth-year medical students — from Match Day, when they learn where they will complete their residencies, to graduation day, where friends and family join in the celebrations
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share the winners of the fourth annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler (MVPE) Awards.
Like many folks, Barry Pendleton had never heard of sarcoidosis.
So, he was shocked when he was diagnosed with the chronic, inflammatory disease that can negatively impact multiple systems throughout the body.
Hearing loss impacts millions of people worldwide and can occur at any age. More than just a medical condition, hearing loss impacts communication, connection and overall quality of life.
As awareness grows, so does the urgency to advance solutions that restore not just hearing — but engagement, confidence and independence.
Darlingtina K. Esiaka, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Science in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, has been awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) to travel to Nigeria to work with the Research Center for Ageing Cognition and Psychological Health at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being, and in recent years, there has been growing recognition of the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 children experience a mental health disorder each year.
The University of Kentucky’s Julie Pendergast, PhD, and a team of researchers are exploring how disruptions to our body’s natural circadian rhythms and sleep impact health.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Kentucky has earned a spot on the cover of the prestigious Journal of Neuroscience, highlighting a major challenge in spinal cord injury recovery.
Beyond the classroom, lab and hospital walls, University of Kentucky medical students are improving the health of their community.
An innovative approach to delivering essential health resources to rural Kentuckians has demonstrated the potential of using drone technology to overcome geographical barriers to improve health care access.
The UK Department of Internal Medicine is offering a grant writing course to help faculty write R01 NIH or similar grants. This course will be taught by Philip Kern, MD, with help from the UK Proposal Development Office. The department of internal medicine wishes to promote grant submissions and will provide special assistance for internal medicine faculty.
Helping people is at the heart of much of the research conducted at the University of Kentucky.
Kenneth S. Campbell, PhD, is a professor of both cardiovascular medicine and physiology in the UK College of Medicine. He is also the director of the Gill Cardiovascular Biorepository.