Recent University of Kentucky graduate Elaf Ghoneim was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Her family, originally from Libya, established a tight-knit, community-oriented home that emphasized the importance of service and advocacy.

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the success of the largest-ever quality improvement initiative to focus on the critically important issue of smoking among cancer patients.  

Following his  Integrated Biomedical Sciences year, Joshua Moses completed an internship with the college’s Office of Strategic Communications focused on science communication.

Asha Shenoi, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, was recently reelected to serve a three-year term as an at-large council member for the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). 

SCCM is the largest nonprofit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care.

George Fuchs, MD, is a professor of pediatric gastroenterology, and previously served as vice chair of clinical affairs within the UK College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. 

Thanks to global health initiatives within the UK College of Medicine, residents and fellows are gaining invaluable experience in dozens of countries – helping thousands of patients while learning unique skills to enhance their practice of medicine. 

The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik, PhD, hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, paving the way for potential new therapeutic approaches.

Adrianna Brownstead always knew she wanted to be a doctor. 

Now a second-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus, Brownstead is certain she wants to practice family medicine. 

Building Excellence and Achievement in Medicine (BEAM) was established by the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Office of Community Advancement (OCA) to introduce local middle school students to the world of medicine. 

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centerresearchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer. 

The Office of the President and the University of Kentucky Staff Senate proudly announce the 15th annual Outstanding Staff Awards (OSA) ceremony to recognize the exceptional contributions of staff across the university.

Submissions and nominations are now being accepted through Nov. 15, 2024. 

The OSA event is composed of two elements:

The 2024 Halcomb Fellowship in Medicine and Engineering has been awarded to Faezah Akbari, a doctoral candidate in the Pigman College of Engineering F.

Renee Gallagher is a self-proclaimed “lifelong learner,” an insatiable reader of research articles, and a lover of solving puzzles. She’s also a dancer, a social innovator, a former small business owner, and a member of the UK College of Medicine Office for Organizational Well-Being (OWB). 

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is celebrating its first-generation students with a dedicated First Generation Week, co-organized by the offices of Community Advancement (OCA), Biomedical Education (OBE), and Medical Education (OME). 

On Oct. 8, the UK College of Medicine Department of Radiology hosted its inaugural research showcase. 

Xiaoqin Jennifer Wang, MD, MS, associate professor of radiology and vice chair for research within the department, kicked off the event with a brief history of radiology and important clinical discoveries over the years. 

Katie Twist, MD, has been named the new assistant dean for preclinical education in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Office of Medical Education.

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited UK HealthCare’s Albert B.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is committed to strengthening our faculty support and addressing faculty needs for personal and professional growth. To further this goal, the college has established a leadership role focused on areas pertaining to faculty in basic science departments.

In many residency programs, the need for accessible and up-to-date information is critical for effective training and patient care. Traditional residency handbooks, often updated annually, can sometimes fall short in providing real-time access to evolving guidelines and best practices.

When Fadyia Lowe went for her annual mammogram this past March, she wasn’t expecting anything unusual. At 42, it was only her third screening. But that routine appointment led to a discovery that would change her perspective forever and potentially save her life.