News
Each summer, undergraduates at the University of Kentucky have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in projects led by top researchers.
Simon J. Fisher, MD, PhD, and Barbara Nikolajczyk, PhD, have recently been awarded a total of $778,158 in direct and indirect support from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This grant will support their five-year project “Diabetes and ObesitY research training in kENtucky,” also known as DOYEN.
Sanjay Dhar, MD, FACP, FCCP, clinical faculty and professor in the division of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, has been accepted into the 2025 College of Medicine Leadership Academy.
Thomas Kampourakis, Diplom, PhD, was selected for funding through AHA’s competitive Pilot Grant program for his project, “Using chemo-proteomics to identify new SGLT2 inhibitor targets in the heart.” This award recognizes Dr. Kampourakis’s innovative research and its potential to improve our understanding of heart health.
M. Paul Murphy, PhD, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry in the UK College of Medicine, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are teaming up with researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) to develop cutting-edge simulations of heart disease progression.
Imagine learning how to diagnose and treat a stroke not in a lecture hall, but by solving puzzles under pressure — clicking through clues, reviewing CT scans, decoding crossword-style clinical findings — all while the clock ticks down.
Jonathan Barko, MD, did not follow a conventional path to medicine. Before becoming a physician, he was a music educator, performing professionally and teaching in public schools after earning his degree in music education.
Health Awareness Days are one of the many ways the UK Department of Internal Medicine gives back to the community. These events allow our providers to meet people where they are, offering education on a range of health topics to help individuals live their healthiest lives.
Ritu Chakravarti, PhD, associate professor of rheumatology, has been awarded a five-year R01 grant, totaling $3.2 million.
Paramarajan Piranavan, MBBS, has been selected to serve as division chief for rheumatology in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, effective July 1, 2025.
Four students from the Math, Science, and Technology Center (MSTC) program at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington have earned top honors at the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio.
A new, convenient location to receive quality primary care from UK HealthCare providers is open and ready to serve UK employees and neighbors living in Frankfort and the surrounding community.
Pierluigi Porcu, MD, has been selected to serve as division chief for hematology and blood and marrow transplantation (Hem BMT) in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine.
Gary Larkin remembers the exact moment he first knew something was wrong. It was the summer of 2023, during his brother’s 60th birthday party near Elkhorn Creek. The normally energetic construction business owner suddenly found himself overwhelmed by heat and chills and left the celebration to seek relief by jumping into the creek’s cool water.
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.