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Thank a Resident Day: College of Medicine Spotlights Some of its Outstanding Residents
Our residents and fellows put in the time and effort each and every day. The Gold Humanism Honor Society’s “Thank a Resident Day,” falls on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, providing an opportunity to showcase some of...
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Posted - Feb 25Read More
SNMA and ODEI Spotlight Black UK Physician-Leaders
The UK College of Medicine chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is commemorating Black History Month by curating educational information about the Black community's impact in medicine....
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Brian Hamilton Named Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is thrilled to announce the addition of Brian Hamilton, MEd, as its new director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.In this newly established role, Hamilton...
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Posted - Feb 1Read More
Dr. Ima Ebong Named on List of '1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America'
Ima Ebong, MD, MS, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Neurology, was recently named one of “1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America” in a list published by...
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Posted - Jan 28Read More
Richard Welsh to Retire after 52 Years at UK
Professor Richard Welsh’s desire to help Kentucky families propelled a decades-long career in health care and academia at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and UK HealthCare. After nearly 52 years...
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Posted - Jan 25Read More
Healthy Hearts for Women Virtual Symposium and WIMS Virtual Round Table
The seventh annual Healthy Hearts for Women virtual symposium will take place Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. A virtual round table hosted by Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) will follow the symposium.8:30 a.m.-...
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Posted - Jan 22Read More
Dr. Kevin Pearson Named Director of Inclusive Research Initiatives
As part of its commitment toward creating a more inclusive work and learning environment, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine has established additional leadership roles in the Office of Diversity,...
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Posted - Dec 14Read More
Dr. Brian Stevenson Receives Two Major Grants to Study Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne bacterial disease in the U.S., with 200,000 new cases each year. While incidence in Kentucky typically has been relatively low, the incidence of the tick vector,...
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Posted - Dec 7Read More
Dr. Craig van Horne Named Chair of Neurosurgery
Following the excellent and long-tenure of leadership by Phillip A. Tibbs, MD, the UK College of Medicine has announced Craig G. van Horne, MD, PhD, as the new chair for the department of neurosurgery...
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Posted - Dec 7Read More
Dr. Marilyn Duncan Elected to Serve on University Senate Council
Marilyn Duncan, PhD, a driven researcher and well-regarded professor in the department of neuroscience, has been elected to serve on the University Senate Council, the executive body of the University Senate. ...
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Posted - Dec 1Read More
Alzheimer's Awareness Month Q&A with Dr. Daniel Lee
Daniel Lee, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and a researcher at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, an internationally recognized...
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Posted - Dec 1Read More
On Veterans Day, We Honor Those Who Serve
Veterans Day is a time to recognize individuals who have made the honorable decision to protect our country's freedom through military service. Below, we are honoring four of our of our very own faculty...
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Posted - Nov 11Read More
Dr. Nancy Schoenberg Invited to Present at NIH Behavioral and Social Science Research Festival
Nancy Schoenberg, PhD, professor of behavioral science and director of the Center for Health Equity Transformation, has been invited to present her research at the Behavioral and Social Science Research...
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Posted - Nov 10Read More
Award-winning Anchor Juju Chang to Discuss Unconscious Bias in UK Virtual Event
Unconscious Bias: Anti-Asian Bashing in the Age of COVIDTuesday, Nov. 10, 20204:30 p.m. ZoomSpeaker: Juju Chang, Emmy Award-winning co-anchor for ABC Nightline and Good Morning America.Juju Chang, Emmy Award-...
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Posted - Nov 4Read More
UK Announces Inaugural Class of AARTS Scholars
The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), in collaboration with the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has selected five undergraduate students for the inaugural African...
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Posted - Nov 2Read More
UK Medical Student Earns First-Place in ACS Research Program
A research abstract from Jacob Hubbuch, a third-year student from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, was awarded first place in the Education, Innovation, and Outcomes category of the American...
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Posted - Oct 27Read More
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