LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2021) — A new program aimed at ensuring diversity and inclusion in research by promoting faculty success began this month with the first cohort of junior faculty from six University of Kentucky colleges.
Physiology Lab Member Receives UK's 2021 Student Employee of the Year Award
Congratulations to Ashley White for receiving the 2021 Student Employee of the Year Award! "We nominated [Ashely] because [she's] fantastic", said Dr. Campbell in his pre-recorded video congratulating Ashley. Ashley's work with the COVID Biobank, assistance with the vaccine trial, and volunteering at Kroger Field were all cited major accomplishments in the last year. "We are excited to have [Ashley] in the lab", he added. "[She's] going to go on and do great things."
College of Medicine Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Dr. Kristen Fletcher
Kristen Fletcher, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics. Her excellence in medical education was recently recognized with a Distinguished Teacher Award during the latest round of Academic Convocation Awards. In the following Q&A, she shares why she loves teaching medical students and how enriching it is to help mold future physicians.
Q: What is your role at the College of Medicine?
MYRA: An Alliance Finding Innovative Approaches for Improved Cardiac Recovery
For many years, ventricular assist devices (VADs) were considered a last resort for patients with serious heart failure. These mechanical pumps, which help maintain blood circulation, were mainly used for patients awaiting a heart transplant.
Recent studies conducted by University of Kentucky researchers suggest VADs actually could be used to recover the hearts of patients with heart failure, even those with advanced heart failure, possibly preventing their need for transplants in the future.
Dr. Jacqueline Pope-Tarrence Taking Over as Health Equity and Advocacy Thread Leader
The College of Medicine is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Pope-Tarrence, PhD, has been selected as the new leader of the Health Equity and Advocacy Thread.
Thank You, Dr. Anita Fernander, for Your Work at UK
Anita Fernander, PhD, associate professor of behavioral science, has been selected to join the Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine as its inaugural Chief Officer for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This move is effective June 7, 2021.
Susan S. Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., named dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Congratulations on your new appointment Dr. Susan Smyth !!!
We wish you continued success in this exciting new step for your career.
Read announcement by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences here.
13th Annual Sanders-Brown 'Mind Matters' Health Fair Taking Place Virtually
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2021) —The 13th annual University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Mind Matters Health Fair is set to take place from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, May 3. The format will follow last year’s move to a virtual platform to ensure the continued health and safety of both the presenters and attendees.
PGY Postdoc Speaking in Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series
Felicia Michael, PhD has been invited to speak in the Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. Michael was among the top 3 finalists from the College of Medicine Trainee Poster Session among Postdocs held in early April 2021. She is a member of the Sasha Rabchevsky lab and affiliated with both the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center and the Department of Physiology. Congratulations, Felicia!
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Noon-1pm
Contact for Zoom link:
Sabrina.Brewer@uky.edu
Pilot Grantee Dr. Cetewayo Rashid Becomes Member of the Research Scholars Program
UK Study Shows Increased Financial Burden Linked to Decreased Health Insurance Literacy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 27, 2021) – A recent study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers looked into the association of financial burden with health insurance literacy in colorectal cancer patients.
