Spiny Mice Can Repair Damaged Cardiac Tissue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 9, 2021) — Spiny mice, known for their unique ability to regrow lost skin, may also be able to preserve injured cardiac tissue according to a new study conducted by a research team from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and College of Arts and Sciences.
UK iMERS Program Helps Level the Playing Field in Research
Grant writing is a competitive process. Without the proper resources, staff, or expertise, faculty may struggle in gathering key funding that could benefit future research projects, and ultimately, promote innovative health discoveries.
Congratulations Courtney Kloske, PhD
On Monday, December 6, 2021, Courtney Kloske successfully defended her dissertation and earned her doctoral degree. Congratulations, Dr. Kloske!
UNCOVERING THE KEY ROLE OF APOE4 ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-RELATED NEUROINFLAMMATION
Career Developement Grantee, Dr. James Keck, Collaborates with Engineering Students Develop Van to Expand COVID-19 Wastewater Research into Eastern Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky was awarded a multimillion-dollar grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to test wastewater for COVID-19, and a group of students has found a way to expand the research into rural Kentucky.
UK researchers started collecting wastewater and testing it for traces of COVID-19 RNA in September 2020.
Dr. Elizabeth Rhodus: Joining Faculty a Great Opportunity to Improve Health for Older Adults
A new year will bring forth an exciting new career opportunity for Elizabeth Rhodus, PhD, OTR/L.
In November, she accepted a position as assistant professor in the UK College of Medicine Department of Behavioral Science and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging which will begin in January 2022.
“This is such an exciting time in my career,” Dr. Rhodus said. “Joining as faculty means having greater opportunities to make an impact for older adults in our state and beyond. I’m thrilled to get started.”
Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale: How Pediatric Vaccine Clinic Showcases UK HealthCare's Compassionate Care
Lindsay Ragsdale, MD, FAAP, FAAHPM, is an associate professor of pediatrics at the UK College of Medicine. For UK HealthCare, she is division chief of pediatric palliative care, program officer for provider experience, and was recently named interim chief medical officer at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH).
In this Q&A, she shares her experience working with her team to build a successful pediatric vaccine clinic at UK, why she feels so connected to Kentucky, and what she cherishes about being a physician and educator.
Publications for the month of November 2021
The Department had eight publications listed in PubMed for the month of November 2021. The contributions of our graduate students are highlighted with bold text.
Markey’s SHE in Oncology Program Provides Valuable Experience for Future Women in Science
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2021) — Hillary Thompson’s interest in science comes from a personal place — the desire to help others.
“From a young age, I’ve always been interested in science — I like digging into how the body works,” said Thompson, a junior at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington. “I think what sparked my interest is really trying to help people — helping them get over their sickness.”
Dr. Darwin Conwell Named Chair of Internal Medicine
The College of Medicine is excited to announce the appointment of the next chair of the department of internal medicine after a comprehensive national search. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG, has accepted the position and will officially join our faculty on April 4, 2022.
