Collaboration Creates Innovative ECMO Transport Program
By Laura Dawahare
for UKnow (Click to see UKnow article)
Third Annual Appalachian Research Day Shares Results of Health Studies
The Third Annual Appalachian Research Day was held May 24 in Hazard, Ky., hosted by the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH). The event invites researchers and community members to “come sit on the porch” and share research findings with the local communities involved in the studies.
Rural Appalachian communities experience some of the most severe health disparities in the nation, and community-based research is an effective method to identify problems and develop collaborative, effective solutions.
"Nature" Publishes Tips for Winning Grants
In the 24 May 2017 edition of "Nature", an articled appeared outling tips for winning grants. To read the full article, click here.
UK Healthcare Is A Level 4 Epilepsy Center
Epilepsy centers provide a comprehensive team approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. A patient-oriented team will typically include epileptologists (neurologists with expertise in treating seizures), neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, nurse specialists, EEG technologists, social workers, and others with training and experience in epilepsy care.
Activity-Dependent Gene Expression in the Mammalian Olfactory Epithelium.
Activity-Dependent Gene Expression in the Mammalian Olfactory Epithelium.
Wang Q1, Titlow WB1, McClintock DA1, Stromberg AJ2, McClintock TS1.
The UK ALS Clinic Has Achieved Certification as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence
Since 1998, The ALS Association’s national network of Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence has provided evidence-based, multidisciplinary ALS care and services in a supportive atmosphere with an emphasis on hope and quality of life. Each ALS clinic must meet The ALS Association’s clinical care and treatment standards, which are based on the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Practice Parameters, participate in ALS-related research and successfully complete a comprehensive site review to be certified as a center of excellence.
Biochemistry Doctoral Student Receives P.E.O. Scholarship for Women
UK Hosts 7th Annual Barnstable Brown Obesity and Diabetes Research Day
Karpf Receives Kentucky Hospital Association’s Highest Honor
Ward named honorary member of 2017 medical school class
Jamie Ward, MPH, undergraduate surgery education coordinator with the Department of Surgery, was named an honorary member of the UK Medical School class of 2017. She wore cap and gown and joined her fellow classmates for graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 13.
