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'Rooted in Our Communities: The University of Kentucky in Appalachia'
A special message from University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto:
"I gleaned the remains of my life, turned toward the hills that give me help, give me shelter, hold the sky where it belongs"
- Jane Hicks
Over the next several months, we'll be examining and discussing the special relationship and partnership the University of Kentucky has with the Central Appalachian region.
Qing from Bruemmer Lab Publishes on Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Atherosclerosis
Davis et al. Publishes on SMC deletion of LDL and AAA augmentation
Davis FM, Rateri DL, Balakrishnan A, Howatt DA, Strickland DK, Muratoglu SC, Haggerty CM, Fornwalt BK, Cassis LA, Daugherty A. Smooth Muscle Cell Deletion of Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein 1 Augments Angiotensin II-Induced Superior Mesenteric Arterial and Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2014 Nov 13. pii: ATVBAHA.114.304683. PMID: 25395615
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Graduate Work Leads to Thompson Publication on SAA increase of atherosclerosis
Thompson JC, Jayne C, Thompson J, Wilson PG, Yoder MH, Webb N, Tannock LR. A brief elevation of serum amyloid A is sufficient to increase atherosclerosis. J Lipid Res. 2014 Nov 26. pii: jlr.M054015. PMID: 25429103.
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NIH Delays New Biosketch Format Until May 25
If you are planning an NIH proposal submission for May 25, 2015 (or later), any biosketches included MUST use the new 5-page format. Please note this represents a significant change and you are encouraged to allow sufficient lead time to prepare them. This new format asks the investigator to provide up to five of his/her most significant contributions to science, including historical background, findings, influence and/or application of the findings on the progress of science and/or health or technology, and his/her role in the work. For each contribution, the investigator
OHRP Releases Draft Guidance on Disclosing Foreseeable Risks for Public Comment
The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) recently released draft guidance on the topic, “Disclosing Reasonably Foreseeable Risks in Research Evaluating Standards of Care”, http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/newsroom/rfc/comstdofcare.html. Public comments on the draft guidance are encouraged and can be submitted until December 23rd. Directions on how to submit comments can be found on the OHRP website,
OSPA to Provide Uniform Guidance Update
Uniform Guidance Update
A meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 10:00 – 11:00 in room 102 Mining and Minerals Resources Building to update the campus community on progress towards being in compliance with the federal Uniform Guidance. The meeting is open to all.
UK CERH Recognizes MLS Class of 2014
The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health Student Services office held a graduation luncheon in recognition of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Class of 2014. The students will graduate in December with a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
“We are proud of your accomplishments, and we recognize the importance of the role each of you will play as part of the healthcare team,” said Dr. Fran Feltner, UKCERH director.
'UK at the Half' Reports on $7 Million Grant to Fight Lung Cancer
