The University of Kentucky Aortic Program is proud to present the 2014 University of Kentucky Aortic Symposium on Thursday, September 4, - Saturday, September 6 in Lexington, KY. This event will provide a forum for the integration of basic science and clinical care discussions. It will feature talks on aortic aneurysmal diseases from leading experts, as well as abstracts in the form of oral and poster sessions. The Symposium will also include forums for networking that will particularly focus on early career investigations.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced on April 17 an important change in policy on application resubmissions for research grants, effective immediately. For applications due after April 16, 2014, following an unsuccessful resubmission application, applicants may submit the same idea as a new application for the next appropriate due date. The NIH and AHRQ will not assess the similarity of the science in the new application to any previously reviewed submission when accepting an application for review.

The deadline for applications for the UK/AHEC Summer Health Careers Enrichment Camp has been extended to Friday, April 18^th.  The Summer Camp is for rising 9^th and 10^th graders from Perry, Leslie, Letcher, Knott, Breathitt, and Harlan Counties who have expressed an interest in healthcare professions.  The 2014 camp will run June 18^th – July 1^st, and will feature educational experiences that are engaging and fun, designed to develop and expand students’ knowledge of healthcare careers.  For more information, contact LeeAnn

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