Over the summer, the UK College of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics welcomed a group of six high school students as part of their Summer Research Training Fellowship program. 

Last week, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine community gathered to celebrate an important milestone in the construction of the Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building. Faculty, staff, learners, and alumni signed a ceremonial beam, marking the progress of a facility designed to transform health education at UK.  

In any career, growth doesn’t always follow a straight line. That’s exactly the idea behind Beyond the Ladder, a new professional development lunch-and-learn series designed for UK College of Medicine staff. 

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. 

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) will host the 10th Annual Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit on Sept. 25 at the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort, Ky.

Last year, Lisa Buede made the decision to get screened for lung cancer, knowing she was eligible due to her smoking history: The 59-year-old Lexington resident had been a smoker since she was 14 years old.

We are pleased to announce that Shyanika W. Rose, PhD, is the new acting director of the Center for Health, Engagement and Transformation, effective August 1st for a term of three years. As CHET’s first faculty hire and with unanimous support from CHET faculty, staff, and members, Dr.

In any career, growth doesn’t always follow a straight line. That’s exactly the idea behind Beyond the Ladder, a new professional development series launching this month for staff in the UK College of Medicine.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine proudly welcomed its Class of 2029 with a series of White Coat Ceremonies across its Bowling Green, Northern Kentucky, and Lexington campuses, as well as students in the Morehead-based Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP). These events, held July 31 through Aug.

Researchers at the UK Markey Cancer Center have identified a protein that could be a promising treatment target for obesity-related breast cancer.

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.

The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of its newly renovated research facilities, marking a major milestone in the center’s decades-long mission to advance brain health and aging research.

M. Paul Murphy, PhD, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry in the UK College of Medicine, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are teaming up with researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) to develop cutting-edge simulations of heart disease progression.

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.

Every summer, we welcome a new class of medical students to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and are reminded of the passion, purpose, and hope they bring with them. Each student’s path is uniquely their own — but together, they represent a powerful vision for the future of health care in Kentucky and beyond. 

Jonathan Barko, MD, did not follow a conventional path to medicine. Before becoming a physician, he was a music educator, performing professionally and teaching in public schools after earning his degree in music education.

We are deeply saddened to share that Melinda Wilson, PhD, professor of physiology, passed away on June 19, 2025. The UK College of Medicine is grateful for her many contributions to research and education, as well as the legacy of warmth and collegiality she leaves behind.

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Weisi Yan, MD, PhD, recently shared his work on radiation therapy at a major international conference, showcasing how new techniques could better protect patients’ immune systems while fighting cancer.

Before donning a lab coat at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Ryan Shahidehpour, PhD, was lacing up boxing gloves and facing off in competitive lacrosse matches. With more than 250 fights under his belt, Shahidehpour built a reputation for discipline, focus and resilience—qualities that now serve him just as well at the lab bench as they once did in the ring.