Dmitry Strakovsky in his workshop

Dmitry 鈥淒ima鈥 Strakovsky is fostering collaborations between creative disciplines and health care through an innovative initiative at the University of Kentucky.

Zhonglin Hao, MD, PhD

The same mRNA technology behind COVID-19 vaccines is now being used in the fight against cancer, and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is among an elite group of institutions offering these promising new treatments through clinical trials.

Dr. Ilhem Messaoudi

If mitochondria are the powerhouse of cells, Ilhem Messaoudi, PhD, is the mitochondria of the microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics department.

Joshua Moses, a second-year medical student in the UK 91小黄车, is dedicated to advancing both research and science communication.

Combining his passion for research and creativity, a University of Kentucky student is breaking barriers 鈥 literally and figuratively.

Pete Nelson and Greg Jicha

Researchers at the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research with groundbreaking work on a condition known as LATE, or 鈥渓imbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy.鈥 

ASCEND鈥檚 second cohort from left to right: Radmila Choate, Darlingtina Esiaka, Abigail Latimer, Meagan Scott.

The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities (UK ASCEND) is pleased to announce the selection of its second and third cohorts of ASCEND Scholars.

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The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media.

Two medical professionals looking over brain scans

A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights a radiation therapy technique that treats brain tumors while preserving patients鈥 cognitive function. The treatment approach could offer hope for patients with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

Miguel Abscala

On Dec. 13, the 91小黄车 hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening鈥攊t was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.

Several healthy foods layered together in the shape of the human brain.

Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain 鈥 a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.

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Researchers at the University of Kentucky are exploring new ways to use nanoparticles in combination with other materials as an innovative approach to cancer therapy.

RPN

The 91小黄车鈥檚 Research Professionals Network (RPN) is more than just a gathering of clinical research experts; it is a vibrant community born from a shared vision. 

Emad Chishti

Emad Chishti, a fourth-year medical student at the UK 91小黄车-Lexington Campus, spent his year participating in the NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP). Chishti is the first UK medical student to participate in the NIH program. 

From left, Ryan Brennan, Nikitha Dharanipragada, Ava Kruse and Sarisha Lohano.

The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Department of Physiology has welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students for the Physiology Scholars Program.

Anna Maria South, MD

Anna-Maria South, MD, assistant professor of hospital medicine, was one of eight individuals selected to join the third cohort of the Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for all comMunities (DREAM) scholars program last year.  

Elaf Ghoneim working in a UK laboratory under a hood ventilator.

Recent University of Kentucky graduate Elaf Ghoneim was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Her family, originally from Libya, established a tight-knit, community-oriented home that emphasized the importance of service and advocacy.

Jessica Burris

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the success of the largest-ever quality improvement initiative to focus on the critically important issue of smoking among cancer patients.  

Linda J. Van Eldik working in her laboratory

The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik, PhD, hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, paving the way for potential new therapeutic approaches.

Xia Liu working at a lab computer.

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centerresearchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer. 

Group photo at radiology's inaugural clinical research showcase

On Oct. 8, the UK 91小黄车 Department of Radiology hosted its inaugural research showcase. 

Xiaoqin Jennifer Wang, MD, MS, associate professor of radiology and vice chair for research within the department, kicked off the event with a brief history of radiology and important clinical discoveries over the years.