Looking to fulfill his passion for serving others, Scottie B. Day, MD, knew since he was a child that he wanted to become a physician at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH).

Day is a respected clinician who specializes in pediatric critical care. He is the physician-in-chief at KCH, where he has been a team leader for the ECMO team and pediatric cardiology strategic planning.

Earlier this month, deadly flooding consumed large areas of eastern Kentucky. Kentuckians in the affected areas will likely feel the catastrophic effects of this tragedy for weeks, months, and even years to come as officials assess the extent of the damage and continually report a rising death toll. 

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study provides important insights for future clinical trials in treating advanced cervical cancer by establishing a five-month progression-free survival benchmark for evaluating new therapies.

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.

A new gift account has been established in the UK College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences to expand nutrition education for health care professionals in training across the College of Medicine.

Coming from a hardworking family, Avinash S. Bhakta, MD, originally didn’t plan to become a doctor, but providing care is his passion.

The University of Kentucky’s Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) Program has named its 2025 cohort.

As a resident, Zaki Hassan, MBBS, handwrote the grant application for the $250,000 that went to purchase the University of Kentucky's first human patient simulator.

Three University of Kentucky College of Medicine students have been chosen for the Health Disparities Research Training (HDRT) Fellowship.

The Department of Behavioral Science created the fellowship, which is supported by its Council on Community, Engagement, Research and Training (CONCERT).

The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is celebrating 25 years of community building among early-career researchers.

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.

Match Day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking days in a medical student's journey. It’s the day when soon-to-be doctors find out where they will spend the next few years training in their chosen specialty.

Compassionate Care Reaching yoU (CCRU) Outreach, a medical student-led initiative at the UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus is transforming health care delivery for underserved populations in northern Kentucky. Rooted in its mission to provide compassionate and accessible care, CCRU combines innovative outreach with experiential learning for future health care providers. 

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.

A University of Kentucky researcher dedicated to improving health care access for rural communities was honored with a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).  

As we begin the new year, many people might be thinking about improving their diet and overall health. As an oncology dietitian at UK Markey Cancer Center, I’m often asked about the connection between diet and cancer prevention. While there’s a lot of conflicting nutrition information online, the evidence-based answer that a diet rich in plant-based foods can help reduce your cancer risk.

The University of Kentucky Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating 40 years of research and community impact. The center is world-renowned for its significant contributions to the field through the decades.

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. 

An innovative study recently published in the “American Journal of Preventive Cardiology” is a shining example of collaboration between learners at the UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus and physicians at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. 

UK HealthCare recently received Pediatric Specialty Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). The designation marks high standards in treating children and teens with cancer.