Dr. Alan Daugherty

Alan Daugherty, PhD, professor of physiology and medicine, was elected to the leadership of the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Board of Directors.

A graphic of an abdominal aorta with stent-grafting.

A group of researchers at the University of Kentucky have found a mechanism that would explain why men develop more aortic aneurysms than women.

Xiangan Li, PhD

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.

Astrocytes in the brain

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.

Preet Patel working at a microscope in the laboratory.

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

Art of person running

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.

Physiology team stands at finish line.

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. 

A medical illustration of nanoparticles being released by a cell.

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.

Olivia Wireman holding a cake that says "Congratulations Dr Wireman!"

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

Image of Hnnah Downing in a white labcoat

On Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Hannah Downing successfully defended her dissertation and earned her doctoral degree in physiology. Congratulations, Dr. Downing!

DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ON PREINJURY AND POSTINJURY BORN HIPPOCAMPAL NEURAL PRECURSOR CELLS

IBS interns

The UK College of Medicine Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) is an undifferentiated first-year core curriculum that serves as the entry point for a doctoral program in one of six basic science departments.

promotions and tenure 2024

Congratulations to the following University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty members who received promotions and/or were granted tenure this year. The following list includes faculty from basic science and clinical departments. It is organized alphabetically by department, then by last name.

a panel of of 4 researchers at a table

Watch below Part 2 of the "Because We Care" mini-documentary series. 

A man in a white coat, with the text: A passion for science, research at the College of Medicine

Part 2 of the "Because We Care" mini-documentary series, this video explores the research mission of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. It highlights how our advancement of medicine is driven by a passion for scientific discovery and a commitment to care for those around us. 

Chef Trevor Morones in the kitchen

The International Society of Neurogastronomy (ISN) held its annual symposium at the University of Kentucky's Gatton Student Center on May 18.

13 of the 14 students for this award, and the Cure Fellowship, Office of Undergraduate Research logo.

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 14 students have been selected for the 2024 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Alan Daugherty, Ph.D., left, is the 2024 recipient of the Albert D. and Elizabeth H. Kirwan Memorial Prize. David Harmon, Ph.D., is the 2024 recipient of the William B. Sturgill Award.

Two University of Kentucky faculty members are recipients of The Graduate School’s two distinguished annual awards for exemplary research and outstanding contributions to graduate student mentoring and education.

Aaron Chacon in the lab

Aaron Chacon has entered the final year of his PhD program in pharmacology and nutritional sciences. Early into his studies, he applied for an F-31 pre-doctoral fellowship with preliminary data and received funding that has supported his research over the last six years. 

Headshot of Shadan Hadi

On Monday, April 15, 2024 Shadan Hadi successfully defended her dissertation and earned her doctoral degree in physiology. Congratulations Dr. Hadi!

DISORGANIZATION OF ACTIN WITHIN THE SHAFTS OF STEREOCILIA IS A KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS (NIHL)

Dr. D'Orazio in front of one of his paintings.

Not many people wake up before the sun rises to indulge in a hobby. But for John D’Orazio, MD, his passion for a hobby he discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic remains something that still inspires him to wake up at 4 a.m.