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First-generation college students face a myriad of unique obstacles; as the first people in their families to attend college, their experiences are inherently different from those of other students.  As such, the UK Office of First Generation Initiatives serves to support these students by addressing needs, skill sets and support mechanisms specific to first-gen students. 

Congratulations to Hedy Chawsheen and Murli Mishra for passing their qualifying exams!
The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Pilot Funding Program announces recipients of its most recent round of pilot funding in the Collaborative Category.
To address institution-wide needs for structural analysis and quantitation of a broad range of biologically important molecules, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine has established a small molecule mass spectrometry facility. The addition of this facility to the analytical toolbox within the college will provide analytical capabilities that are essential for research that will ultimately improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The facility is directed by Andrew J. Morris, and staffed by Manjula Sunkara and Sony Soman.
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Notice Number: NOT-OD-13-126

Release Date: October 1, 2013

Issued by
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Purpose

Members of the UK HealthCare Transplant Team were recognized Jan. 7 during the men’s basketball game at Rupp Arena.

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In the medical world, the best public relations initiative is a satisfied patient. Word-of-mouth is the number one, most influential marketing medium across all demographics. When someone speaks positively about an experience or product, we pay attention.

Dr. J. Scott Roth, who specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair, has many satisfied patients, but there is one who stands out. Carmen Patti from Chicago, Illinois had three hernias repaired by Dr. Roth and he’s talking about it.

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Dr. Rebecca Dutch has accepted the newly created position of Associate Dean for Biomedical Education, effective October 1, 2013. Dr. Dutch will oversee graduate biomedical education within the College, working with the new Office for Biomedical Education and existing programs to ensure continued educational excellence. She will also direct on-going educational efforts for post-doctoral scholars within the College. Finally, Dr.