On Saturday August 26th, 2017 the University of Kentucky Department of Radiology hosted an inaugural medical student fair, RAD FLiCKs (Radiology Medical Student Fair hosted by the University of Louisville, University of Cincinnati, and University of Kentucky). Over 50 students attended from UK, U of L, UC and KYCOM and spent the day interacting with over 20 faculty members from the three different campuses. In the morning, students had the opportunity to hear directly from each of the school’s department chair and learn about some common misconceptions about practicing radiology.
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University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare employees will gather today to honor the career and leadership of UK Executive Vice President for Health Affairs Dr. Michael Karpf as he prepares to complete his last week in the role he has held for the past 14 years. Dr. Mark Newman will begin his post as the new EVPHA beginning Sept. 18. "It’s a pleasure to honor an individual who has so deeply impacted our campus and our Commonwealth," said UK President Eli Capilouto.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept.. 8, 2017) -- Abstracts are being accepted for the 2017 Annual Kentucky Neuroscience Clinical-Translation Research Symposium, which will take place Sept. 29, 2017 at UK's Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavilion A Auditorium. The symposium provides basic, translational and clinical neuroscience investigators an opportunity to discuss their work, share progress and develop collaborations. The symposium will include a scientific poster session and four theme-based platform sessions, each with short (10-minute) talks selected from abstract submissions.
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We would like to inform you about a new initiative called OnPAR (Online Partnership to Accelerate Research).  This was launched by Leidos Life Sciences

On September 1, the UK College of Medicine Dean's Office announced eight new administrative appointments, which included Dr. Jing Li, an associate professor in the UK Department of Surgery.

The appointment of Jing Li, MD, MS, to Associate Director of the Center for Health Services Research and as the new Director of the Office of Value and Innovation in Healthcare Delivery (OVIHD) actually became effective on July 1, 2017.

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Last month, the UK HealthCare ALS Clinic earned a coveted recognition from the ALS Association: ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence. The certification honors UK's commitment to ALS research and patient care, which centers around a multidisciplinary approach where ALS patients see a variety of specialists in a single visit.

(Read more about our ALSA Certification here.)

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By Allison Perry
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Glenda Brown used to wake up suddenly in the middle of the night, starved for breath. Seeking relief, she'd race to throw open her bedroom window just to inhale a rush of cold air to soothe her cramping chest.  

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