After a hard day’s work, it’s only natural to talk through the day’s achievements and frustrations with trusted loved ones.  

But what if they don’t know what you're talking about?  

When Glasgow, Ky., resident Debra Kantosky got a diagnosis of lung cancer in December of 2023, she was told that if she quit smoking, she’d have a better chance of a good outcome.

“But when you’ve smoked for 52 years, you really have to wrestle with yourself whether it’s something you want to do and can do,” Kantosky said.

By Hilary Brown, Ben Branscum, and Hayden Gooding

Vince and Kaylee Gouge are University of Kentucky blue, through and through.

Both are central Kentucky natives — Vince is from Frankfort, Kaylee from Versailles — and both knew early on they were meant to be UK Wildcats. And that they were meant to be together.

‘On, On, U of K!’

The University of Kentucky, through UK Innovate, has a new partnership with LifeSciKY, a nonprofit life sciences incubator, to accelerate innovation, research translation, startup growth and bioeconomy ecosystem development across Kentucky.

Earlier this year, William “Bill” Stoops, PhD, William R. Willard Professor in Behavioral Science, was honored with the MED Associates Brady-Schuster Award. This award, the highest recognition from APA Division 28 — now rebranded as the Society for Psychopharmacology and Substance Use — is among the most significant honors in the field. Named for pioneering scientists Joseph V.

Last week, University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders, and Turner Construction hosted a ceremonial “topping out” celebration for UK’s new Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building.

The Office of Research and Innovation in Internal Medicine (ORIM) is proud to serve its community through “Pathways to Prevention: Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer,” a two-year grant initiative totaling nearly $409,000.

 University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have identified a cellular pathway that fuels the progression of aggressive, drug-resistant prostate cancer.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine proudly recognizes 41 medical students who were recently selected as members of Alpha Omega Alpha. This national medical honor society recognizes individuals who exemplify professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service in the field of medicine. 

After more than four decades in academic medicine, including more than 25 transformative years at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Steven A. Haist, MD, is retiring, leaving behind a remarkable legacy defined by innovation, mentorship, and a deep commitment to medical education.

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.

Eric Durbin, DrPH, an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Division of Biomedical Informatics, has been elected president of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), an organization that maintains cancer reporting standards across the U.S. and Canada.

Each summer, undergraduates at the University of Kentucky have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in projects led by top researchers.

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.