LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 12, 2021) — Moderna’s KidCOVE trial is currently underway to test the dosage and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 6 months through 11 years old.
CEC Leader Dr. Stanifer 'Proud Daughters are Doing Their Part' in Vaccine Research Trial
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A with Dr. Alexandra Kejner
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. In the following Q&A, Alexandra Kejner, MD, assistant professor of head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction, discusses what the month means to her and what she wants others to know about being Hispanic.
Q: How do you identify? What is your national/cultural background?
October 28: Physiology Research Retreat
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The Physiology Research Retreat is the marquee research event for the entire department. This one day event include scientific talks, trainee presentations, collaborative activities, and a judged poster session with recognition for outstanding presenters.
'UK at the Half': Michael Rankin Transforms Medical Education in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 11, 2021) — For this "UK at the Half," Michael D. Rankin, M.D., a 1980 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine discusses his time at UK and how it inspired him to lead the charge for the college's growth.
During the UK game on Saturday, Rankin was recognized for his monumental $22 million gift commitment that will transform medical education in Kentucky.
UK Study Suggests Personalized Medicine May be the Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 8, 2021) — A recently released paper from the Department of Physiology and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine suggests that your genetics can influence your response to Alzheimer’s disease pathology.
CHET Recruiting for Senior Research Leader Position
We are delighted to announce our next round of opportunities for stellar candidates to join our collaborative and transformative research and training environment.
Senior Research Leader, Associate or Full Professor, Tenure Track Regular Title Series, University of Kentucky’s Center for Health Equity Transformation
Markey Study Shows Nutrient-Regulated Hormone Alters Stem Cell Function
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2021) — A new study from the lab of University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Director Mark Evers, M.D., demonstrates the critical role of the hormone neurotensin in cell proliferation and stem cell function in the small intestine.
UK Study Highlights the Importance of Signaling Molecule in Obesity
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2021) — Recent work from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine published in Cell Press discusses an essential signaling pathway that causes metabolic dysfunction including insulin resistance and obesity.
Publications for the month of September 2021
The Department had eight publications listed in PubMed for the month of September 2021. The contributions of our graduate students are highlighted with bold text.
1: Wilson P, Abdelmoti L, Norcross R, Jang ER, Palayam M, Galperin E. The role of USP7 in the Shoc2 - ERK1/2 signaling axis and Noonan-like syndrome with loose anagen hair (NSLAH). J Cell Sci. 2021 Sep 23:jcs.258922. doi: 10.1242/jcs.258922. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34553755.
UK Research Identifies Gene Linked to Evolution of Limb Development
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 5, 2021) — University of Kentucky College of Medicine researchers were part of a new study that gives insight into how limb development evolved in vertebrates.
