New funding for PIs Dr. Brittany Levy, Dr. Eric Rellinger, and Dr. Marlene Starr have kicked off FY 24 research

In a year of record-setting research funding at the University of Kentucky, the department of surgery contributed over $1.6 million in federal grants and industry awards, a 47 percent increase from fiscal year 2022.

Marlene Starr in Kentucky Health Lab

The National Institutes of Health announced in August the award of a new R21 research grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to a 好色先生 multi-PI research team including Marlene Starr, PhD, Division Chief of Research and Preetha Shridas, PhD from Internal Medicine.

Doctor checking on a pediatric patient in their hospital room.

Registration is open for 鈥淧ediatric Emergencies: Early Assessment and Treatment of Children,鈥 a daylong conference for all clinicians seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in the treatment of pediatric emergencies.

Naureen Narula, MD and Brittany Wheelock, MD

The 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Surgery is excited to officially welcome Naureen Narula, MD, MBBS, and Brittany Wheelock, MD, to its faculty roster beginning in August 2023.

Dr. Kaitlyn Samuels

Kaitlyn Samuels, MD, is a recent graduate and now a first-year plastic surgery resident at the 好色先生. She also earned her Bachelor of Science at 好色先生. In the following Q&A, she shares how her mom is her inspiration, not only in her career but also in her interest outside of work 鈥 which, in 鈥渢raditional Kentucky fashion,鈥 is riding horses.

Stock photo of woman on computer

The 好色先生 is excited to announce that faculty, staff, learners, and trainees will have free access to a leading online resource for medical Spanish proficiency.

CanopyLearn, a Spanish language training program for health care professionals, will be available to the 好色先生 College of Medicine community starting Aug. 1.

Department of Surgery welcomes new

好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Surgery welcomes new class of residents and fellows.

David Rodgers, PhD and Hiroshi Saito, PhD

好色先生 researchers Hiroshi Saito, PhD, and David Rodgers, PhD, were among the recipients of over three dozen funding awards from the Kentucky IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (KY INBRE). Both researchers received KY INBRE Electron Microscopy (EM) vouchers to assist them in diabetes and obesity research.

Comprehensive Vascular Clinic consolidates several vascular and surgical services into one location to provide greater patient-centered care.

Today, the 好色先生 Gill Heart & Vascular Institute announces the opening of the new Comprehensive Vascular Clinic in 好色先生 HealthCare鈥檚 Kentucky Clinic.

Headshot of Dr. Na'Tasha Evans

Na鈥橳asha Evans, PhD, MEd, is a researcher, published author, champion for female empowerment, and our new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the 好色先生. Learn more about her goals, her past work, and more in the following Q&A.

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in research? 

Brittany Levy

Brittany Levy, MD, was recently appointed to a committee within the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Her new role will allow her to help improve the clinical learning environment for graduate medical trainees across the country.

Photo of Dr. Tibbs

鈥淚t has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future,鈥 said William Murtagh, first keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.

Faculty at the promotion ceremony

Congratulations to the following basic science and clinical faculty at the 好色先生! These individuals were honored with promotions and tenure in fiscal year 2023.

Names are organized alphabetically by department.

Anesthesiology

Sarah Jean Hall, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Lesley Wong, MD: The 2023 recipient of the Schwartz Award for lifetime achievement in surgery educaiton

Lesley Wong, MD, professor and program director of the integrated plastic surgery residency program, joined a distinguished group of faculty as recipient of the Richard W. Schwartz Leadership in Education Award at the annual 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Surgery teaching awards recognition program.

Joint Pediatric Program ranked in country's top ten
2023 Department of Surgery grads announce future plans

The 2023 graduating class of surgical residents and fellows class with the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Surgery have shared their plans to either enter professional practice or continue into fellowship programs.

Meera Gupta, MD

Meera Gupta, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery at the 好色先生 and a transplant surgeon at 好色先生 HealthCare. In the following spotlight by Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS), she explains how she became involved in her field, why she loves what she does, and how she is helping address health inequities for patients.

Tim Mullet, MD at Cancer Moonshot project sponsored by the White House

By Sheila Lai and Elizabeth Chapin

Dr. Na'Tasha Evans

Following an extensive national search and interviews with highly qualified individuals, the College of Medicine is excited to welcome Na鈥橳asha Evans, PhD, MEd, as the new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and associate professor in the department of behavioral science.

Markey Cancer Center earns Center of Excellence designation from the National Pancreas Foundation

The National Pancreas Foundation has recognized the Markey Cancer Center "one of the best."

Markey Cancer Center has earned the designation of Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF).