Research Facility Shows What Kentucky Can Do
A research facility expressly devoted to addressing and eradicating the state’s most significant health disparities was opened Friday morning by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees and President Eli Capilouto, and many of the Commonwealth’s leading policymakers.
UK Sports Medicine Research Institute Awarded $4 Million from U.S. Department of Defense
The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) received a $4 million research contract from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and Office of Naval Research to expand research focused on determining optimal physical and mental fitness among elite U.S. military members.
For the last three years, the SMRI has worked with the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) human performance program at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to study injury prevention and create new ways to optimize physical performance in its personnel.
Cardiovascular Research Day: Downloads and Links
2018 Hangin' With Zwisch features general surgery resident presentations and CATS Lab tour
The first presentation of the "Hangin' With Zwisch" research colloquiums for 2018-19 will feature an update on the work of two general surgery residents as well as a tour of the Center for Advanced Training and Simulation (CATS Lab) by the lab manager.
Dr. Roberto Batista will present "Forskolin, a cAMP activator, potential inducer of melanization and DNA repair from UV-B induced DNA injury on Mc1r heterozygous skin."
Dr. Tong Gan will present "PTPRF, a potential novel target for colorectal cancer."
21st Annual Cardiovascular Research Day - A Look Ahead at the Day
The 21st Annual Gill Heart Cardiovascular Research Day is this Friday, September 21!
21st Annual Cardiovascular Research Day - A Look Ahead at the Day
The 21st annual Gill Heart Cardiovascular Research Day is this Friday, September 21!
In promoting environmental sustainability, this year’s Research Day will be paperless. Be sure to bring your laptop or other mobile device! Complimentary free Wi-Fi will be provided for all attendees.
Wi-Fi name: SahaCVRC - no password required
See below for the event schedule and abstract book:
People Behind Our Research: Barbara Nikolajczyk and the Inflammation-Diabetes Connection
Barbara Nikolajczyk has always had a passion for scientific exploration and discovery. After losing her father to complications from type 2 diabetes, she decided to delve into research examining the connection between inflammation and the disease. Read the rest of Dr. Nikolajcyzk's story on the College of Medicine Research Website here.
Recent Faculty Publication: High-density lipoprotein inhibits serum amyloid A–mediated reactive oxygen species generation and NLRP3 inflammasome activation
New Genetic Ophthalmologist Specializes in Inherited Eye Diseases
Ophthalmic genetics, the branch of medicine concerned with inherited eye diseases, is a relatively new subspecialty with less than 100 practitioners worldwide. In July 2017, the team at UK Advanced Eye Care became home to one of these rare practitioners, Dr. Ramiro Maldonado.
People Behind Our Research: Barbara Nikolajczyk and the Inflammation-Diabetes Connection
Barbara Nikolajczyk has always had a passion for scientific exploration and discovery. After losing her father to complications from type 2 diabetes, she decided to delve into research examining the connection between inflammation and the disease.
