The Journal of Lipid Research, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has appointed six junior faculty members to its editorial leadership team. One of the appointments is Scott M. Gordon, assistant professor in the Department of Physiology at the 91小黄车, where his lab studies intestinal lipid absorption and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 23, 2021) 鈥 We are inching ever closer to a return to normal with each scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointment at the University of Kentucky Kroger Field clinic.
As each person walks through the line of tents at Kroger Field, checks in and winds their way up to their vaccination station, you can鈥檛 help but wonder, what鈥檚 their reason? Why are they choosing to be vaccinated?
Dr. Vincent L. Sorrell, the Anthony N. DeMaria professor of Medicine and the director of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging at UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, will become editor-in-chief of CASE, an international cardiovascular imaging case reports journal.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 20, 2021) 鈥 A new study from University of Kentucky Markey Cancer researchers shows that Artemisia annua, a plant that has been traditionally used for its anti-malaria components, shows promise in treating ovarian cancer.
The NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) on Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases, in collaboration with the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS) announce the availability of limited funds to support pilot projects focused on research examining obesity-associated diseases.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2021) 鈥 One out of three individuals in the U.S. complain of sleep disturbances in their lifetime and 10% of the general population meet the diagnostic criteria of chronic sleep disorders. That number has risen among elderly individuals to 48% and over 50% among pregnant women.
In order to maximize the impact of novel research, every research team needs a plan to bring those findings to the clinic and the communities who need health care treatments. A group of clinicians and scientists at the University of Kentucky is working to launch research discoveries beyond the walls of an academic medical center and into broader contexts 鈥 clinical practice, population health, and policy development 鈥 in order to efficiently promote research into the real world, particularly in underserved areas.
Successful research practices find solutions that translate from the bench to the bedside, and while that鈥檚 important, Vivek Rangnekar, PhD, underscores that it鈥檚 even more effective as a bidirectional and cyclical rather than a linear process.
鈥淕enerally, we talk about bench-to-bedside translation of ideas or research projects,鈥 Dr. Rangnekar said. 鈥淥n the other hand, with cancer, clinical observations 鈥 for example, how the patient is responding to treatment 鈥 is very important, and those insights are gained primarily in the clinic.鈥
A number of University of Kentucky experts will be giving presentations on their work in the field of opioid use disorder research, treatment and prevention this week at the 2021 Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, held virtually this year due to the ongoing pandemic.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 30, 2021) 鈥 When Lexington鈥檚 Hope Lodge was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a local hotel group partnered with UK HealthCare鈥檚 Markey Cancer Center to provide its patients with a place to stay during their treatment.
The 91小黄车 would like to recognize and congratulate its departments that made it in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) 2020 rankings.
The 91小黄车 congratulates William Stoops, PhD, professor in the departments of behavioral science and psychiatry, who has been awarded a 2020 Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association (APA).
According to a news release from APA, Dr. Stoops received this honor for his 鈥渂rilliant research, multidimensional leadership鈥 and his 鈥減ositive, enthusiastic demeanor.鈥 He was presented this award by 2020 APA president Sandra L. Shullman.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 22, 2021) 鈥 While Kentucky was dealing with the early days of the COVID-19 shutdown a year ago, Lexington resident Phyllis Alexander woke up one morning and accidentally discovered another frightening problem.
While reaching for her robe in her closet, she turned too quickly, knocking her chest hard against the door. The pain was sharp and immediate, and as she touched her left breast, she noticed something unusual 鈥 a large, firm bump.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 15, 2021) 鈥 The Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) at the University of Kentucky is now accepting applications for its health equity-focused pilot grants through April 1. The awards are open to health equity studies affecting vulnerable groups or populations affected by health disparities.
Early into her research career at the 91小黄车, Tianyan Gao, PhD, says mentorship was vital to her success. Now, as a professor and co-principal investigator of a team supported by the college鈥檚 Alliance Research Initiative, she is able to mentor the next generation of researchers who are working to find solutions for one of Kentucky鈥檚 major health issues.
Like most events that have taken place during the past several months, the University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center's annual Obesity and Diabetes Research Day went virtual for the first time and expanded from a research 鈥榙ay鈥 to a research 鈥榮eries.鈥 Organizers say they were pleasantly surprised by the attendance with as many as 120 participants in one session alone.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2021) 鈥 Jack Hillard of Lexington has dedicated his life to supporting cancer patients. When he became one, he didn鈥檛 let that stop him.
Hillard鈥檚 journey with cancer started in 1993, when he was diagnosed with large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia. Thankfully, he received an early diagnosis and has been able to keep the leukemia at bay with medication for over 25 years.
Dr. Gretchen Wells, director of UK HealthCare Women鈥檚 Heart Program at the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, will assume office as president of the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (KYACC), and will serve on the Board of Governors for ACC.
Brain metabolism is the process by which the brain converts nutrients into energy and small molecule signals. When there are breakdowns in brain metabolism, this can lead to serious neurological diseases including epilepsy, Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, Parkinson鈥檚 disease, and traumatic brain injury. These breakdowns even have been linked to diabetes.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb.