2018 Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Gala Donates Over $1 Million to the University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center
UKnow: UK HealthCare Enters into Joint Venture for Lexington Surgery Center to Expand, Enhance Outpatient Services
By Kristi Willett
(Aug. 24, 2018) ̶ The executive committee of University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Aug. 23 approved a plan for UK HealthCare to expand outpatient care throughout the Bluegrass and increase surgical capacity through a joint venture for Lexington Surgery Center.
The joint venture, with UK HealthCare as the majority partner, is with Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC (SCA), the current majority owner of Lexington Surgery Center and part of health services leader Optum.
UKnow: Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program Now Accepting Applications from Health Care Providers for 2018-2019
By Michael McGill
The Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (KSLRP) is now accepting applications for 2018-2019.
The KSLRP is a loan repayment assistance program that helps to recruit and retain health care providers in rural and underserved communities across the state. Applicants selected to participate in the competitive program agree to work full time for two years providing primary care services at an eligible site located in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Participants receive tax-free student loan repayment for their service commitment.
Congratulations Isabel Derera, PhD
On Thursday, September 6, 2018 Isabel Diane Derera successfully defended her disseration and was awarded her doctoral degree. Congratulations Dr. Derera!
Alterations in GABAergic NTS Neuron Function in Association with TLE and SUDEP
Doctoral Committee Members
Dr. Bret Smith
Department of Physiology , Mentor
Dr. Brian P. Delisle
Department of Physiology
Dr. Steve Estus
Department of Physiology
Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen
Department of Neuroscience
Trainee Presentations - 2018 Cardiovascular Research Day
This year’s Cardiovascular Research Day welcomes four trainee presentations from across several areas of the university. Two blocks of trainee presentations will highlight unique studies into cardiovascular research.
Chris Azbell, MD, joins UK Otolaryngology Faculty
Alok Saini, MD, joins the UK Otolaryngology Faculty
Recent Awards for Pharmacology & Nutritional Sciences
UKnow: Markey names Dr. Joseph Kim the new chief of Surgical Oncology
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has named a new chief of surgical oncology. Dr. Joseph Kim is board certified in surgical oncology and specializes in the treatment of hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Lisa Cassis – NIH Phase III Center of Biomedical research Excellence (COBRE)
The Phase III Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) on Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases (COCVD) focuses on identification of mechanisms and development of therapies that target obesity as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease).
In its 11th year and extending into 2023, this center promotes 3 scientific core facilities and supports pilot projects that help us understand why obesity increases disease development.
