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Federal, Foundation Grants Support Summer Undergraduate Research at UK
By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis
This summer 17 undergraduate students came to UK to participate in and learn about biomedical-related research. They took part in two 10-week programs: Summer Undergraduate Research in Environmental Sciences (SURES) and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF).
SURES and SURF are directed by Hollie Swanson, a professor in the UK College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences.
Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. John Draus, selected as interim ACMO of Kentucky Children’s Hospital
Dr. John Draus, pediatric surgeon with the UK Department of Surgery, accepted appointment earlier this September as the interim Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH).
Dr. Draus was asked to step in to the position when the former ACMO, Dr. Scottie Day, agreed to serve as interim chair of the UK Department of Pediatrics. Day is taking the place of Dr. Carmel Wallace who retired as pediatrics chair this year.
"The dual role of group V secretory phospholipase A2 in pancreatic β-cells."
Abstract
PURPOSE:
Group X (GX) and group V (GV) secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) potently release arachidonic acid (AA) from the plasma membrane of intact cells. We previously demonstrated that GX sPLA2 negatively regulates glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) by a prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)-dependent mechanism.
Kentucky Rural Health Leader Receives National Award
MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Bowling, beth.bowling@uky.edu, 606-439-3557
Author: Jennifer Molley Wilson
HAZARD, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2107) – The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health is pleased to announce Kayla Combs, rural project manager at the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH), has received the 2017 Emerging Leader Award from the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). Combs received her award at a Sept. 6 ceremony during the organization’s annual conference in Savannah, Ga.
SRAS Provides Best Practices Review for PI Financial Report
Recently, UK Research Financial Services, formerly called Sponsored Projects Accounting, made a few changes to the PI financial reports they provide through email each month to all PIs. In response to those changes, the College of Medicine Sponsored Research Administrative Services (SRAS) created a helpful information document to assist you in working with the new financial report. To access the Best Practices Document, click here.
Office for Technology Commercialization Releases 2017 Annual Report
The Office of Technology Commercialization recently published is 2017 Annual Report, detailing the commercialization achievements of the office as well as the new programs, resources and services that it offers. Click on the document below to see the full report.
NIH Provides Reminder on Complete and Compliant Applications
NIH recently issued a notice to remind both applicants and program officials that all applications must be complete and compliant at the time of submission.
Applications can not contain placeholder documents to override the eRA system checks.
Applicants are responsible for completing checks for errors and omissions prior to 5PM local time on the application date.
Markey Physicians First to Perform Unique Procedure for Ovarian Cancer
Vice President for Research Office Announces New Equipment Competition
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