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UK Launches Clinical Trial to Evaluate Novel Treatments for COVID-19
Clinical leaders from the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center, College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy have launched a clinical trial for experimental therapies to treat patients infected with COVID-19.
The trial will investigate the effectiveness of azithromycin, ivermectin and camostat mesylate—drugs that could inhibit replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease.
Could a Telehealth Program Improve Outcomes for Justice-Involved Women?
NIH HEAL InitiativeSM’s research is testing system to link incarcerated women to outside opioid use disorder services before leaving jail.
Publications for the month of April 2020
The Department had ten publications listed in PubMed for the month of April 2020.
1: Han R, Hensley PJ, Li J, Zhang Y, Stark TW, Heller A, Qian H, Shi J, Liu Z, Huang JA, Jin T, Wei X, Zhou BP, Wu Y, Kyprianou N, Chen J, Yang XH. Integrin-associated CD151 is a suppressor of prostate cancer progression. Am J Transl Res. 2020 Apr 15;12(4):1428-1442. eCollection 2020. PubMed PMID: 32355552; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7191174.
Hall of Distinguished Alumni - F. Story Musgrave
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 19, 1935. Surgeon. Physiologist. Mathematician. Teacher. Researcher. Pilot. Astronaut. University of Kentucky, M.S., 1966.
He has undergraduate degrees in mathematics and chemistry, a master of business administration degree in operations analysis and computer programming, a master’s degree in physiology and biophysics (UK), and a doctorate in medicine.
He joined the U.S.
Sara Kesh Makes Lifestyle Changes to be Role Model for Future Patients
Comparing pictures from her White Coat ceremony, and one of herself now, Sara Kesh sees a totally different person.
Since starting her medical school journey at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Sara has taken it upon herself to not only prioritize her studies, but also to prioritize her personal health, hoping to set an example for the patients she treats and for the future learners that follow in her footsteps.
Researchers Awarded $2.6 Million to Engage 'Citizen Scientists' to Reduce Radon Exposure in Rural Areas
Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing’s BREATHE (Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments), in conjunction with the Kentucky Geological Survey, the UK College of Public Health, Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), and other community partners in Kentucky were awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to engage and e
UK-CARES Researchers Awarded $2.6 Million to Engage 'Citizen Scientists' to Reduce Radon Exposure in Rural Areas
The Department of Surgery announces the 2020 recipients of the Dr. Massie and Dr. Pulito Awards
In this unique year in the history of the UK College of Medicine, the Department of Surgery is proud to announce the names of two exceptional senior medical students for the 2020 Dr. Andrew R. Pulito and Dr. Francis Massie awards.
CHET Representatives Publish Op-Ed on COVID-19
Several CHET representatives recently wrote an Op-Ed for the Lexington Herald Leader addressing the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among the Black population in Lexington. The article, “Racism, injustice are ‘pre-existing conditions’ that lead to racial disparity in COVID-19 cases” can be read online at https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article242404396.html and will be available in print Monday May 4th.
The authors are:
Kentucky Homeplace CHWs Assist Clients to complete the 2020 Census
Kentucky Homeplace Community Health Workers (CHWs) are working remotely to assist clients with a wide range of important services during COVID-19, including helping people complete their 2020 Census online.
