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A prominent cardiovascular health researcher at the University of Kentucky whose work is internationally recognized in the field of vascular biology has been honored for her groundbreaking work by the American Heart Association (AHA). 

As part of a monthly education series, local emergency medical services (EMS), nurses and physicians were invited to the UK HealthCare Simulation Center for a hands-on lecture by the UK Emergency Medicine Department.

In late April, the UK X站福利所 hosted its first-ever Staff Well-Being Day, an all-day event designed to celebrate and support the vital contributions of staff. Organized by the Staff Well-Being Committee and led by the Office for Organizational Well-Being, the event offered thoughtfully curated programming meant to foster reflection, connection, and appreciation.

In the heart of southeastern Kentucky, the Huffman family has established a legacy of exceptional eye care, deeply rooted in their education at the X站福利所.

Recently, teams from the heart transplant program at UK HealthCare鈥檚 Transplant Center and Gill Heart & Vascular Institute performed their 600th heart transplant, marking a significant milestone in the program鈥檚 commitment to advanced cardiac care and long-term patient outcomes. 

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Participating in brain-stimulating activities is essential to those dealing with Alzheimer's disease, but due to a lack of nearby resources and potential ambulatory issues, many Kentuckians in need of memory care do not have access to the help they need. 

When Shayan Mohammadmoradi, PhD, started thinking about his future in science, he wasn鈥檛 sure whether he wanted to become a physician or a researcher. What ultimately pulled him toward research was the chance to follow his own curiosity.

Bradley Firchow, a fourth-year student in the UK X站福利所's Rural Physician Leadership Program, recently received the 2025 Quinn Student Award, which is the highest honor given by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to a medical student. 

The X站福利所 is excited to share that 31 medical students from the Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky campuses were recently inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. 

Congratulations to the following medical students in the Class of 2026!

For more than 30 years, Jack Hillard has been a patient at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. First diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, he later developed early-stage colon cancer and skin cancer.

Physicians and scientists from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center will share their latest research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology鈥檚 (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago from May 30 to June 3.

In the heart of southeastern Kentucky, the Huffman family has established a legacy of exceptional eye care, deeply rooted in their education at the X站福利所. Their journey from medical training to serving rural communities exemplifies the profound impact of dedicated health care professionals in rural and other underserved areas. 

Kidus Shiferawe, a third-year medical student at the X站福利所, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Hospital Medicine Scholarship from the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM).

This month, the Office of Graduate Medical Education is celebrating its second class of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Certificate Program graduates. A small cohort of residents and fellows spent the past academic year growing in quality improvement and patient safety.

Today is International Clinical Trials Day, which 鈥渞ecognizes the invaluable contributions of clinical research professionals who drive innovation, uphold patient safety and push the boundaries of discovery,鈥� according to the Society of Clinical Research Associates. The date, May 20, commemorates the day that James Lind began the first randomized clinical trial in 1747.

Tuesday, May 20, is Clinical Trials Day, a global day of recognition for the researchers, clinicians, staff, learners, and community members who make groundbreaking discoveries a reality through clinical trials.

Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center鈥檚 15th annual Research Day on May 13 brought together researchers, clinicians, staff and students to celebrate the center鈥檚 scientific accomplishments and spotlight ongoing cancer research across UK.

As a University of Kentucky alum, David Higdon has strong connections to UK: he and his wife met as undergraduates in the early 1990s. The 51-year-old Georgetown attorney has remained a dedicated Wildcat football and basketball fan over the years.

For the past four decades, the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) has been at the forefront of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease research, making groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our understanding of this complex condition.