Medicine

Medicine

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UofL researchers share new understanding of origins and types of astroblastoma brain tumors

A team of researchers led by a University of Louisville experimental neuropathologist has discovered important characteristics of certain types of brain tumors that may...
UofL Trager Institute and Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic

Experts on aging to convene for UofL’s annual Optimal Aging Conference

Health care and social service professionals, as well as older adults and caregivers, will convene virtually to discuss aging as an opportunity at the...
UofL astrosurgery team members George Pantalos, bioengineering student Sienna Shacklette, Tommy Roussel and bioengineering student Clara Jones in front of the Virgin Galactic VSS Unity SpaceShipTwo at Spaceport America in New Mexico.

UofL research and creativity on display at 2022 ACCelerate Festival

The University of Louisville’s groundbreaking innovation and culture-shaping creativity will be on full-display from April 8-10 at the National Museum of American History in...
Diane Appiasie and other Porter Scholars in Medicine Program participants take part in a medical simulation experience.

New UofL program offers support for Black and Brown students interested in the medical...

Lack of mentorship and exposure to the medical field is often a barrier for Black and Brown students interested in becoming doctors, but UofL...
More than 90 faculty and staff were honored at the inaugural UofL Research and Scholarship Awards on March 29, 2022.

UofL’s Inaugural Research and Scholarship Awards celebrate year of exploration and new knowledge Six...

Researchers, scholars and research administrators were recognized for their contributions at the University of Louisville’s inaugural Research and Scholarship Awards, held March 29.  The event,...
Keith Smith, UofL spinal cord research participant, with trainer Kristin Benton, working with the new tablet interface to control his Medtronic epidural stimulator

New controller developed at UofL improves home use of epidural stimulation for people with...

When Keith Smith recently got a new tablet, it wasn’t for watching videos or scanning social media. Instead, this tablet allows Smith, who has tetraplegia,...
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UofL leading new Kentucky 3RNET Consortium to better address rural health care workforce shortages

A new consortium of four Kentucky health care organizations, led by the University of Louisville School of Medicine, is working to connect a wide...
Kim Williams Sr.

Leading cardiologist, health equity expert named chair of UofL Department of Medicine

A nationally renowned cardiologist and health equity expert has been selected to head the University of Louisville Department of Medicine. Kim Williams Sr. will...
Kim Williams Sr.

Leading cardiologist, health equity expert named chair of UofL Department of Medicine

A nationally renowned cardiologist and health equity expert has been selected to head the University of Louisville Department of Medicine. Kim Williams Sr. will...
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UofL research shows computer assisted therapy opens doors to depression relief

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a highly effective treatment for depression. A number of factors can prevent patients from receiving successful therapy, however. The need...