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UofL researchers help paralyzed children take steps using external electrical stimulation

Children with complete paralysis due to spinal cord injuries gained the ability to take steps thanks to an innovative, external electrical stimulation technique at...
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UofL and UofL Health receive $11.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies

Cancer remains one of the greatest health concerns in the U.S., but University of Louisville cancer researchers and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center...
Jason Smith has been named the new chief executive officer of UofL Health.

Jason Smith appointed UofL Health CEO

Entering its seventh year as a regional academic health system, the UofL Health Board of Directors has named Jason Smith, MD, PhD, MCA, FACS,...
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UofL, UofL Health investigate new pathways for treating ischemic strokes

Every moment is critical when treating a stroke. Ischemic strokes, which account for 87% of all strokes annually, occur when a blood clot or...
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Kosair for Kids invests more than $3.1M in UofL, UofL Health

Kosair for Kids has announced a series of significant gifts totaling more than $3.1 million to strengthen pediatric care and expand access for children and...
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UofL scientist and physician discuss the health effects of e-cigarettes Q&A with Alex Carll...

Many people believe that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but research at the University of Louisville School of Medicine has shown...
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UofL, Norton Children’s receive $2.5 million grant to hire pediatric cancer researchers Money will...

The University of Louisville has been awarded $2.5 million from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund. The grant will be used to hire...
UofL Executive Vice President of Health Affairs Jeffrey Bumpous and UofL Health Interim CEO Jason Smith were presented with a check from the WHAS Crusade for Children President and CEO Dawn Lee on Sept. 17, 2025.

UofL, UofL Health receive funding from WHAS Crusade for Children to transform lives

The University of Louisville, UofL Health and the WHAS Crusade for Children are celebrating a powerful and enduring partnership that has transformed the lives...
Aruni Bhatnagar, director, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, signing the Greenprint Charter on Aug. 20, 2025.

UofL entities join Greenprint coalition aimed at revitalizing downtown Louisville

The University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute has joined the new Greenprint initiative to support the long-term revitalization of downtown Louisville through...
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UofL research shows combined exposure to alcohol and “forever chemicals” increases liver damage

Have you ever wondered why some people who drink alcohol develop serious liver problems while others don't? A study from University of Louisville researchers...