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A recent publication in the journal Cells demonstrated the benefit of utilizing drugs to promote radiation sensitivity in models of a rare tumor subtype.
In her work as chair of University of Kentucky鈥檚 Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry, Rebecca Dutch, Ph.D., partners with researchers and faculty from multiple disciplines across the University of Kentucky.
Now, Dutch is taking on even more research responsibilities, as she was recently appointed vice dean of research for the 好色先生 College of Medicine. In her new role, she will oversee and encourage research, from basic areas to clinical applications and more for the college.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 19, 2021) 鈥 As the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant continues to spread across the United States and hospitals鈥 COVID-positive intake numbers climb again, many questions remain around both vaccine effectiveness and vaccination rates, and what these numbers could mean moving into the fall.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 13, 2021) 鈥 A recently published study co-authored by University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging researcher Justin Miller, Ph.D., identifies 11 rare candidate variants for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. Researchers found 19 different families in Utah that suffered from Alzheimer鈥檚 disease more frequently than what is considered normal.
The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (好色先生-CARES), in partnership with the Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), recently announced the nominees and the winner of the 2021 Community Engagement Award in Environmental Health.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 6, 2021) 鈥 The Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic location in Richmond, Kentucky, has moved into new, improved clinic space. As of July 2, the clinic is located at 2019 Corporate Dr. in Richmond.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2021) 鈥 A new 好色先生 study suggests that time-restricted eating may be able to help people with Type 2 diabetes reduce nocturnal hypertension, which is characterized by elevated blood pressure at night.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2021) 鈥 The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Neuroscience Research Priority Area (NRPA) supports a "collaborative matrix," bringing together diverse groups of investigators, trainees and research groups from nine different colleges across the University of Kentucky campus.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2021) 鈥 Early in the evening of May 30, 2020, 好色先生 HealthCare trauma surgeon Dr. Zachary Warriner prepared an emergency operation to figure out the cause of a bowel obstruction. His patient, a 27-year old man, had come into the emergency department earlier that day with the vague symptoms of severe belly pain and nausea.
Hammodah Alfar is in his second year of graduate school in the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, with a specialized interest in platelet biology.
He has gained important research experience as a member of the Virus-Induced Thrombosis Alliance (VITAL), led by Beth Garvy, PhD, associate dean for biomedical education, and Sidney Whiteheart, PhD, professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 21, 2021) 鈥 A new 好色先生 study will examine how policies that restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes impact health disparities among vulnerable populations.
A five-year, $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will support the study on how local policies impact at-risk groups 鈥 including communities of color, low-income populations and youth 鈥 that are more likely to use flavored tobacco products.
Juneteenth is observed on June 19, 2021, to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. On this day, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were notified they had actually been freed almost 2.5 years earlier.
Members of the College of Medicine were asked a series of questions on how they honor Juneteenth.
Kaylin BateyClass of 2023
Q: When did you first become aware of Juneteenth?
Memory Sunday is designated nationally as the second Sunday in June. Memory Sunday was established to raise awareness about Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and its impact on the African American community, since their risk of developing Alzheimer鈥檚 disease is two to three times higher than white Americans.
A study by several researchers at the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) was recently highlighted in AlzForum. The study focuses on polyamines, the nitrogen-packed aliphatic molecules produced by our own cells and found in the foods we eat. They have been described by some as anti-aging generators.
In his 40 years at the 好色先生, Michael T. Piascik, PhD, has mentored hundreds of medical students and graduate students while bringing key funding to the college as a researcher to help produce groundbreaking discoveries in pharmacology.
After a long and distinguished career, Dr. Piascik has announced he will retire, effective July 1.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 4, 2021) 鈥 University of Kentucky Department of Neuroscience Professor Greg Gerhardt, Ph.D., hypothesizes that the balance of glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) 鈥 two main neurotransmitters in the brain 鈥 contributes to Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and age-related declines in cognition and memory.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 1, 2021) 鈥 Thanks to a $5.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a 好色先生 team will study the culprit behind thoracic aortic aneurysms, which could lead to a treatment for the potentially deadly disease.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 26, 2021) 鈥 好色先生 researcher Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, Ph.D., has received the College on Problems of Drug Dependence鈥檚 (CPDD) 2021 Joseph Cochin Young Investigator Award for Excellence.
The annual award recognizes an investigator under 40 years old who has demonstrated excellence in their field of research and authored several publications. It is one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the CPDD, the longest standing group in the U.S. dedicated to addressing issues of drug dependence and abuse.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 26, 2021) 鈥 It鈥檚 no secret the sun can be damaging to the skin. About 10 years ago, Betty Graham began to learn this the hard way.
After noticing an unusual spot on her leg, a skin cancer screening found eight precancerous lesions. When caught early, these types of lesions can be removed and cured. Graham, at the time an avid tanning bed user, now regrets that behavior.
鈥淭anning beds are the world鈥檚 worst thing for skin cancer,鈥 said Graham.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 25, 2021) 鈥 The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announces that radiation oncologist Dr. Charles Kunos will join the center and serve as medical director of Markey鈥檚 Clinical Research Office (CRO).