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.
Stowe holds the James W. Holsinger, Jr. Professorship in Neuroscience in the Department of Neurology, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Neuroscience. She recently served as chair of the Trainee in Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) and is chair-elect of Working in Medicine and Science (WIMS).
In this new role, Stowe will lead graduate education efforts for the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) program. IBS serves as the entry point for seven doctoral programs in the College of Medicine and provides foundational training in biomedical research, interdisciplinary thinking and laboratory experience. As director, she will oversee curriculum, student progress and faculty engagement within IBS, helping prepare the next generation of biomedical scientists and physician-researchers.
An internationally recognized researcher, Stowe studies how the immune and nervous systems interact during recovery. Her work focuses on the role of adaptive inflammation in helping the brain reorganize and regain function after injury. Her research spans both laboratory and clinical studies, with the goal of improving long-term recovery for patients.
Stowe has a strong track record of mentorship and received the WIMS Mentorship Award and the Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award from the Office of Undergraduate Research. Her lab brings together trainees across disciplines who have consistently earned national fellowships and awards for their interdisciplinary research.
"Dr. Stowe started meeting with staff in the Office of Biomedical Education to get a head start on planning for orientation and programming for the Fall 2026 IBS class," said Beth Garvy, Ph.D., senior associate dean for biomedical education. “She brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the position."
The college also extends its gratitude to Hollie Swanson, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology and nutritional sciences, who has served in the role since 2020.