Erin Wolf Horrell, Ph.D. Successfully Defends Dissertation
On Thursday, June 2, 2016 Erin Wolf Horrell successfully defended her dissertation.
"Regulation of UV-Protective Pathways Downstream of the Melanocortin 1 Receptor in Melanocytes”
Abstract of Dissertation
Team Surgery Shenanigans helps UK top its goal for March for Babies
As one of the 15 UK HealthCare teams participating in the annual March for Babies event, UK Surgery Shenanigans did its part to ensure that the organization exceeded its goal of raising $20,000 to support the March of Dimes Foundation.
With a team roster of six persons, Team Surgery Shenanigans raised a grand total of $709. Added to the contributions of others, UK HealthCare raised $20,127.
“Hangin’ with Zwisch” research series welcomes Dr. Hirasawa from Chiba University on June 9
Dr. Hiroyuki Hirasawa, a research scientist and pioneer in blood purification therapy in Intensive Care Units, will be the featured presenter in the regular “Hangin’ With Zwisch” medical research series on Thursday, June 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the MN 463 auditorium.
Dr. Hirasawa comes to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine as a special guest of Dr. Hiroshi Saito, a member of the UK Department of Surgery research faculty.
Brain food: how Neurogastronomy will soon alter your perception of flavor
Read article that features Dr. Han and the ISN in Newsweek here:
Screening of carotid artery may result in needless, risky surgery
Published May 27, 2016 by Larry Goldstein
LEXINGTON, KY (May 27, 2016) - Although technology is extremely useful in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, it’s important to consider many factors before a test is performed. This is particularly true for screenings that are used to detect specific conditions in the general population.
Four-legged Gill Staffer Helps Patients Walk Back to Health
Feltner Receives 2016 Paul Mason Memorial Award
Department of Surgery celebrates staff members who earn advanced degrees
In addition to those completing their chief year this June, several Department of Surgery staff members are celebrating the completion of their academic endeavors this year, and some the beginning of a program. The Department of Surgery offers its well wishes to the following:
Fifth Annual International Epilepsy Symposium to be Held on June 3-4, 2016
UK Opens the Door of Possibility for Minority High School Students Interested in Health Care
