Goldstein Elected to American Academy of Neurology Board of Directors
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2021) — Dr. Larry Goldstein, chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology, has been elected to serve on the board of directors of The American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Goldstein also is co-director of the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, co-director of the UK Neuroscience Research Priority Area and interim director of the UK-Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network.
PILOT PROJECT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
PILOT PROJECT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
THE CENTER FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE ON OBESITY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (COCVD)
UKnow: New Hand Center Opens at Turfland
By Hilary Brown
(Click here for original UKnow article)
The UK HealthCare Hand Center at Turfland, a dedicated center for the diagnosis and treatment of hand, wrist, and forearm concerns is open for patients. Whether the result of trauma, overuse, or traumatic issues, patients of all ages can be seen by a team of specialty-trained hand surgeons and hand therapists.
UK HealthCare’s Multiple Sclerosis Team Earns Certification as Comprehensive Care Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 14, 2021) — UK HealthCare’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center, a part of the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, is celebrating one of its biggest achievements since it was created about three decades ago.
MIMG's Dr. Jacqueline Rivas placed 2nd at 2021 COM Trainee Poster Session
First, thanks to those who helped with the poster session and those who showed up to support the trainees! The event was a big success, and everyone seemed to have a good time! Here are the winners:
Postdoc Category – Invited to speak at the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series in early May
1st place – Dr. Lindsey R. Conroy – Markey Cancer Center – “Visualization of lung tumor microenvironmental glycogen by next generation digital pathology” – winner of $700
CHET Releases Spring 2021 Newsletter
We are delighted to release the latest issue of our quarterly CHET newsletter. Inside, you will find information about our activities and perspectives, personnel, and events. If you have not already, please join the 160+ proud CHET affiliates by contacting Ms. Ariel Arthur (ariel.arthur@uky.edu).
You can view past newsletters here: https://chet.med.uky.edu/chet-newsletter-archives
UKnow: 'Unprecedented Journey' Exhibit Explores the Intersection of Art and Health
By Hilary Brown:
(Click here for original UKnow story)
UKnow: New Lung, New Life – Patient Gets Second Wind with Lifesaving Transplant
By Hilary Brown
(Click here for original article on UKnow)
Larry Dukes of Frankfort was living the retirement life to the fullest.
He retired from a career in sales in 2011, and since then, his days have been full of golfing, gardening, bowling and traveling with his wife Shirley to rock concerts. He even bought his dream car, a Porsche Boxster S, and traveled the backroads of Kentucky with the local Porsche club.
A New Home for Memory Care
Sanders-Brown is the envy of Alzheimer’s research centers around the country for our leadership in the fight against dementia. We are much more than a research center, however. It our mission to help patients and their families here and now, not just those who may suffer from dementia later. Our outreach programs connect patients and their families with the resources they need to manage the day-to-day ups and downs that is life with Alzheimer’s disease.
Department of Neurology Wellness Committee Wins 2021 Sarah Bennett Holmes Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 12, 2021) — Four outstanding recipients who profoundly contribute to issues that affect women at the University of Kentucky and across the Commonwealth received the Sarah Bennett Holmes Award Tuesday, March 23, during a virtual awards ceremony. Christina Walker, staff winner; Hana Khamfroush, faculty winner; Mel Lesch, graduate student winner; and UK Department of Neurology's Wellness and Resiliency Committee, team winner, received the 2021 Sarah Bennett Holmes Award.
