Mariana Zagurovskaya, MD, Associate Professor of Radiology Receives Recognition Awards
Join us in Congratulating Mariana Zagurovskaya, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology for her Winter 2020/2021 recognition awards
- 2020 Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging Editor's Recognition Award for reviewing with Special Distinction
- 2020 Radiology: Imaging Cancer Editor's Recognition Award for reviewing with Distinction
UK Undergrads Earn Unparalleled Research Experience as ‘First Authors’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2021) — As a Research I institution, the University of Kentucky offers its students opportunities to engage in research across all disciplines — and those opportunities aren’t just reserved for graduate and doctoral students.
Dr. Jones Publishes ACEP Article on Paranasal Sinus Development
PERFORM Alliance Translates Important Research from Bench to Bedside – and Back
Successful research practices find solutions that translate from the bench to the bedside, and while that’s important, Vivek Rangnekar, PhD, underscores that it’s even more effective as a bidirectional and cyclical rather than a linear process.
“Generally, we talk about bench-to-bedside translation of ideas or research projects,” Dr. Rangnekar said. “On the other hand, with cancer, clinical observations – for example, how the patient is responding to treatment – is very important, and those insights are gained primarily in the clinic.”
Publications for the month of March 2021
The Department had seven publications listed in PubMed for the month of March 2021.
1: Bondada V, Gal J, Mashburn C, Rodgers DW, Larochelle KE, Croall DE, Geddes JW. The C2 domain of calpain 5 contributes to enzyme activation and membrane localization. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res. 2021 Mar 31:119019. doi: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2021.119019. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33811937.
UK Opioid Experts to Present Findings, Share Successes at 2021 Virtual Rx Summit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 5, 2021)
A number of University of Kentucky experts will be giving presentations on their work in the field of opioid use disorder research, treatment and prevention this week at the 2021 Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, held virtually this year due to the ongoing pandemic.
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.
