Stromp Receives Prestigious Summa Cum Laude Award at International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Conference
Tori Stromp, PhD, a recent graduate of the Department of Physiology and a member of the Saha Cardiovascular Research Center, recently received the prestigious Summa Cum Laude Award at the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Conference. The award is presented to less than 1% of the abstracts submitted to the conference and is rarely awarded to graduate students. Tori will present her work at the annual conference April 22-27, 2017 in Honolulu, HI.
5 Questions with Dr. Craig van Horne
Tuesday
Knapp Memorial Lecture Presented by Charles Sfeir, DDS, PhD
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 12 for the Knapp Memorial Lecture. Dr. Charles Sfeir from the University of Pittsburgh will be speaking.
Craniofacial and Dental Regeneration: From Bench to Bedside
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Pavilion A Auditorium
3:45 – 4:00 – Light Refreshments
4:00 – 4:15 – Greetings
4:15 – 5:15 – Presentation
About Dr. Sfeir:
eIAF and Cayuse 424 Pilots
As you may know, the College of Medicine’s Sponsored Research Administrative Services (SRAS) office is participating in two pilots of new grant-related platforms.
Advocacy for Federal Action and NIH Funding
Many members of the College of Medicine have expressed concern over the recently proposed cuts to the NIH budget. As part of this concern, many have felt the need to contact their elected representation in government. For contact to be considered appropriate, it must be presented as from an individual citizen not as from a representative of the University, meaning it must be sent from a personal email address and personal mailing address. The University’s compliance with Federal lobbying laws requires that individuals gain approval through the Vice President of Resea
5 Questions with Dr. Craig van Horne
Neurosurgeon Dr. Craig van Horne came to Kentucky from Boston to pursue an idea: Could peripheral nerve tissue implanted in the brain reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
He says the teamwork and support at UK HealthCare – plus a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality – fostered the atmosphere he needed to bring DBS+ to fruition.
(And having a lucky cap doesn't hurt.)
Watch this episode of "Five Questions" to learn more about Dr. van Horne's aspirations and secret talents.
Future Physicians Participating in Global Health Challenge Video Competition Ask for Your Vote
Three first-year medical students from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine who have a passion for expanding health care access have produced an original and creative video, “Nosotros Para Vosotros,” meaning “Us for You” that explains the health care needs of underserved populations at home and around the world.
Markey Cancer Center Director Speaks to Alumni
The Greater Louisville University of Kentucky Alumni Club, in corporate partnership with Central Bank and sponsored by UK HealthCare, presents an evening with Dr. Mark Evers, director of the UK Markey Cancer Center, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at ARGI Financial Group, located at 2110 High Wickham Place in Louisville.
VPR Workshop: Core Facilities Supported by Research
UK Chandler Hospital Named Among the 100 Great Hospitals in America by Becker's Hospital Review
UK HealthCare’s University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital has been named among the 100 Great Hospitals in America by Becker's Hospital Review, a monthly publication offering business and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems.
The hospitals included on this list are renowned for excellence. They are industry leaders in innovation, quality patient care and clinical research, and have received recognition across various publications and accrediting organizations.
Becker's Hospital Review has published a version of this list since 2012.
