Dr. Carl L. Backer is the new director of KCH Pediatric Cardiovascular Program
UK Research Could Help Predict Progression of Parkinson's Disease
Recent Faculty Publication: "Mechanisms underlying the stimulatory effect of inhaled sulfur dioxide on vagal bronchopulmonary C‐fibres"
Center of Excellence in Rural Health Implements Temporary Remote Work Schedule
An important message from the Director of the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health
During this challenging time, the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health is implementing precautions and preventive measures to minimize the risk of exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Kentucky communities and residents can look here for reliable and accurate information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Stay informed by following the Kentucky Department of Public Health recommendations.
POSTPONED: Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky
The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) and the UK Center for Clinical and Translation Science (CCTS) have postponed the Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky (CLIK) training dates scheduled for the month of April. Out of concern and caution for the safety and health of our CLIK participants, faculty, mentors and staff we are adhering to the advice of our public health officials, CDC and Governor Beshear related to COVID-19.
Call for SPARK Applications
2020 SPARK Program Call for Applications
Release date: 3/09/2020
Application deadline: 3/26/2020
CHET is pleased to announce a call for applications to the Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) program. SPARK is a dynamic collaboration between the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) for undergraduate students interested in developing research expertise and projects in health equity.
Cancelled - NIEHS Acting Deputy Director Dr. Gwen Collman to Serve as Keynote Speaker at CCTS Annual Spring Conference
UPDATE AS OF 3/12/20:
The CCTS Annual Spring Conference has been cancelled.
Please visit the CCTS website for additional details.
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Pilot Grantee Dr. Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf featured in the Member Magazine Of The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2019) — Yvonne Fondufe–Mittendorf took a winding path from the Republic of Cameroon to the bluegrass of Kentucky.
“I call myself an academic tourist,” she said.
UK 'Great Teachers' Excel As Educators — Listeners and Mentors, Too
What makes a good teacher a great one? University of Kentucky students were eager to share their opinions about the best teacher in their lives, nominating them for one of the most esteemed awards on campus. The UK Alumni Association 2020 Great Teacher Award was recently bestowed upon six University of Kentucky educators. Initiated in 1961, UK’s Great Teacher Award is the longest-running UK award recognizing teaching. In order to receive the award, educators must first be nominated by a student.
