$2.8 Million Grant Will Fund Preclinical Study of New Dementia Treatment
The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has received a five-year, $2.8 million grant to underwrite preclinical efficacy studies of a potential new treatment for dementia.
The drug candidate, called MW150, targets dysregulated brain inflammation driven by a stress-activated protein called p38aMAPK. The research is novel in that it is exploring efficacy in treating more than one form of dementia at the same time.
Important Steps to Prevent Dementia
Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on patients, who are robbed of their memories, their dignity, and their lives. It’s financially devastating as well: care for Alzheimer's patients is predicted to top $1 trillion by the time children born today are having children of their own.
Dr. Katie Ballert serves as the President of the Kentucky Urologic Society (KUA)
Dr. Katie Ballert is an Associate Professor of Urology specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She is the Director of Ambulatory Medicine for Urology and this year serves as the President of the Kentucky Urologic Society (KUA). The KUA represents urologists from across the Commonwealth. She is also an active member in the Southeast Section of the American Urology Association and the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU).
Aria Byrd awarded the WIMS Rising Star Award
Dr. Daret St. Clair awarded the WIMS Leadership Award
New Procedure Provides 'Complete Turnaround' for Patient with Rare Condition
'Behind the Blue': How UK, State Partners Are Working to Help Incarcerated Women With Opioid Use Disorder
The University of Kentucky recently received an $8.8 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, to establish a Clinical Research Center as part of the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) to support research on quality addiction treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in criminal justice settings nationwide.
UK Surgery welcomes a new surgical oncologist and celebrates the return of a respected cardiac surgeon in October
The cascade of new faculty members joining the UK Department of Surgery continues in October with the addition of two surgeons. One is taking on her first professional faculty appointment. The other is returning to the University of Kentucky to continue his surgical practice.
UK Polk Dalton Clinic Creates Educational Series for Patients
The UK Polk Dalton Clinic is launching a new educational outreach program that will tackle tough topics, including a variety of issues identified as barriers to living healthy and happy lives.
The “First Fridays Family Education Series” will be held at the clinic on the first Friday of each month and will feature local experts who will speak on wide-ranging topics that influence individuals every day.
UK Regeneration Research Featured in Nature Communications
A new study by researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences and College of Medicine is featured in Nature Communications this week.
