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University of Kentucky Athletics inducted 21 student-athletes into the Frank G. Ham Society of Character ahead of Kentucky’s men’s basketball game against LSU. The student-athletes were recognized on the court at Rupp Arena at halftime of the basketball game.
As the world faces evolving health challenges, international collaboration and public engagement are more critical than ever. In January, Rebecca Dutch, PhD, vice dean for research at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, joined more than 120 global thought leaders at the 14th annual Congreso Futuro in Chile.
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Congratulations to Bernardo Aguzzoli-Heberle and Emily Huffman!
Bernardo Aguzzoli-Heberle, (neuroscience) earned a fellowship from the PhRMA Foundation for his work, "Using Long-Read RNAseq to Find Targets for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment"
When Austin Wellette-Hunsucker left his home state of Michigan to earn his PhD at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, his family was incredibly supportive. They continue to be his most vocal cheerleaders.
21 Postdocs, PhD, and Master's students volunteered to judge the 40th Annual Kentucky American Water District Science Fair Coordinated by the Fayette County Public Schools this past Saturday at Frederick Douglass High School.
On Jan. 21, a special presentation was held to recognize the recipients of the 2023 and 2024 Thomas V. Getchell, PhD, Memorial Award for Excellence in Grant Writing.
Congratulations to physiology PhD student, Clairity Voy, for earning an American Heart Association Fellowship for her work, "The Impact of Proteolytic Modification of Lipoproetin Metabolism and Atherosclerosis"!
Combining his passion for research and creativity, a University of Kentucky student is breaking barriers — literally and figuratively.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine continues to solidify its reputation as a hub for groundbreaking biomedical research. In December, the UK CNS-Met (central nervous system-metabolism) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), a program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hosted its inaugural research symposium.
In the lab, Priscilla Lages and her fellow graduate students form a dynamic team, bringing diverse skills together to pursue a shared goal.
The same is true when she is on the volleyball court.
On Dec. 13, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening—it was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.
Following his Integrated Biomedical Sciences year, Joshua Moses completed an internship with the college’s Office of Strategic Communications focused on science communication.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is celebrating its first-generation students with a dedicated First Generation Week, co-organized by the offices of Community Advancement (OCA), Biomedical Education (OBE), and Medical Education (OME).
The following individuals were honored at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Synchronous events were held at our campuses in Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky.
Office of Biomedical Education Awards
Our mission is to educate physicians and scientists who will positively impact care for patients in the Commonwealth and beyond. Thanks to a variety of ongoing global health initiatives within the college, residents, and fellows are gaining invaluable experience in dozens of countries – helping thousands of patients while learning unique skills to enhance their practice of medicine.
Benjamin Burke, a graduate student in physiology, received an NIH F Award for his work focused on using an "exercise-trained" gut microbiome and associated metabolites to treat disuse atrophy in aged mice.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the following biomedical trainees who recently received funding for their work!
Viral Oza in the molecular and cellular biochemistry department was funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Congratulations to the following awarded trainees!
Postdocs:
Matin Hemati, PhD, received a Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Fellowship
Michael Sunshine, PhD, received a Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Fellowship
PhD students:
Samantha Radomski received a Diversity Supplement from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications
THE APPLICATION FOR THE VIRTUAL CHICAGOLAND POSTDOC RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE IS OPEN!
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The UK College of Medicine Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) is an undifferentiated first-year core curriculum that serves as the entry point for a doctoral program in one of six basic science departments.