UK to Host 2 Events Addressing Anti-Asian Violence, Supporting Asian Communities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2021) — In the last year, hate crimes and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans have increased dramatically around the U.S. and the world. Tuesday, April 6, the University of Kentucky will host two events focused on supporting these communities and understanding racialization through history.
COM Presents: "Queer Monologues" 4/6/21
The College of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the LGBTQ* Advisory Committee present: "Queer Monologues"
UKnow: Saha Legacy Continues with Establishment of New Research Center
By Mallory Olsen (Click link for UKnow story)
UK, Fayette County Schools and Partners Join Forces on STEM Pipeline Program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2021) – The STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program at the University of Kentucky is creating a unique pipeline to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy and promote STEM careers for traditionally underrepresented populations (people of color, individuals with disabilities, students from free or reduced lunch schools), first-generation college students, and girls and women in STEM.
Saha Legacy Continues with Establishment of New Research Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2021) – A new research center focused on aortic disease has been established at the University of Kentucky thanks to a gift from the Saha Foundation.
Sanders-Brown Hosts Discussion & Screening of Documentary Highlighting Robin Williams' Undiagnosed Dementia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2021) — The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) is partnering with the Lewy Body Dementia Association(LBDA) to host a virtual panel discussion and screening of a documentary about comedian Robin Williams and his undiagnosed Lewy body dementia (LBD) at 6 p.m., April 8.
POV: Go (C)CATS! by Chris Belcher, MD, Mjr, USAF
Local Hotel Group Offers Lodging to Markey Cancer Center Patients During Pandemic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 30, 2021) – When Lexington’s Hope Lodge was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a local hotel group partnered with UK HealthCare’s Markey Cancer Center to provide its patients with a place to stay during their treatment.
College of Medicine Departments Make Strides in Blue Ridge Rankings
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine would like to recognize and congratulate its departments that made it in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) 2020 rankings.
BRIMR rankings, released each year, are reflective of top National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to U.S. medical schools and rank institutions based on specialty. Rankings are derived from data compiled and released by the NIH shortly after the federal fiscal year closes.
Highlights of the rankings:
Dr. William Stoops Awarded a 2020 APA Presidential Citation
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine congratulates William Stoops, PhD, professor in the departments of behavioral science and psychiatry, who has been awarded a 2020 Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association (APA).
According to a news release from APA, Dr. Stoops received this honor for his “brilliant research, multidimensional leadership” and his “positive, enthusiastic demeanor.” He was presented this award by 2020 APA president Sandra L. Shullman.
