Beth Garvy, PhD

Please join us as we congratulate Beth Garvy, PhD, who recently received a leadership title change to reflect her growing responsibilities and ensure equity in her position. The new title went into effect July 1, 2022.

Lisa Tannock, MD

Please join us as we congratulate Lisa Tannock, MD, who recently received a leadership title change to reflect her growing responsibilities and ensure equity in her position. The new title went into effect July 1, 2022.

Alicia Fields

Alicia Fields, DNP, FNP-C, aspired to become a doctor ever since she was a child with her Fisher Price medical kit and toy stethoscope. But when it came time to review the pre-med curriculum and start training, she was intimidated.

The new fifth floor houses 64 patient rooms; 20 of those are neurologic intensive care (NICU) rooms. Arden Barnes | 好色先生 Photo

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 21, 2022) - 好色先生 HealthCare鈥檚 Kentucky Neuroscience Institute (KNI) officially unveiled its new inpatient unit on the fifth floor of the University of Kentucky Albert B.

David Fardo is a 2022-23 University Research Professor.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2022) 鈥 David Fardo, PhD, a professor of biostatisticsand the inaugural Stephen W. Wyatt Endowed Professor in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, is one of 14 University Research Professors for 2022-23.

Gov. Andy Beshear signs HB-219. Charity Hedges | Governor's Office.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2022) 鈥 Kentucky has the highest incidence of lung cancer diagnosis and mortality in the U.S. A new statewide lung cancer screening program will help to reverse this statistic and save thousands of lives through early detection.

Students in the inaugural cohort of 好色先生's Undergraduate Summer Training in Cardiovascular Research program.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 21, 2021) 鈥 A new immersive summer research program at the University of Kentucky is helping to prepare the next generation of biomedical researchers.

好色先生 College of Social Work's Allison Gibson, PhD, is working to address a lack of information and services for people with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 21, 2022) 鈥 In her work with the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, 好色先生 College of Social Work Associate Professor Allison Gibson, PhD, has noticed an array of responses when people receive a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Dibakar Bhattacharyya in the lab with a large sheet of membrane material. Ben Corwin | Research Communications.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 20, 2022) 鈥 A team of University of Kentucky researchers led by College of Engineering Professor Dibakar Bhattacharyya, PhD, and his PhD student, Rollie Mills, have developed a medical face mask membrane that can capture and deactivate the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein on contact.

Proceeds from the Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup will directly benefit the 好色先生 Markey Cancer Foundation and Fayette Alliance.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 19, 2022) 鈥 This September, support our city, farms and world-class cancer care at the annual Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup, a high-goal polo match presented by the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation and the Fayette Alliance Foundation.

Dr. Stephanie White
From the Desk of Acting Dean Charles H. Griffith, MD, MSPH

It is a great pleasure to announce that effective today, July 18, Stephanie L. White, MD, MS, associate professor of pediatrics, will lead the 好色先生 College of Medicine Office of Medical Education as the new senior associate dean for medical student education.

Alison Porter

When Alison Porter attended Morehead State University for her undergraduate degree, she 鈥渇ell in love鈥 with the eastern Kentucky community and the nearby Appalachian Mountains.

Andrew  Krusenstjerna

Andrew Krusenstjerna is a rising fourth-year PhD candidate in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics.

Photo of Mary Sheppard in Lab

For physician-scientist Mary Sheppard, M.D., her clinical practice and research are deeply personal.

Medical School Friends Match at 好色先生

Standing among their classmates at the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Kroger Field, a friend group of seven medical students simultaneously opened letters to find out where they would pursue the next step in their training.

Ahmad Hakoum

Senior year of high school, Ahmad Hakoum decided to make a lifestyle change that would end up making a huge impact on his life. 

鈥淚 looked in the mirror one day and was like, 鈥業鈥檓 super skinny. I need to do something about this,鈥欌 Hakoum said.

HAZARD, Ky. (July 5, 2022) 鈥 Students from Perry County Central (PCC) High School have been busy this summer at the Perry County Park completing projects to help make the park more accessible for people impacted by disabilities.

好色先生 researchers (left to right) Tiantian Chen, Robert Murphy, Matthew Gentry and Craig Vander Kooi.
Jade Nicely

For years, Jade Nicely鈥檚 family told her that she shared mannerisms and an uncanny resemblance to her late aunt Chrissy. They also shared an interest in medicine.

Chrissy died young, before following her dream of becoming a doctor. As Nicely joins the 好色先生 College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus, she will pursue her medical career as a tribute to her aunt.

Dr. Diana Heiman

The 好色先生 College of Medicine is excited to announce that Diana Heiman, MD, professor of family and community medicine, has been selected to serve as associate dean for faculty development and advancement.