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For nearly a decade, Amanda Glueck, Ph.D., associate professor of neurology, has been exploring how virtual reality (VR) can be used in health research. What started as proof-of-concept studies with non-clinical participants has since evolved into a collaborative project with real potential to support people living with cognitive decline.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce that Ann M. Stowe, Ph.D., has been named director of graduate studies for Integrated Biomedical Sciences in the Office of Biomedical Education.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging have uncovered evidence that a single genetic variant may influence the risk of two of the diseases people fear most — dementia and cancer — but in opposite ways.
A new initiative at the University of Kentucky is utilizing cutting-edge bedside imaging technology in the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital Emergency Department with the goal of diagnosing a serious, vision-threatening condition faster — and potentially preventing irreversible blindness.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share the winners of the fifth annual Mission, Values, and Pillar Awards.
When March Madness tips off, Larry Goldstein, MD, has a strategy.
“If Duke and Kentucky ever end up playing each other… you can find me somewhere in Europe,” he said.
The University of Kentucky Multidisciplinary Endocarditis Team recently published a seminal paper on the treatment of infective endocarditis with oral antibiotics.
For more than five decades, Robert Baumann, MD, has quietly reshaped the landscape of child neurology in Kentucky. His life’s work has stretched far beyond the University’s walls and into the rolling hills of Appalachia, positively impacting the futures of thousands of children and families.
For most of us, the phrase “stroke of the eye” sounds like a metaphor. But for UK HealthCare’s Jagannadha “Jay” Avasarala, MD, PhD, it’s a literal and urgent diagnosis — one that could mean the difference between sight and permanent blindness.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology is marking its 60th anniversary, celebrating a legacy that began in 1965 with a single faculty member and has grown into a nationally respected center for neurological care, research and education.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy due to the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord. For infants born with this condition, life expectancy is dramatically shortened, and most affected children live no longer than two years.
At the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, professional development opportunities for research staff go beyond traditional training. It’s about connection — learning from one another, building confidence, and creating a community where research professionals grow not just as employees, but as individuals who contribute meaningfully to both their fields and their peers.
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.
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Participating in brain-stimulating activities is essential to those dealing with Alzheimer's disease, but due to a lack of nearby resources and potential ambulatory issues, many Kentuckians in need of memory care do not have access to the help they need.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share the winners of the fourth annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler (MVPE) Awards.
Down syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition in the United States. Each year, approximately 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, meaning it affects about one in every 700 births. This genetic condition results from the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21, which impacts physical and cognitive development to varying degrees.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia.
The University of Kentucky’s Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities (UK ASCEND) is pleased to announce the selection of its second and third cohorts of ASCEND Scholars.
On Dec. 13, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening—it was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.
Vishakhadatta Mathur Kumaraswamy, MD, associate professor of neurology, has been awarded the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).