UKnow: Markey Joins Nationwide Effort to Encourage Resumption of Cancer Screening, Treatment
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is teaming up with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other leading cancer organizations across the country to endorse the resumption of cancer screening and treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Stranger Saved His Life and She Saved a Stranger Through National Kidney Exchange
For Mark Patton of Louisville, there was bad news, followed by more bad news. But then, a spark of hope.
"The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia" Prominently Displayed on NCI Director's Desk
During a recent Virtual Visit with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director and the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, it was noted that Dr. Nathan Vanderford's "The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia" was prominently displayed on the NCI Director's desk. Congratulations to Dr. Vanderford and the contributing students!
Getting Creative During COVID - Online Instruction
Student Spotlight - Jonathan Gallup
2020-2021 Lyman T. Johnson Fellowship Recipients
Physiology Alumnus Recognized by JACC
The Department of Physiology would like to congratulate alumni Dr. Cheavar Blair (class of 2017) and his mentor Dr. Ken Campbell.
UK Health Care College Volunteers Help Vaccination Clinic Expand Hours, Capacity
The University of Kentucky COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kroger Field began expanding its Saturday hours and increasing vaccination capacity by about 1,000 people a week thanks to volunteers from the University of Kentucky’s health care colleges.
The UK Kroger Field COVID-19 vaccination clinic operates from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Overall, UK HealthCare has vaccinated more than 33,797 people including frontline health care workers, first responders, teachers and school personnel and people over age 70.
Citizen Scientists' Radon Research Featured in NIEHS Environmental Factor Newsletter
DURHAM, NC. (Feb. 2, 2021) – When it comes to substances in the environment that can harm our health, radon — a naturally occurring, odorless, radioactive gas — may be overlooked. In January, National Radon Action Month, NIEHS and its partners promoted a podcast and publication of a citizen science study to help communities and individuals learn how to reduce health risks.
BunkerHill Agreement - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Xiaoqin Wang, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology and member of Women's Radiology has been steadfast to establish a partnership with BunkerHill - a startup company formed from Stanford University's Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI) Center.
