MD 828 Symposium Provides Unique Opportunity for Students to Apply Course Knowledge
As a new course director for MD 828: Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition, April Hatcher, PhD, knew she wanted to put a creative spin on how she taught these subjects to her second-year students.
Capitalizing on the expansion of virtual platforms, she and a team of faculty and staff at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine established a unique opportunity for students to apply the knowledge gained from the course.
LIFT KY Alliance Combines Expertise to Help Reduce Tobacco Use in Kentucky
The single greatest health behavior change that could improve health and decrease mortality is to assist tobacco users to quit smoking and using other tobacco products. This is particularly important to people living in Kentucky, where the rate of smoking is 1.5 times that of the general population of the United States.
Publications for the month of February 2021
The Department had seven publications listed in PubMed for the month of February 2021.
1: Hubbard WB, Banerjee M, Vekaria H, Prakhya KS, Joshi S, Wang QJ, Saatman KE, Whiteheart SW, Sullivan PG. Differential Leukocyte and Platelet Profiles in Distinct Models of Traumatic Brain Injury. Cells. 2021 Feb 26;10(3):500. doi: 10.3390/cells10030500. PMID: 33652745.
Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Series a Success in Virtual Format
Like most events that have taken place during the past several months, the University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center's annual Obesity and Diabetes Research Day went virtual for the first time and expanded from a research ‘day’ to a research ‘series.’ Organizers say they were pleasantly surprised by the attendance with as many as 120 participants in one session alone.
Thank a Resident Day
For "Thank a Resident Day" on February 26, 2021, the College of Medicine spotlighted some of its outstanding residents.
Dr. Akpunonu Featured in UKCOM Black History Month Newsletter
Hillard's Cancer Battle Inspires Him to Help Others
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2021) — Jack Hillard of Lexington has dedicated his life to supporting cancer patients. When he became one, he didn’t let that stop him.
Hillard’s journey with cancer started in 1993, when he was diagnosed with large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia. Thankfully, he received an early diagnosis and has been able to keep the leukemia at bay with medication for over 25 years.
BIRCWH Program Accepting Applications for Women's Health Research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2021) — The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is now accepting applications for scholars and associates interested in research to advance women's health.
Applications are being accepted through March 15, 2021, for two scholar positions and up to three associate positions available effective August 2021.
'Behind the Blue': Fran Feltner on 30 Years of UK’s Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Thirty years ago, the University of Kentucky and its College of Medicine established the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health.
Since that time, CERH, which also serves as the federally designated Kentucky Office of Rural Health, has been supporting the health and well-being of rural Kentuckians by promoting access to health services and educational opportunities.
UKHC Cardiologist Named President of the KYACC
Dr. Gretchen Wells, director of UK HealthCare Women’s Heart Program at the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, will assume office as president of the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (KYACC), and will serve on the Board of Governors for ACC.
