Lexington, Ky. (Jan. 26)— With much grief we share that national icon of translational research and medical education Susan Smyth, MD, PhD, died of cancer on Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 57.

Lexington, KY. (Jan. 24, 2023) – The UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is now accepting abstracts and mentor award nominations for its 18th Annual Spring Conference, to be held Monday, March 27 in-person at the Gatton Student Center.

The mission of the NTP is to collaborate with partners to identify potentially hazardous substances and evaluate their effects for human health.

Her KL2 project is investigates macrophage regulation of peritoneal carcinomatosis in gastric adenocarcinoma.

The UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is among the first locations testing promising new Alzheimer's drug, with study coordination and research nursing services provided by the CCTS.

The NAI Fellows Program highlights individuals who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.

First-generation student Princess Magor Agbozo came to the University of Kentucky with a desire to help others. “Growing up in Ghana, I experienced firsthand family members that were ill and not getting the appropriate health care,” Agbozo said. “This is what originally boosted my passion for public health. In my career, I want to make sure that everyone has equal access to quality health care.”

Community members joined with students and researchers from nine Appalachian academic medical institutions in a shared effort to improve health.

Kirby Mayer, DPT, PhD, is examining cellular, functional, and environmental variables that impact outcomes for ICU survivors.

The programs provide health equity research training to pre-docs, post-docs, junior faculty, and undergraduates.