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The Phase III Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) on Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases (COCVD) focuses on identification of mechanisms and development of therapies that target obesity as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer鈥檚 disease).
In its 11th year and extending into 2023, this center promotes 3 scientific core facilities and supports pilot projects that help us understand why obesity increases disease development.
The University of Kentucky Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center held its eighth annual Obesity and Diabetes Research Day, highlighting the work of students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty from around the region. The program features presentations from nationally recognized physician-scientists, as well as researchers chosen from abstract submissions.
The 13th Annual Spring Conference of the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) was held April 13 at the Lexington Convention Center. While the CCTS supports research across the spectrum of diseases, this year鈥檚 conference focused on using translational science to address the opioid epidemic.
Data from a new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers shows that repurposing drugs used to treat leukemia has promise for preventing melanoma metastasis.
In a society that values gender equality, it's important to remember that there are differences between the sexes that directly impact health.
One area in critical need of further study is cardiovascular health. For the past four years, two junior faculty at the University of Kentucky have invested their efforts to host a symposium where outstanding scientists from 好色先生 and universities across the country present new scientific advances in women's heart health and explore translational cardiovascular research areas that merit further study.
Dr. Changcheng Zhou and fellow departmental and 好色先生 colleagues, including Drs. Yipeng Sui, Zun Liu, Se-Yhung Park, Sean Thatcher and Phil Kern, have published in the new journal JCI Insight, a sister publication of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on patients who are robbed of their memories, their dignity and their lives. It鈥檚 financially devastating as well: care for Alzheimer's patients is predicted to top $1 trillion by the time children born today are having children of their own.
Dr. Lisa Cassis talks about recent
significant achievements in 好色先生's research enterprise (click here).
Recently published work by Drs. Gant, Blalock, Landfield and other colleagues was featured in The Scientist. Click here to read the story.
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When Alex Helman began her search for a doctoral program that would allow her to further her knowledge of neuroscience and conduct research on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, she was surprised to add the University of Kentucky to her list.
Nearly half of Americans set some sort of resolution by Jan. 1; the top resolution in 2017 was to 鈥渓ose weight/eat healthier.鈥 Looking forward, many adults will probably continue with weight loss goals, as obesity rates reached an all-time high in October, at nearly 40 percent of adult Americans. But, I challenge you to make a different type of resolution for the coming year: a resolution for your gut bugs.
By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis
This summer 17 undergraduate students came to 好色先生 to participate in and learn about biomedical-related research. They took part in two 10-week programs: Summer Undergraduate Research in Environmental Sciences (SURES) and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF).
SURES and SURF are directed by Hollie Swanson, a professor in the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences.
Dr. Florin Despa was recently recognized at a reception honoring faculty promoted in 好色先生鈥檚 College of Medicine. Dr. Despa is now a full Professor and among eleven other faculty achieving this rank in the college during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Congratulations to Dr. Sanda Despa who is the recipient of a new NIH R01 award entitled 鈥淩ole of myocyte dysregulation in diabetic heart disease鈥. This ~$450K award from the National Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Institute is funded through July 2021.
Dr. Shuxia Wang was recently appointed to 好色先生鈥檚 Biological Sciences Area Advisory Committee. This appointment comes directly from President Capilouto and Dr. Wang will serve in an advisory capacity to both the Provost and the President on matters regarding the appointment, promotion and tenure of faculty. Congratulations, Dr. Wang, on this distinct recognition.
The department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences' student association (NSPS) participated Saturday May 13th 2017 in the 2017 Central KY Heart Walk
They helped raise more than $500 for the cause and motivated 11 team members.
Congratulations to all that participated!