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Jay A. Perman, M.D. talks about the importance of being nice on a recent episode of WUKY’s Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine.
 Listen (MP3) Featured NewsSeasonal Safety: Be Safe When Buying ToysEach year, more than three billion toys and games are sold in the United States, with 65 percent of these sales occurring between the day after Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas. Biomedical Research Center Gets $10.5 Million A multidisciplinary biomedical research center at the University of Kentucky has received $10.5 million in renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). "Apart from the important new knowledge generated from these research projects, the COBRE supports the further development of biomedical scientists who are critical to our nation’s health care," said Dr. Jay Perman, dean of the UK College of Medicine and vice president for clinical affairs. Giving Stem Cells a Boost Researchers at the University of Kentuckys Markey Cancer Center are investigating the ability of a protein called SLIT2 to maintain healthy levels of a type of stem cell, called hematopoietic stem cells. These cells, found in bone marrow, give rise to every type of blood cell in the body. New plan puts heart attacks on fast track Heart attack patients won’t go to the emergency room as part of a new University of Kentucky plan designed to help those patients receive faster treatment. Upcoming Events
Nov 9
General Surgery Conference - Dr. Jon Hourigan will discuss Benign Anorectal Disease6:45:00 AM Location: Hospital Auditorium
Nov 9
"Alzheimer's Disease Pathogenesis in Down Syndrome" by Dr. Elizabeth Head - Seminar - Dr. Elizabeth Head4:00:00 PM Location: MN 263 Med Science Building
Nov 9
AAMC Annual Meeting Reception - Reception for alumni, faculty and friends of the UK College of Medicine.5:30:00 PM Location: Marriot Copley, Boston, MA, Regis Room
Nov 11
General Surgery Grand Rounds - Heather Wright, MD Co-Director of Comprehensive Breast Care Center will discuss Breast Cancer and Pregnancy6:45:00 AM Location: MN 363
Nov 11
Re-discovering the Science of the Addiction Research Center - The Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, along with the Bell Alcohol and Addictions Chair and the UK NIDA Training Programs, are pleased to invite you to attend a lecture presented by noted historian, Dr. Nancy Campbell of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute3:00:00 PM Location: Chandler Medical Center, Medical Science Wing, Room MN 263; this auditorium is one flight up from the Medical Center Library.
Nov 13
Pathology Research Conference - Dr. Melinda Wilson, Dept. of Physiology, UKMC will speak on the topic "Ups and Downs of Estrogen Receptor Gene Regulation".12:00:00 PM Location: Department of Pathology, MS147  View All Upcoming Events in the College of Medicine!
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