Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH, pronounced "birch"), a mentored career development program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports junior investigators with training and protected research time to overcome challenges and excel early in their careers, while simultaneously advancing an area of research priority: women's health and sex differences.
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Posted: June 19, 2014
Posted: June 16, 2014
The University of Kentucky has received a $12.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue its work to better understand and minimize negative health and environmental impacts from hazardous waste sites.
Posted: June 10, 2014
Children who suffer from obesity carry a burden of premature death into adulthood. Obese children have more than double the risk of mortality in their 30s and 40s compared to children who begin life with a healthy body mass index (BMI).
Posted: June 4, 2014
Ashton Potter Wright, a recent graduate from the UK College of Public Health, starts work today as Lexington’s local food coordinator, a new position charged with improving connections between Central Kentucky farmers and consumers.
Posted: June 2, 2014
A multidisciplinary team of doctors, researchers, and informaticists the University of Kentucky is working to improve identification of lung cancer patients who are eligible to participate in clinical trials for novel treatments.
Posted: May 23, 2014
The future looks bright for cancer research in Kentucky – on May 22, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center held its annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day, highlighting the work of UK students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty from the past year.
Posted: May 21, 2014
Mark D. Birdwhistell and Dr. Carol Steltenkamp were among the Individuals and organizations honored on May 13 at the eighth annual MediStar Awards. Held at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, the MediStar Awards are the region’s premier venue for recognizing excellence in the business of health care.
Posted: May 19, 2014
The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), in conjunction with the Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN), has awarded funding to two projects to develop sustainable, interdisciplinary, community engaged research in Appalachia.
Posted: May 19, 2014
The University of Kentucky's efforts to combat sexual assaults on campus were characterized as a national "model" during a national television program Sunday featuring UK President President Eli Capilouto.
Posted: May 14, 2014
During the College of Public Health graduation reception on May 10, 2014, many of our students and faculty were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in service, research, and academics. These awards are not only an honor, but also a reflection of their dedication and passion for excellence.