UK COM: Prominent Cornerstone in UK's Rich History and Provider of World Class Health Care
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2015) — The University of Kentucky is currently celebrating 150 years as the state's flagship, land-grant institution of higher education. From the early days as a school of agriculture to the vast campus that comprises UK today, the university has evolved into a nationally recognized leader in academics as well as a leader in patient care, medical education and research.
Meaningful IT Innovation to Support the Radiology Value Proposition
**THIS LECTURE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE**
The Department of Radiology and UK HealthCare Information Technology are pleased to host a visiting professor, Dr. Paul Chang, of the University of Chicago. He will be addressing the College of Medicine faculty and staff regarding "Meaningful IT Innovation to Support the Radiology Value Proposition: The Return of the “Doctor’s Doctor.”
Thompson from Tannock Lab Publishes on Serum Amyloid A
Thompson, J.C.; Jayne, C.; Thompson, J.; Wilson, P.G.; Yoder, M.H.; Webb, N.; Tannock, L.R.A brief elevation of serum amyloid A is sufficient to increase atherosclerosis.Journal of lipid research562
Hildebrandt Named Division Chief of Markey Hematology
Northwestern University Announces Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Sciences
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is inviting nominations for the inaugural Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science. This award includes a payment to the recipient of $200,000. For more information, click here.
'Healthiest Weekend in Lexington' to Benefit Markey Cancer Center
Students Awarded for Leadership of UKMED Program
Third-year medical students Joyce Achenjang, Nana Sarpong, and Samuel Crocker recently received the Spirit of Advocacy Award at the UK Health Colleges Student Diversity Office’s Inaugural Celebration of Excellence in Diversity Awards Reception. The Spirit of Advocacy Award is presented annually to a university group that has shown great leadership in the advancement of diversity and inclusion efforts. The student leaders accepted the award in recognition if their work with the UKMED Program.
NIH ASSIST Now Available for Single-Project Applications
The NIH option to use ASSIST, the Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking, is now available for single-project applications such as R01s and R21s.
Gill Heart Institute Receives $2.85 Million Grant to Study How Diet, Family History Increase Heart Attack Risk
Contact CE Central for Cost Estimates Prior to Proposal Submission
UK HealthCare’s CECentral: If you have a proposal and would like to create online enduring materials for healthcare professionals, host an educational meeting, or have an activity for CME or CPE credit please contact CECentral ahead of your proposal submission. The CECentral staff members can quickly provide you with estimated costs for inclusion in your proposal. You can reach CECentral at: http://www.cecentral.com/ideas. The Idea Generator is a quick online form that