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WebKetrell L. McWhorter, PhD, MBA, ACE-CPT, ACE-FNS, assistant professor of epidemiology and environmental health in the UK College of Public Health, has been awarded a Diversity Supplement Grant from National …

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Wellness, Health & You (WHY) UK Center for Clinical …

WebWellness, Health & You (WHY) is a research project that seeks to understand how different life experiences affect health. WHY members are people just like you, and we invite you to join us in our effort to improve …

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Women's Health UK Center for Clinical and Translation Science

WebResearchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a research study about the effects of taking the dietary supplement, ReDaxin, on thinking and memory, and immune system response in healthy individuals. Participants in the research study will be asked to come to the University of Kentucky, three times over a 6-week

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Participate in Research UK Center for Clinical and Translation …

WebParticipate in Research. You can make a difference through research. Join us in discovery! There's an opportunity for everyone to get involved! Explore current research participation opportunities at UK ». Join ResearchMatch , which connects potential volunteers with researchers in Kentucky and throughout the United States.

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Master of Science in Medical Science

WebThe Master of Science in Medical Sciences (CTS Pathway) offers a clinical and translational science pathway for those with a rigorous medical sciences background (e.g., health-related professional degree, MS or PhD in basic medical sciences) or those seeking a …

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Community Engagement and Research UK Center for Clinical and

WebEmpowering Local Solutions for Health. The Community Engagement and Research Core connects community, clinical, and academic partners in community-engaged research to address priority health needs and improve health outcomes in …

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Center for Health Equity Transformation Seeks to Improve Health …

WebNancy Schoenberg, PhD, director of the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) and an associate director of the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), said that CHET's mission is to address health disparities in Kentucky with a focus on making sure all populations are able to enjoy the benefits of …

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UK Investigators Receive $3.7 Million to Study Kentucky’s Sleep

WebLEXINGTON, Ky. (June 9, 2022) — Poor sleep is linked to a wide range of medical issues, including hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity and cancer.With more than a third of U.S. adults reporting insufficient sleep, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes sleep deprivation as a public health epidemic. The public health …

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COVID-19 Prevention Project Team

WebTake the COVID-19 Prevention Survey now! » Scientists and doctors still have much to learn about the COVID-19 virus. Our social nature is part of what transmits the disease—the virus spreads between people who are near each other—so it is critically important that we understand how people are taking steps to contain the virus and what they think about …

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WHY Men UK Center for Clinical and Translation Science

WebBy becoming a WHY member you will: Promote better health and wellness for everyone. Provide data to researchers who are working to promote health equity. Support clinical research studies that may offer incentives for participation. Learn new strategies to improve your health and well-being. Become a WHY Member!

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Bush Named Acting Dean of UK College of Public Health

WebLEXINGTON, Ky. (June 13, 2022)- Dr. Heather Bush has been named the new Acting Dean of the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health, effective June 15. Dr. Bush will assume this important leadership role and responsibilities from the current Dean, Dr. Donna K. Arnett, who has served in this capacity since 2016.

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Kentucky & Appalachia Health Disparity Information

WebTemporal Trends and Key Drivers. Kentucky and Appalachia experience some of the nation's most severe health disparities: Eight of thirteen counties recently found to have a declining life expectancy are in the Commonwealth, and the region is currently the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths in Kentucky hitting record highs in

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You Can Impact the Future of Healthcare

WebBy Denece Forenback, MSN, BSN, RN, director of the Clinical Research Unit at the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science. This article was published in the Richmond Register the weekend of January 28, 2023. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2023) — You’ve heard a lot about health research in the recent years of the pandemic.

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Services & Resources for Researchers UK Center for Clinical and

WebServices & Resources for Researchers. The CCTS and CRSO provides a broad spectrum of services, resources, and expertise to catalyze innovative and multidisciplinary health research. To request a service, select from the menu below for more details and to access the CCTS/CRSO Service Request Form. Don't see the service you need, or confused

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2022 Spring Conference: Climate & Health UK Center for Clinical …

Web2022 Spring Conference Co-Chairs. Erin N. Haynes, DrPH, MS is the Kurt W. Deuschle Professor of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health and Chair of the Departments of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health. She is deputy director of the UK Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (CARES) and an

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Inclusive Excellence UK Center for Clinical and Translation Science

WebUK Center for Health Equity Research (CHET) Led by CCTS Community Engagement Co-Director Nancy Schoenburg, PhD, CHET's mission is to enhance impactful, innovative, transdisciplinary research and training aimed at improving the health of vulnerable Kentucky residents. CHET also aims to grow health equity research at UK by training and …

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Funding Opportunities UK Center for Clinical and Translation …

WebFunding Opportunities. The UK CCTS provides multiple types of pilot funding to catalyze collaborative, translational research. We prioritize multidisciplinary research and projects that focus on health disparities, particularly in Appalachia. The CCTS has funded pilots in 13 of the 16 colleges on UK's campus.

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TL1 Scholar Addresses Health Disparities through Culturally …

WebLexington, Ky. (May 13, 2024) – Yolanda Jackson worked for years as a clinical dietitian and University of Kentucky lecturer in dietetics and human nutrition before she decided to pursue a PhD in health communication—a field she describes as a “missing link” for making a positive impact in public health. Now in the fourth year of her PhD program, …

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Community Mini-Grants UK Center for Clinical and Translation …

WebSince 2012, 21 community organizations have been funded to support projects that address priority health needs in 24 Appalachian counties (including 19 counties in KY and 5 counties in WV). We partner with awardees to provide oversight including financial management, human subjects advice, data collection, and protocol/conduct input.

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Elevating Equity Speaker Series UK Center for Clinical and

WebThe University of Kentucky Center for Health Equity Transformation is hosting the inaugural event of its 2022-2023 Elevating Equity Speaker Series with a talk from Dr. Darrell Gray II, MD, MPH, FACG. Dr. Gray is an outspoken health equity advocate, a clinical and policy expert, and a passionate voice for a better healthcare system. As the …

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Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky Announces New …

WebLEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2022) – The Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky (CLIK), which provides training and funding to local leaders working to address health issues, welcomes a new cohort and a new program director. CLIK is a partnership of the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health to …

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