Research
Welcome from the Office of Research and Innovation in Internal Medicine (ORIM)
Our mission is to improve the lives of people across our Commonwealth, the United States, and the world. At the heart of our department is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
Research and innovation serve as the foundation for advancing medical care and improving patient outcomes. We are deeply committed to basic, translational, and clinical research, unified under the principle of "Many Divisions, One Goal." The Office of Research and Innovation in the department of internal medicine is dedicated to supporting our people and fostering sustainable collaborations in biomedical research – creating a lasting impact on health care.
We are at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge through innovative research across a diverse range of specialties. Our research spans fundamental discoveries at the cellular level to translational and clinical studies that directly impact patient care.
Key Research Areas
Biomedical Informatics
Integrating computational methods to advance biomedical discovery and personalized medicine
Cardiovascular Medicine
Exploring novel therapies for heart disease and heart failure prevention
Serious Illness, Critical Care & Recovery
Cellular mechanisms, patient-centered outcomes and long-term recovery
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Advancing understanding of diabetes, obesity and hormonal disorders
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Developing new treatment approaches to manage liver disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and digestive health
Health Outcomes and Population Health
Identifying barriers to health care access and designing interventions for all populations
Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Investigating antibiotic resistance, immunotherapies, and emerging infectious diseases
Pulmonary & Respiratory Health
Studying treatment and improving care for chronic lung conditions
Rheumatology
Advancing and developing new treatments for rheumatologic conditions
Research by our Divisions
In line with the University of Kentucky’s Mission Statement, the department of internal medicine “facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research.” Click the links below to visit the research pages of our 12 divisions. These pages highlight research details and examine the depth and breadth of work of more than 400 faculty members.
Also visit the pages of our important centers conducting various research.
