UK Virologist Becky Dutch Explores the Varying Nature of Viruses
From Zika to Ebola, the emerging viruses of the 21st century pose a threat to populations throughout the world as silent invaders of the human body. While viruses infect most people multiple times a year with varying degrees of severity and symptoms, no two viruses function in exactly the same way.
Huron Consulting Engaged to Evaluate Financial Management of Clinical Trial Research
Clinical trial research is an important component of the academic activities at the University of Kentucky. The administrative issues related to the financial management of clinical trial research are challenging, but need to be addressed to facilitate efficiency and compliance. We have engaged Huron Consulting to provide a nationwide perspective on best practices on fiscal management of clinical trial research. Below is the provisional suggestion for the scope of the project:
Annual Financial Disclosure Procedures Improved for 2016
All faculty in the College of Medicine (physicians and basic scientists) are required to participate in financial conflict of interest disclosures. The 2 types are disclosure are listed below:
Now Seeking Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Positions
UK cardiovascular specialists host major CME event at Keeneland in April
Specialists in cardiovascular care and surgery at the University of Kentucky will be the featured speakers in a comprehensive continuing medical education symposium on Saturday morning, April 23 in the historic Keeneland Sales Pavilion and Limestone Cafe.
Warmer weather makes for an inviting Polar Plunge
Arguably, conditions could not have been more perfect for Pete Rogers, representing Team Surgery Shenanigans, to take the annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics of Kentucky on Saturday afternoon, February 20.
Two years ago, when Pete made his first plunge into the swimming pool located in the parking lot of the Texas Roadhouse on Richmond Road, the temperature was in the 30s. “It was truly ‘polar’ that time,” Pete said.
In 2015, the event was cancelled due to a pending blizzard.
SCoBIRC Faculty Identify Drug for Treating Brain Injury
Experimental Drug May Limit Harmful Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2016) — A new report by University of Kentucky researchers Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., and Adam Bachstetter, Ph.D., describes an experimental drug candidate that may aid patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
UKNOW: UK College of Medicine Announces Plan to Address Physician Shortage in the Commonwealth
By Kristi Lopez
Leading endovascular surgeon to give inaugural Gordon Hyde Lecture in April
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One of the leaders in the field of endovascular surgery will be the special guest lecturer at the inaugural Gordon Hyde Lectureship in Vascular Surgery on Wednesday, April 13 at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital.
UK HealthCare Regains Prestigious Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care
