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When Austin Wellette-Hunsucker left his home state of Michigan to earn his PhD at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, his family was incredibly supportive. They continue to be his most vocal cheerleaders.
Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.
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.
On Friday, January 31, 2025 Garrett Elmore successfully defended his dissertation and earned his doctoral degree in physiology. Congratulations, Dr. Elmore!
RAD Reduction Reveals Therapeutic Potential of Targeting Cardiomyocyte L-type Calcium Channel Regulation for Heart Failure
On Jan. 21, a special presentation was held to recognize the recipients of the 2023 and 2024 Thomas V. Getchell, PhD, Memorial Award for Excellence in Grant Writing.
Combining his passion for research and creativity, a University of Kentucky student is breaking barriers — literally and figuratively.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine continues to solidify its reputation as a hub for groundbreaking biomedical research. In December, the UK CNS-Met (central nervous system-metabolism) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), a program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hosted its inaugural research symposium.
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Lesley Golden successfully defended her dissertation and earned her doctoral degree in physiology. Congratulations, Dr. Golden!
Cell-Type Specific APOE4 to APOE2 ‘Switching’ in Astrocytes and Microglia Alters Alzheimer’s Disease Neuropathology
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.
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Physiology has welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students for the Physiology Scholars Program.
Following his Integrated Biomedical Sciences year, Joshua Moses completed an internship with the college’s Office of Strategic Communications focused on science communication.
Alan Daugherty, PhD, professor of physiology and medicine, was elected to the leadership of the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Board of Directors.
A group of researchers at the University of Kentucky have found a mechanism that would explain why men develop more aortic aneurysms than women.
Replenishing the body’s high-density lipoprotein (HDL) could be an effective treatment for sepsis, according to a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study published in Science Signaling.
Scientists are experimenting with a novel approach to treating Alzheimer's disease in mice. They're using a drug that helps the brain make energy. NPR's Jon Hamilton says in a mouse, at least, the treatment can reverse memory loss.
Fourteen University of Kentucky students spent the summer expanding their research skills through the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of the V
Throughout the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Team USA continues to bring home the gold. While we celebrate their success, we can’t help but wonder — could I do that? We talked to doctoral fellow Benjamin Burke, who works in the lab of John J.
Congratulations to the Physiology "Survive the Night" Triathlon Team! Thanks to everyone who participated in the relay and helped raise money for cancer support care. The team participated in a chip timed relay triathlon which included 1 hour of swimming, 6 hours of biking, and 5 hours of running.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have a better understanding of the regulation of extracellular vesicles by oxidative stress and how these vesicles spread oxidative stress and may damage neurons. Extracellular vesicles are nanoparticles released by all cell types that help transport information between cells.
On Thursday, July 18, 2024 Olivia Wireman successfully defended her dissertation and earned her doctoral degree in physiology. Congratulations, Dr. Wireman!
Characterization of Bowel Dysfunction after Spinal Cord Injury in Mice