College of Medicine's Faculty of Color Network Hosts First Gala
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine's Faculty of Color Network (FCN) is hosting its first gala on Oct. 18. The College is spearheading the event, with the theme, “Undeniable, Uncompromising, Unstoppable: Celebrating Diversity in Medicine and the Community.” The recently established FCN is committed to scholarship and professional development, community engagement and advocacy.
Welcome to our new students in the Toxicology & Cancer Biology program!
4th Year Beth Oates Selected as American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Young Ambassador to Kentucky
UK CERH is accepting proposals for Healthy WAY student research initiative
The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) is accepting proposals for high school student groups to participate in our Healthy WAY research initiative. Healthy WAY encourages student led teams to work collectively on an identified problem, by reviewing local data, trends, and research to develop a strategic plan of action with key stakeholders in their schools and communities.
Welcome to our first cohort of students in the new Master's of Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics program
UK Plastic Surgery researchers receive a pilot grant from Plastic Surgery Foundation
By Josh Shepherd
The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) awarded a University of Kentucky research team in the Division of Plastic Surgery a $10,000 pilot research grant in support of a breast cancer related study investigating a novel therapy for soft tissue repair after radiation treatment and breast reconstruction. The study is but one example of the ways in which Plastic Surgery is having a significant impact on cancer-related research in Kentucky.
UKnow: New Lung Nodule Clinic Helps Patients Navigate Tough Situations
By Hilary Brown
Click here for original UKnow article.
When Nick Nolen went to his urologist for a routine follow-up appointment, he mentioned he had a pain in his side. A series of CT scans revealed an unwelcome sight – nodules on his lungs. Both his urologist and his primary care provider didn't think the nodules were cancer, so they advised him to come back in a few months for another scan.
Dr. Caitlin Fiorillo joins UK Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Lovoria Williams named Nurse Researcher of the Year
We would like to congratulate CHET Core Faculty member Lovoria Williams, PhD, for being named the Nurse Researcher of the Year by the National Black Nurses Association at the 47th Annual Conference in New Orleans on Saturday, July 27.
The award represents her work to deliver community-based interventions that reduce health disparities among minority and medically underserved populations by increasing tobacco cessation and cancer screening behaviors and reducing obesity and diabetes.
Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing.
4th year Gabrielle Keb awarded Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Predoctoral Fellowship
