LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2021) — New pilot grants at the University of Kentucky are supporting innovative research to further understand causes and treatments of substance use disorders.
UK Computer Scientist Brings Tech Expertise to New Alliance
The innate ability of Cody Bumgardner, PhD, to work with computer systems was evident in high school. Computers were being installed in one of his school’s first computer labs, and when workers unboxed the systems and left for lunch, he snuck into the lab and installed the hardware by the time they returned.
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Pilot Grants Expand Substance Use Research Opportunities
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BLOG: UK, Fayette County Schools' STEM Pipeline Program
As summer camp season wraps up and a new school year begins, this “Research Made Possible” podcast shares how University of Kentucky researchers across campus are targeting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
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Beth Oates Addresses Burden of Transportation Restrictions on Research Animals
During Beth Oates' fellowship with FASEB, she was the point-person who drafted, edited and fielded input from scientific societies regarding commercial airlines restrictions on animal transportation. The letter was sent to the Chief Science Officer, Robert Hampshire, PhD, and Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg in June and had over 90 signatures including various science organization like American Society for Microbiology, American Association of Immunologist as well as industry companies like Pfizer, Charles River Laboratories and The Jackson Laboratory.
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Intergenerational Initiative Will Offer Toys with a Purpose in Hazard
HAZARD, Ky. (Aug.
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'Everything has been Gearing' Dr. Hal Marmolejos for Medical Career
No matter the question, no matter the person who asked it, 7-month-old Ehdisyn Marmolejos had a habit of shaking her head “no” in response.
But when her father, Hal Marmolejos, asked her one day if he should go to medical school, it was the first time he ever saw her nod “yes.”
The moment brought tears to Hal’s eyes. He jumped up and down.
“That experience opened my eyes to the world of medicine,” Hal said. “It was a moment of clarity, that everything in my life had been leading me toward becoming a doctor.”
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New UK Study Offers Insight on How Resistance Training Burns Fat
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 9, 2021) — Findings from a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences study add to growing evidence that resistance exercise has unique benefits for fat loss.
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CEC Leader Dr. Mark Dignan on how "Bridging the Great Health Divide" Documentary Showcases Efforts to Fight Disparities in Rural America
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 6, 2021) - Americans living in rural areas face unique challenges when it comes to accessing health care. Many live far from hospitals. Some don’t have a single doctor in their towns.
The Bridging the Great Health Divide documentary explores the challenges in rural areas and the people who work to help fill gaps left by people or services that have left - or were never there to begin with.
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UKnow: Surgical Residents Create and Thrive With ArtsCAFE
By Sara Brown
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CEC Leader Dr. Stacy Stanifer Pens OpEd on Importance of Radon Testing and New Home Ownership
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 6, 2021) - When buying or building a home, have you ever stopped to ask, ‘Is the air inside the home safe for me and my family to breathe?’ Most buyers focus more on questions like, ‘What price can I afford? How many bedrooms do I need? or What schools are in the area?’ Yet, experts suggest an ideal time to address air quality in the home is during the construction or sale of a home.
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