UK Study Leads to Better Understanding of Blood Pressure Regulation, Atherosclerosis
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2020) — A new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study provides insight into how a protein called angiotensinogen (AGT) contributes to blood pressure regulation and atherosclerosis.
AGT is a member of the renin-angiotensin system, a hormone system in the human body that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance. AGT produces angiotensin II, which regulates blood pressure and contributes to atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
UK College of Medicine Joins National Center for Pre-Faculty Development as Inaugural Member
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to announce the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s selection as an inaugural member of the National Center for Pre-Faculty Development, providing a significant opportunity to enrich the education experience and ensure the promotion of career development for all individuals, including those underrepresented within academia.
Epilepsy Neuroimaging Alliance – Grant Winners
Three UK Faculty to be Inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2020) — The American Academy of Nursing has selected three University of Kentucky College of Nursing faculty members, Camille Burnett, Lovoria Williams and Sharon Lock, to be inducted into its 2020 class of Academy Fellows.
Remote Monitoring of Clinical Trials Now Available
We are pleased to announce a plan for remote clinical trial monitoring. This plan will give study monitors view-only access to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and offers options for monitoring documents outside of the EMR using existing platforms at UK (One Drive and Zoom). EMR access is enabled by UK HealthCare IT and is subject to review and/or audit by the Office of Corporate Compliance.
Details and resources for remote monitoring are available at
ccts.uky.edu/Remote Monitoring
UK Researchers Awarded $1.1 Million Grant to Develop Metabolomics Data Analysis Tools
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2020) – The National Science Foundation recently awarded a three-year, $1,163,869 grant to the University of Kentucky to develop new state-of-the-art metabolomics data analysis tools that will derive new data, knowledge and interpretation from the active metabolic state of organisms and ecosystems with broad biological and biomedical applications.
UK’s Sanders-Brown, Penn Researchers Provide Insights into Newly Characterized Form of Dementia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2020) — Working with their colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that they can differentiate between subtypes of dementia inducing brain disease.
Sanders-Brown Study Leads to Potential New Treatment Approach for Alzheimer’s Disease
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2020) — Research looking at a possible new therapeutic approach for Alzheimer’s disease was recently published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation.
Nominate your colleagues for a WIMS award
Dear Colleagues,
The Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Executive Committee invites you to recognize your fellow colleagues who encourage and support women in their academic and professional endeavors in the College of Medicine. There are four awards to be given to members of the UK College of Medicine community:
Congratulations to the women who were promoted this year in the UK College of Medicine!
