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."

The 21st Annual Gill Heart Cardiovascular Research Day is this Friday, September 21! 

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:

Click here for the schedule of the day

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.

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. 

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. 

The Barnstable Brown Gala, the premier Kentucky Derby Gala, today donated over $1 million from proceeds from its 2018 Gala to the University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center. Since 2008, the Barnstable Brown family has donated more than $15 million to the center from proceeds from the annual Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala held in Louisville, Kentucky, including this year's 30th Gala. The 2018 U.S. News & World Report ranked diabetes care at the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center 33rd in the nation.

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.