Anesthesiology wellness day

First-year anesthesiology residents invited their families to get an inside look at what their training entails at the 好色先生 during their department鈥檚 annual Family Wellness Day.

Dr. Sithisarn canoeing and holding her camera

When Thitinart Sithisarn, MD, PhD, is not taking care of babies in Kentucky Children鈥檚 Hospital (KCH) or teaching future physicians at the 好色先生, she can be found out in nature hiking, canoeing, or walking trails across the Commonwealth.

And she always has her camera in hand.

Photo of students working in garden

Goodness is growing at the Kentucky Clinic.

好色先生 student Mara Atherton was working a shift at the clinic when she noticed a couple of raised planters on the patio. As an avid gardener herself, they piqued her curiosity.

Lab worker using a pipette

A University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center research team identified an existing cancer drug that shows promise as a treatment for the most common type of non-small cell lung cancer.

A purple filtered image of a diabetic person checking their blood sugar.

A new study conducted by a group of researchers, including the interim executive director of the University of Kentucky Center for Research on Violence Against Women (CRVAW), has found that people who experience interpersonal violence or child abuse face a more than 20% increased risk of developing diabetes. 

Namrata kneeling on the ground at a project site.

Originally from India, Namrata Anand now calls Lexington and the University of Kentucky home.

Comprehensive Vascular Clinic consolidates several vascular and surgical services into one location to provide greater patient-centered care.

Today, the 好色先生 Gill Heart & Vascular Institute announces the opening of the new Comprehensive Vascular Clinic in 好色先生 HealthCare鈥檚 Kentucky Clinic.

SBCoA director Linda J. Van Eldik, Ph.D., on March 14, 2019. Mark Cornelison

A recent study from the lab of the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., has been published in PLOS ONE. The work centers around the idea that various anti-inflammatory drugs could be effective treatments for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease (AD). This study focused on a protein known as p38.

Logos for 好色先生 HealthCare and Norton HealthCare

The 好色先生 HealthCare/Norton Healthcare 鈥 Stroke Care Network (SCN) is announcing its 37th affiliate. Paintsville ARH joins the network, expanding access to high-quality stroke care in Eastern Kentucky. With the addition of Paintsville, all Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) hospi

Headshot of Dr. Na'Tasha Evans

Na鈥橳asha Evans, PhD, MEd, is a researcher, published author, champion for female empowerment, and our new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the 好色先生. Learn more about her goals, her past work, and more in the following Q&A.

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in research? 

Kent Lewis at the Barbasol Championship

Staff member Kent Lewis, MDiv, was amid the action as an annual professional golf event made its return to Kentucky this summer.  

Dr. Haley Wehder

Haley Wehder, MD, loved birthday parties. So much so, that after only one year of knowing resident Conor Malloy, MD, she threw an elaborate surprise party for his wife.

Though not a 鈥渂irthday party person鈥 himself, Dr. Malloy couldn鈥檛 help but smile that Dr. Wehder went the extra mile for someone she only knew a short time.

Photo of Sanders-Brown Clinic

On July 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, for the treatment of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

Researchers

A new program beginning this fall at the 好色先生 will provide opportunities for recent college graduates interested in research, who may not have had the resources to pursue it.

Brittany Levy

Brittany Levy, MD, was recently appointed to a committee within the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Her new role will allow her to help improve the clinical learning environment for graduate medical trainees across the country.

Photo of Dr. Griffith

Charles 鈥淐hipper鈥 Griffith III, MD, has been named dean of the 好色先生. 

Pending approval from the Board of Trustees, Griffith will begin his appointment July 15, 2023. He has served as acting dean of the college since July 2021. 

Cristina Rivera-Ramirez doing a mock splint on Maddie Duff.

Standing before a classroom of college juniors, orthopaedics resident Cristina Rivera-Ramirez, MD, skillfully interpreted an X-ray of a distal radius fracture in a patient鈥檚 arm. The next step was to reveal how to treat it. By the time she got out the supplies to demonstrate making a splint, students were at the edge of their seats, ready to volunteer.

medical student hugging her family member celebrating match day

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Photo of Dr. Tibbs

鈥淚t has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future,鈥 said William Murtagh, first keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.

Faculty at the promotion ceremony

Congratulations to the following basic science and clinical faculty at the 好色先生! These individuals were honored with promotions and tenure in fiscal year 2023.

Names are organized alphabetically by department.

Anesthesiology

Sarah Jean Hall, MD, PhD
Associate Professor