Biomedical Research

UK researchers expand access to radon mitigation in Kentucky with $2.6 million grant

Nov 13, 2024, 5:59 PM

Research Impact, Biomedical Research, Cancer

When people breathe in radon gas, they are more likely to develop lung cancer, particularly when they also breathe tobacco smoke. Radon, a radioactive gas, occurs naturally when uranium breaks down in rock and soil.

Innovative drug trial looks to restore heart health in postpartum mothers

Sep 20, 2024, 11:34 AM

Biomedical Research

After the birth of her little girl, Bella, Marishia Hamilton of Lexington knew something wasn’t right.Marishia was exhausted and constantly out of breath. She didn’t recall feeling that way after the birth of her son Bryson, 12 years prior.

NIH funds UK’s groundbreaking DBS-Plus trial for Parkinson’s

Aug 15, 2024, 11:27 AM

Biomedical Research

At 69, Hoyt “Corky” Ball knew something was wrong when his right hand began to tremble uncontrollably. His primary doctor ruled out Parkinson’s, but the prescribed medication failed to alleviate his symptoms.

Sarah and Isabel Custer “We had to save both.”

May 1, 2024, 6:00 PM

Research Impact, Biomedical Research, Cancer

As Sarah Custer gasped for air in the back of a van on U.S. 127, all she could think about were her children — especially the one inside her. If Sarah couldn’t breathe, neither could Isabel.

‘DanceBlue was a huge light’ – Patient, now UK student, inspired to help heal others

Apr 2, 2024, 5:51 PM

Research Impact, Biomedical Research, Kids

Most high school sophomores begin the school year eager to reconnect with friends, pick back up in their extracurricular activities and begin challenging themselves with new classes. More importantly, they are excited to no longer be a freshman.

Lexington teenager, future doctor flourishes despite rare illness

Mar 27, 2024, 5:54 PM

Research Impact, Biomedical Research, Kids

In many ways, Treasure Newton is your typical 17-year-old. She loves hanging out with her friends and family, trying new recipes and doing her makeup. But unlike most teens, she knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up.

Markey patient credits screening, clinical trial for continued survival

Apr 17, 2023, 11:58 AM

Biomedical Research

Calvin Mabson had been getting routine annual lung cancer screenings for two decades. As a lifelong smoker, the retired Richmond resident understood that with each passing year, the screening results could bring bad news.

‘UK became our home’ — DanceBlue Clinic patient, mom focus on the positives

Mar 23, 2023, 5:55 PM

Research Impact, Biomedical Research, Kids

“We thought it was a spider bite — we didn’t think much of it.” That’s what Richmond residents Dynae Utz and her husband, L.T., thought when they first saw the lump on their 6-year-old son Lewis' leg. Then the lump got bigger, to the point where surgery was needed to remove it.

UK's Sanders-Brown among 1st locations testing promising new Alzheimer's drug

Dec 17, 2022, 11:17 AM

Biomedical Research

UK is a site for the groundbreaking AHEAD study, the first-ever clinical trial to test the effect of lecanemab (investigational antibody) in people who have no cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but in whom biomarker tests indicate amyloid is present in the brain, known as “preclinical” AD.

UK Begins 1st Clinical Trial in the World for Newly Discovered Form of Dementia

Mar 16, 2022, 11:29 AM

Biomedical Research

The motivation driving the work of Pete Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., is personal. His grandmother, Sylvia Becker, died with Alzheimer's disease, and he says his mother then grew terrified of developing the disease.

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